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Eye of the Astronomer – 2012

During the summer of the year 1610 one of the first telescopes made by Galileo ends up in the hands of Jean Kepler in Prague who at the time was the astronomer of Emperor Rudolp II. Kepler observes the night-sky as nobody has seen it before him. His observation platform becomes the meeting place ofContinue reading “Eye of the Astronomer – 2012”

Pour Djamila – 2012

Here Below – 2012

Apostle Peter and the Last Supper – 2012

The film portrays Saint Peter reflecting on his time with Jesus and his fellow Apostles during his final imprisonment in Rome. In particular, Peter attempts to convert one of his jailers, Martinian, by relating the life, teachings, and sacrifice of Jesus. Director : Gabriel Sabloff Cast : Bruce Marchiano|David Collier|David Kallaway|Emilio Doorgasingh|Laurence Fuller|Leon Melas|Robert Loggia|RussellContinue reading “Apostle Peter and the Last Supper – 2012”

Ludwig II – 2012

A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at the age of 18 to his passionate support of Richard Wagner and his music. From his ingenuous political commitment to his obsessive construction of extravagant palaces andContinue reading “Ludwig II – 2012”

Clemenceau – 2012

Combustible – 2012

The city of Edo, the 18th century. Owaka, the daughter of a merchant family, and her childhood friend Matsukichi. The two were drawn to each other, but Matsukichi has been disowned by his family, and is working for the city fire brigade. Meanwhile, negotiations begin for the arrangement of Owaka’s marriage. Unable to let goContinue reading “Combustible – 2012”

Bomber Boys – 2012

Brothers Colin and Ewan McGregor follow up their documentary The Battle of Britain with a film exploring Bomber Command, a rarely told story from the Second World War. The film focuses primarily on the men who fought and died in the skies above occupied Europe, with numerous examples of individual heroism and extraordinary collective spirit,Continue reading “Bomber Boys – 2012”

Bert & Dickie – 2012

Thrown together just five weeks before the final of the 1948 London Olympics, Bert Bushnell (Doctor Who’s Matt Smith) and Dickie Burnell (Sam Hoare) defied all the odds and made history in the double sculls. This is the story of how they did it – not only by pushing physical and emotional limits, but alsoContinue reading “Bert & Dickie – 2012”

For No Good Reason – 2012

For No Good Reason a film about Ralph Steadman. Johnny Depp guides the visually stunning journey, smashing narrative conventions, moving seamlessly from interview to animation and in the finest Gonzo tradition questions of witness and authenticity are challenged. Steadman’s art is for the first time animated, including illustrations from Hunter S Thompson’s Fear and LoathingContinue reading “For No Good Reason – 2012”