After a nice and slow start with some gorgeous deep water soloing footage from Mallorca, the movie slowly increases in tempo with footage of Sharma on what is now the potential 9b Golpe De Estado in Siurana, Dani Andrada linking most of the moves on some the craziest routes in the Ali Baba caveContinue reading “The Fanatic Search – 2008”
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Ban Phi Pob 2008 – 2008
Klai is a resident witch doctor at an obscure village in the Thai countryside. He’s been treating the villagers with traditional remedies with the reluctant help from his wife and daughter. However, a group of doctors has come to the village and introducing modern medicine. Klai is losing the respect and recognition from the villagersContinue reading “Ban Phi Pob 2008 – 2008”
Wolf – 2008
A story from the wilderness, where conditions of survival challenge the rules of modern society, Wolf is a contemporary drama set in northern Scandinavia. Klemens (Peter Stormare) and Nejla (Robin Lundberg) own a small herd of reindeer. Klemens lives in tune with nature and according to the rhythm dictated by his work. His young nephew,Continue reading “Wolf – 2008”
Passengers – 2008
After a plane crash, a young therapist, Claire, is assigned by her mentor to counsel the flight’s five survivors. When they share their recollections of the incident — which some say include an explosion that the airline claims never happened — Claire is intrigued by Eric, the most secretive of the passengers Director : RodrigoContinue reading “Passengers – 2008”
The Midnight Meat Train – 2008
The photographer Leon lives with his girlfriend and waitress Maya waiting for a chance to get in the photo business. When Maya contacts their friend Jurgis, he schedules a meeting for Leon with the successful owner of arts gallery Susan Hoff; she analyzes Leon’s work and asks him to improve the quality of his photos.Continue reading “The Midnight Meat Train – 2008”
Workers Leaving the Factory (Dubai) – 2008
115 years later, a(nother) remake of the Lumiere Brothers pseudo-actuality film La Sortie des usines Lumière. This time around our factory is a job site, a construction site peopled by thousands of Southeast Asian laborers, a neo-Fordist architectural production site that manufactures skyscrapers like so many cars. Director : Ben Russell Cast : Genre :Continue reading “Workers Leaving the Factory (Dubai) – 2008”
Anatomy of a Disaster: Explosion at BP Texas City Refinery – 2008
This U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) video uses expert testimony and computer-animated reenactments to describe and discuss its detailed investigation into the March 23 2005 explosion of the ISOM (isomerization) unit at the BP (British Petroleum) refinery at Texas City, Texas. The explosion killed 15 workers, injured 180 others, and cost BP billions of dollars.Continue reading “Anatomy of a Disaster: Explosion at BP Texas City Refinery – 2008”
Blue Gold: World Water Wars – 2008
Wars of the future will be fought over water as they are over oil today, as the source of human survival enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors, and corrupt governments vie for control of our dwindling supply, prompting protests, lawsuits, and revolutions from citizens fighting for the right to survive.Continue reading “Blue Gold: World Water Wars – 2008”
Leaving the Fold – 2008
Finding the courage to leave the fold is only the beginning for most of these young people. Those who have decided to take this step become pariahs, often completely cut off from the emotional and financial support of their families. To make matters worse, judged by our secular standards, they have no marketable skills. ManyContinue reading “Leaving the Fold – 2008”
Discreet – 2008
Monique, a high class escort, has always been able to give her clients exactly what they want, while clean cut Thomas has always been exactly what everyone has expected. But tonight Thomas’ curiosity is going to get the better of him while demanding of Monique the one thing she’s reluctant to offer. Honesty, costs more.Continue reading “Discreet – 2008”