August 2015, a courtroom in Rostov-on-Don. A man is peering through the bars of his cage, his eyes reveal that his nerves are about to snap. Today he will be handed down a sentence to which he must submit: 20 years’ imprisonment in Siberia for terrorism. The man is Oleg Sentsov, a film director andContinue reading “The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov – 2017”
Category Archives: Documentary
Agnelli – 2017
Documentary about the life of Giovanni “Gianni” Agnelli, an influential Italian industrialist and principal shareholder of Fiat. Director : Nick Hooker Cast : Bruno Bischofberger|Contessa Cristiana Brandolini|Edoardo Agnelli|Enrico Berlinguer|Giovanni Agnelli|Leonid Brezhnev|Marella Agnelli|Maria Sole Agnelli|Marina Branca|Ruy Brandolini Genre : Documentary Release Date : 12/18/2017 Country : United States
Lunar Tribute – 2017
When Rob Lewis saw an image of a family portrait lying on the surface of the moon, he realized there was a story behind the photograph smiling down on us still. The family is that of astronaut Charlie “Gee Whiz” Duke who left the photo there April 24, 1972 when he became the tenth and,Continue reading “Lunar Tribute – 2017”
Upon the Shadow – 2017
We discover the mysterious side of Amina Sboui (former Femen) and her daily life. Her friends of the LGBT community, who live at her home, have been rejected by their families and the society. Through out Amina, we dive into their stories: Sandra (transvestite), Ramy (gay), Ayoub (gay), Atef (gay and transvestite). Many unexpected eventsContinue reading “Upon the Shadow – 2017”
Artemio – 2017
Artemio was born in U.S.A. Now he lives in a small town in Guerrero with his mother and his new family. Despite his roots in Mexico, he still doesn’t feel like a part of it. Together, they will show us a reality where the distance from those they left behind will come to life inContinue reading “Artemio – 2017”
An immersion into the Divine Feminine – 2017
By drawing a parallel between the Indian Durga Puja festival and other forms of celebrating the divine feminine, Santa Shakti reveals the Sacred Power beyond languages and religions. Director : Louis Mouchet Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 8/15/2017 Country : Switzerland
Tough Guys – 2017
A feature length documentary that delves into the hearts and minds of legitimate Tough Guys. Focusing on individuals at the top of their fields, from a retired Master Sniper… to a 75-year-old 10th Degree Karate Master, the film examines what ultimately constitutes their humanity. Director : Jason Blicker|Jeff Pustil Cast : Genre : Documentary ReleaseContinue reading “Tough Guys – 2017”
Beyond A Year in Space – 2017
Twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly were separated for almost a year, undergoing intensive measurements when one was in space and one was on Earth. But that was only the beginning of their scientific odyssey. “Beyond A Year in Space,” PBS and Time’s follow-up documentary to last year’s — which followed Scott Kelly from launchContinue reading “Beyond A Year in Space – 2017”
Saving Brinton – 2017
In rural Iowa, a beloved history teacher uncovers the century-old showreels of one of America’s first motion picture impresarios and sets out to premiere the films at a historic local opera house. Director : Andrew Sherburne|Tommy Haines Cast : Mike Zahs Genre : Documentary Release Date : 6/17/2017 Country : United States
The Art of Nôm – 2017
The Art of Nom explores an ancient and nearly extinct Vietnamese script called Chu Nom and the five scholarly artists known as Zenei, Gang of Five. The beauty, heritage and emotion of the Chu Nom characters inspire Zenei’s art. The film also examines Vietnam’s culture, history, customs, and the social impact of rapid modernization inContinue reading “The Art of Nôm – 2017”