A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children’s literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could. Director : Lance Bangs|Spike Jonze Cast : Catherine Keener|Lance Bangs|Lynn Caponera|Maurice Sendak|SpikeContinue reading “Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak – 2009”
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Coraline – 2009
When Coraline moves to an old house, she feels bored and neglected by her parents. She finds a hidden door with a bricked up passage. During the night, she crosses the passage and finds a parallel world where everybody has buttons instead of eyes, with caring parents and all her dreams coming true. When theContinue reading “Coraline – 2009”
The Masquerade – 2009
Marlene turns 35 and celebrates it with a masquerade. One by one, they arrive – the egocentric father, the high-pregnant sister and the best friend with the flirtatious boyfriend. It’s like made up for a heavy discharge. Director : Johanna Ställberg Cast : Anna Blomberg|Isa Aouifia|Leif Ahrle|Malin Morgan|Maria Sundbom|Niklas Engdahl Genre : Comedy Release DateContinue reading “The Masquerade – 2009”
Zato Ichi: Blind Swordsman Tribute – 2009
A hidden gem has arrived in the form of a stage play performed in tribute to a pair of Japans greatest stars. On the 35th anniversary of his becoming an entertainer Matsudaira Ken chose to honor his mentor, the legendary superstar Katsu Shintaro by portraying Zato Ichi, the Blind Swordsman in a play based onContinue reading “Zato Ichi: Blind Swordsman Tribute – 2009”
Vampire In Vegas – 2009
In Las Vegas, the powerful three hundred year old vampire Sylvian hires Dr. van Helm to research a cure to survive in the sun. She uses three vampire women as guinea pigs to test the serum in the desert and a couple that is camping witnesses the failure and calls the police. Detective Stanton andContinue reading “Vampire In Vegas – 2009”
The Day God Walked Away – 2009
Film offers a new take on the Rwandan genocide, through the first person experience of one woman as the horror descends. Director : Philippe Van Leeuw Cast : Afazali Dewaele|Aphrodice Tuyizere|Emmanuel Kayitaba|Ismael Dusengimana|Juliette Nsengiyumya|Lætitia Reva|Lola Tuyaerts|Mariam Mupenzi|Pierrick Le Pochat|Ruth Nirere Genre : Drama Release Date : 2009-10-28
Cinema’s Exiles: From Hitler to Hollywood – 2009
Eight hundred German filmmakers (cast and crew) fled the Nazis in the 1930s. The film uses voice-overs, archival footage, and film clips to examine Berlin’s vital filmmaking in the 1920s; then it follows a producer, directors, composers, editors, writers, and actors to Hollywood: some succeeded and many found no work. Among those profiled are ErichContinue reading “Cinema’s Exiles: From Hitler to Hollywood – 2009”
Dreamland – 2009
Icelandic politicians and businesses try to lure aluminum production to the island country. Director : Andri Snær Magnasson|Þorfinnur Guðnason Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2009-04-08
Little Krishna – The Darling of Vrindavan – 2009
Little Krishna is the darling of Vrindavan, the land of peace and tranquility, which is constantly threatened by the malice of evil king Kansa. Director : Cast : Genre : Release Date : 2009-12-03
One Future – 2009
In a powerful future world, everything is perfect but nobody is allowed to talk. Director : Tan Chui Mui Cast : Genre : Release Date : 2009-01-01