A portrait of the personal journey of Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Solórzano during his third presidential campaign. It is a moment in contemporary history told from the experiences of the defeated opposing political group. A fundamental piece of the history of Mexico that usually does not reach the public, for it is not written by the victorious;Continue reading “The Engineer – 2012”
Tag Archives: Documentary
Speed – In Search of Lost Time – 2012
It’s a paradox. Never before in history we have worked more efficiently. Never before we have saved time with more sophisticated technologies. Anyway, nearly all of us are feeling an increasing pressure of time. It seems that the same technology that has been invented to make our life better and easier, is now enslaving us.Continue reading “Speed – In Search of Lost Time – 2012”
Honor Flight – 2012
Honor Flight chronicles a community coming together to honor World War II veterans. The film follows a team of Midwest volunteers as they race against the clock to send every local WWII veterans to see the memorials built in their honor. Director : Dan Hayes Cast : Bert Brach|Earl Bruss|Joe Dean|Joe Demler Genre : Documentary|HistoryContinue reading “Honor Flight – 2012”
The Mystery of Dark Matter – 2012
Dark matter fills the cosmos, and yet its identity is still unknown. For the first time, a film portrays the wild scientific quest find out what it is. This breath-taking thriller leads us to the dawn of a scientific and metaphysical revolution, akin to Copernic’s or Galileo’s. It could totally change the way we perceiveContinue reading “The Mystery of Dark Matter – 2012”
Lunarcy! – 2012
In this irresistibly zany, sharp-witted documentary, director Simon Ennis introduces us to an unforgettable group of characters whose obsession with the moon and lunar colonization has given birth to utopian dreams of truly galactic proportions. (TIFF) Director : Simon Ennis Cast : Alan Bean|Christopher Carson Genre : Comedy|Documentary Release Date : 9/8/2012 Country : Canada
The Batman Shootings – 2012
The premiere of The Dark Knight Rises was the big event in Aurora, Colorado. So popular with young cinema-goers, the city’s theatre complex put on an extra showing. But minutes into the film, lone gunman James Holmes, dressed as the Joker, entered the room and started firing indiscriminately. Twelve people died, many more were injured.Continue reading “The Batman Shootings – 2012”
Snow Babies – 2012
Caroline Quentin narrates this heart-warming tale of a special group of baby animals born in some of the coldest and harshest places on Earth. We follow the ups and downs of impossibly cute yet plucky baby emperor penguins, snow monkeys, polar bears, arctic foxes, reindeer and otters and find out just what it takes toContinue reading “Snow Babies – 2012”
Otter 501 – 2012
A storm grows, a sea otter pup is separated from her mother, and a young woman bound for adventure blows in to town. On a wild and windswept beach these lives collide and an entire species’ survival gets personal. Through Katie’s eyes you will see our playful pup, otter number 501, get an amazing secondContinue reading “Otter 501 – 2012”
The Bus – 2012
‘The Bus’ playfully explores how a post-WWII German utility vehicle evolved into a cultural icon that represents freedom and the open road; defining and connecting generations of fun lovers everywhere. Beginning in Germany with the vehicle’s creation, into a wild ride that changes the world forever, ‘The Bus’ is an adventure from beginning to end.Continue reading “The Bus – 2012”
Yellow Fever – 2012
In this award-winning short documentary, Kenyan filmmaker Ng’endo Mukii, inspired by her interest in the concept of skin and race and what they imply; and in “the ideas and theories sown into our flesh that change with the arc of time”, explores African women’s self-image. Through the use of memories, interviews; and mixed media, sheContinue reading “Yellow Fever – 2012”