AEGEE CWG Movie Library Vol3 by Sabina CWG

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Foreward Hello dear AEGEEans, The idea for a Movie Library came to the Culture Working Group a few months ago as a way to promote our own cultural identity and to help others better understand who we are and where we are coming from. We asked for your help in accomplishing this goal and thanks to you we were able to put together 4 volumes, totalling 80 movies. Thank you to all those who took the time to answer our survey and help us find great movies to watch in the future. Also a big thank you to the rest of the team:Danae Matakou from Sabina Guja AEGEE-Athina and Dionìs Koçi from AEGEE-Turin. Without your help, this project would have been much more difficult. Finally, if you feel that there are more movies that should be included in this list, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are still looking for great movies (comedy, romance, action, thriller, horror what ever you want), that represent your countries, they way you and your people see them. The only request is that these movies represent something notable in your culture, history, social life. They don’t really need to be new or Danae Matakou blockbuster hits, but good movies from any year. If you wish to contribute further to this project write us an e-mail at cwgmovies@yahoo.com answering these questions:  What is the title of the movie (original and translated)?  What year was it released in?  What genre is it?  Did it win any awards? Dionìs Koçi  Please write a short summary  Who is the director?  Who are the main actors?  Is there a trailer for the movie?  Why should we see it? Your answers will be introduced in the second edition of the volumes, to further complete the project. Happy viewing, Sabina Guja, AEGEE-Cluj-Napoca

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In this volume Foreward ......................................................................................................................................... 3 In this volume ................................................................................................................................. 4 Latvia .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Macedonia ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Republic of Moldova .................................................................................................................... 21 The Netherlands ............................................................................................................................ 25 Norway.......................................................................................................................................... 37 Romania ........................................................................................................................................ 45 Other volumes ............................................................................................................................... 58

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Latvia

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Original title: Emīla nedarbi (The Mischief of Emils) Year: 1985 Genre: Comedy/ Family Awards: Latvian National Film Prize “Lielais Kristaps” (1985) Summary of movie: The movie is based on Astrid Lindgren’s book “Emil of Lönneberga”. It is about a boy named Emil whom other believe to be very naughty, but he really is a really good person. All he wants is to help others, but it always turns out like a prank and gets him into trouble. He is always punished by being locked up in his father’s tool shed. Director: Varis Brasla Main actors: Maris Sonnenbergs-Sambergs Madara Dislere Dace Evera Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qrbOumHdiE (movie) Why you should see it: They (Emīla nedarbi, Limuzīns Jāņu nakts krāsā, Vella kalpi) are the most watched movies, even though all of them are old. Watching them probably brings back childhood memories of how 'it used to be'. Besides, one of these movies is always shown on national TV channel during one or another celebration.

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Original title: Limuzīns Jāņu nakts krāsā (Limousine in Colour of Midsummer Night) Year: 1981 Genre: Comedy/ Drama Awards: Latvian National Film Prize “Lielais Kristaps” (1981) Summary of movie: The movie is about family rivalry. Old aunt Mirta wins a car in a lottery, but she can not drive it. All of a sudden she is surrounded by family members who all want to inherit. The arguments between two sides of the family and those with the neighbours, who have always helped aunt Mirta without any selfish reasons, are a caricature of human nature. The movie also has slight humour about the Soviet life style. In the end it is proven that aunt Mirta wasn’t a fool, but a very lively person up to her last days. Her final will presents who the new owner of the car is. Director: Janis Streics Main actors: Lilita Berzina Romualds Ancans Gundars Abolins Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNS8ywZCatg (movie) Why you should see it: They (Emīla nedarbi, Limuzīns Jāņu nakts krāsā, Vella kalpi) are the most watched movies, even though all of them are old. Watching them probably brings back childhood memories of how 'it used to be'. Besides, one of these movies is always shown on national TV channel during one or another celebration.

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Original title: Vella kalpi (Devil's servants) Year: 1970 Genre: Drama Awards: Summary of movie: The story takes place in Latvia 17th century, during the Swedish-Polish war. Three brave townsfolk defend Riga that is surrounded by the Swedish army led by General Svensson. The role of the “Devil's Servants” is to now allow the city council to give up their city and its key to the enemy. Director: Aleksandrs Leimanis Main actors: Lolita Cauka Haralds Ritenbergs Eduards Pavuls Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc-NIBg5_jU (movie)

Why you should see it: They (Emīla nedarbi, Limuzīns Jāņu nakts krāsā, Vella kalpi) are the most watched movies, even though all of them are old. Watching them probably brings back childhood memories of how 'it used to be'. Besides, one of these movies is always shown on national TV channel during one or another celebration.

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Macedonia

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Original title: Before the Rain (Before the Rain) Year: 1994 Genre: Drama Awards: Nominated for Oscar Awards for Best Foreign Film (1995) Won the Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards (1997) Won several awards at the Venice Film Festival (1994) Summary of movie: Set against a background of political turbulence in Macedonia and contemporary London, three love stories intertwine to create a powerful portrait of modern Europe. During the war in Bosnia, in Macedonia some locals hunt an ethnic Albanian girl who may have murdered one of their own. A young monk who's taken a vow of silence offers her protection. In London, a pregnant photographic editor wants to talk it over with her estranged husband, a disillusioned war photographer. The story brings together these people in a weird twist of faith. The movie explores the uncompromising nature of war as it ravages the lives of the unsuspecting, and forces the innocent to take sides. Director: Milcho Manchevski Main actors: Katrin Cartlidge Rade Serbedzija GrĂŠgoire Colin Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHBQ4VsQaic (trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZzHH1cfcI8 (movie) Why you should see it: Because it has an excellent and relatable story. Just like the other movie (Before the Rain, Punkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not Dead, Third Half), it is biographical and describes the life of the people living in Macedonia. The three movies describe life throughout different periods of time.

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Original title: Pankot ne e mrtov (Punk's not dead) Year: 2011 Genre: Comedy/ Drama Awards: Won an Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Summary of movie: A group of eccentric old guys attempt to revive the punk-rock band they all played in 17 years earlier in “Punk Is Not Dead”. Director: Vladimir Blazevski Main actors: Jordan Simonov Kamka Tocinovski Toni Mihajlovski Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ndGs53V6M (trailer) Why you should see it: Because it has an excellent and relatable story. Just like the other movie (Before the Rain, Punk’s not Dead, Third Half), it is biographical and describes the life of the people living in Macedonia. The three movies describe life throughout different periods of time.

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Original title: Treto poluvreme (The Third Half) Year: 2012 Genre: Drama/ Romance/ History Awards: Summary of movie: Determined to build the best football club in the country, Dimitry hires the German coach, Rudolph Spitz to get the team going, but when the first Nazi tanks roll through the city and Rebecca, the beautiful daughter of a local banker, elopes with his star player, all of Dimitry's plans must change. Director: Darko Mitrevski Main actors: Sasko Kocev Katarina Ivanovska Richard Sammel Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJq03xHc6mE (trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCbtU9EHgZA (movie) Why you should see it: Because it has an excellent and relatable story. Just like the other movie (Before the Rain, Punkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not Dead, Third Half), it is biographical and describes the life of the people living in Macedonia. The three movies describe life throughout different periods of time.

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Republic of Moldova

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Original title: Nuntă în Basarabia (Basarabia weeding) Year: 2009 Genre: Comedy Awards: Special Jury Prize at “Black nights” film festival Tallinn 2009 Summary of movie: A young conductor from Bucharest and a Chişinău pianist recently married in Romania. The two are forced to make another wedding, this time in Besarabia, because they need the wedding gift from bride's relatives to pay an advance for an apartment. The second wedding is an opportunity for competition between relatives of the young newlyweds and the situation becomes tense due to differences in customs and traditions on such occasions. Director: Napoleon Helmis Main actors: Vlad Logigan Victoria Bobu Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFX1BVh9RMo (trailer) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiDoNFTvYxc (movie) Why you should see it: This movie shows Moldavian wedding traditions.

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The Netherlands

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Original title: Zwartboek (Black book) Year: 2006 Genre: War/ Drama Awards: Nomination for best BAFTA Foreign Film (2007) Summary of movie: In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance. Director: Paul Verhoeven Main actors: Carice van Houten Sebastian Koch Thom Hoffman Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb5vrYMY26w (trailer) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zAzOMyC2Co (movie) Why you should see it: I recommend this movie because it gives a quite realistic image of WW II in the Netherlands, but it is also a typically Dutch movie.

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Original title: De Marathon (The marathon) Year: 2012 Genre: Comedy/ Drama Awards: Summary of movie: A small car-fixing garage in the older parts of Rotterdam is about to go bankrupt. The workforce consists of a bunch of fat losers who probably wouldn't ever find a job elsewhere. Realizing this, they concoct a crazy plan to save the garage: to get the money they need, they will all run and finish the famed Rotterdam Marathon under a strict sponsorship contract. Against all odds they do find a sponsor, but there is a catch: they all need to finish or loose the garage. With only six months left till the event, the start training, but they are badly out of shapeâ&#x20AC;Ś Director: Diederick Koopal Main actors: Stefan de Walle Martin van Waardenberg Marcel Hensema Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lysG_N8kMCU (trailer) Why you should see it: This movie shows very clearly the type of people that live in Rotterdam/are originally from there.

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Original title: Alles is Liefde (Love is All) Year: 2007 Genre: Romantic/ Comedy Awards: Several Awards at Dutch Film Festivals Summary of movie: Klaasje has divorced Dennis, who cheated on her with a school teacher. Dennis would like her back, but when she moves in with a young lover it looks as if he has missed the boat. Meanwhile, Klaasje's best friend Simone is the pivot of her family. Her husband Ted often feels redundant and he does not have the guts to tell her that he has been laid off. Pool attendant Victor is looking forward to marrying the love of his life, Kees. But Kees has doubts and keeps his fears at bay during weekends spent 'larping' (Live Action Role Play). Victor's sister Kiki, a sales assistant at department store Bijenkorf, is dreaming of a prince on a white horse. But she is unaware of the fact that a real prince, Valentijn, is crazy about her. With the arrival of a mysterious Santa Claus, all these amorous ups and downs reach a climax, while the happy endings come closer too. Director: Joram L端rsen Main actors: Carice van Houten Thomas Acda Anneke Blok Paul de Leeuw Daan Schuurmans Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fILJWyuHgzU (trailer) Why you should see it: Alles is Liefde & Alles is Familie are happy, feel-good movies, with a lot of aspects of the Dutch culture in them (may even surprise you), and the way we treat each other.

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Original title: Alles is Familie (All is Family) Year: 2012 Genre: Romantic/ Comedy Awards: Summary of movie: All the members of the De Roover family have ended up at a point of no return in their lives. Winnie wants a child. Her husband Rutmer wants to get in touch with his feelings. His brother Charlie doesn't want any responsibilities. Their brother-in-law Dick wants his deceased wife back. Head of the family Arend wants to be happy. Mother Jeannette wants somebody to want her. Director: Joram LĂźrsen Main actors: Carice van Houten Thijs RĂśmer Benja Bruining Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yeLDnvTpZw (trailer) Why you should see it: Alles is Liefde & Alles is Familie are happy, feel-good movies, with a lot of aspects of the Dutch culture in them (may even surprise you), and the way we treat each other.

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Original title: Ciske de Rat (Ciske the Rat) Year: 1984 Genre: Drama Awards: Won an UNICEF Award-Honourable Mention at Berlin International Film Festival (1985) Summary of movie: 11 year old Amsterdam schoolboy Ciske, a scamp with a heart of gold, causes havoc in the classroom pouring ink over his teacher. Yet when a polio-crippled boy joins the class Ciske is one of the only children to befriend him and is bullied as a result. His mother works in a bar and Ciske helps out often late into the night - his father is at sea and his mother supplements her income with prostitution. Ciske smoulders with rage at life's injustices. Director: Guido Pieters Main actors: Willeke van Ammelrooy Danny de Munk Herman van Veen Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDUp0DDl72o (movie) Why you should see it: Ciske de Rat is a classic movie, it's from the 80s, and though the acting skills are not the best, I think for me this is the most typical Dutch movie thinkable. (and I like it)

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Norway

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Original title: Kon-tiki (Kon-tiki) Year: 2012 Genre: Historical/ Drama Awards: Oscar Nomination for Best Foreign language Film (2013) Summary of movie: The story of legendary explorer Thor Heyerdal's epic 4,300 miles crossing of the Pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort prove that it was possible for South Americans to settle in Polynesia in pre-Columbian times. Director: Joachim Rønning Espen Sandberg Main actors: Pål Sverre Hagen Anders Baasmo Christiansen Gustaf Skarsgård Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUnmjQJHRP4 (trailer) Why you should see it: Based on a true story of a famous experiment by the Norwegian explorer, Thor Heyerdal.

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Original title: Trolljegeren (Troll hunter) Year: 2010 Genre: Fantasy/ Horror Awards: Won several awards at various international film festivals Summary of movie: A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter. Director: AndrĂŠ Ă&#x2DC;vredal Main actors: Otto Jespersen Glenn Erland Tosterud Robert Stoltenberg Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLEo7H9tqSM (trailer) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_WUaO7bdKY (movie) Why you should see it: A high-rated movie.

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Original title: Fl책klypa Grand Prix (Hintertupfinger Grand Prix) Year: 1975 Genre: Stop motion animation Awards: Summary of movie: Reodor Felgen decides that he will enter a car race to defeat his former friend who has stolen his plans for a car. Director: Ivo Caprino Main actors: Wenche Foss Per Theodor Haugen Harald Heide-Steen Jr. Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOOUqlvqS6g (trailer) Why you should see it: Another high-rated movie, this time an old one.

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Romania

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Original title: Amintiri din Epoca de Aur (Tales from the Golden Age 1 & Tales from the Golden Age 2) Year: 2009 Genre: Comedy/ Romance/ Drama Awards: Several Romanian cinematography “Gopo” Awards Summary of movie: Both movies comprise of a series of shorts that deal with urban legends from the time of the Communist Regime. Some seem fantastic, while other completely stupid, but they all hide a bit of truth. Director: Constantin Popescu Jr. Răzvan Mărculescu Ioana Uricaru Hanno Höfer Cristian Mungiu Main actors: Diana Cavallioti Radu Iacoban Vlad Ivanov Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d6DuN0PKgM (trailer) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIfDylJXwis (movie) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiVZtJ8ZFWI (trailer) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVcDRFU7jVI (movie) Why you should see it: They (Amintiri din Epoca de Aur, Marfa şi banii, Reconstituirea) are a good representation of Romanian culture, relationships and situations. Also, beyond the Romanian culture, they are really good movies, appreciated in festivals and very interestingly filmed.

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Original title: Marfa şi banii (Stuff and Dough) Year: 2001 Genre: Drama Awards: Several international film festivals Summary of movie: A young man from Constanţa who runs a small shop wishes to expand his business, but lacks the funds. A dodgy character promises him the money if he safely delivers a mysterious bag to Bucharest. But the bag is wanted by many and from here the whole adventure starts. Quickly the main character realizes that once with his services he has also sold his conscience. Director: Cristi Puiu Main actors: Alexandru Papadopol Dragoş Bucur Ioana Flora Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j4BDYdeZGg (movie) Why you should see it: They (Amintiri din Epoca de Aur, Marfa şi banii, Reconstituirea) are a good representation of Romanian culture, relationships and situations. Also, beyond the Romanian culture, they are really good movies, appreciated in festivals and very interestingly filmed.

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Original title: Reconstituirea (Reconstruction) Year: 1968 Genre: Drama Awards: Summary of movie: A prosecutor, a policemen and a teacher bring two students, Vuica and Nicu, to a restaurant to re-enact their drunken brawl there and have it all filmed to show the effects of alcoholism turns to murder. Director: Lucian Pintilie Main actors: George Constantin Emil Botta George Mihaita Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPYQtDEMoJk (movie) Why you should see it: They (Amintiri din Epoca de Aur, Marfa Ĺ&#x;i banii, Reconstituirea) are a good representation of Romanian culture, relationships and situations. Also, beyond the Romanian culture, they are really good movies, appreciated in festivals and very interestingly filmed.

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Original title: Trandafirul galben (The Yellow Rose) Year: 1981 Genre: Action/ Historic Awards: Summary of movie: The second in a series of films, “Trandafirul galben”, presents the hero Mărgelatu as he returns from Vienna with guns to fuel the 1848 Revolution in the Romanian countries (Valachia and Moldova). On the way he encounters the law, treachery, foes and friends. The movie is part of the “Mărgelatu” series of movies: Drumul oaselor (The Road of Bones), Trandafirul galben (The Yellow Rose), Misterele Bucureştilor (The Mysteries of Bucharest), Masca de argint (The Silvel Mask), Colierul de turcoaze (The Turquoise Necklace), Totul se plăteşte (All Needs to be Payed), all filmed between 1980-1986. Director: Doru Năstase Main actors: Florin Piersic Marga Barbu George Motoi Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nedr-jApzs4 (movie) Why you should see it: This movie is about the 1848 historical period, a time of unrest and revolts. This movie explores the society and the people of the time, putting emphasis on the relationships between the rich, the poor and the outlaws. The movie features some of the most famous actors of the time.

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Original title: Cold waves - Război pe calea undelor (Cold waves) Year: 2007 Genre: Documentary Awards: Summary of movie: This documentary tackles the love-hate relationship that was created in the ’70-’80 around Radio Free Europe. In Romanian Communism the people loved this radio for telling the truth and being the voice of the real truth. The authorities hated them for the same reason. Through a series of interviews we learn part of the truth of the era from radio people, listeners, terrorists, militia, men and women who lived through Radio Free Europe. Director: Alexandru Solomon Main actors: Monica Lovinescu Doina Cornea Emil Hurezeanu Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT7UipzFZxU (trailer) Why you should see it: In an era when you best friend could be your worst enemy, wars were held not just with guns. In Romania war was held over the radio waves. Listen to interesting interviews with people who made the era and who gave Romanians a bit of hope in a country that was slowly closing itself off and entering one of its darker times.

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Original title: Restul e tăcere (The Rest is Silence) Year: 2007 Genre: Comedy/ Drama Awards: Several Romanian cinematography “Gopo” Awards Summary of movie: This is the story about the making of the first Romanian movie, “Romania’s Independence”. In 1912 a young man with who dreamt of great things managed to make a two hour long film about one of the nation’s recent great victories. The road to success wasn’t easy and even the end is bitter sweet, but along the way friendships were tested, love was lost and a great adventure in the world of beginning cinematography took place. Director: Nae Caranfil Main actors: Marius Florea Vizante Ovidiu Niculescu Mirela Zeta Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt1nPTFZDSg (trailer) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIc3Mt02-A8 (movie1) Why you should see it: The movie presents Bucharest as it once was – little Paris. And in this small corner of heaven the first Romanian movie is made. This is the half fictionalised true story of the beginning of Romanian cinematography, a story of friendship, love, betrayal, of changing times.

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