Upon his father’s death, Florante, a classically trained guitarist returns to the Philippines after 12 years of absence. During his stay he rediscovers the music of harana – a long-forgotten tradition of Filipino serenading when men sang under the window at night to fearlessly declare their love for a woman. Intent on unearthing these unheraldedContinue reading “Serenade – 2012”
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The Tents – 2012
Each year, tents in Bryant Park herald New York Fashion Week, whose back story is as fascinating as the couture on the catwalk. Fashion’s biggest names share the sometimes shocking, often funny rags-to-riches evolution of the iconic event. Director : James Belzer Cast : CariDee English|Carson Kressley|Donna Karan|Isaac Mizrahi|J. Alexandeer|Kelly Osbourne|Lydia Hearst|Russell Simmons|Sean Lennon|Zac PosenContinue reading “The Tents – 2012”
Access to the Danger Zone – 2012
Directed by Peter Casaer and narrated by Daniel Day-Lewis, this documentary provides a harrowing look at the challenges of delivering humanitarian aid in armed conflicts. “Access to the Danger Zone” explores the strategies that Doctors Without Borders has employed to save lives in the world’s worst war zones, including Afghanistan, Somalia, and eastern Democratic RepublicContinue reading “Access to the Danger Zone – 2012”
Kon-Tiki – 2012
The true story about legendary explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his epic crossing of the Pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort to prove it was possible for South Americans to settle in Polynesia in pre-Columbian times. Director : Aslaug Konradsdottir|Espen Sandberg|Joachim Rønning Cast : Agnes Kittelsen|Anders Baasmo Christiansen|Gustaf Skarsgård|Jakob Oftebro|Manuel Cauchi|Odd-MagnusContinue reading “Kon-Tiki – 2012”
Titanic: The Aftermath – 2012
Explores what happened after the Titanic sank: the lives the disaster affected and the changes it brought to sea travel. Director : Marion Milne Cast : Dennis Envoldsen|Gary Levert|Heather-Alexa Ross|Jennifer Bradley|Jeremy Akerman|John Dunsworth|Marty Burt|Rhys Bevan-John Genre : History Release Date : 4/1/2012 Country : United Kingdom
BUTA – 2012
Buta the sword for hire is recruited by the Tufugu Pirates on their voyage to seek a stockpile of treasure. On board he discovers a child Kitsune locked away below deck. After some misunderstandings and with the promise of more money, the two of them go on their own adventure. Director : Kazuhide Tomonaga CastContinue reading “BUTA – 2012”
For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada – 2012
A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government’s attempt to secularize the country. Director : Dean Wright Cast : Adrián Alonso Barona|Andy García|Catalina Sandino Moreno|Eduardo Verástegui|Eva Longoria|Mauricio Kuri|Nestor Carbonell|Oscar Isaac|Peter O’Toole|Rubén Blades Genre : Drama|History Release Date : 6/1/2012 Country : Mexico
Siege – 2012
On the 7th of May 2009, Senior Constables Len Snee, Grant Diver and Bruce Miller arrived at 41 Chaucer Rd in Napier to serve a search warrant on Jan Molenaar for the growing of cannabis. This was just a routine warrant, something they had done countless times. What was meant to be an ordinary procedureContinue reading “Siege – 2012”
The Last Supper – 2012
The story of two warring generals (Liu Bang and Xiang Yu) fighting for control of China at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Director : Lu Chuan Cast : Chang Chen|Daniel Wu|He Dujuan|Huo Siyan|Li Qi|Liu Ye|Nie Yuan|Qin Lan|Sha Yi|Tao Zeru Genre : Action|History Release Date : 5/7/2012 Country : China
Rose – 2012
This harrowing tale of survival centers on Rose, a Masurian woman, whose German soldier husband was killed in the war, leaving her alone on their farm. A single woman had no defense against Russian soldiers who raped as a form of revenge, nor against plundering Poles who found themselves in desperate straits. Help arrives forContinue reading “Rose – 2012”
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