A radical, western re-imagining of Henry David Thoreau's classic, interlacing three stories about the trappings of 21st century life and those who dream dangerously of escape.
Disfluency is a short film that follows a young woman through her daily life, from her passive usage of the phrase "I'm sorry," to her being raped and the emotional aftermath. All the while, this habit of apologizing eerily stays with her throughout, begging the question: have we let rape become a cultural disfluency - an expected, almost unnoticeable interruption-in our culture?
In an inhospitable rural area in North-East Argentina, machismo, destitution and the repression meted out under the military dictatorship sees the birth of the latest daughter born to Antonio, alcoholic woodcutter who anxiously wanted his first son. After the three daughters are farmed out to families in better financial position, he christens the latest one with the name of José, nicknamed Bumbún, and forces her to take on the identity of a boy. Mercedes, hurt by having lost her other daughters, protects the girl and keeps up the lie, constantly threatened by Antonio. Having been forced to act as a boy since childbirth, Bumbún will struggle between whether to accept her fate or to fight to change it.
Sodura is a girl of Taiga and relocated in the big city. She finds herself unable to adapt to the city lifestyle and returns to her home in Taiga, heartbroken. Her tribe blames her coming home pregnant with outsider's child.
When a rich Indian international student falls for a working class Australian girl, who is crazily in love with him. How will he handle the cultural differences and succeed in his love, against his parents' plans for his future?
Jesus’ followers waited uncertainly for his promised gift, but they weren’t sure what to expect. Then, in a way none could have foreseen, His Holy Spirit was poured out on them with great power and wonder. In this new animated sequel to God with Us, you will follow along with the small band of early Christians who boldly proclaim Christ and His message in the face of great opposition. Based on Acts chapters 1-9, The Messengers retells the story of the spread of Christianity and the unexpected conversion of its most zealous persecutor. Viewers of all ages will be inspired by this powerful and engaging depiction of the early church.
The film takes place in the Priests office in a Brooklyn parish. It's told in flashbacks and gives the audience a chance to witness the inner workings of this horrible association that has destroyed families and communities throughout the country. The main character who is played by world champion boxer Paul Malinaggi is full of emotion and personal experiences that plays as an eye opening to anyone that has lost or steered away from God. Paul is so charismatic that in the end you will not only feel for this man you will understand his pain and the need for redemption. The film stares Will Wallace (Tree of life) Joe Estevez, Adam Nelson ( Mystic River) Joe D' Onofrio (Bronx Tale) Carmen Argenziano(God Father)
Mattiesko Wuopio, though innocent, has spent twenty-two years in prison. Upon apprehension of the real criminal, Mattiesko is released, only to find continued harassment everywhere he turns...
Maya, a film star, a diva, has reached a personal deadlock in life. She has seen it all done it all but a black hole of emptiness engulfs her entire being. She tries to commit suicide but ends up alive and caught in a strange but beautiful journey, which oscillates between reality and fantasy. On this wonderland trip she meets different characters, who enhance her outlook, give variety to her experience and make this external exploration trip a journey of self-discovery. First she meets a living man who believes he is dead due to suffering from Cotard delusion, then a religious man who is sure about the superiority of his way, and an outlaw claiming to know the real truth. With the living man claiming to be dead she experiences a spectrum of previously unknown emotions and feelings. She puts her existence on stake to make this man alive again and discover new horizons.
When Declan, a 30 year old husband and new father is squeezed out of a promotion, he finds himself wracked by internal crises, including career envy, bitterness over bad breaks and the still-lingering fallout from the suicide of his former creative partner. Searching for salvation, Declan surrenders to the role of stay-at-home dad, and is forced to face his demons while pushing strollers, changing diapers and heating up bottles all the while working to resurrect his dreams.
This is the story of Louise, a fashion designer that develops Alzheimer at an early age, presumably because she was abused when younger by her boyfriend.
Florence, a hapless musician, takes three homeless teens off the streets of Los Angeles and into her care only to realize she has to overcome her own reckless tendencies in order to care for them.
A talented young woman from a rural village travels to the "Big City" of Johannesburg, South Africa to become a Star. She lands a role in a musical play about Zulu Queen Mkabayi, Shaka's Aunt and searches for her identity as a Performer, a Zulu, a Woman and a Daughter. Will she be able to keep up with her more seasoned fellow performers, avoid the jealous machinations of the aging leading lady and survive the punishing rehearsal schedule to make it to opening night and shine like the star she is? "She is King" is a joyous celebration of Zulu culture in a glossy contemporary setting, showing off Joburg as the "Broadway of Africa".
A Well-Known mega-church pastor lies on his deathbed. His family must work through there differences as they stand by his side. As long-standing feuds and lies start to emerge, the family must rely on their faith in order to get through a terrible ordeal.
Avichi - Sanskrit and Pali for 'without soul' Soulless beings wandering in a state of misery turning animalistic with each passing moment in a never-ending realm of hell. Two men, stripped of their humanity, are driven by a core animalistic instinct to survive. As this film has no spoken language, viewers experience this journey through a wave of visuals, sound, and music.
Love can drive you crazy. To the outside world Paul and Leila have a 'happy' family. A nice house, two nice kids, and most importantly they have each other. That's the problem. Both are in love - one is insane. Paul thinks he's losing his mind - but he has more to lose than that. One couple; one love; one tragedy.