Ludwig II of Bavaria, more commonly known by his nicknames the Swan King or the Dream King, is a legendary figure – the handsome boy-king, loved by his people, betrayed by his cabinet and found dead in tragic and mysterious circumstances. He spent his life in pursuit of the ideal of beauty, an ideal thatContinue reading “The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II – 2013”
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Legends of the Knight – 2013
Legends of the Knight weaves together the stirring true stories of individuals who have overcome devastating obstacles, unselfishly given to the community, and embraced their inner superhero because of their love of Batman. Through the deeply personal tales of Batman fans, writers, and filmmakers, this feature-length documentary explores the power of heroic stories and encouragesContinue reading “Legends of the Knight – 2013”
AKA: The Lives of Waddy Tudor Jones – 2013
Originally published as two parts, this documentary from Jimbo Stephens explores the projects of South African rapper and visual artist Watkin Tudor Jones Jr. Director : Jimbo Stephens Cast : Ninja|Yolandi Visser Genre : Documentary|Music Release Date : 3/27/2013 Country :
Star Trek: The True Story – 2013
Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/5/2013 Country :
Mistaken for Strangers – 2013
Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead singer Matt Berninger’s younger brother) is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and can’t help but put his own spin on the experience. Inevitably, Tom’s moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on theContinue reading “Mistaken for Strangers – 2013”
U-455, le sous-marin disparu – 2013
In 2008, German U- boat U-455 was discovered off the coast of Italy. 400 feet down, the submarine stands almost vertically on the ocean floor. This documentary will reveal its history and the cause of its demise. Director : Stéphane Bégoin Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/23/2013 Country : France
Hey Bartender – 2013
Two bartenders try to achieve their dreams through bartending. An injured Marine turns his goals to becoming a principal bartender at the best cocktail bar in the world. A young man leaves his white collar job to buy the corner bar in his hometown, and years later he struggles to keep it afloat. Featuring theContinue reading “Hey Bartender – 2013”
The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers – 2013
Based on the best-selling book by Ambassador Yehuda Avner, The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers takes the audience inside the offices of Israel’s Prime Ministers through the eyes of an insider, Yehuda Avner, who served as a chief aide, English language note-taker and speechwriter to Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin, Menachem Begin, and Shimon Peres.Continue reading “The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers – 2013”
Amazon Unknown – 2013
Documentary about the conflicts currently involving the Amazon. The film captures the everyday activity of several social groups fighting for their space, such as indians, landowners, landless workers, prospectors, among others. Scientists, specialists and public figures are interviewed, aiming to map out the current state of things and the consequences of the human occupation ofContinue reading “Amazon Unknown – 2013”
Adrift – 2013
Adrift is a love letter to the fog of the San Francisco Bay Area. The film maker chased it for over two years to capture the magical interaction between the soft mist, the ridges of the California coast and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The film showcases a unique way of looking at the movementContinue reading “Adrift – 2013”