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III. Foreign films: IV. Accounts to follow:

The advent of cinema has made it easier to communicate complex emotions to varied Most of us are often found scrolling through Instagram but is it only a source of free en-
audiences. Good cinema doesn’t need language to do so. It knows that the struggle of tertainment? We believe it can also be a source of learning and factual knowledge. The fol-
being a human is the same irrespective of sex, culture and creed. No matter who we are, lowing are some of the accounts that one should follow to learn while getting entertained.
we all long to be seen, to be cared for and to be appreciated.

1. the sonG of sParroWs (2008): Directed mates in the cell, who help him meet his daugh- 1. @anushkarathod98: She is a CFA level 2
by the prolific Iranian director Majid Majidi, ‘The ter he had long been longing to meet. The real candidate who used to be an investment banker. She
Song of Sparrows’ aims at portraying the quest for life resonances of the plot are beautifully in- posts reels that give information about business and
humanity. While modernization seems to have terwoven with the portrayal of friendships and Economics in a fun and quirky way.
conquered humankind, the only way to liberation paternal concern.
is spiritual awakening. The protagonist, Karim, at- 2. @loGicdetector: It is handled by the Inter-
tains this elevated state of being on regaining touch 4. Parasite (2019): The Oscar-winning re- net media company of the same name dedicated to
with the natural world. His identification with the lease ‘Parasite’ is a black comedy thriller, the first decoding news that matters in an unbiased manner.
trapped sparrow encapsulates modern man’s fate; South Korean film to receive the Palme d’Or It posts facts about various day-to-day common items
which at the same time, also serves as a reminder of at the Cannes Film Festival, 2019 and also the that one often tends to miss. Another page handled
the essence of experiences, leading to self-discovery first to have received the Academy Award. The by the Logic Detector is
and self-renewal. film serves as a commentary on the overpower- @theurbanhacks. It posts life hacks about the most
ing greed and class biases that threaten not just basic day-to-day needs.
2. shtisel (2013): The Israeli TV show ‘Shtisel’ the newly formed association between the Park
is known for its unconventional and unexpected sto- Family and the Kim clan, but the larger society 3.@maanseekh: It is an account handled by mem-
ryline. It revolves around an ultra-orthodox Jewish as well. Directed by Bong Joon Ho, ‘Parasite’ bers of a mental health initiative with the tagline
family, the simplicity and relatability of which has successfully captures the themes it attempts to ‘By you, for you’. It posts regularly to raise awareness
garnered the attention of the ultra-orthodox Jews, deal with. about various mental health issues, how to conquer
who usually tend to refrain from watching televi- them by oneself or help someone do so without the
sion. The immense popularity of the show won it 11 5. elle (2016): ‘Elle’, the French word for cliché methodology.
Israeli Film Academy Awards in total! ‘she’, narrates the story of a woman who despite
being raped by a masked assailant, doesn’t re- 4.@bluntrePort: Posts about Science and other
3. miracle in cell no. 7 (2013): Based port it because of her past experience with the knowledgeable facts, their bio reads “Existing to cre-
on the real-life story of a man who was wrongful- police. At first glance, the plot seems simple but ate interest and intrigue in the world around us.” An-
ly convicted in the year 1972, the South Korean it is much more than that, for this experience other great and knowledgeable account to follow is @
comedy-drama ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ succeeded is shared by millions of women all across the Worldeconomicform, who post about innova-
in appealing to a large audience. Directed by Lee world which signifies that women, irrespective tive ways to tackle climate change and positive chang-
Hwan-kyung, the film deals with the destiny of a of their location, still prey to a patriarchal so- es in the social and economic affairs of the world.
man declared guilty of a murder he never commit- ciety. This movie has won several accolades in-
ted. Yong-gu establishes a friendship with his fellow cluding Golden Globe, Palme D’Or and Crit- 5.@evetorresGracie: Posts reels with good ex-
ic’s Choice Award. planation of simple defense manoeuvres.

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