‘Backstory’ investigates the highly skilled art of ‘Rear Projection’, a widely used tool in film making in the mid 20th century employed in films such as Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo or Marnie. In ‘Backstory’ Lewis invites the Hansard family, which has been instrumental in the provision and development of Rear Projection for hundreds of Hollywood productionsContinue reading “Backstory – 2009”
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Broadside: Emerging Empires Collide – 2009
Throughout the 17th century, the Dutch and English fought desperate wars over which country would dominate world trade for the next two centuries. They waged massive sea battles in Europe and embarked on violent raids in Asia, Africa and North America. Director : Bruce Twickler|David Hickman Cast : Antonia Kinlay|Garry Cooper|Ilan Goodman|Jessica Clark|Milan Alexander|Ray Childs|RobertContinue reading “Broadside: Emerging Empires Collide – 2009”
Tales from the Golden Age – 2009
Tales from the Golden Age is composed of 5 unconventional short stories, each one dealing with the late communist period in Romania, told through its urban myths from the perspective of ordinary people. The title of the film refers to the alluded “Golden Age” of the last 15 years of Ceau?escu’s regime. Director : ConstantinContinue reading “Tales from the Golden Age – 2009”
Che: Part Two – 2009
After the Cuban Revolution, Che is at the height of his fame and power. Then he disappears, re-emerging incognito in Bolivia, where he organizes a small group of Cuban comrades and Bolivian recruits to start the great Latin American Revolution. Through this story, we come to understand how Che remains a symbol of idealism andContinue reading “Che: Part Two – 2009”
The Hessen Affair – 2009
In 1945 a group of victorious American officers discover a stash of German jewels and try to fence them in New York. Director : Paul Breuls|Ronaldo Nacionales|Tanya Mazur Cast : Arne MacPherson|Billy Zane|Gene Pyrz|John B. Lowe|Lyne Renee|Michael Bowen|Mireille Leveque|Noah Segan|Rudolph Segers|Will Woytowich Genre : Action|Drama|History Release Date : 2009-01-14
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Director : Albina Oleynik|Galina Ogurnaya Cast : Boris Gudz|Dmitriy Kharitonovich|Richard Sorge|Vsevolod Ovchinnikov Genre : Documentary|History|War Release Date : 2009-03-28
Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover – 2009
Documentary about personal lide of Herbert Hoover’s and his governmental career, profiles the former head of state’s political philosophy, memorable election campaigns, Great Depression policies and more. Through interviews with scholars such as David Kennedy, Robert Reich and Tim Egan, this biography sheds new light on the underappreciated president’s difficult tenure and enduring legacy. DirectorContinue reading “Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover – 2009”
Florence, cité secrète – 2009
Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 2009-01-01
Taking Chance – 2009
Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming. Director : Ross Katz Cast : Ann Dowd|Blanche Baker|Emily Wickersham|Enver Gjokaj|Gordon Clapp|Guy Boyd|Kevin Bacon|Mike Colter|Nicholas Art|Tom Aldredge Genre : Drama|History|TV Movie|War Release Date : 2009-09-21
The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club – 2009
A documentary profile of Pasadena society girl turned adventurer and aviator, Florence Lowe “Pancho” Barnes. In the 1920’s and 30’s, Barnes was Hollywood’s top woman stunt pilot. In the 1940’s and 50’s, she owned and operated the (in)famous “Happy Bottom Riding Club” – a fly-in resort located near Edwards Air Force Base. Director : CastContinue reading “The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club – 2009”