Lou Andreas-Salomé, the woman who enraptured 19th century Europe’s greatest minds, recounts her life to Ernst Pfeiffer in this German film directed by Cordula Kablitz-Post. A published novelist, poet and essayist, Salomé’s desire to live a life free from convention scandalized society but spurred genius and passion in others, including Friedrich Nietzsche, Paul Rée andContinue reading “Lou Andreas-Salomé, The Audacity to be Free – 2016”
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The Innocents – 2016
Poland, 1945. Mathilde, a young French Red Cross doctor, is on a mission to help the war survivors. When a nun seeks for her help, she is brought to a convent where several pregnant sisters are hiding, unable to reconcile their faith with their pregnancy. Mathilde becomes their only hope. Director : Anna Zenowicz|Anne Fontaine|BogusławContinue reading “The Innocents – 2016”
Elvis & Nixon – 2016
In 1970, a few days before Christmas, Elvis Presley showed up on the White House lawn seeking to be deputized into the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs by the President himself. Director : Liza Johnson Cast : Ahna O’Reilly|Alex Pettyfer|Colin Hanks|Evan Peters|Johnny Knoxville|Kevin Spacey|Michael Shannon|Sky Ferreira|Tate Donovan|Tracy Letts Genre : Comedy|Drama|History Release Date :Continue reading “Elvis & Nixon – 2016”
The North Star – 2016
The North Star is the story of Benjamin “Big Ben” Jones and Moses Hopkins, two slaves who escaped from a Virginia plantation and made their way to freedom in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in 1849. Big Ben’s 6 foot 10 inch size and a record bounty for his safe return make him the focus of every slaveContinue reading “The North Star – 2016”
Risen – 2016
Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem. Director : Kevin Reynolds Cast : Antonio Gil|Cliff Curtis|Joseph Fiennes|María Botto|Mark Killeen|MishContinue reading “Risen – 2016”
Gramsci 44 – 2016
Between 1926 and 1927, the Italian intellectual and Communist political figure Antonio Gramsci spent 44 days imprisoned on the island of Ustica, off the northern coast of Sicily. Together with his fellow prisoners, he founded a school. This unique institution was open to all, welcoming people of all ages and social backgrounds, even the illiterate.Continue reading “Gramsci 44 – 2016”
Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe – 2016
Before Dawn charts the years of exile in the life of famous Jewish Austrian writer Stefan Zweig, his inner struggle for the “right attitude” towards the events in war torn Europe and his search for a new home. Director : Maria Schrader Cast : Aenne Schwarz|André Szymanski|Barbara Sukowa|Charly Hübner|Josef Hader|Lenn Kudrjawizki|Matthias Brandt|Naomi Krauss|Nicolau Breyner|Tómas LemarquisContinue reading “Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe – 2016”
Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party – 2016
In Hillary’s America, bestselling author and influential filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza reveals the sordid truth about Hillary Clinton and the secret history of the Democratic Party. This important and controversial film releases at a critical time leading up to the 2016 Presidential campaign and challenges the state of American politics. Director : Bruce Schooley|Dinesh D’Souza CastContinue reading “Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party – 2016”
La Isla – 2016
Ibrahim, a Moroccan soldier, is sent to a deserted island off the Mediterranean coast of Morocco to monitor the movements of smugglers and illegal immigrants. One day, Ibrahim finds a Sub-Saharan man, Mamadou, washed up on the beach. While the unlikely pair tries to survive on the miniscule island, they inadvertently trigger a diplomatic incidentContinue reading “La Isla – 2016”
The Sacred City – 2016
This British film was made about Canadian historian Dan Gibson, who has uncovered startling new archaeological evidence that Mecca was not the original Holy City of Islam. Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 5/1/2016 Country :
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