In 16th-century Russia in the grip of chaos, Ivan the Terrible strongly believes he is vested with a holy mission. Believing he can understand and interpret the signs, he sees the Last Judgment approaching. He establishes absolute power, cruelly destroying anyone who gets in his way. During this reign of terror, Philip, the superior ofContinue reading “Tsar – 2009”
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The Purple Sea – 2009
Nothing – not her father, not the church – can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village. Director : Donatella Maiorca Cast :Continue reading “The Purple Sea – 2009”
Louis XV, le Soleil noir – 2009
Director : Thierry Binisti Cast : Féodor Atkine|François Berland|Marina Cristalle|Stanley Weber|William Mesguich Genre : History Release Date : 2009-12-25
Felicitas – 2009
Buenos Aires at the outskirts of XIX century. A society rigid in patriarchal rules. A war between brothers of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. Two young and very much in love youngsters, fight for their right to be together. Obeyance and fear sets them apart along more than ten years. When they are finally reunited,Continue reading “Felicitas – 2009”
Kukutza III – 2009
Kukutza III was a gaztetxe (self-managed social centre) in the neighbourhood of Rekalde, Bilbao. It was occupied in 1998, and it was evicted by the police in 2011. The documentary shows some activities that were hosted by the gaztetxe. Director : Arantzazu Rojo|Roberto Lobato Cast : Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 2009-06-01
Under the North Star – 2009
Based on the novel by Väinö Linna, the story takes place during the time of the Finnish Civil War. Director : Timo Koivusalo Cast : Antti Luusuaniemi|Hannu-Pekka Björkman|Ilkka Koivula|Jonna Järnefelt|Mikko Nousiainen|Risto Tuorila|Ritva Jalonen|Sampo Sarkola|Tuukka Huttunen|Vera Kiiskinen Genre : Drama|History Release Date : 2009-12-04
The Time That Remains – 2009
An examination of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 through to the present day. A semi-biographic film, in four chapters, about a family spanning from 1948 until recent times. Combined with intimate memories of each member, the film attempts to portray the daily life of those Palestinians who remained in their landContinue reading “The Time That Remains – 2009”
JFK: 3 Shots That Changed America – 2009
The film is an unnarrated collection of archived news and home movie footage shot as events unfolded, some of it rarely seen. Part one deals with the time from President Kennedy’s arrival in Dallas on November 22, 1963 through the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald less than 48 hours later. Part two deals with theContinue reading “JFK: 3 Shots That Changed America – 2009”
A War in Hollywood – 2009
The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) caused a great impression on the lives of most of the American artists of that era, so many movies were made in Hollywood about it. The final defeat of the Spanish Republic left an open wound in the hearts of those who sympathized with its cause. The eventful life ofContinue reading “A War in Hollywood – 2009”
Jménem krále – 2009
Píe se 13. století. Království ?eskému a markrabství moravskému vládne P?emysl Otakar II. Na zásnuby, které mají usmí?it znesvá?ené rody pán? z Dubé a z Vartemberka, vysílá král svého zástupce v severních ?echách, správce královského hradu Bezd?zu, Old?icha z Chlumu (Karel Roden). Cestou na hrad najdou Old?ich a jeho pomocníci (Jan Dolanský, David Matásek) stopyContinue reading “Jménem krále – 2009”
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