as in summary
a short statement of the main points
I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie
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The film’s synopsis reads: Facing War offers a unique look into Jens Stoltenberg’s final year as NATO’s Secretary General.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
Thus reads a synopsis for the filmmaker’s new documentary, When Lightning Flashes Over the Sea, which world premieres in the Forum sidebar of the 75th edition of the Berlin Film Festival and puts a spotlight on how Russia’s war against Ukraine affects people.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
And the Answer May Surprise You (Exclusive) Per a synopsis, the story follows Luca, Harper, Sirina and David five years after the death of Clare Monroe at her family's Italian estate.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
If not, here’s a short synopsis: Green absolutely bulldozed a top tackle prospect in Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr.
Now Conerly certainly bounced back at Thursday’s final practice but the point is clear: talent always trumps school prestige.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
Thus reads a synopsis for the filmmaker’s new documentary, When Lightning Flashes Over the Sea, which world premieres in the Forum sidebar of the 75th edition of the Berlin Film Festival and puts a spotlight on how Russia’s war against Ukraine affects people.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
And the Answer May Surprise You (Exclusive) Per a synopsis, the story follows Luca, Harper, Sirina and David five years after the death of Clare Monroe at her family's Italian estate.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
If not, here’s a short synopsis: Green absolutely bulldozed a top tackle prospect in Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr.
Now Conerly certainly bounced back at Thursday’s final practice but the point is clear: talent always trumps school prestige.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
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