Based on Valentin Rasputin’s story of the same title. The winter of 1945. In a village on the Angara embankment the women wait the return of their husbands from the front. The young soldier Andrei Guskov, who fled from the hospital, returns as a deserter. In his remote winter hut only his wife Nastena visitsContinue reading “Live and Remember – 2008”
Category Archives: 2008
One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur – 2008
“One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur” examines Jack Kerouac’s escape from post “On The Road” fame to his dream of an isolated retreat in a cabin at Big Sur where he searches for inner peace. His road comes full circle with this self-exploration, resulting in an alcohol-fueled paranoia and a plunge intoContinue reading “One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur – 2008”
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger – 2008
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock’s 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and theContinue reading “Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger – 2008”
Lone Rider – 2008
Bobby Hattaway (Lou Diamond Phillips), an honored soldier, returns home after the American Civil War to find his father’s (Stacy Keach) formerly prosperous ranch now dangerously in debt to the town’s ruthless leader, and Bobby’s childhood friend, Stu Croker (Vincent Spano). Bobby will now face off against his former friend to take control from Stu.Continue reading “Lone Rider – 2008”
Einmal Toskana und zurück – 2008
After many years of happy marriage, Juliane and her husband Max have grown apart and are now close to divorce. Actually, the two still understand each other quite well, but when Max shows up at the graduation party of their son together with his much younger girlfriend, it comes to a scandal. Annoyed and disappointedContinue reading “Einmal Toskana und zurück – 2008”
Freaky Fucking Friday – 2008
If you switched bodies with a hot Japanese babe…. could you fuck yourself?! Director : Innjean Koga Cast : Julius Ceazher|Kazumori Ishii|Rika Nagasawa|Ryotaro Soga|Sammie Rhodes Genre : Release Date : 2008-05-15
The Grand Inquisitor – 2008
A young woman (Leah Dashe) discovers a cache of used books that she believes holds clues to the solution of decades-old crimes. When the authorities dismiss her, she takes matters into her own hands, ringing the doorbell of Hazel Reedy (Hunt), a lonely recluse who may or may not be the widow of America’s mostContinue reading “The Grand Inquisitor – 2008”
Amanda and Monick – 2008
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
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