June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Yet, few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this region became the most important location in the world. Blending multiple cinematographic techniques, including animation, CGI and stunning live-action images, “D-Day: NormandyContinue reading “D-Day: Normandy 1944 – 2014”
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Titos Brille – 2014
With the search for her roots her constant companion, actress Adriana Altaras goes on a journey to find a country which no longer exists – and along the way discovers a whole lot more. Director : Regina Schilling Cast : Aaron Altaras|Adriana Altaras|Josip Broz Tito|Leonard Altaras|Wolfgang Böhmer Genre : Documentary Release Date : 12/11/2014 CountryContinue reading “Titos Brille – 2014”
Hanna’s Journey – 2014
A German girl travels to Israel to help people with disabilities, where she learns a lot about the role of her grandparents in WWII and meets a man who wants to move to Berlin. Director : Julia von Heinz Cast : Claudia-Sofie Jelinek|Danielle Shimshoni|Doron Amit|Karoline Schuch|Leah Koenig|Lore Richter|Max Mauff|Sigalit Fuchs|Suzanne von Borsody|Trystan Pütter Genre :Continue reading “Hanna’s Journey – 2014”
Bedbug – 2014
A little girl tries to document the monster under her bed while defending herself against her mother’s abusive boyfriend. Director : Joe Ballarini Cast : Andrea Guttag|Arjun Gupta|Caitlin Carmichael|Edi Gathegi|Fernanda Andrade|Justin Welborn|Nicole Taylor Genre : Fantasy|Horror Release Date : 7/25/2014 Country : United States
The Staple of News – 2014
Written in 1625 by the British playwright Ben Jonson, the play “The Staple of News” provides a historic root for this discussion about the role of the press in modern day Brazil. Journalists of several generations discuss the dilemmas of the selection and focus of their subjects, the resistance of the media in accepting itselfContinue reading “The Staple of News – 2014”
El ritual de las composturas – 2014
During an intense family conflict, Montserrat announces her intentions of moving out. While this evolves into a greater problem, we travel to the interior world of every family member: a distant father, another adoptive mother, and a daughter that debates between being comfortable and being free. Director : Shandor Barcs Cast : Genre : ReleaseContinue reading “El ritual de las composturas – 2014”
Sex Ed – 2014
Eddie lands his first teaching gig at an inner city middle school and finds his highly pubescent pupils are receiving no form of sexual education. Eddie isn’t really equipped to teach them…he’s not exactly experienced romantically. Director : Isaac Feder Cast : Abby Elliott|George Eads|Glen Powell|Haley Joel Osment|Lamorne Morris|Laura Harring|Lorenza Izzo|Matt Walsh|Parker Young|Retta Genre :Continue reading “Sex Ed – 2014”
Fidelio, Alice’s Odyssey – 2014
Alice is a sailor. While her partner Félix waits for her on land, she sets off as second mechanic on the Fidelio, an old freighter. On board, she discovers not only that her predecessor has just died, but also that the skipper is none other than the first great love of her life. Alice findsContinue reading “Fidelio, Alice’s Odyssey – 2014”
Zero Motivation – 2014
Filmmaker Talya Lavie steps into the spotlight with a dark comedy about everyday life for a unit of young female Israeli soldiers. The human resources office at a remote desert base serves as the setting for this cast of characters, who bide their time pushing paper, battling for the top score in Minesweeper, and countingContinue reading “Zero Motivation – 2014”
A Proletarian Winter’s Tale – 2014
Three young Georgians have to clean a castle in Berlin, where a German arms manufacturer’s art collection is being set up for an exhibition. Of course, the proletariat isn’t welcome at the opening party and they are banished to a servants’ room in the attic. Downstairs, however, a splendid buffet attracts them – so whyContinue reading “A Proletarian Winter’s Tale – 2014”