The film portraits the stage previous to the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution, from the end of Porfirio Díaz´ government, the social volatility, the ephemeral government of Madero and the presence of the working class in the figures of Villa and Zapata, until the signing if the Constitution of 1917. All of this through movingContinue reading “The History in the Gaze – 2011”
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I Dig Dinosaurs! – 2011
I Dig Dinosaurs overflows with dino-facts that children live to learn and share! Real-life adventurer Buddy Davis inspires kids with fun, creation-based science and an infectious passion for the gospel. Buddy flies an old single-engine airplane to the Badlands of Montana, uncovers a BIG dinosaur bone, and in the process reveals the effects of Noah’sContinue reading “I Dig Dinosaurs! – 2011”
Engineering Evil – 2011
Director : Cast : David G. Marwell|David Silberklang|Michael Berenbaum|Rebecca Erbelding|Susanne Heim Genre : Documentary|History|War Release Date : 4/11/2011 Country :
The History of the World in 2 Hours – 2011
Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on old televisions is background radiation from The Big Bang? That the gold on a wedding ring comes from a star that exploded 5 billion years ago? And, that we’re connected to the salt water of the first oceans through the water in ourContinue reading “The History of the World in 2 Hours – 2011”
Nainsukh – 2011
The 18th-century Indian painter Nainsukh of Guler receives a poetic, visually stunning tribute from a young Indian filmmaker employing an arresting pictorial language. Shot in the region where Nainsukh produced his most celebrated work, this is a meditative and meticulous recreation of the world of an artistic genius. Director : Amit Dutta Cast : ManishContinue reading “Nainsukh – 2011”
Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia – 2011
A filmed adaptation of the acclaimed Tom Stoppard play. Director : Cast : Genre : Comedy|Drama|History|Romance Release Date : 8/8/2011 Country :
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale – Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge – 2011
Mouna Rudo was born and raised among the Seediq people, an indigenous tribe in Taiwan, and as he grew to be a man he became a member of the Seediq Bale, a courageous band of native warriors. However, Rudo’s way of life is threatened under the yoke of occupying forces from Japan, who took overContinue reading “Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale – Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge – 2011”
Turkish Passport – 2011
The Turkish Passport tells the story of diplomats posted to Turkish embassies and consulates in several European countries, who saved numerous Jews during the Second World War. Whether they pulled them out of camps or took them off trains that were taking them to concentration camps, the diplomats, in the end, ensured that the Jews,Continue reading “Turkish Passport – 2011”
American Grindhouse – 2011
This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment. Director : Elijah Drenner Cast : Allison Anders|David Hess|Fred Olen Ray|Herschell Gordon Lewis|Joe Dante|John Landis|Kim Morgan|Lewis Teague|Robert Forster|William Lustig GenreContinue reading “American Grindhouse – 2011”
Victorian Britain – 2011
The Victorian era holds a unique place in British history. It was the age of the Industrial Revolution which swept the country along on a tide of invention, innovation and progress. It was the era of the genius of Dickens and Hardy of Stephenson and Brunel. It was the age of the colonial wars whenContinue reading “Victorian Britain – 2011”