The story of two renowned actors of Fascist cinema, Luisa Ferida and Osvaldo Valenti, who were supporters of the Salò Republic. Accused of collaboration and torture, they were shot by the Partisans after the country was liberated. Director : Marco Tullio Giordana Cast : Alessandro Di Natale|Alessio Boni|Giovanni Visentin|Luca Zingaretti|Luigi Diberti|Massimo Sarchielli|Mattia Sbragia|Maurizio Donadoni|Monica Bellucci|TresyContinue reading “Wild Blood – 2008”
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Johnny Mad Dog – 2008
A cast of unknown performers are used in this drama about child soldiers fighting a war in an unnamed African country. Director : Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire Cast : Barry Chernoh|Christopher Minie|Dagbeh Tweh|Daisy Victoria Vandy Genre : Drama|History|War Release Date : 2008-05-20
Dead Gay Men and Living Lesbians – 2008
As a result of the Holocaust and later, AIDS, the male homosexual community has sustained bitter losses and, according to Praunheim, lesbian women have now placed themselves at the head of the so-called queer movement. The female protagonists in the film represent two different generations; they also incorporate the past and present status of homosexualsContinue reading “Dead Gay Men and Living Lesbians – 2008”
Hit – 2008
Through the memories and confessions of some of the most important names in Uruguayan music, the film brings back to life the stories of the songs that defined a country and that, in some cases, helped change history. Director : Adriana Loeff|Claudia Abend Cast : Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 2008-03-14
Winter in Wartime – 2008
During World War II in the freezing Netherlands winter of 1944/1945 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can’t wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations inContinue reading “Winter in Wartime – 2008”
The Soviet Story – 2008
The Soviet Story is a story of an Allied power, which helped the Nazis to fight Jews and which slaughtered its own people on an industrial scale. Assisted by the West, this power triumphed on May 9th, 1945. Its crimes were made taboo, and the complete story of Europes most murderous regime has never beenContinue reading “The Soviet Story – 2008”
Cadillac Records – 2008
The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America’s musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry. Director : Darnell Martin|Jonathan Starch|Melissa Kalbfus Cast : Adrien Brody|Beyoncé Knowles|Cedric the Entertainer|Columbus Short|Eamonn Walker|Emmanuelle Chriqui|GabrielleContinue reading “Cadillac Records – 2008”
M/S Gustloff – 2008
Joseph Vilsmaier Two-part TV movie focuses on the tragic events surrounding the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German passenger ship, at the end of World War II. On 30 January 1945, Captain Hellmuth Kehding was in charge of the ship, evacuating wounded soldiers and civilians trapped by the Red Army. Soon after leaving theContinue reading “M/S Gustloff – 2008”
Mogadischu – 2008
The incredible true story of Lufthansa Flight 181, which was hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in October of 1977, and the noble efforts of stewardess Gabriele Dillmann (Nadja Uhl) to ensure the safety of the terrified passengers throughout the harrowing ordeal. When terrorists sympathetic to the cause of the GermanContinue reading “Mogadischu – 2008”
Einstein – 2008
The relationship between renowned scientist Albert Einstein and his first wife, Mileva Mari?. Director : Liliana Cavani Cast : Maya Sansa|Piotr Adamczyk|Vincenzo Amato Genre : Drama|History Release Date : 2008-10-26
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