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Lars and the Real Girl
Why this pick
Like Brian and Charles, it treats profound loneliness and an unconventional companion with gentle deadpan humour, finding warmth and community rather than cruelty.
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MOVIE2022 1h 30m GBR
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Why this pick
A patient, low-key portrait of solitude slowly interrupted by unlikely friendship, with humour that remains observant, humane and never overstated.
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Brigsby Bear
Why this pick
An odd premise becomes a sincere celebration of creativity and found community, matching the sweetly peculiar, handmade spirit of Brian and Charles.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
After a particularly harsh winter Brian goes into a deep depression; completely isolated and with no one to talk to, Brian does what any sane person would do when faced with such a melancholic situation. He builds a robot.
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