Who is Jean Rollin? A man who has spent his childhood in the middle of some of the greatest intellectuals of the twentieth century. An artist who has worked with Maguerite Duras for his first film. A director’s career singular and unique in French cinema, with films overtly fantastic, surreal, poetic – disconcerting. A filmmakerContinue reading “Jean Rollin: The Stray Dreamer – 2011”
Tag Archives: Documentary
9/11: 10 Years Later – 2011
This unprecedented and exclusive insider’s account by filmmaker James Hanlon and Gedeon and Jules Naudet of the World TradeCenter attack, which contains the only known footage of the first plane striking the World Trade Center and the only footage from inside Ground Zero during the attacks, will also include footage from events marking the 10thContinue reading “9/11: 10 Years Later – 2011”
The Legend of Pale Male – 2011
This is the true account of one of the most surprising and remarkable love stories in the history of New York. It begins in 1993, when a young man from Belgium looking to change his life has an unexpected encounter in Central Park. He meets a hawk. Not just any hawk, but a wild Redtail,Continue reading “The Legend of Pale Male – 2011”
Space Shuttle: The Final Mission – 2011
In the last month of the space shuttle programme, Kevin Fong is granted extraordinary access to the astronauts and ground crew as they prepare for their final mission. He is in mission control as the astronauts go through their final launch simulation, and he flies with the last shuttle commander as he undertakes his lastContinue reading “Space Shuttle: The Final Mission – 2011”
Pinfall: A Professional Wrestling Documentary – 2011
Join Adam Pacitti as he ventures into the unpredictable world of professional wrestling. With just one month to train, will he be ready to compete in a ten man, over-the-top-rope rumble match in front of a sold out crowd at Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre? Director : Jonathan Troy Cast : Adam Pacitti|John Harding Genre : DocumentaryContinue reading “Pinfall: A Professional Wrestling Documentary – 2011”
One Lucky Elephant – 2011
Where does an elephant go after a life in the circus? Sixteen years have passed since circus producer David Balding adopted Flora, the orphaned baby African elephant he lovingly raised as part of his family and made the star of his show. As Flora approaches adulthood, he realizes that she is not happy performing. Ultimately,Continue reading “One Lucky Elephant – 2011”
Jazzmix in New York – 2011
New York is the city where a forever revitalized musical expression is played in jazz clubs every night. Jazzmix New York, is a look at jazz in NY and the incredible inventiveness of this musical scene in 2010. Director : Olivier Taieb Cast : Dave Chris Genre : Documentary|Music Release Date : 3/2/2011 Country :
Crazy Wisdom – 2011
Crazy Wisdom is the long-awaited feature documentary to explore the life, teachings, and “crazy wisdom” of Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, a pivotal figure in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West. Called a genius, rascal, and social visionary; ‘one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the 20th century,’ and ‘the bad boy of Buddhism,’ Trungpa defied categorization.Continue reading “Crazy Wisdom – 2011”
No One Dies in Lily Dale – 2011
A candid portrayal of Lily Dale, a spiritualist community in upstate New York, where most of the town’s residents are registered Mediums who regularly give spiritual readings to visitors through alleged communication with the deceased. Director : Steven Cantor Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/1/2011 Country : United States
The Film Peddler – 2011
‘The Film Peddler’ offers a humorous and revealing glimpse into the life of John Shipp, a man who at one time with his associates controlled over half of independent film distribution in the USA. When not hobnobbing with celebrities like Clint Eastwood and George Burns, or making sure that Paul Newman had enough beer inContinue reading “The Film Peddler – 2011”