Adeel Akhtar
1) Ali & Ava
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Sparks fly as two lonely people develop a deep connection despite the lingering legacy of past relationships. A compelling love story enveloped in music and imbued with humor. BAFTA nominee for Best British Film.
2) The nest
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Rory, an ambitious entrepreneur, and former commodities broker persuades his American wife, Allison, and their children to leave the comforts of suburban America and return to his native England during the '80s. Sensing an opportunity, Rory rejoins his former firm and leases a centuries-old country manor, with grounds for Allison's horses and plans to build a stable. Soon the promise of a lucrative new beginning starts to unravel, the couple has to...
3) The big sick
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Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail connects with grad student Emily after a standup set. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing.
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Against the backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest, this is the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict unable to escape his past life. His future is threatened by his nemesis, the chilling police officer and former prison guard Javert, who is determined to bring him to justice. As revolution ignites on the streets of Paris, Jean Valjean begins an epic journey towards self-acceptance, redemption, and love.
5) Four lions
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"A whip-smart, slapstick comedy, ... takes aim at Jihadi suicide bombers and illuminates the war on terror through satire and farce. Follow five inept aspiring terrorists on their quest to strike a blow, and how they demonstrate that terrorism may be about ideology, but it can also be about idiots"--Container.
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Robin Robin is an audiobook adaptation of the animation from Aardman and Netflix.
When an egg rolls out of its nest and into a rubbish dump, the little robin inside is discovered and raised by a loving family of burglar mice. As Robin grows up, her differences become more apparent and she starts to feel out of place in her mouse family. Desperate to prove herself, Robin sets off on a daring heist to prove she can be a really good mouse . . . but...
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Capital volume 2
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Quentina continues her relationship with Mashinko, until the police finally catch up with her. Arabella goes away for a few days, leaving Roger to deal with the chaos of their two children. Petunia's daughter visits for Christmas.
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Capital volume 3
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Mark is interested in Matya, but he isn't the only one. The Kamal household prepares for a visit from their dominating matriarch. As Petunia lies dying, Mary enlists Bogdan's help to start renovating her mother's home.
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Capital volume 1
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An anonymous postcard stating, "We want what you have" is delivered to every house on a busy London Street, leaving the residents puzzled. Roger eagerly awaits his bonus, while Petunia struggles to adapt to modern times.
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Capital volume 4
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Roger believes he is a victim of a miscarriage of justice, while Shahid remains behind bars and Quentina waits for news of her appeal. Matya and Bogdan further their relationship, but Bogdan contends with a moral dilemma.