A metaphor of the Flood in our times, The Flood is the rain of violence that washes over us. Noah´s Ark is the train that runs through Mexico toward the United States and migrants are the species attempting to save their lives. For the directors, cinema moves people not just by condemnation, but by confrontingContinue reading “Lessons for Zafirah – 2011”
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Empty Quarter – 2011
A brooding, deceptively rich series of near-static shots of farms, factories, townscapes, and—in dispassionate middle distance—people going about their mundane daily tasks in sparsely populated southeastern Oregon. Director : Alain LeTourneau|Pam Minty Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/28/2011 Country :
The Egyptian Job – 2011
In Egypt, 1888 Flinders Petrie finally broke in to the burial chamber of King Amenemhat III one of the wealthiest monarchs from the middle kingdom. After a year of digging, he finally peered into the resting place of the old king, only to find that the space had been stripped of everything. Four experts haveContinue reading “The Egyptian Job – 2011”
A Very Gaga Thanksgiving – 2011
An intimate look inside the private life of award-winning artist Lady Gaga as she performs eight songs in front of a small audience filled with her close friends and family. Director : Cast : Katie Couric|Lady Gaga|Tony Bennett Genre : Documentary|Music Release Date : 11/24/2011 Country : United States
Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker – 2011
The people at the centre of this film are lawyers, civil servants, housewives, managing directors and mothers. They are also alcoholics. In her documentary, Carolin Schmitz explores the protagonists’ stories and their strategies for survival: the little tricks they employ in order to try and get through their daily lives – lives which become increasinglyContinue reading “Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker – 2011”
Slammed: Inside Indie Wrestling – 2011
From performers risking permanent injury for a shot at fame and fortune to promoters teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, the insanely popular world of wrestling is part sport and part entertainment. Go backstage as the promoters schedule shows and craft storylines for their characters that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.Continue reading “Slammed: Inside Indie Wrestling – 2011”
Life With Alex – 2011
Discover what life is like in the world of the African Grey Parrot Alex, the first animal to be taught to communicate meaningfully in spoken English. Director : Emily Wick Cast : Dr. Irene Pepperberg Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/1/2011 Country : United States
The Secret Life Of Ice – 2011
Ice is one of the strangest, most beguiling and mesmerising substances in the world. Full of contradictions, it is transparent yet it can glow with colour, it is powerful enough to shatter rock but it can melt in the blink of an eye. It takes many shapes, from the fleeting beauty of a snowflake toContinue reading “The Secret Life Of Ice – 2011”
Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century – 2011
This captivating documentary is the product of five years of obsessive filming of live concert footage, exclusive interviews, and historic documentation focusing on three fiercely independent music labels and their bands. Featuring Neurosis, ISIS, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Pelican, Oxbow, Evangelista, Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra, Cave In, and many others whose music andContinue reading “Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century – 2011”
Mr. Stache: Behind the Scenes – 2011
Director : Cast : Amy Smart|Jacqueline Schaeffer|John Nash|Rich Sommer Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/1/2011 Country :
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