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Movies with burdensome vibe

The African Doctor

1. The African Doctor

Comedy Awkward Comedy

7.0

2016•1h 34min

Belgium, France

Director: Julien Rambaldi

Vibe

Realistic Steady Intimate Dry Deliberate

1975. When Seyolo Zantoko, a doctor from the Congo who has managed, along with his family, to flee tyranny, is hired by the mayor of a small town in northern France, he begins a struggle to adapt to a new life and gain the trust of the prejudiced villagers.

Themes

Fish out of water, Mayor and outsider, Doctor as outsider, Small town tensions, Community acceptance vs prejudice, Racism and integration

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Another Year

2. Another Year

Drama Comedy Relationship Drama Ensemble Comedy

7.4

2010•2h 9min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Mike Leigh

Vibe

Realistic Intimate Claustrophobic Dry Restrained

During a year, a very content couple approaching retirement are visited by friends and family less happy with their lives.

Themes

Jealousy and unrequited love, Loneliness in marriage, Cooking as solace, Garden as refuge, Seasonal aging and routine, Funeral as social test

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