“What is this life—and this death?” Gustav Mahler famously asked when composing his second symphony. Does consciousness “continue” on a higher cosmic level, he wondered, or is it “only an empty dream?” Narrated by renowned baritone Thomas Hampson, this film explores the musical, biographical, and philosophical background of the monumental work. Viewers are treated toContinue reading “Of Love, Death, and Beyond: Exploring Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony – 2011”
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Topsy Turvy – 2011
Renato is a grandfather enthusiastically, with a weak and sick body that holds prisoner in his own home, on top of a mountain, from where views of the sea, both longs and dreams of return. Renato has three children to know their real needs and make decisions for him without asking: Montserrat, who has forContinue reading “Topsy Turvy – 2011”
Pilla Zamindar – 2011
PJ (Nani) is the grandson of a wealthy zamindar. PJ is an irresponsible youngster who is spoilt by the pampering and excessive money. His grandfather writes a will with several conditions before he dies. He writes the will that PJ will inherit his entire wealth only if he completes his graduation as a common manContinue reading “Pilla Zamindar – 2011”
Bahay Bata – 2011
Sarah is a nurse at a Public Maternity Hospital. The hospital is abuzz with pregnant mothers of all shapes and sizes in different stages of labor. The hospital is short on staff on Christmas Day so Sarah is forced to put in a double shift. Sarah observes the women coming and going in her ward,Continue reading “Bahay Bata – 2011”
Bumblefuck, USA – 2011
Distraught by the suicide of her gay friend Matt, Alexa travels from Amsterdam to her dead friend’s small American town, hoping to uncover the reasons that led Matt to take his own life. She arrives with a backpack, her video camera and intentions to make a film about what it must be like to beContinue reading “Bumblefuck, USA – 2011”
Winnie the Pooh – 2011
During an ordinary day in Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh sets out to find some honey. Misinterpreting a note from Christopher Robin, Pooh convinces Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and Eeyore that their young friend has been captured by a creature named “Backson” and they set out to save him. Director : AllenContinue reading “Winnie the Pooh – 2011”
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey – 2011
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentaryContinue reading “Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey – 2011”
Coteau Rouge – 2011
A working-class family fights a greedy developer for control of their neighborhood. Director : André Forcier Cast : Bianca Gervais|Céline Bonnier|Donald Pilon|Gaston Lepage|Louise Laparé|Mario Saint-Amand|Maxime Desjardins-Tremblay|Paolo Noël|Roy Dupuis|Sandrine Bisson Genre : Comedy Release Date : 9/9/2011 Country : Canada
Make-Up – 2011
Marisa is dying but doesn’t want her husband, Juan, to find out. So, before his daily visit, she has Concha put some make-up on her. Based on real events. Director : Álex Montoya Cast : Isabel García Lorca|Nuria García|Ramón Barea Genre : Drama Release Date : 6/21/2011 Country : Spain
Modern No.2 – 2011
Minimalistic abstract hand made animation from the award winning Mirai Mizue. Director : Mirai Mizue Cast : Genre : Animation Release Date : 1/1/2011 Country : Japan
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