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Samuel grew up in the Kenyan countryside, where tradition is valued above all else. His father, a local pastor, doesn't understand why he isn't married yet. He moves to the capital to start a new life, where he falls in love with Alex and finds community and belonging. Their love thrives despite the fact that Kenyan laws criminalize anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+. Despite threats of violence and rejection, Samuel and Alex move between their co-existing worlds, hoping to win acceptance in both.
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"The Last Fiction" is the first animated feature film made entirely in Iran. This contemporary looking crowd-favorite film played in countless film festivals and received multiple awards.
Based on classic 1000-year old Persian literature, "The Book of Kings," - this epic animated film follows the young hero Afaridoun, who is destined to save the kingdom's people from the darkness. King Zahak, who made a pact to seize the throne, is now haunted by his evil deeds, and his nightmares. Afaridoun must conquer his own inner demons before he can battle Zahak's dark forces and restore peace to the kingdom...
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Length: 100 mins.
Language: English
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