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Fargo

"Fargo" is a 1996 crime film directed by the Coen Brothers, set in rural Minnesota. It tells the story of a desperate man who hires two criminals to kidnap his wife in hopes of demanding a ransom, but the plan spirals into violence and chaos. The film blends dark humor, moral complexity, and a stark, snowy landscape to explore themes of greed, deception, and human fallibility. It’s renowned for its distinctive storytelling, memorable characters, and the way it captures the quiet, yet unsettling, atmosphere of small-town America.