One of the greatest cultural and social revolutions in 20th century Europe took place in a tiny village on the Spanish seaside. In the 50’s, a batch of American Marines build a huge military base on farming land bringing dollars, Marlboros, Cadillacs, night clubs and rock n´roll music into post-civil war Spain, an impoverished countryContinue reading “Rota ‘n Roll – 2017”
Tag Archives: Documentary
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers – 2017
Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh Cherry, Paul Cook, Sly Dunbar, Paul Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer, Siouxsie Sioux, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and others. Released in 2017. Director : Don Letts|Pablo D’Ambrosi Cast : Ari Up|Captain Sensible|DonContinue reading “Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers – 2017”
I Am Elizabeth Smart – 2017
In June 2002, Elizabeth Ann Smart (Alana Boden) was a 14-year-old girl when she was abducted from her Salt Lake City home by religious fanatic Brian David Mitchell (Skeet Ulrich). He brought her to a hilly encampment where, with his twisted accomplice Wanda Barzee (Deirdre Lovejoy), he held Elizabeth captive. She was starved, drugged, rapedContinue reading “I Am Elizabeth Smart – 2017”
Barbecue – 2017
Barbecue is about more than grilling a piece of meat. It’s a ritual performed religiously across the world. For some it’s a path to salvation. It is the pride of nations. And the stories told around the fires become a way to bring the world together. Director : Matthew Salleh Cast : Genre : DocumentaryContinue reading “Barbecue – 2017”
Caviar Dreams – 2017
Over the centuries caviar (i.e. – sturgeon eggs) was strictly reserved for Russian Czars and royalty throughout the world. Nowadays it’s become synonymous with wealth, fame, and indulgence. But why is that? What’s so special about caviar? “Caviar Dreams” delves into the complex world of caviar, weaving a tapestry of caviar tales that leaves youContinue reading “Caviar Dreams – 2017”
Un Français nommé Gabin – 2017
Director : François Aymé|Yves Jeuland Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 4/28/2017 Country : France
Beuys – 2017
A documentary about the 20th century German sculptor and performance artist Joseph Beuys. Director : Andres Veiel Cast : Joseph Beuys Genre : Documentary Release Date : 5/18/2017 Country : Germany
Spookers – 2017
Documentary from Kiwi filmmaker Florian Habicht on the most successful haunted attraction in the Southern Hemisphere, Auckland’s Spookers. Director : Florian Habicht Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/26/2017 Country : Australia
Ballad of a Righteous Merchant – 2017
Chronicles the making of director Werner Herzog’s 2009 feature, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, providing profound insight into the director and his craft. My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done was inspired by the true story of an actor who committed in reality the crime he was supposed to enact onContinue reading “Ballad of a Righteous Merchant – 2017”
Dries – 2017
For the first time fashion designer Dries Van Noten allows a filmmaker to accompany him in his creative process and rich home life. For an entire year Reiner Holzemer documents the precise steps that Dries takes to conceive of four collections, the rich fabrics, embroidery and prints exclusive to his designs. As well as theContinue reading “Dries – 2017”