A teacher and a prostitute. Their likeness comes from being transvestites and fighting to build up their lives. The testimonials of Monick’s partner and Amanda’s father surprise and make us question notions of gender, prejudice and friendship. Director : André da Costa Pinto Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2008-01-01
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The Reinactors – 2008
A hilarious and oddly moving look at the exploits of celebrity look-a-likes and film character performers on Hollywood boulevard over the span of a year. Director : David Markey Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2008-04-16
Samaritan – 2008
A sailor’s life is thrown off course when his only son is chosen to be the immediate donor to save 5 lives. Director : Douglas Boswell Cast : Veerle Baetens Genre : Release Date : 2008-11-30
Peep Show – 2008
Peepshow is the story of Richard, whose orderly life is turned upside down when the object of his love, Simone Paradiso, star of the small local peep show establishment, leaves her 9pm slot and diamonte thong behind in search of a better life. Director : Eva Midgley Cast : Ann George|Elizabeth Hartman|James Avondolio|Jennifer Pugh|Pasquale FerranteContinue reading “Peep Show – 2008”
Stella – 2008
Paris, 1977. Eleven year old Stella knows poker better than grammar when she starts the year at a prestigious new school. There, she discovers the possibilities of a whole new world outside her parents’ bar. Director : Sylvie Verheyde Cast : Benjamin Biolay|Guillaume Depardieu|Karole Rocher|Laëtitia Guerard|Léora Barbara|Mélissa Rodriguès Genre : Drama|Romance Release Date : 2008-11-12
Gentlemen Officers: Save the Emperor – 2008
During the Civil War in Russia a group of White Guard officers is trying to rescue the family of the tsar Nicholas II captured by Bolsheviks. The officers face betrayal and fight a Red Army detachment sent to eliminate them. It is the Red Army commander against the head of the White Guard group. TheContinue reading “Gentlemen Officers: Save the Emperor – 2008”
Batman and Me: A Devotion to Destiny, the Bob Kane Story – 2008
A look at the life of Bob Kane, the creator of Batman. Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2008-07-08
Be Like Others – 2008
An intimate and unflinching look at life in Iran, seen through the lens of those living at its fringes, ‘Be Like Others’ is a provocative look at a generation of young Iranian men choosing to undergo sex change surgery. Director : Tanaz Eshaghian Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2008-02-09
Folks Jump Over the Wall – 2008
Director : Oliver Janice Mok|Wai Yee Wong|Yew Kwang Han Cast : Bryan Wong|Henry Heng|Henry Thia|Kym Ng|Marcus Chin Genre : Comedy Release Date : 2008-01-09
Coco Chanel – 2008
Italian-French-British TV film targeting the US audience, about the fashion icon Coco Chanel. The film begins with the fashion goddess (deftly played by Shirley MacLaine) in her twilight years, steeped in wealth and fame, still issuing game-changing designs and collections. From here the biopic looks backwards to the woman’s upbringing in an orphanage, and tracesContinue reading “Coco Chanel – 2008”
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