A fascinating portrait of Ben Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg Trial prosecutor, who continues to wage his lifelong crusade in the fight for law and peace. Director : Barry Avrich Cast : Alan Dershowitz|Benjamin Ferencz Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 9/7/2018 Country : Canada
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In Emma’s Footsteps – 2018
After the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, Jr., his wife Emma Hale Smith was left with much to shoulder: salvaging Joseph’s estate, the safety of her family, her own grief, and growing isolation as danger and rumors increased. Through the eyes of one of her sons and Lucy Mack Smith, Emma’s struggles are shown with newContinue reading “In Emma’s Footsteps – 2018”
Manto – 2018
In Bombay’s seedy-shiny film world, Manto and his stories are widely read and accepted. But as sectarian violence engulfs the nation, Manto makes the difficult choice of leaving his beloved Bombay. In Lahore, he finds himself bereft of friends and unable to find takers for his writings. Director : Nandita Das Cast : Chandan RoyContinue reading “Manto – 2018”
Indestructible – 2018
The film is based on the true story about a Soviet KV-1 crew of a Soviet KV-1 tank, under the command of Semyon Konovalov , whom despite being heavily outnumbered by German forces, destroyed 16 tanks, 2 armored vehicles and 8 other enemy vehicles at the village of Nizhnemytyakin, Tarasovsky district, Rostov region on JulyContinue reading “Indestructible – 2018”
¡Las Sandinistas! – 2018
¡Las Sandinistas! uncovers the disappearing stories of women who shattered barriers to lead combat and social reform during Nicaragua’s 1979 Sandinista Revolution, and who continue to lead Nicaragua’s current struggle for democracy and equality. Director : Jenny Murray Cast : Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 3/12/2018 Country : Nicaragua
Tanabata’s Wife – 2018
An adaptation of Sinai Hamada’s short story. A Japanese farmer living in the Cordilleras hires a Bontoc woman to work at his farm, and eventually marries her. Director : Charlson Ong|Choy Pangilinan|Lito Casaje Cast : Danilo Balanay|John Rey Sagamla|Kurt Alalag|Lito Casaje|Mia Fanglayan|Miyuki Kamimura|Rainell Cosme|Shane Daweg|Yoshihito Tsukasa|Yoshiro Takada Genre : Drama|History|Romance Release Date : 9/12/2018 CountryContinue reading “Tanabata’s Wife – 2018”
Shock and Awe – 2018
A group of journalists covering George Bush’s planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has “weapons of mass destruction.” Director : Rob Reiner Cast : Al Sapienza|James Marsden|Jessica Biel|Milla Jovovich|Richard Schiff|Rob Reiner|Teri Wyble|Tommy Lee Jones|Wayne Pére|Woody Harrelson Genre : Drama|History|Thriller Release Date : 7/13/2018 Country : UnitedContinue reading “Shock and Awe – 2018”
One Nation, One King – 2018
Un peuple et son roi crosses the destinies of the men and women of the population, and those of historical figures. Their meeting place is the newly founded National Assembly. At the heart of the story lie the fate of the king and the birth of the French Republic… Director : Pierre Schöller Cast :Continue reading “One Nation, One King – 2018”
Putin’s Witnesses – 2018
Russian Federation, December 31, 1999. After President Boris Yeltsin’s unexpected resignation, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin becomes acting President of the country. From that day and for a year, Vitaly Mansky’s camera documented Putin’s rise to power. The story of a privileged witness. The harsh explanation of the reason why politics is the art of possibilityContinue reading “Putin’s Witnesses – 2018”
Blaze – 2018
A re-imagining of the life and times of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas Outlaw Music movement. Director : Ethan Hawke|James Cullinane Cast : Alia Shawkat|Ben Dickey|Charlie Sexton|Didi Costine|Josh Hamilton|Kris Kristofferson|Richard Linklater|Ritchie Montgomery|Sam Rockwell|Steve Zahn Genre : Drama|History|Music Release Date : 8/17/2018 Country : United States