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Paolo Borsellino: The 57 Days

2012

Paolo Borsellino: The 57 Days

2012
7.3
Alberto Negrin directs this Italian drama starring Luca Zingaretti (well known Italian actor from the TV series Inspector Montalbano). The film traces the 57 days after the assassination of his friend and fellow anti-Mafia judge Giovanni Falcone when Paolo Borsellino (Zingaretti) must come to terms with his own inescapable destiny.
A Report on the Banality of Love

2012

A Report on the Banality of Love

2012
In the New York apartment of 69-year-old prof. Arendt , 30-year-old Michael Ben Szaked appears, who had previously arranged an interview with her. He introduces himself as a student at the University of Jerusalem, writing a doctorate in philosophy. He is preparing a project to be sent to the university archive and collecting statements of Jewish intellectuals. The starting point is a book by prof. Hanna Arendt's about Eichmann to be published, which caused a real storm not only in Israel, but also around the world.
Bichos Criollos

2012

Bichos Criollos

2012
Documentary film about the sports history of the Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors, a club that plays in the First Division of Argentine soccer and whose achievements list it among the most important teams on the continent.
La revolución es un sueño eterno

2012

La revolución es un sueño eterno

2012
Juan José Castelli's fall into disgrace after a hard campaign in the argentine war of independence
Freedom

2012

Freedom

2012
7.5
A tale of the uprising of the Paraguayan rebellion against the Spanish crown 200 years ago.
The Rise of Kenji Gojira

2012

The Rise of Kenji Gojira

2012
A 19th century Japanese scientist is distraught over the rampant European and American influence in his country. In a fit of madness, he builds a steam-powered monster suit to chase off the Westerners.
Cartas de Angola

2012

Cartas de Angola

2012
Letters from Angola is a voyage into a forgotten past where several stories intersect - that of Angolan-born filmmaker Dulce Fernandes and those of the Cubans who fought in the Angolan war. A journey through today's Cuba, the film uncovers the lost connection to a land left behind and it's a poetic reflection on the fragile place of the individual in the midst of the tectonic movements of history.
After the Battle

2012

After the Battle

2012
6.5
Reem is a young political activist who works for an advertisement company. As she tries to uncover the truth behind the incide of the Battle of the Camel, she accompanies her friend Farah to Nazlet Al Seman where she meets and falls for Mahmoud, one of the people involved in the incident.
Roundhead or Cavalier: Which One Are You?

2012

Roundhead or Cavalier: Which One Are You?

2012
In the middle of the 17th century, Britain was devastated by a civil war that divided the nation into two tribes - the Roundheads and the Cavaliers. In this programme, celebrities and historians reveal that modern Britain is still defined by the battle between the two tribes. The Cavaliers represent a Britain of panache, pleasure and individuality. They are confronted by the Roundheads, who stand for modesty, discipline, equality and state intervention. The ideas which emerged 350 years ago shaped our democracy, civil liberties and constitution. They also create a cultural divide that influences how we live, what we wear and even what we eat and drink. Individuals usually identify with one tribe or the other, but sometimes they need some elements of the enemy's identity.
Ninja Shadow Warriors

2012

Ninja Shadow Warriors

2012
7.2
Paul Simon: Under African Skies

2012

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

2012
7.2
Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime. On the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon's GRACELAND, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger offers a glimpse at the controversy surrounding the decision to record the album in South Africa despite a UN boycott of the nation, which was aimed at ending apartheid. In the run-up to an eagerly anticipated reunion concert, Simon, Quincy Jones, Peter Gabriel, David Byrne, Harry Belafonte, Paul McCartney and others reflect on the decision to record with local artists in South Africa, and the cultural impact of the album that delivered such hits as "I Know What I Know" and "You Can Call Me Al."
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale

2012

Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale

2012
8
An indigenous clan-based people living in harmony with nature find their way of life threatened when violent interlopers from another culture arrive, intent on seizing their natural resources and enslaving them.
Jack the Ripper: Prime Suspect

2012

Jack the Ripper: Prime Suspect

2012
2.3
Featuring the latest news and theories in the 120-year-old worldwide quest to identify the person dubbed Jack the Ripper responsible for the murder of 5 common prostitutes around the seedy district of Whitechapel in London's notorious East End between 31 August 1888 and 9 November 1888. Will this serial killer's identity ever be revealed through DNA or other - as yet unrevealed - evidence?
11 Flowers

2012

11 Flowers

2012
6.5
A coming-of-age story set during China's Cultural Revolution. 11 year old Wang Han finds himself entangled with a fugitive and struggles to understand the adult world.
Stalingrado de Todos os Santos

2012

Stalingrado de Todos os Santos

2012
The Last Supper

2012

The Last Supper

2012
6.2
The story of two warring generals fighting for control of China at the end of the Qin Dynasty.
Vijaya Kuweni

2012

Vijaya Kuweni

2012
The legends of Ceylon's first king and his yaksha clan queen.
The Secret Mona Lisa

2012

The Secret Mona Lisa

2012
The Mona Lisa by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci is the most famous painting in the world. What is the secret behind the "real" Mona Lisa? It draws legions of visitors to the Louvre in Paris to contemplate her enigmatic expression. In this "detective story," historians tell us how Leonardo developed the painting and uncover the long-hidden identity of the smiling woman.
Brave Bombardier

2012

Brave Bombardier

2012
During the Anti Japanese War (Second Sino-Japanese War), Chen fool joined the Eighth Route Army in order to earn money and marry his wife, and was assigned to Class Two of the Third Company. He is well known as an idiot, is totally incompetent, can't distinguish left or right, He fails to learn how to shoot, and fails to retreat jeopardizing the risk of death for his comrade, and foiling his squad leader plan. He is deemed useless and is the laughing stock of the army. His only advantage is his strong physique and a big stature, thereby he is only assigned a cooking position in the army and only do trite errands suitable for his physique and strength. One eventful day when Chen fool goes to the battlefield to deliver food and meets the Imperial Japanese army, where he is asked to help his comrades fight the devil. An event that will earn him the title, "the brave bombardier", a revolutionary hero, and gain the deserved respect from his comrades and leader.
To My Wife

2012

To My Wife

2012
A young actress got into a car accident and crossed over to an era 100 years from now and met her lover then. The title was based from a famous letter written by Lin Juemin, an early Qing Dynasty revolutionary, to his wife before his death.