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The Optimists (2006)
Director: Goran Paskaljević
Cast: Lazar Ristovski, Bojana Novaković, Petar Božović, Tihomir Arsić
Runtime98 min
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Five scenarios in which people have trouble distinguishing truth from illusions. Each segment reflects the motto of Voltaire's Candide: "Optimism is insisting everything is good, when everything is bad."
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The Optimists, a 2006 drama directed by Goran Paskaljević, features five scenarios that explore the difficulty in distinguishing truth from illusions, reflecting Voltaire's motto 'Optimism is insisting everything is good, when everything is bad.' The film has received some positive critical attention, though detailed reception data is limited.
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Directed by Goran Paskaljević in 2006, 'The Optimists' offers a thought-provoking exploration of how people navigate the line between truth and illusion, delivered through five compelling vignettes that reflect the film's motto of 'optimism in the face of adversity'. Fans of character-driven dramas and films that delve into the complexities of the human experience will particularly appreciate this insightful and visually striking work.
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The Optimists is a 2006 Serbian black comedy film directed by Goran Paskaljević. The film, presented as five unrelated narrative sequences, was inspired by Voltaire's 1759 satirical novel Candide. The Optimists features an ensemble cast of Serbian actors with Lazar Ristovski appearing in all five stories.
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