As he turns 50, filmmaker Pini Schatz sets out to explore his life-long obsession with the band Sparks (the brothers Ron and Russell Mael). Pini charts the impact of Sparks on his life while meeting with fellow Sparks fans, among them famous musicians, in Tel Aviv, London, Berlin, Rotterdam and NYC. Structured as a personalContinue reading “Never Turn Your Back On Sparks – 2014”
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Yoani’s Trip – 2014
Portrait of the polemic visit of the blogger Yoani Sanchez throughout Brazil, showing the activist’s background in Cuba, in order to discuss freedom of speech in the world today. Director : Peppe Siffredi|Raphael Bottino Cast : Yoani Sánchez Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/18/2014 Country : Brazil
Hercules Reborn – 2014
When a young man’s bride is kidnapped by an evil king, he turns to Hercules for help. The fallen hero has been living in exile, banished for killing his family, but the young man’s courage inspires Hercules. Together, they fight to rescue the bride and reclaim the honor of Hercules. Director : Nick Lyon CastContinue reading “Hercules Reborn – 2014”
Golden Chickensss – 2014
Working as a prostitute since she was 16, Kam has witnessed the highs and lows of Hong Kong over the decades. Kamis now a “madam” who manages a stable of high-end prostitutes, entertaining and hosting parties for rich men. She has seen it all. On the surface she embraces the prosperity of the ‘New HK’Continue reading “Golden Chickensss – 2014”
Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B – 2014
The story of R&B singer and actress Aaliyah; namely, the highs and lows of her career, her romantic pursuits, and the events leading up to her death in 2001 at the age of 22. Director : Bradley Walsh Cast : Alexandra Shipp|Andy McQueen|Anthony Grant|Chattrisse Dolabaille|Christopher Jacot|Clé Bennett|Davidson Tiffany|Elise Neal|Izaak Smith|Lyriq Bent Genre : Drama|Music|TV MovieContinue reading “Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B – 2014”
FEMEN: Naked War – 2014
During one year, Joseph Paris filmed from the inside the Femen movement; its acts, its shocks and confrontations, its smokes and noises, but also its circumstances, its doubts, and sometimes its contradictions. One year at the heart of a overexposed activism in mass-media, where its deep reasons remained under silence or sometimes misconceived. Director :Continue reading “FEMEN: Naked War – 2014”
Chestnut Street – 2014
A busted projector on an otherwise gorgeous day. Shot on 16mm. Director : Karissa Hahn Cast : Genre : Release Date : 1/1/2014 Country :
Old Boys: The Way of the Dragon – 2014
Old Boys: The Way of the Dragon is a bittersweet, sentimental tale of a hapless pair of amateur Chinese musicians called the Chopsticks Brothers trying, and for many years failing, to make it as musicians. Director : Xiao Yang Cast : Taili Wang|Xiao Yang Genre : Action|Comedy Release Date : 7/10/2014 Country : China
The Dam Keeper – 2014
In a desolate future, one small town has survived because of a large windmill dam that acts as a fan to keep out pollution. The dam’s operator, Pig, works tirelessly to keep the sails spinning and protect the town, despite abuse from classmates and an indifferent public. When a new student joins Pig’s class, nothingContinue reading “The Dam Keeper – 2014”
Among Ravens – 2014
The story of a group of friends who reunite for their annual 4th of July weekend only to be confronted by Chad, a strange and beautiful nature photographer who begins to change their lives one by one. Director : Randy Redroad|Russell Friedenberg Cast : Amy Smart|Calum Grant|Castille Landon|Christian Campbell|Johnny Sequoyah|Joshua Leonard|Natalie Imbruglia|Russell Friedenberg|Victoria Smurfit|Will McCormackContinue reading “Among Ravens – 2014”