Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing hordeContinue reading “The Fortress – 2017”
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Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World – 2017
The year 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of one on the most important events in Western civilization: the birth of an idea that continues to shape the life of every American today. In 1517, power was in the hands of the few, thought was controlled by the chosen, and common people lived lives without hope.Continue reading “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World – 2017”
Darkest Hour – 2017
A thrilling and inspiring true story begins on the eve of World War II as, within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedomContinue reading “Darkest Hour – 2017”
Maze – 2017
Inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP Maze, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II. Director : Stephen Burke Cast : Aaron Monaghan|Barry Ward|Cillian O’Sullivan|Eileen Walsh|Elva Trill|Martin McCann|Niamh McGrady|Ross McKinney|Tim Creed|Tom Vaughan-Lawlor Genre : Adventure|Crime|Drama|History|Mystery|Thriller Release Date :Continue reading “Maze – 2017”
The Founding of an Army – 2017
The Founding of an Army is a 2017 Chinese film commissioned by China’s government to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. Director : Andrew Lau Cast : Chen Xiao|Huang Zhizhong|Li Yi Feng|Liu Haoran|Liu Ye|Ma Tianyu|Oho Ou|Wang Jingchun|Zhang Yixing|Zhu Yawen Genre : Drama|History|War Release Date : 8/1/2017 Country : China
Reina Sin Corona – 2017
Director : Gelleam Femrin|Ronny A. Sosa Cast : Allison Delgado|Anabelys Estévez|Bernardita Espinal|Elisa Bautista|George Berigüete|Luz De La Cruz|Yocasta Contreras Genre : Drama|History Release Date : 2/6/2017 Country :
They Were Tito’s Towns – 2017
Following the death of Josip Broz Tito (1892–1980), one city in each of the six republics and two autonomous regions of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia had the honour to be named after the long-serving president. Having been chosen due to leftist ideas, proletarian character, industrialisation, urbanisation and modernity, they were often privileged. NowContinue reading “They Were Tito’s Towns – 2017”
Kurtlar Vadisi Vatan – 2017
Director : Serdar Akar Cast : Cahit Kayaoğlu|Erhan Ufak|Ertuğrul Sakar|Gözde Sinem Öztürk|Iskender Altin|Muhammed Necati Şaşmaz|Tuncay Bayazıt|Zümre Ertürk Genre : Action|Adventure|History|War Release Date : 9/29/2017 Country : Turkey
La Planta Insolente – 2017
The film reproduces the historical moment when Cipriano Castro, then president of Venezuela, proclaimed: “The insolent plant of the foreigner has desecrated the sacred soil of the fatherland!” While the coasts were invaded by imperial forces in 1902. Director : Román Chalbaud Cast : Alfredo Medina|Antonio Cuevas|Hans Christopher|Jorge Canelón|José Luis Márquez|Juliana Cuervos|Laureano Olivares|Roberto Moll GenreContinue reading “La Planta Insolente – 2017”
Born with a Thunderstorm – 2017
The autobiographical texts and letters by film director Manuel Guimarães, and exchanged by him with friends, are the axis for the intimate narrative of his life, social concerns, passion for movies – while revisiting many movies of the 20th century and his complete filmography. One segment documents the epic way directors attempted to bypass officialContinue reading “Born with a Thunderstorm – 2017”
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