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Games
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Albums
- La Forêt 2005Also earnest, contemporary and character-led
- Drum 1988Also character-led, contemporary and contemplative
- Five Leaves Left 1969Also earnest, grave and character-led
Films
C'mon C'mon 2021Also contemplative, contemporary and earnest
Vagabond 1985Also prestige, earnest and contemporary
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Series
Undone 2019Also contemporary and contemplative
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Ping Pong the Animation 2014Also contemporary, earnest and grave
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