A short film by Barry Lowe and Dino Mahoney about the Greek poet Constantine Cavafy (!863-1933), famous for great modernist poems such as, 'The City:' Idiosyncratically shot in Hong Kong, as well as Cavafy's native city of Alexandria, Egypt, the film gives a flavour of Cavafy's poetry through readings, rare interviews with Alexandrians who knew him, and poets who admire his work..
An insightful documentary about the impact and ripple effect of "Reservoir Dogs" from its release in 1992 and how it has helped redefine contemporary cinema.
Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animation filmmakers.
Two unsuspecting thieves break into the wrong house and must face a sinister home owner.
Ein gut angezogener Mann erwacht auf einer Bank im New Yorker Central Park, ohne eine Ahnung, wie er dorthin gekommen ist. In seinen Taschen findet er einen Zugfahrplan, ein paar Pillenkapseln und ein Stück Papier mit einer Telefonnummer. In seiner rechten Hand: ein Ring mit einem zersprungenen Stein und der Gravur „von G.V.“. Bewaffnet mit diesen mageren Hinweisen macht sich der Mann auf die Suche nach seiner wahren Identität. Unterwegs begegnet er drei verschiedenen Frauen, die ihn jeweils an eine gewisse „Grace“ erinnern…
Emma's plans get thrown off course when Paolo returns to Italy to take care of his father and she discovers a new passion for making art accessible to all.
Mizuho, who lost her husband in an accident for two years. For her young widow, her father-in-law, Honma, asks her to find a good person, but she is worried that when she leaves, only she, her second son Cozy, and a man remain. The day Cozie brought home his girlfriend Hitomi, Mizuho, who was attracted by the groans in his room to peek into the sex of the two. Eventually, she begins to seduce her master and father-in-law to let go of the bond of reason.
Lovely overview of traditional Slovak Christmas.
A modern film portrait that reveals the background of the visionary work of Anton Martin Slomsek. A story woven from many threads about a man who deeply respected the environment in which he grew up and later worked. With his determination and great efforts, he moved the domestic cultural space alongside other European nations, which were experiencing their renaissance in the middle of the 19th century. The Dawn is Near is an inspiring story about a man who knew the Slovenian soul and dedicated his entire life to it.
Biography of the legendary filmmaker directed by his son.
Reflection is a short film that reflects how others see us in relation to who we actually are, and that nobody is or ever will be perfect in others' eyes. As Lamis closes her eyes she realizes that everything that happens in her head isn't true, and that she shouldn't compare herself to other people, and not everything we see is the truth.
In einer futuristischen Welt, die von einem einzigen, tyrannischen König dominiert wird, stellt sich eine Gruppe von zu Unrecht inhaftierten Gefangenen gegen das System und startet eine gewaltsame Rebellion.
For the last 500 years, Edilson has been cutting sugar cane in Brazil. One day, the machines arrive and he leaves his job to engage in his first space mission. A small step for him, a giant leap for the nation.
A modeling agency provides the perfect setting for many romantic skirmishes between a brother and sister who share its inheritance. At first the two despise each other, but soon, the fine line between love and hate is about to be crossed.
Student film made by Cristian Mungiu.
A Kuwaiti comedy play that talks about the period that followed the liberation of Kuwait from the Iraqi invasion. The play cynically dealt with the issue of women entering the political battlefield through Umm Ali (Ansar Al-Sharah) mother, wife and housewife who decides to run in the parliamentary elections and faces many problems and strange situations .
While cleaning her gloves which she was to wear at a ball, Cecilia meets with an accident and becomes blind. Her slim resources are soon exhausted, and being unable to work, the poor girl is soon brought to distress. Led by her little sister, she is forced to beg. Young Doctor Humbert, noticing the young girl one day, becomes interested, and persuades her to go to his offices, where he operates upon her, and in time the girl recovers her sight. Meantime, the young doctor has fallen in love with his pretty patient, but feels it is a rather delicate matter to declare his affection for the girl, under the circumstances, and cannot gain sufficient courage to do so. At the same time Cecelia acknowledges to herself a love for the doctor which she dare not hope even may be returned. All seems very hopeless when, upon leaving the room one day, Dr. Humbert, thinking himself unobserved, out of the ardor of his love, throws a kiss to the girl of his choice. Cecilia, however, has been watching ...
Pluto walks past the zoo and sees the huge bone the sleeping lion has but getting it out is easier said than done. He gets it out of the lion's cage, but then has to face the kangaroo and its playful joey. Next is the gorilla, then the crocodiles.
Lenin gilt als Anstifter der russischen Oktoberrevolution 1917. Doch so ganz stimmt das nicht. Wenn man die Oktoberrevolution von 1917 genau nachvollzieht, ergibt sich sogar eine ganz andere Geschichte. Lenin erscheint von den Ereignissen überwältigt und autoritätslos gegenüber seinen Truppen. Plötzlich hat er nur noch wenig mit dem Helden gemein, als der er heute gefeiert wird.
Origin Country | US |
Original Language | en |
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