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2016 Movies

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Deadpool
Written by: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
Directed by: Tim Miller
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein, Gina Carano
Country: United States of America
Outline: A former special forces operative turned mercenary undergoes an experimental procedure that leaves him with accelerated healing powers and a disfigured appearance, leading him to adopt the alter ego Deadpool. He embarks on a quest for revenge against the man who nearly destroyed his life.
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Written by: J.K. Rowling
Directed by: David Yates
Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler, Colin Farrell
Country: United States of America
Outline: Set in 1926, the film follows magizoologist Newt Scamander as he travels to New York City, where his magical creatures are inadvertently released, leading to a series of events that threaten the wizarding world. It serves as a prequel to the Harry Potter series, exploring the magical world in a different era.
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Written by: Chris Terrio,David S. Goyer
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Gal Gadot, Scoot McNairy
Country: United States of America
Outline: Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman's existence is dividing the world, and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.
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Suicide Squad
Written by: David Ayer,John Ostrander
Directed by: David Ayer
Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman, Jay Hernandez, Carla Delevingne, Jim Parrack, Adam Beach, Scott Eastwood, Common, Alex Meraz
Country: United States of America
Outline: A secret government agency recruits some of the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains to form a defensive task force. Their first mission: save the world from the apocalypse.
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Hacksaw Ridge
Written by: Robert Schenkkan, Randall Wallace
Directed by: Mel Gibson
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving
Country: United States of America
Outline: The true story of Desmond Doss, a medic who served in the Battle of Okinawa without carrying a weapon, becoming the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II. The film portrays his unwavering faith and commitment to saving lives under fire.
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Lion
Written by: Luke Davies
Directed by: Garth Davis
Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara
Country: Australia
Outline: A young Indian boy is separated from his family and adopted by an Australian couple. As an adult, he embarks on a journey to find his lost family using Google Earth.
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Bozzetto non troppo
Written by: Marco Bonfanti
Directed by: Marco Bonfanti
Starring: Bruno Bozzetto
Country: Italy
Outline: A documentary exploring the life and work of Italian animation legend Bruno Bozzetto, offering an intimate look into his creative process and personal life.
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Sing Street
Written by: John Carney
Directed by: John Carney
Starring: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton, Jack Reynor
Country: Ireland
Outline: In 1980s Dublin, a teenager forms a band to impress a girl, leading to unexpected success and self-discovery.
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Le verità
Written by: Giuseppe Alessio Nuzzo, Toni Trupia, Daniele Pace
Directed by: Giuseppe Alessio Nuzzo
Starring: Francesco Montanari, Nicoletta Romanoff, Anna Safroncik
Country: Italy
Outline: A psychological thriller about a young entrepreneur who, after returning from India, discovers he has the ability to foresee the future, leading to life-altering decisions.
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Captain Fantastic
Written by: Matt Ross
Directed by: Matt Ross
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso, Nicholas Hamilton, Shree Crooks, Charlie Shotwell, Frank Langella
Country: United States of America
Outline: A widower who lives in the forest takes his six children into the outside world for the first time.
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