Catalogue, Croatia 2018

CATALOGUE 2018 (CROATIA)

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Beautiful Devils Director: James Marquand Writers: Sacha Bennett, Jennifer Majka Genre: Drama A modern retelling of Shakespeare's Othello set within the music scene of East London.

Oz and Ivan are lifelong friends and music producers. When Oz gets offered a lucrative recording contract, he makes the decision to separate from Ivan professionally. This rejection turns to rage, as Ivan plots to undermine Oz's success and get him kicked off the label. The plan kickstarts an escalation of jealousy and paranoia in Oz. With deadly consequences.

Fueled by ambition and greed, and with the pressures of modern social media culture, this dark thriller portrays the youngsters’ bloody tragedy.

"Marquand has crafted a surprisingly effective drama that boasts an impressive production design, as well as sound design, which accompanies his strong ensemble of performers." – Fakeshamp.net "You don’t need to be familiar with Othello or even Shakespeare to be drawn into this fresh and exciting take on one of his masterpieces." – Britflicks Cast Osy Ikhile (Oz) Rachel Hurd-Wood (Darcy) Elliot James Langridge (Ivan) Alexa Morden (Bianca) Dominique Provost-Chalkley (Emmy) Rufus Hound (Archie Hoffman) Iain Glen Greg Wise (James Lacey MP) Danny Horn (Casper) Steven Waddington (Louis) Ross M. Kernahan (Raver) Matt Bentley (Rigo) Jason Matthewson (Guy) Chrispin Lema (Drummer) Daniel Eghan (Commuter) Cedric Tylleman (Sound Engineer) Matt Townsend (Private club member)

Runtime: 119 min Country: United Kingdom Language: English Year: 2017

London Town Director: Derrick Borte Writers: Matt Brown, Kirsten Sheridan Genre: Drama/Music In '70s London, a 14 year-old boy is introduced to the Clash by his estranged mother. It changes his life forever.

It's England, 1979, and unemployment has hit the working class suburbs of London particularly hard. As his family struggles to stay afloat, 14-year-old Shay Baker has had to grow up quickly by taking care of his younger sister Alice while his father Nigel works two jobs.

One day, Shay receives a package from his estranged mother, the free spirited Sandrine, who left the family years ago to pursue her dreams of being a singer. Inside is a cassette tape featuring the newest music from London. Shay is captured by the raw energy of The Clash's White Riot as it pounds through his ears, opens his mind and causes him to lose himself in it - until the reality of his responsibilities pull him back to reality.

"For any fan of the Clash or great film making; this is a movie not to be missed." Starbust "London Town is ultimately a winning and sensitively wrought evocation of a time when music provided a vital bulwark against an increasingly reactionary culture." – Slant Magazine "Quite charming and enjoyable" – Huffington Post Cast Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Joe Strummer) Tom Hughes (Johnny) Natascha McElhone (Sandrine) Dougray Scott (Nick Baker) Kerry Howard (Penelope) Daniel Huttlestone (Shay Baker) Nell Williams (Vivian Daniels) Samuel Robertson (Tommy Gun) Meredith Ostrom (Rebecca) Kamryn Boyd (Punk Rock Kid) Jeff Leach (Ronnie) Michael Chapman (Skinhead) Alex Marx (Doctor)

Runtime: 92 min Country: UK/Germany/USA Language: English Year: 2016

Awards and nominations Los Angeles Film Festival 2016 Nominated World Fiction Award Best Film

American Fable Director: Anne Hamilton Writer: Anne Hamilton Genre: Thriller The feature debut from director Anne Hamilton unleashes a torrent of gorgeous, stunningly surreal images as it immerses viewers in a child's imagination.

A dark, dreamlike mystery plays out amidst the expansive farmlands of the American Midwest in this wondrous, storybook thriller. With her family's livelihood imperiled by the farm crisis of the 1980s, eleven-year-old Gitty loses herself in a world of fantasy and make believe. But she stumbles into her own fairytale when she makes a startling discovery: a well-dressed mystery man being held captive in her family's silo. It's the beginning of a labyrinthine journey that will turn Gitty's world upside down and force her to question her loyalty to her own family. "’American Fable’ manages to achieve that rare feat of cinema, being both familiar and unique. Echos of Spielberg, Malick, and del Toro are woven into a distinct coming of age tale, and Peyton Kennedy puts in the performance of the festival..." - Cinapse "Let writer-director Anne Hamilton tell you a story, because she’s got a heck of one in American Fable...A dream slowly becoming nightmare and we are just lucky enough to be along for the ride." – Next Projection "Gorgeously shot, and helmed with a sense of daring and verve" – Variety Cast Peyton Kennedy (Gitty) Richard Schiff (Jonathan) Kip Pardue (Abe) Marci Miller (Sarah) Gavin MacIntosh (Martin) Zuleikha Robinson (Vera) Charlie Babbo (Michael) Spencer Moss (Heidi) Rusty Schwimmer (Ethel) Megan Renner Rieck (Dairy Farmer) Theresa Tilly (Anna Winters) Karen Woditsch (Doctor) Michael Collins (Newscaster) Liz Cloud (Librarian)

Runtime: 96 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2016 Awards New Hampshire Film Festival 2016 Won Audience Choice – Feature Savannah Film Festival 2016 Won Special Jury Award Breakout Performance - Peyton Kennedy SXSW Film Festival 2016 Nominated SXSW Gamechanger Award - Anne Hamilton Young Entertainer Awards 2017 Nominated Young Entertainer Award Best Leading Young Actress - Peyton Kennedy

Animals Director: Greg Zglinski Writers: Jörg Kalt, Greg Zglinski Genre: Mystery/ Thriller A collision with a sheep on a country road initiates a whole series of weird and unsettling experiences for Anna and Nick which ultimately leave them both incapable of being certain exactly where they are: in the real world, in their own imaginations – or in someone else's imagination.

Andrea jumps out of a third floor window in a Viennese tenement building. Anna and Nick live in the very same building. She believes Nick used to have an affaire with Andrea and decides to try to start over in a holiday house in Switzerland. Meanwhile attractive Mischa is hired as housesitter for the Viennese flat. Anna can't help to notice her physical likeness with Andrea. Even in far away Lousanne an ice cream vendour reminds her strongly of Andrea. Slowly various story levels start to overlap and dissolve into each other. On top of all of that strange things start happening in their holiday home, which apparently only Anna experiences. Anna starts to doubt her sanity, to suspect that she's trapped in a parallel reality, from where there's no way back. Is it because of her car crash with Nick? Is she imagining things? Or does Nick really start to engage in an affaire with the ice cream vendour, who looks so much like Andrea? Or is Mischa actually Andrea and dreams that Anna goes crazy?

"This darkly comic thriller about a married couple's nightmarish alpine retreat pays obvious dues to Hitchcock, Polanski and Lynch, but is too stylish and self-aware to fall into the trap of mere pastiche. As a superior genre exercise, it is assured a healthy festival future, but venturesome distributors may also see the potential in its classy European psycho-horror pedigree." – Hollywood Reporter "A film that is transformed into a sublime four-handed symphony." - CineEuropa "All we can say: it just works, on a gut level and on an aesthetic level... Yet it's not the destination, but the journey there which makes Tiere worthwhile and a wild box of fun. After the credits rolled, I wanted to see it again." – Berlin Film Journal Cast Philipp Hochmair (Nick) Birgit Minichmayr (Anna) Mehdi Nebbou (Tarek) Michael Ostrowski (Harald) Mona Petri (Mischa / Andrea / Eisverkäuferin)

Runtime: 95 min Country: Switzerland/Austria/Poland Language: German Year: 2017

Pioneer Heroes (Pionery-geroi) Director: Natalya Kudryashova Writer: Natalya Kudryashova Genre: Drama Veliky Novgorod, 1987. Olga makes a stand against her teacher's authoritarian teaching methods, Andrey is propagating an "anti-death pill" in a jam jar and Katya observes her father distilling booze illegally behind closed doors. These three young schoolmates are all members of the "Vladimir Illyich Lenin" Young Pioneer organisation and are full of childlike visions of the future.

Over twenty-five years on, all three have now established themselves professionally in Moscow, and yet they have not really found their bearings in present day Russia. Olga suffers from panic attacks, Andrey tries to fill his inner void with computer games, and Katya is pursued by unsettling dreams. Moving poetically between past and present, Natalia Kudryashova shows the gulf between the visions of yesteryear and today's reality which the dissolution of the Soviet Union has left behind for its final generation of Young Pioneers. Impressively dense and atmospheric images describe their attitudes towards life. Derelict concrete buildings, imposing and Kafkaesque, give shape to the oppressive shadows of their original dreams that now threaten to engulf them.

"A poignant and funny film" – Dog and Wolf "A visually stunning fantasy about the loss of orientation and the new artificial worlds of post-socialist life." - Berliner Zeitung "A lot of things in this beautiful film live from the contrast between the times." - Tagesspiegel Cast Natalya Kudryashova (Olga) Darya Moroz (Katya) Aleksey Mitin (Andrey) Varya Shablakova (Olga as a child) Sima Vybornova (Katya as a child) Nikita Yakovlev (Andrey as a child) Yuriy Kuznetsov Aleksandr Userdin (Psychoanalytic) Svetlana Smirnova-Martsinkevich (Andrey’s girlfriend) Anatoliy Belyy Zhanetta Demikhova (Teacher) Alesya Guzko (Angel)

Runtime: 116 min Country: Russia Language: Russian/English Year: 2015

Festivals and Awards 2014 Les Arcs – Won Best Work In Progress 2015 Berlinale Panorama 2015 – Nominated Best First Feature Award 2015 Kino Pavasaris, Vilnius Lithuania – Competition Official site: http://ctb.ru/en/films/pioneer-heroes/

Hunting Season Director: Natalia Garagiola Writer: Natalia Garagiola Genre: Drama In a wild environment, the father tames his son and teaches him how to respect nature and human relationships.

Ernesto is a respected hunting guide who lives in Patagonia with his new family. After the loss of his first wife, he is forced to house his teenage son, Nahuel, whom he has not seen for more than a decade. Confronted with the past he left behind, Ernesto struggles to contain the violent outbursts of his son. In the hostility of nature, resentment will give way to a possible relationship between the two. Their reunion will confront them with their own ability to kill and forgive.

Argentinian director Natalia Garagiola already has a well-established presence at film festivals with her three short films. She started out at BAFICI with her debut, Rincón De López (2011), and later attended Cannes with Mares and Parakeets (2012) in the Critics’ Week and Sundays (2014) – codirected with Kræsten Kusk – in the Directors’ Fortnight.

"There's a regal, rolling sense of great-outdoors scale to "Hunting Season," a confident, clean-lined debut from Argentinian writer-director Natalia Garagiola, that only puts the internal shuttering of its young protagonist in starker relief." - Variety "While its story is not new, it is sensitively told, and this nuanced approach, together with compelling performances, helps lift this film above the usual family drama. Its stunning aesthetic should strike a chord." – Screen International "New wine in old bottles, then, but the steely taste is nevertheless undeniably potent." – The Hollywood Reporter Cast Germán Palacios (Ernesto) Lautaro Bettoni (Nahuel) Boy Olmi Rita Pauls Pilar Benitez Vivart Original title: Temporada de Caza Runtime: 105 min Country: Argentina/France/United States/Germany/Qatar Language: Spanish Year: 2017

Awards and nominations Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Argentina 2017 Nominated Award of the Argentinean Academy Best First Work Best New Actor - Lautaro Bettoni Bratislava International Film Festival 2017 Nominated Grand Prix International Competition Chicago International Film Festival 2017 Nominated Gold Hugo New Directors Competition San Sebastián International Film Festival 2017 Nominated Horizons Award Venice Film Festival 2017 Won Audience Award (Critics' Week) Best Film

Mellow Mud Director: Renars Vimba Writer: Renars Vimba Genre: Drama Loneliness, disillusionment and the experience of first love No one shall know that their grandmother has died. To avoid being taken into the care of the authorities, 17-year-old Raya and her younger brother bury the old woman they grew up with in the garden by the apple orchard. With no one else to depend on, Raya has to organize daily survival for herself and her brother. She’s pinning all her hopes on their mother, who has emigrated to England. The film describes the difficult situation of those left behind in a country that many people have already abandoned. It is a portrait of a resourceful and determined young woman who refuses to give up her dreams despite the hardships life has thrown at her. In her constant struggle to evade the authorities, she tries to find her own happiness while taking care of her brother.

"Compelling, bittersweet coming-of-ager from first-time feature helmer-writer Renars Vimba. This evocatively shot realist tale benefits from a spare yet credible script and a knockout performance from big-screen debutant Elina Vaska... this is a title that will be appreciated by arthouse fans of all ages." – Variety "There is a spare beauty to this picture. It is lean, economic storytelling with no wasted scenes, and yet, largely thanks to a bravura performance from impressive newcomer Vaska, there is a real emotional depth here." – Screen Daily "(Mellow Mud) marks the assured feature debut of writer-director Renars Vimba... it has sufficient high-art polish to grab more festival platforms, where it will serve as a calling card for Vimba and his quietly magnetic young star Elina Vaska." – Hollywood Reporter Cast Elina Vaska (Raja) Andzejs Lilientals (Robis) Edgars Samitis (Oskars) Ruta Birgere (Grandmother) Indra Brike Zane Jancevska (Daina) Rezija Kalnina Janis Kirmuska Sandra Klavina

Original title: Es esmu šeit Runtime: 106 min Country: Latvia Language: Latvian Year: 2016 Awards Berlin International Film Festival 2016 Won - Crystal Bear Generation 14plus - Best Feature Film Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2016 Best Director Award

To My Beloved Director: Aly Muritiba Writers: Aly Muritiba Genre: Action/Drama/Thriller Fernando loves his dead wife. Too much.

After the loss of his wife Ana, Fernando becomes a quiet and introspective man, who raises his son Daniel by himself. Every night, while the boy sleeps, he recalls his love by organising her personal belongings. His life is turned around when he discovers a handful of sex tapes in his deceased wife's homemade VHS collection. Obsessed with the idea of tracking the unnamed lover, Fernando leaves everything behind - including his son - to insert himself into the life of Salvador, an ex-con and the man from the videotapes.

An exhibition of remarkable cinematic control, To My Beloved is a film rife with psychological tension and subtlety.

"Strong, beautiful and full of symbolisms" – Cinema em Cena "A thriller that will surprise many!" – Carta Capital "Triumphantly suspenseful!" – Cine Pop Cast Fernando Alves Pinto (Fernando) Mayana Neiva (Raquel) Lourinelson Vladmir (Salvador) Giuly Biancato (Estela) Michelle Pucci (Ana) Vinicius Sabbag (Daniel) Awards Brazilia Festival of Brazilian Cinema 2015 Won Candango Trophy Best Director - Aly Muritiba Best Supporting Actor - Lourinelson Vladmir Best Supporting Actress - Giuly Biancato Best Cinematography - Pablo Baião Best Art Direction - Monica Palazzo Best Editing - João Menna Barreto Festival de Cinema Luso-Brasileiro de Santa Maria da Feira 2015 Won Jury Award Best Actor - Fernando Alves Pinto

Original title: Para Minha Amada Morta Runtime: 123 min Country: Brazil Language: Portuguese Year: 2015 Official site: http://www.paraminhaamadamorta.com.br/ Won Special Jury Award Best Film Montréal World Film Festival 2015 Won Silver Zenith San Sebastián International Film Festival 2015 Nominated - Horizons Award

Suntan Director: Argyris Papadimitropoulos Writers: Syllas Tzoumerkas, Argyris Papadimitropoulos Genre: Drama/Romance/Thriller Parties, sex, dancing, drinking and sleeping it off on the beach: a typical young people's holiday. In Suntan, the doctor on a tourist Greek island falls for 19-year-old Anna. He tries to connect with her and her friends. But how wild are you at the age of 40?

Kostis is a 40-year-old doctor that finds himself in the small island of Antiparos, in order to take over the local clinic. His whole life and routine will turn upside down when he meets an international group of young and beautiful tourists and he falls in love with Anna, a 19-year-old goddess.

"Suntan" is a coming-of-middle-age film that explores growing up through a youth never lived.

"It's an unflinching depiction of one man’s descent into an embarrassing vortex of desire, paired with a spectacular lack of self-awareness. Helmer Argyris Papadimitropoulos scores a bull's-eye, in all senses, making "Suntan" a festival musthave" - Variety "This is confident, unflinching filmmaking which manages to show us things we may not have seen - or wanted to see - before." - Screen Daily "Vital and impressive... "Suntan" is an absorbing, discomfiting drama from Greek director Argyris Papadimitropoulos. What starts as a keenly observed, almost Chekhovian account of a country doctor, turns into a dark, almost excruciatingly unblinking depiction of violent male obsession" - Sight and Sound Cast Makis Papadimitriou (Kostis) Elli Tringou (Anna) Dimi Hart (Jason) Hara Kotsali (Alin) Milou Van Groesen (Mila) Marcus Collen (Morten) Yannis Tsortekis (Takis) Pavlos Orkopoulos (Mayor) Maria Kallimani (Tzina) Marissa Triandafyllidou (Tourist Mother) Syllas Tzoumerkas (Orestis)

Runtime: 104 min Country: Greece Language: English/Greek Year: 2016 Festivals and awards 2016 Rotterdam International Film Festival Nomination Big Screen Award 2016 SXSW Official sites http://www.visitfilms.com/film.asp?movieID=1564 http://marnifilms.gr/en/portfolio/suntan-2015-in-production-2/

Baden Baden Director: Rachel Lang Writer: Rachel Lang Genre: Comedy/Drama After a failed attempt at working on a foreign film set, 26 year-old Ana returns to her hometown of Strasbourg.

Over the scorching summer that follows, she decides to replace her grandmother’s bathtub with a walk-in shower, eat peas and carrots with ketchup, drive a Porsche, harvest plums, lose her driver’s license, sleep with her best friend and get back together with her ex.

In short, over this particular summer, Ana tries to get her life together.

"Writer-director Rachel Lang and star Salome Richard manage to craft an intriguing feature debut filled with keen observations and slices of dark humor" - Hollywood Reporter "A very interesting film on multiple levels, but what impresses the most coming from this first-time feature director is how she balances and combines order and chaos, in terms of both subject matter and stylistic approach. Lang and Richard show great promise" - Cineuropa "Unified by a distinctive humour and intelligence, crisp visuals, and Richard’s intensely charismatic presence." - Screen Daily Cast Salomé Richard (Ana) Claude Gensac (La grand-mère) Lazare Gousseau (Grégoire) Swann Arlaud (Simon) Olivier Chantreau (Boris) Jorijn Vriesendorp (Mira) Noémie Rosset (Meriem) Zabou Breitman (La mère d'Ana) Thomas Silberstein (Samson) Kris Portier de Bellair (La mère de Boris) Régis Lang (Le père d'Ana) Kate Moran (Lois) Mathieu Mortelmans (L'assistant de production) Sam Louwyck (Andrew) Driss Ramdi (Amar)

Runtime: 96 min Country: Belgium/France Language: French Year: 2016

Festivals Berlinale 2016 (World premiere)

Thirst Director: Svetla Tsotsorkova Writers: Svetoslav Ovtcharov, Svetla Tsotsorkova Genre: Drama In the struggle of daily existence, the thirst for love may be greater than that for life itself.

A couple and their teenage son eke out a living on a hilltop, doing the laundry for local hotels, despite the intermittent water supply. Their simple life is overturned by the arrival of a father-anddaughter team of diviner and well-digger, who promise to bring an end to this precarious existence by finding a source on their arid hill. But ultimately, these newcomers quench a thirst that is much stronger than that for mere water.

"Rarely does a debut feature come along with the visual and narrative confidence of "Thirst" a beautifully crafted, subtly told story of two very different teens hesitantly coming together in Bulgaria's rural southwest. Directed with arresting yet subtle flair by Svetla Tsotsorkova, whose affinity for minimal dialogue elides with her careful attention to how people observe each other, the film combines chamber-piece elements with sensitivity to landscape, light and shadow." - Variety "A remarkably confident feature debut" – Screen Daily "No doubt actress Svetla Tsotsorkova has a made a strong directorial debut here" PopOptiq Cast Monika Naydenova (The Girl) Alexander Benev (The Boy) Svetla Yancheva (The Mother of The Boy) Ivaylo Hristov (The Father of The Boy) Vassil Mihajlov (The Father of The Girl) Stefan Mavrodiyev (The Shopkeeper) Ivan Barnev (The mini bus driver) Original title: Жажда Runtime: 90 min Country: Bulgaria Language: Bulgarian Year: 2015

Nominations and Awards Golden Rose 2015 Won Golden Rose Best Cinematography - Vesselin Hristov Hamburg Film Festival 2015 Nominated - Young Talent Award - Svetla Tsotsorkova Zurich Film Festival 2015 Nominated Golden Eye - Best International Feature Film Minsk IFF (Listapad), Belarus 2015 Best Cast Award, Jury Prize Festival International du Film d'Arras 2015 Best Mise En Scène – Direction Award

DRAMA

Fish Tank Director: Andrea Arnold Writer: Andrea Arnold Genre: Drama Live, love and give as good as you get.

Mia, an aggressive fifteen-year-old girl, lives on an Essex estate with her tarty mother, Joanne, and precocious little sister Tyler. She has been thrown out of school and is awaiting admission to a referrals unit and spends her days aimlessly. She begins an uneasy friendship with Joanne's slick boyfriend, Connor, who encourages her one interest, dancing.

"Commanding, emotionally satisfying movie, comparable to such youth-in-trouble classics as The 400 Blows." - New Yorker "Fish Tank is a very strong effort at every level, and should signal great things to come for all involved. Bloody good movie." - Cinemania "When the climax comes it feels inevitable yet surprising too - that ideal combination." Globe and Mail Cast Katie Jarvis (Mia) Michael Fassbender (Conor) Kierston Wareing (Joanne) Rebecca Griffiths (Tyler) Harry Treadaway (Billy) Sydney Mary Nash (Keira) Carrie-Ann Savill (Tyler's Friend) Toyin Ogidi (Tyler's Friend) Grant Wild (Keeley's Dad) Sarah Bayes (Keeley) Charlotte Collins (Tall Dancing Girl) Kirsty Smith (Dancing Girl) Chelsea Chase (Dancing Girl) Brooke Hobby (Dancing Girl) Jason Maza (Billy's Brother) Jack Gordon (Billy's Brother) Syrus (Tennents the Dog)

Runtime: 123 min Country: UK/Netherlands Language: English Year: 2010

Awards 21 Awards and 27 Nominations including BAFTA Awards 2010 - Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film Cannes Film Festival 2009 - Jury Prize; Nominated Palme d'Or Chicago International Film Festival 2009 - Gold Plaque Best Supporting Actor - Michael Fassbender Silver Hugo Jury Special Prize; Special Jury Prize - Andrea Arnold Evening Standard British Film Awards 2010 - Evening Standard British Film Award Best Film London Critics Circle Film Awards 2010 - ALFS Award British Film of the Year

Messenger, The Director: Oren Moverman Writers: Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman Genre: Romance/War An Iraq War veteran who just narrowly escaped death in combat struggles with his new post.

Will Montgomery has spent his fair share of time in army hospitals, and with just three months to go before returning to civilian life, he discovers that his girlfriend back home has decided to move on with her life. Crestfallen, Will discovers that his latest hope for a fresh start will be training to work for the Casualty Notification Office under the mentorship of senior officer Tony. As someone who had a close brush with death himself, Will isn't sure that he's the man to tell families that their own loved ones will never be coming home. Thankfully, in between his assignments, Tony offers a sympathetic ear and the two men form a bond that will ultimately help them to readjust to "normal" life. But once you've been in the thick of it, any true hope for a "normal" life after the military is just wishful thinking. Later, Will is drawn to the grieving widow of a fallen soldier, a development that forces him to ponder the ethical dilemma of starting a relationship with a woman in such a vulnerable position.

"An intelligent, superbly acted and moving drama that manages to say more about war and its consequences than most films set on the front line." – Movie Talk "Unpredictable, episodic, deeply resonant character piece." – Time Out "A poignant tale of redemption that counts as one of the very best films of the year." Cinematical Cast Ben Foster (Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery) Jena Malone (Kelly) Woody Harrelson (Captain Tony Stone) Eamonn Walker (Colonel Stuart Dorsett) Steve Buscemi (Dale Martin) Samantha Morton (Olivia Pitterson) Yaya DaCosta (Monica Washington) Portia (Mrs. Burrell) Lisa Joyce (Emily) Peter Francis James (Dr. Grosso) Paul Diomede (Motorcycle Cop)

Runtime: 113 min Country: USA Language: English/Spanish Year: 2009

Awards and Nominations 16 Awards and 46 Nominations including Academy Awards, USA 2010 Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Woody Harrelson Nominated Best Writing, Original Screenplay

Rob the Mob Director: Raymond De Felitta Writer: Jonathan Fernandez Genre: Crime/Drama True Crime. True Love. True Story.

Based on a true story, Rob the Mob chronicles the lives of a real-life Bonnie and Clyde, Tommy (Michael Pitt, Seven Psychopaths) and Rosie (Nina Arianda, Florence Foster Jenkins), whose daring and bold heists of Mafia social clubs in New York humiliate some of the city’s most powerful mobsters.

New York City, 1991. Small-time crooks Tommy (Pitt) and Rosie (Arianda) have two things in common: a crazy-passionate love for one another and-after they're caught robbing a florist on Valentine's Day - prison records. Trying to go straight, Rosie lands a job at a debt-collection agency and persuades Tommy to join her. But soon Tommy is skipping his shifts to do something much more interesting -attend the landmark trial of Mafia hit man Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, whose graphic testimony could finally bring down flamboyant Gambino-family boss John Gotti.

The couple from Queens stumble upon a score bigger than they ever imagine. Now the FBI, family members, and rival mobsters are on the hunt for the most notorious lovers since Romeo and Juliet.

"Raymond De Felitta's terrifically entertaining film benefits from a smart screenplay and superb performances." – The Hollywood Reporter "The always distinctive Raymond De Felitta ("City Island'') offers a hilarious mob comedy..." – New York Post "It's a story so outlandish that it needs to be served by a combination of drama and comedy, and "Rob the Mob" finds that balance quite well." – Seattle Times Cast Michael Pitt (Tommy Uva) Nina Arianda (Rosie) Andy Garcia (Big Al) Ray Romano (Jerry Cardozo) Griffin Dunne (Dave Lovell) Michael Rispoli (Sal) Yul Vazquez (Vinny Gorgeous) Frank Whaley (Agent Frank Hurd) Cathy Moriarty (Constance Uva)

Runtime: 104 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2014

Spike Island Director: Mat Whitecross Writer: Chris Coghill Genre: Drama The story of two bands, one girl and a night they will never forget.

Heartfelt coming-of-age story about a wannabe rock band in Manchester who hatch a plan to hand-deliver their demo tape to their idols, The Stone Roses, at the band's impending gig at Spike Island.

School is nearly over for summer (and forever) for five 16-year-old Lads from Manchester.

A nostalgic snapshot of Britain in the early 1990's this is a fictional story set against a real event UK bank The Stone Roses' legenday gig of May 27th 1990 at Spike Island in Widnes.

Nothing will stop our boys from seeing their heroes on stage, this is the story of their journey and the 72 hours across which their friendships are tested and their future is shaped-together or apart.

"A lively and enjoyable trip, and a welcome lads' subculture movie that isn't about football." – The Guardian "The film looks amazing. Chris Coghill’s script is excellent – with some real belly laughs – and Nico Mirallegro and Elliott Tittensor, are brilliant. The soundtrack speaks for itself and sounds better than ever in a huge cinema. First class." – The Sun "Vibrant, attractive piece that deserves a wider outing than cult." – Screen International Cast Elliott Tittensor (Tits) Nico Mirallegro (Dodge) Jordan Murphy (Zippy) Adam Long (Little Gaz) Oliver Heald (Penfold) Emilia Clarke (Sally) Chris Coghill (Uncle Hairy) Rob James-Collier (Mr. Milligan) Matthew McNulty (Ibiza Ste) Michael Socha (Carl) Lesley Manville (Margaret) Kaya Scodelario (T-shirt Vendor) Antonia Thomas (Lisa) Paul Popplewell (Roses Manager) Danny Cunningham (Keith Teeth)

Runtime: 105 min Country: UK Language: English Year: 2013 Awards and nominations British Independent Film Awards Nominated British Independent Film Award

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The Girl Director: David Riker Writer: David Riker Genre: Drama/Mystery/Thriller The journey will change her forever.

For two years Ashley Colton, a rough, ragged beauty in her mid-twenties, has walked a tightrope, trying to prove that she is fit to be a mother and regain custody of her son. She has survived on a series of minimum wage jobs and endured the probing scrutiny of home visits from Social Services.

A surprise visit from her father, a truck driver living in Mexico, brings Ashley back into a turbulent and unresolved relationship. On a trip to Nuevo Laredo, she discovers that her father is smuggling immigrants across the border. Suddenly, in the vast, unforgiving landscape of south Texas, Ashley glimpses a solution to her problems and is lured by the prospect of easy money into the role of a coyote. Her improvised plan quickly goes awry…

"Observed with a piercing eye for detail and a refined grasp of visual storytelling." – Hollywood Reporter "Deeply felt and convincing." – Blu-ray.com "Thanks to its leading actress The Girl proves to be revelatory." – Pop Matters Cast Abbie Cornish (Ashley) Geoffrey Rivas (Manager) Austin West (Georgie) Annalee Jefferies (Gloria) Will Patton (Tommy) Giovanna Zacarías (Enriqueta) Luci Christian (Sally) Harold Torres (Isidro) Javier Zaragoza (Felix) Abel Lopez Marroquin (Pancho) Angeles Cruz (Rosa's Mother) Maritza Santiago Hernandez (Rosa) Raúl Castillo (Border Agent)

Runtime: 95 min Country: USA/Mexico Language: Spanish/English Year: 2012

Awards Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival 2012 Won Recommendations of Cinema Owners San Antonio CineFestival 2013 Won Premio Mesquite Award Best Feature Film Tribeca Film Festival 2012 Nominated Best Narrative Feature

Game of Life Director: Joseph Merhi Writer: Joseph Merhi Genre: Drama Happiness Doesn't Grow On Trees A children's soccer team is the common link for a multi-layered story giving a candid look into the intersecting lives of five families living in Los Angeles. Game of Life examines the complexities of racial and class divisions, and reveals that despite the fragile volatility of human relationships, family is what holds us together and unites us all.

Game of Life has been critically praised and compared to the Academy Award winning drama Crash.

Cast Tom Sizemore (Burt) Tom Arnold (Richard) Heather Locklear (Irene) Beverly D'Angelo (Kathy) Jill Hennessy (Brenda) Samuel Carman (Mario) Richard T. Jones (Mark) Ruth Livier (Marta) Orson Bean (Dennis) Shari Hellman (Pregnant Woman) Salvator Xuereb (Pierce) Katharine Powell (Linda) Dylan Minnette (Billy) Marina Sirtis (Mrs. Rafiki) Osman Soykut (Mr. Rafiki) Runtime: 100 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2007

White Irish Drinkers Director: John Gray Writer: John Gray Genre: Drama Blood is thicker than Brooklyn.

Two teenage brothers, living in the Brooklyn docklands in 1975 with their abusive father and their well-meaning but ineffective mother, are caught up in a life of petty crime. Older brother Danny concocts a daring scheme to steal enough money for the two to escape, timed around the chaos of an upcoming Rolling Stones concert. The sensitive younger brother, Brian, ultimately has a choice – remain loyal to the brother with whom he shares a powerful love-hate bond, or use his hidden talent as an artist for his own ticket out of their dead-end existence.

"The close, cramped intimacy of this film is so real it stings… The performances are uniformly terrific, finding the specific details that create a universal truth." – Rolling Stone "Thoughtful coming-of-age story with bracing performances, solid writing and direction

by John Gray, and inescapable take-home values that give you a feel-good lift." – NY Observer "Bottom Line: Entertaining twists and turns in a clever drama that will win big if it gets the chance." – Hollywood Reporter Cast Nick Thurston (Brian Leary) Geoffrey Wigdor (Danny Leary) Karen Allen (Margaret) Stephen Lang (Patrick) Peter Riegert (Whitey) Leslie Murphy (Shauna Friel) Zachary Booth (Todd McKay) Robbie Sublett (Ray Stone) Michael Drayer (Dennis Gleason) Henry Zebrowski (Jerry Flanagan) Ken Jennings (Jimmy Cheeks) Regan Mizrahi (Little Brian) Anthony Amorim (Little Danny)

Runtime: 109 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2010 Awards Woodstock Film Festival 2010 – Won Audience Award Best Narrative Feature Manhattan Festival 2011 – Won Best Narrative Feature Chicago United Festival 2011 – Won Best Narrative Feature Official site: http://www.whiteirishdrinkersthemovie.com/

Underdogs Director: Doug Dearth Writers: David Latham, Benjamin Suarez Genre: Drama/Family/Sport Based on the inspirational true events of a high school football team no one expected to succeed.

In small town America, high-school football is everything. For the players, it provides notoriety and a possible ticket to a bigger world. For the community, it's a source of pride. Filmed in Canton, Ohio, UNDERDOGS focuses on the Knights, a lousy team who've become an easy target for jokes.

Just when they begin to give up hope, a new coach arrives, helping the lovable losers see their true potential. At the same time, quarterback Bobby Burkett falls in love with a cheerleader from a rival powerhouse, the Vikings. This enrages Vikings' star, John Handon, a bratty rich kid who has his eye on the same girl. Meanwhile, Bobby's father is waging his own war with Handon's dad, whose crooked corporation is suing him over an invention he patented. UNDERDOGS ventures deeper than most films in the sports genre. Using football as a backdrop, director Doug Dearth has crafted a heartwarming and rabble-rousing crowd pleaser, that's sure to have both young and old on their feet by it's exhilarating ending.

"A well made film, the cast is solid, and director Doug Dearth knows how to hit all the right emotional buttons." – The Cleveland Movie Blog "Nothing wrong with an old fashioned, PG, sense of satisfaction at the movies!" – KEZ 99.9FM (Phoenix) "A heartwarming crowd-pleaser!" – Examiner.com Cast D.B. Sweeney (Vince DeAntonio) William Mapother (Bill Burkett) Richard Portnow (John Handon II) Natalie Imbruglia (Michelle Stratton) Logan Huffman (Bobby Burkett) Maddie Hasson (Renee Donohue) Charlie Carver (John Handon III) Melora Walters (Nancy Smith-Burkett) Joe Namath (Himself) Sam Bourquin (Himself) Keith Loneker Jr. (Coach Ryan Cooper)

Runtime: 102 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2013 Awards Cleveland International Film Festival 2013 Won Best Film - Local Heroes Competition Official site: http://www.underdogsthemovie.com/ Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnderdogsTheMovie Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnderdogsMovie

Elvis and Anabelle Director: Will Geiger Writer: Will Geiger Genre: Drama/Romance A small-town beauty queen and an unlicensed mortician set out across the Texas plains on a journey of self-discovery.

Annabelle has never known what life is like outside the fiercely competitive world of beauty pageants; her mother's constant demands of physical perfection a never-ending stream of acute, soul-crushing criticism. Elvis doesn't have his mortician's license, but that doesn't stop his eccentric father from putting him to work in the family mortuary. When the sting of her mother's words becomes too painful to endure, Annabelle flees to the town mortuary knowing that is the last place her mother would come looking for her. When Elvis discovers the beautiful Annabelle cowering among the corpses, he sweeps her away on an impromptu road trip so that the pair may free themselves from their daily drudgery long enough to discover their own identities and realize what they really want out of life.

"A dark and dreamy slice of Southern Gothic Romance, having all the hallmarks of a cult film in the making." – Movieline Magazine "Offbeat love story, with a hint of the otherworldly about it with the script and the acting decidedly above-par." – Screen Daily "One of the quintessential romance films; I actually found myself appreciating even more the next day as I still find it milling around in my brain." – Common Sense Movie Reviews Cast Max Minghella (Elvis) Blake Lively (Anabelle) Joe Mantegna (Charlie) Mary Steenburgen (Geneva) Keith Carradine (Jimmy) Eloise DeJoria (Herself) John Franklin (Host) Everett Sifuentes (Mayor) Jenni Lee (TV Reporter #1) Jacqueline Journey (TV Reporter #2)

Runtime: 106 min Country: UK/USA Language: English Year: 2007

Awards Newport Beach Film Festival 2008 Won Achievement Award Breakout Performance - Blake Lively Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking - Will Geiger Outstanding Performance in Acting - Joe Mantegna Official site: http://www.elvisandanabelle.com/

Private Peaceful Director: Pat O'Connor Writers: Michael Morpurgo (novel), Simon Reade Genre: Drama/War Divided by love. United by war. Torn apart by injustice.

Private Peaceful is the story of the unbreakable bond between two brothers from their childhood in rural Devon to the battle fields of the First World War, based on the bestselling novel by War Horse writer Michael Morgpurgo.

When young Tommo Peaceful volunteers to fight, his protective older brother Charlie follows him to Flanders. But it is here that both experience the brutal nature of war, far removed from family life and their rivalry for the love of Molly Monks.

Featuring an all-star British cast including the late, incomparable Richard Griffiths (Harry Potter, The History Boys) in his last film, Frances de la Tour (Alice in Wonderland, Hugo), John Lynch (Sliding Doors) and Maxine Peake (Silk), Private Peaceful is a searingly powerful and emotional tale of adolescence, heroism and fierce family loyalties which would never be broken.

"A beautiful film… few other cinematic efforts are so well constructed and shrewdly characterised - ****" – Evening Standard "…it's nicely done, sweet and moving" - Empire "A delicate and warm portrayal of love for family, for friends, and for one's country, without the usual façade of over-exuberant jingoism" - Cinevue Cast Jack O'Connell (Charlie Peaceful) Richard Griffiths (The Colonel) George MacKay (Tommo Peaceful) Frances de la Tour (Grandma Wolf) Izzy Meikle-Small (Young Molly) Alexandra Roach (Molly Monks) Maxine Peake (Hazel Peaceful) John Lynch (Sergeant Hanley) Gregg Lowe (Soldier) Hero Fiennes-Tiffin (Young Charlie) Eline Powell (Anna) Anthony Flanagan (Recruiting Sergeant)

Runtime: 100 min Country: UK Language: English Year: 2012

Official site: http://www.privatepeaceful.co.uk/ Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrivatePeacefulFilm Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrivatePeaceful

Onegin Director: Martha Fiennes Writers: Peter Ettedgui, Alexander Pushkin Genre: Drama/Romance From Alexander Pushkin’s timeless masterpiece of love and obsession.

Eugene Onegin is a jaded and disaffected young man who leaves St. Petersburg unexpectedly when he inherits an estate from a wealthy uncle. In the country, he is a city sophisticate out of place, with little affinity for the countryside or its people. Nevertheless he strikes up a warm friendship with a neighbour, Vladimir Lensky and, despite his natural cynicism, is charmed by Lensky's love for his fiance, a cutee Olga. He is also intrigued by Olga's sister, Tatyana, a spirited beauty who surprises him with a passionate declaration of love. Onegin is disturbed by her directness but unable to respond and, coolly and politely, rejects her love.

"The heart of Pushkin's celebrated classic pumps firm and full in debuting director Martha Fiennes' richly textured pic version." - Variety "A pleasure in all ways." - Los Angeles Times "Breathtaking... Blazing emotional intensity!" – Screen International Cast Ralph Fiennes (Onegin) Liv Tyler (Tatyana) Toby Stephens (Lensky) Lena Headey (Olga) Martin Donovan (Prince Nikitin) Alun Armstrong (Zaretsky) Simon McBurney (Triquet) Harriet Walter (Madame Larina) Jason Watkins (Guillot) Irene Worth (Princess Alina) Gwenllian Davies (Anisia) Margery Withers (Nanya) Geoffrey McGivern (Andrey Petrovitch) Tim McMullan (Dandy 1) Tim Potter (Dandy 2)

Runtime: 106 min Country: UK/USA Language: English/French Year: 1999 Awards and Nominations BAFTA Awards 2000 - Nominated Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film Camerimage 2000 - Nominated Golden Frog London Critics Circle Film Awards 2000 Won ALFS Award British Newcomer of the Year - Martha Fiennes Russian Guild of Film Critics 1999 Won Golden Aries Best Foreign Actress - Liv Tyler Satellite Awards 2000 - Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Screenplay Tokyo International Film Festival 1999 Won Best Director Award - Martha Fiennes Nominated Tokyo Grand Prix

United Director: James Strong Writer: Chris Chibnall Genre: Drama/History The Team That Defined An Era, And the Disaster That Tore Them Apart.

United is based on the true story of Manchester United’s legendary "Busby Babes", the youngest side ever to win the Football League; the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of their number; and the extraordinary spirit of a city that rebuilt the team in the wake of the disaster.

"Once in a while, though, a real contender comes along which manages to leave the clichés behind and capture the essence of a sport – hard graft, beauty, tragedy and all.

United, written by Chris Chibnall, is just such a film." - Daily Telegraph "It’s wonderfully evocative of a lost age of footballing innocence and fun, before the big money kicked in." - Daily Mail "A terrific and moving piece of work." - Weekend "...without question one of the best dramas of recent years. ...this is likely to charm and move you in equal measure...Don’t miss this." - The Observer "It’s beautifully done - powerful, haunting and very human. And if you didn’t shed a tear, then you’re harder than I am." - The Guardian Cast Dean Andrews (Bert Whalley) Kate Ashfield (Alma George) Natalie Burt (Marion Bent) David Calder (Harold Hardman) Sam Claflin (Duncan Edwards) Werner Daehn (Professor Maurer) Shirley Dixon (Mrs. Watson) John Draycott (Journalist) Neil Dudgeon (Alan Hardaker) Bill Fellows (Robert Charlton) Faton Gerbeshi (Customs Officer) Tim Healy (Tommy Skinner) Daniel Hill (British Consul) Melanie Hill (Cissie Charlton) Philip Hill-Pearson (Eddie Colman)

Runtime: 94 min Country: UK Language: English/German Year: 2011

Awards and Nominations Prix Europa 2011 Nominated Prix Europa Royal Television Society, UK 2012 Nominated RTS Television Award Best Drama

Hidden Moon Director: José Pepe Bojórquez Writers: José Pepe Bojórquez, David Howard Genre: Drama/Mystery/Romance After a mysterious, beautiful Latin woman named Miranda makes a dramatic appearance at the funeral of a man, shocking his affluent Southern California family, Victor, the man's son, heads to Mexico to find out the truth about the nature of her relationship with his dead father. He finds Miranda in the city of Guanajuato living with another man, Tobias. When Victor confronts Miranda, she denies meeting his father and says they will never hear from her again. If Miranda is telling the truth, what exactly was she doing at Victor's father's funeral? Who is the man that she is living with now? Their confrontation is the beginning of a chain of events where the protagonists will have to solve the dilemma that happens when true love comes twice at the same time.

"Almost everything in (Hiden Moon) is worth of applause. From the well maintained plot, where each piece fits precisely to the stunning photography… the cast is impeccable, but this time I want to highlight the work of the director." – Excelsior "It's a film that manages to entertain with its freshness." – Cine Premiere Cast Wes Bentley (Victor Brighton) Ana Serradilla (Miranda Rios) Johnathon Schaech (William Brighton) Osvaldo de León (Tobías) Linda Gray (Eva Brighton) Héctor Jiménez (Beto) Alejandra Ambrosi (Camila) Angélica María (Sofia) Emily Baldoni (Susan) Chandra West (Monica Brighton) Jackson Hurst (Bruce) Riley Voelkel (Christine Brighton) Alan Gutierrez (Memo) Olga Segura (Inés) Scarlett Chorvat (Natasha)

Original title: Luna Escondida Runtime: 118 min Country: Mexico/USA Language: English/Spanish Year: 2012 Awards Mexican Cinema Journalists 2013 Won - Silver Goddess - Best Actress - Ana Serradilla Best Music, Original Song - Luna Escondida/Luna Nascosta performed by IL VOLO Nominated - Silver Goddess - Best Film; Best Direction; Best Screenplay Official site: http://www.lunaescondidalapelicula.com/ Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LunaEscondida2012

Perfect Man, A Director: Kees Van Oostrum Writers: Larry Brand, Peter Elkoff Genre: Drama Why do women like older men? And why do men like younger women?

An American couple doing business in Amsterdam, editor Nina and architect James have welcomed another wedding anniversary, turning to role play to spice up their lovemaking. When Nina discovers James's philandering ways with one of her friends, she's destroyed, finding herself in a familiar position, only now she's ready to leave her husband for good. Moving in with a client, Nina teases communication with James, contacting him under a false identity to connect with her womanizing hubby in a fresh way, hearing his anguish over the loss of his marriage. For James, isolation doesn't take as easily as hoped, faced with available women throwing themselves at this wounded man, and all he wants is the domestic routine and intimacy he established with Nina…

"Funny, moving and perceptive exploration of romance and the challenges of marriage."

– Rotten Tomatoes "Van Oostrum's genre experimentation aligns him with Paul Verhoeven, a didactic prankster who recognizes an audience's affinity for genre comforts and delivers them so vehemently that the line between sincerity and irony is blurred." - The Slunt Magazine "Amazing acting, decent emotional conflict for the characters, good character development." – W.L. Swarts Cast Jeanne Tripplehorn (Nina) Liev Schreiber (James) Renée Soutendijk (Martha) Louise Fletcher (Abbie) Joelle Carter (Lynn) Huub Stapel (Pieter) Katie Carr (Laura) Yannick van de Velde (Tristan) Joop Doderer (Hendrik) Victor Löw (Joost) Mahler (Larry The Dog) Michael Pas (Winston) Kevin Rooney (Wendell)

Runtime: 95 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2013

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aperfectmanmovie

Barabbas Director: Roger Young Writers: Pär Lagerkvist (novel), Nicola Lusuardi Genre: Drama/Action Story of Faith and Redemption Based on the Nobel Prize winning novel by Pär Lagerkvist, "Barabbas" is a three hour event movie that explores the epic story of the ultimate biblical sinner. Barabbas, the great robber, brigand and freedom-fighter is compelled to ponder the meaning of redemption for the rest of his life after he is spared from crucifixion when Pilate manipulates the crowd into pardoning him, rather than Jesus Christ. Struggling with his spirituality after his wife Esther is brutally murdered for being a follower of Jesus, Barabbas goes through many ordeals that lead him to the gladiatorial arena, where he wins his freedom and confronts his inner demons, lastly becoming a believer and follower of the man who was crucified in his place. „Barabbas has... its heart in the right place.“ – Blu-ray.com "Barabbas is a rare refreshing take, with a standout performance from Billy Zane" – The Hollywood Reporter "Refreshingly different!" – New York Times Cast Billy Zane (Barabbas) Cristiana Capotondi (Ester) Filippo Nigro (Pontius Pilate) Anna Valle (Claudia) Tommaso Ramenghi (Dan) Hristo Shopov (Kedar) Marco Foschi (Jesus) Paolo Seganti (Valerio Flacco) Franco Castellano (Pietro) Giampiero Judica (Iezer) Valentina Carnelutti (Maria) Matteo Branciamore (Giuda) Diego D'Elia (Sahak) Lorenzo Balducci (Lazzaro)

Runtime: 179 min Country: USA/Italy Language: English Year: 2012

Turn the River Director: Chris Eigeman Writer: Chris Eigeman Genre: Drama/Thriller A woman struggles to win back the son she lost when she divorced her husband in a gritty drama that marks the directorial debut of actor Chris Eigeman.

Kailey is a woman who makes her living playing high-stakes poker and hustling pool, a trade she learned from her longtime friend Quinn. Kailey's rough-and-tumble life drove a wedge between her and her husband, David, and when they split up he won custody of their son, Gulley. However, while David was seemingly the sober and respectable one in their relationship, in truth he's a heavy drinker whose life is controlled by his wealthy, bullying mother, Abigail. Gulley is unhappy living with David, and unbeknown to his father the boy has been corresponding with Kailey as they plan to start a new life together in Canada. However, Kailey is unable to get legitimate papers for herself and her son, so she heads to New York City to raise the 50,000 dollars she'll need to get passports on the black market...

"Famke Janssen is amazingly vivid... I’d be prepared to lose a lot of money just to watch her clear the table." — David Edelstein, New York Magazine "Atmospheric pic positively vibrates with authenticity (with) Janssen's intense, febrile perf…" – Ronnie Scheib, Variety "Thoroughly engrossing noir drama full of strong performances and sharp dialogue." – Rafer Guzman, Newsday Cast Famke Janssen (Kailey) Jaymie Dornan (Gulley) Rip Torn (Quinette) Matt Ross (David) Lois Smith (Abby) Marin Hinkle (Ellen) Terry Kinney (Markus) John Juback (Duncan) Tony Robles (Ralph) Jordan Bridges (Brad) Ari Graynor (Charlotte) Santo D'Asaro (Scott) Zoe Lister Jones (Kat)

Runtime: 92 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2007 Awards 2007 - Won Best Screenplay - Chris Eigeman Special Prize - Famke Janssen Special Recognition Best Actress - Famke Janssen Independent Spirit Awards 2009 - Nominated John Cassavetes Award Official site: www.turntheriver.com

Walker Payne Director: Matt Williams Writers: Matt Williams, Alex Paraskevas Genre: Drama Desperate circumstances force a man to make a terrible choice It's 1957, and Walker Payne is a good but troubled man who struggles to keep his appetite for whiskey and women under control for the sake of his two daughters after breaking up with his wife. Like most of the men in the small Illinois town he calls home, Payne provides for his daughters by working in a nearby coal mine, and when the mine suddenly closes, jobs become all but impossible to find. Payne's money problems come to a head when his ex-wife, who has decided to leave town and attend nursing school, demands 5,000 dollars or otherwise she will take custody of their children and he'll never see them again. Opportunity comes to Payne in the form of Syrus, a charming but unscrupulous man who offers Payne the chance to make some big money fast. Syrus runs an illegal dog-fighting circuit outside of town, and he's certain Payne's pooch Brute, a good-natured but massive animal, has the stuff to be a champion. Can Payne sacrifice his loyal canine friend to maintain the custody of his daughters?

"Sam Shepard is brilliant" - Spin and Stir "The acting is superb; the writing is thoughtful‌ There is craftsmanship and skill at work on every level, but more importantly, courage." – New York Times Cast Jason Patric (Walker Payne) Sam Shepard (Syrus) Drea de Matteo (Sarah) Bruce Dern (Chester) KaDee Strickland (Audrey) Christopher Lee (Stew) Gabrielle Brennan (Beth) Bill McCreight (Old Miner) Jon Stafford (Sheriff) Michael Harding (Mine Supervisor) Sylvia Jefferies (Trampy Blonde) Carl McIntyre (Thompson) Keith Barber (Bartender)

Runtime: 117 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2006 Official site: www.walkerpayne.com

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Amália Director: Carlos Coelho da Silva Writers: Pedro Marta Santos, João Tordo Genre: Biography/Drama From the slums of her childhood to the limelight of her career, Amália Rodrigues, the greatest fado singer ever, strived to sing and survive, to live and love. This is the life behind the legend. You already know the legendary singer. For the first time, you’ll get to know the woman behind the myth.

It starts in New York and follows different periods of diva’s career from 1954 to 1984, unveiling some of the Fado singer's secret stories and reliving some of the most memorable moments of her artistic career. From the premature separation from her parents and their precarious reconciliation, marked by her mother’s indifference and by the death of her sister Aninhas; her early adult life, initiated with her passion for an amateur guitar player Francisco Cruz; the local and national success that followed, all to the painful period with family betrayals, her political connotation with the fascist regime and her glorious resurrection in Lisbon’s Coliseu, when she rose triumphant under the crossfire of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution.

"Amália" is the biography of a woman who crossed the twentieth century to become one of the most important musical personalities of all times. "Amália" is a great crowdpleasing entry for an entire travel into the history of the fado.

Cast: Sandra Barata Belo (Amália) Carla Chambel (Celeste Rodrigues) Ricardo Carriço (César Seabra) José Fidalgo (Francisco da Cruz) António Pedro Cerdeira (Ricardo Espírito Santo) Ricardo Pereira (Eduardo Ricciardi) António Montez (Avô António) Tina Barbosa José Boavida (Jorge Soriano) Susana Cacela (D. Teresa) Rui Cardoso Adriano Carvalho (Sebastião Lima) Ana Marta Contente (Young Amália) Maria Emília Correia (Casimira) Ruben Correia

Runtime: 127 min Country: Portugal Language: Portuguese/English Year: 2008 Official site: http://www.amaliathemovie.com/

Man From the Future, The (O Homem do Futuro) Director: Cláudio Torres Writer: Cláudio Torres Genre: Comedy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi Zero is a brilliant and lonely scientist who believes he is unhappy because of a humiliation in love twenty years ago. Burying his misery in work, he tries to create a revolutionary source of energy, and accidentally goes back to the past. There he sees the opportunity to meet his younger self and ‘correct’ the mistakes in his own life; but trying to manipulate the path of time is much harder and confusing than what it seems.

"Smart, cute and well-done romantic flick" – Time Out "A beautiful experience!" – A Mosca Branca "Torres’s movie proves to be worth its audience’s time, both now and in the future." – Dallas International Film Festival Cast Wagner Moura (Zero) Aline Moraes (Helena) Maria Luísa Mendonça (Sandra) Fernando Ceylão (Otávio) Gabriel Braga Nunes (Ricardo) Daniel Uemura (Sushi) José Steimberg (Sr. Arlindo) Malu Rodrigues (Aluna) Gregório Duvivier (Engravatado 1991) Bruno Gradim (Antonio) Rodolfo Bottino (Barman) Paulo Roque (Apostador do Bar 1) Arley Veloso (Apostador do Bar 2) Raul Barretto (Professor do Zero) Jean Pierre Noher (Mayer) Runtime: 106 min Country: Brazil Language: Portuguese Year: 2011

Awards Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2012 – Won Cinema Brazil Grand Prize Best Sound Best Visual Effects Nominated Cinema Brazil Grand Prize Best Actor - Wagner Moura Best Actress - Aline Moraes; Best Art Direction; Best Cinematography; Best Costume Design; Best Director - Cláudio Torres; Best Make-Up; Best Picture; Best Screenplay, Original Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil 2012 – Nominated Jury Award Best Actor - Wagner Moura Best Director - Cláudio Torres; Best Film; Best Screenplay

Last Stop 174 Director: Bruno Barreto Writer: Bráulio Mantovani Genre: Crime/Drama/Thriller A ride you'll never forget...

Sandro is both criminal and victim, growing up in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. After witnessing his mother’s murder at age 10, he falls in with a gang of local homeless kids. When the gang leader threatens the police, the police kill hundreds of the homeless children in the Candelaria Massacre.

Sandro is one of the few survivors, but ends up in a reformatory jail where he befriends Ale, who helps him escape. The streets offer nothing more than a criminal life and staying straight takes more effort than Sandro could imagine. His life is looking up until one day he goes to his fiancé’s house and finds her sleeping with Ale. Sandro cracks, furiously attacks Ale and in his despair hijacks a municipal bus – Bus #174, a ride that culminates in disastrous consequences.

"In his competent telling of a familiar story, Barreto’s discovery is Cris Vianna… You leave the film wanting to see more of her." – Screen Daily "…A film of artistic storytelling and emotional power" – Boxoffice Magazine "Bruno Barreto’s Last Stop 174 is a masterpiece of Modern Film making" – New York Times Cast Michel Gomes (Sandro do Nascimento) Chris Vianna (Marisa) Marcello Melo Junior (Ale Monster) Gabriela Luiz (Soninha) Anna Cotrim (Walquiria) Tay Lopez (Jaziel) Vitor Carvalho (Sandro – young) Jana Guinoud (Maria) Rodrigo dos Santos (Wagner) Ramom Francisco (Patola – young) Lucas Rodrigues (Quico – young) Yasmine Luyindula (Soninha – young) Hyago Silva (Ale Monster – young) Douglas Silva (Patola) Gleyson Lima (Quico)

Original Title: Última Parada 174 Runtime: 104 min Country: Brazil/France Language: Portuguese Year: 2008 Awards Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2009 – Nominated Cinema Brazil Grand Prize Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Screenplay (Original), Best Sound, Best Visual Effects Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil 2009 – Won Jury Award - Best Supporting Actress - Chris Vianna Nominated - Jury Award - Best Actor - Michel Gomes Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film

Priest, The Director: Vladimir Khotinenko Writer: Aleksandr Segen Genre: Drama Set in Russia and based on the true story happened during WWII. During WWII, a Russian Orthodox priest ministers under German occupation in the Pskov region – an area that has changed political influence multiple times over a single generation. Under the occupation, Father Alexander is able to rehabilitate church life. But he is also able to aid the weak and help the prisoners of war. He is a patriot, a man with a deep conscious who is a hostage of competing propaganda machines. In Sergei Makovetsky’s remarkably nuanced performance, he is overcome with doubt about who to serve and how. While he tolerates the German occupational regime he suffers humiliation and doubt caught between faith and allegiance. His mission of mercy turns into a tragic trial, making the priest a hostage of the lurid history of the 20th century.

This is a film that has inspired considerable debate.

Cast: Sergey Makovetskiy (Otets Aleksandr Ionin) Nina Usatova (Matushka Alevtina) Liza Arzamasova (Eva) Kirill Pletnev (Aleksandr Lugotintsev) Anatoliy Lobotskiy (Freygauzen) Yuriy Tsurilo (Mitropolit Sergey) Viktoriya Romanenko (Masha) Stepan Morozov (Vladykin) Gennadiy Garbuk (Nikolay Toroptsev) Alexander Doronin (Otets Georgiy Benigsen) Vadim Zhuk (Moisey Suskin) Nikolay Ryabychin (Stepan) Aleksandr Zavyalov (Rozanov) Egor Shik (Kostik Toroptsev) Anna Gulyarenko (Timofeeva)

Runtime:130 min Country: Russia Language: Russian Year: 2009 Awards International Film Festival of Slavic Orthodox Films "Zolotoy Vityaz" - 2009 Grand Prize VI International Film Festival “Effulgent Angel” - 2009 Grand Prize International Film Festival of Slavic Orthodox Films “Pokrov” (Ukraine) 2009 Grand Prize Russian National Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences – 2009 The Golden Eagle Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role XVII “Window on Europe” Film Festival (Vyborg) – 2009 Russian Union of Journalists Award

Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas (La vida precoz y breve de Sabina Rivas) Director: Luis Mandoki Writers: Diana Cardozo, Rafael Ramírez Heredia (novel) Genre: Adventure/Drama/Romance Based on the award-winning novel by acclaimed writer Rafael Ramírez Heredia Honduran teenager Sabina Rivas intends to get to the United States, harboring dreams of becoming a famous singer and distancing herself from her former young lover, Jovany, now a vicious gang member. To traverse the Suchiate River (the first stage of the journey to the US) and to dream about a better life is easy. The terrible challenge is to cross Mexico: Sabina is confined on the Mexican-Guatemalan border by the brothel matron, the Mexican Consul, the Mexican and American migratory agents, the drug trafficking networks, the army, the gangs, and her unfortunate reunion with Jovany.

"Amazing, and well told" – SBCC Film Reviews "The Precocious & Brief Life of Sabina Rivas is a movie the Federal government of Mexico does NOT want you to see." – Daily Grail "…a beautifully made film that should not be missed." – Revista Fram Cast Joaquín Cosio (Burrona) Greisy Mena (Sabina Rivas) Fernando Moreno (Jovany) Angelina Peláez (Doña Lita) Mario Zaragoza (Sarabia) Beto Benites (Añorve) Nick Chinlund (Patrick) Miguel Flores (Don Nico) Argél Galindo (Poisson) Tenoch Huerta (Juan) Dagoberto Gama (General Valderrama) Luis Yee (Pedro) Tito Vasconcelos (Presentador Tijuanita) José Sefami (Lic. Cossío) Asur Zagada (Thalía)

Runtime: 116 min Country: Mexico Language: Spanish Year: 2012 Awards Valladolid International Film Festival 2012 – Won Best Actress - Greisy Mena

Official site: http://www.sabinarivaslapelicula.com.mx http://www.facebook.com/lavidaprecozybrevedesabinarivas.lapelicula

Yuma Director: Piotr Mularuk Writers: Piotr Mularuk, Wojciech Gajewicz Genre: Action/Crime/Drama It only takes one step to cross the point of no return Zyga is a Polish teenager, yearning to establish himself in the adult world while his country breaks free from communism in the late 1980s. He finds his opportunity in the practice of ‘yuma’ – shoplifting from West German stores and redistributing the goods to the people of his village. The good times cannot last forever though: as Zyga’s Robin Hood complex starts to go to his head, some ex-military Soviet criminals show up, looking for their cut…

The story behind ‘Yuma’ is based on actual events that took place on Polish-German frontier of the 90’s.

"Rise and fall tale of Scarface proportions" – Junsui Films "…A well-directed and gritty drama film" – ViewLondon.co.uk "Yuma is trying to be the Slavic Scarface – and, for a good portion of the running time, it earns that title." – List Film Cast Jakub Gierszal (Zyga) Krzysztof Skonieczny (Bullet) Jakub Kamienski (Hammer) Tomasz Kot (Opat) Katarzyna Figura (Halinka) Karolina Chapko (Majka) Helena Sujecka (Cupcake) Wojciech Czerwinski (Nike) Malwina Wasilewska (Klara) Tomasz Schuchardt (Ernest) Kazimierz Mazur (Rysio) Przemyslaw Bluszcz (Mayor) Jerzy Schejbal (Zyga's father) Aldona Struzik (Zyga's mother) Mieczyslaw Grabka (Chrzestny)

Runtime: 113 min Country: Poland/Czech Republic Language: Polish Year: 2012

Festivals Karlovy Vary, Busan, Plus Cameraimage, Film Festival Cottbus, TOFI FEST, International Film Festival Chicago, Koszalin Festival of Film Debuts, FEST Belgrade Awards Chicago Film Critics Award

Born to Hate (Ishaqzaade) Director: Habib Faisal Writer: Habib Faisal Genre: Action/Drama/Romance Born to Hate... Destined to Love Parma is grandson to a Hindu politician running for election in a small town. Zoya is daughter to a Muslim politician who currently holds the post that Parma's grandfather desperately wants. The story takes place in the northern Uttar Pradesh state, where it's not unknown for politics to be disputed from the barrel of a gun. Sparks fly when the two meet, which leads to Zoya humiliating Parma in a very public way. While that drives Parma to rage, it also excites his passion, and before long the two have flung themselves into their communities' ultimate taboo relationship — not just between two rival families, but between Hindu and Muslim.

"It’s new, it’s fresh… and the best thing is: Arjun Kapoor & Parineeti Chopra." – Blank Page Beatdown "This broadly engaging love story has a winsome pair who deliver dexterous performances. Go for it!" – Bollywood Hungama "Enjoy Chopra’s performance as Zoya. She is a revelation—fresh, spontaneous, likeable and incredibly confident." – Live Mint Cast Arjun Kapoor (Parma Chauhan) Parineeti Chopra (Zoya Qureshi) Gauhar Khan (Chand Baby) Anil Rastogi (Surya Chauhan) Ratan Singh (Aftab Qureshi) Natasha Rastogi (Amma - Parma's Mother) Charu Rastogi (Ammi - Zoya's Mother) Shashank Khaitan (Dharma Chauhan) Ankit Kakar (Karma Chauhan) Abdullah Osman (Chandu) Akash Bathija (Bikram) Aftab Khan (Shadaab Qureshi) Jafarpal Dhillon (Sohraab Qureshi) Meeta Bandhu (Mrs. Kanti Lala)

Runtime: 120 min Country: India Language: Hindi Year: 2012

Awards 2013 – Nominated Filmfare Award Best Playback Singer – Female Shalmali Kholgade (singer) for the song "Pareshaan" National Film Awards, India 2013 – Won Silver Lotus Award Special Mention - Parineeti Chopra

Confidant, The (Eštebák) Director: Juraj Nvota Writer: Lubomir Slivka Genre: Drama/Comedy/Thriller Adam, a young radio ham, is forced to save his girlfriend Eve from official harassment by signing a "contract with the devil," becoming a secret police agent wiretapping people to obtain compromising materials to be used against them.

Adam and Eva love each other but the times are conspiring to prevent them from fulfilling their dreams. So the new husband decides to take a job that will secure an apartment for the happy couple – but might also break them apart. On top of that, he’s carrying a burden that could, if the authorities wish it, turn against him and his loved ones. Set in a period when even liking Led Zeppelin didn’t mean that people could joke with you about the Soviet Union, this dramatic story presents a typical hero who, although he yields to the advantages associated with working as a secret agent, tries to maintain a limit: to accept things that help him and his family but that don’t hurt others. Given the nature of his profession, however, this isn’t entirely possible, and so sooner or later he can expect to discover, with regret, whose life he turned upside down in order to live more contentedly. The picture shows its protagonist as an essentially good person, emphasizing the compromises demanded by the times, and why so many were willing to make them.

"Hilarious visual and well-presented atmosphere." – Fandimefilmu.cz Cast Jirí Mádl (Adam Horný) Michaela Majerníková (Eva Horná) Maciej Stuhr (Jacek) Jan Budar (Commander Rybarik) Ondrej Vetchý (Commander Dravec) Katarzyna Chmara (Polish woman) Marek Geisberg Martin Geisberg (Ján Janonymus) Arnost Goldflam (Arnost) Slawomir Grzymkowski (Polish man) Ady Hajdu (Józef) Jakub Nvota (Koménius) Tatiana Pauhofová (Jana Janonymová) Anna Pawlowska

Runtime: 108 min Country: Slovakia/Czech Republic/Poland Language: Slovak/Czech Year: 2012

Awards Czech Lions 2013 – Nominated Czech Lion Best Cinematography Warsaw International Film Festival 2012 - Nominated Grand Prix

Taste of Tea, The Director: Katsuhito Ishii Writer: Katsuhito Ishii Genre: Comedy/Drama The Haruno family is a five-piece clan living the simple life in Japan. Urban-dwelling uncle Ayano, a successful music producer, arrives to visit his family and confront his feelings for the exgirlfriend who married another man after Ayano moved to the city. Eccentric grandfather Akira seems to reside in a wondrous universe of his own making, while imaginative mother Yoshiko is attempting to re-establish herself as an anime artist and hypno-therapist father Nobou practices his trade on willing family members. Meanwhile, on the youthful side of the clan, son Hajime attempts to get his hormones in check following the arrival of a pretty new classmate, while haunted daughter Sachiko stealthily attempts to avoid her massive doppelganger - a mysterious figure who seems to be tracing the girl's every move.

"The most charming comedy in town, with some lovely fantastical flourishes." – Chicago Tribune "Pure pleasure!" – FilmCritic.com "Weird but cool, as one character says - yet the movie is also remarkably touching." – Chicago Reader Cast Maya Banno (Sachiko Haruno – daughter) Takahiro Sato (Hajime Haruno – son) Tadanobu Asano (Ayano Haruno – uncle) Satomi Tezuka (Yoshiko Haruno – mother) Tatsuya Gashuin (Akira Todoroki – grandpa) Tomoko Nakajima (Akira Terako) Tomokazu Miura (Nobuo Haruno – father) Anna Tsuchiya (Aoi Suzuishi)

Awards 14 wins including: Dejima Japanese Film Festival 2005 - Audience Award Entrevues Film Festival 2004 - Audience Award Feature Film Grand Prix Foreign Film Fant-Asia Film Festival 2005 - Best Asian Film Hawaii International Film Festival 2004 - Best Feature Film Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2004 - Orient Express Award

Original title: Cha no aji Runtime: 143 min Country: Japan Language: Japanese Year: 2004 Official site: http://ttt-movie.com/

Janosik: A True Story Directors: Kasia Adamik, Agnieszka Holland Writer: Eva Borusovicová Genre: Drama/Romance/War The story of Janosik, a legendary "Central European Robin Hood", based on real XVIII century documents and a romantic legend.

Weakened and demoralized by his efforts in war and left desolate by the loss of his true love, the young man feels he has little choice other than to join a group of brigands. However, though he may be a thief in the eyes of the law, Janosik is determined to adhere to a personal code and makes it a point of principle never to kill anyone he robs. Janosik's bravery and leadership skills swiftly earn him the respect of his fellow brigands and allow him to exert a positive influence on the group - with the exception of the violent and envious Huncaga. Will Janosik be able to survive Huncaga's plotting and lead his men towards a more honorable life?

"Janosik: A True Story is like the vintage wine: At first it seems a little bitter, but after while it blooms with the distinctive beauty." – 25fps "Deeply Moving Realistic Portrait Of One Of The Most Beloved Slovakian Folk Heroes" IMDb "Beautifully filmed brigand ballad that celebrates wildness and spontaneity." – Cesky Rozhlas Cast Václav Jirácek (Janosik) Ivan Martinka (Tomasz Uhorczyk) Michal Zebrowski (Turjag Huncaga) Sarah Zoe Canner (Barbara) Maja Ostaszewska (Margeta) Katarzyna Herman (Zuzanna) Tatiana Pauhofová (Anusia) Danuta Szaflarska (Janosik's grandmother) Marian Dziedziel (Szyposz) Eryk Lubos (Gabor) Rafal Mackowiak (Baron Revay) Marek Probosz (Satora) Malgorzata Zajaczkowska (Janosik's mother) Maciej Kozlowski (First Judge)

Original title: Janosik. Prawdziwa historia Runtime: 140 min Country: Poland/Slovakia/Czech Republic Language: Polish/Slovak/Czech/German Year: 2009

Bruna Surfer Girl Director: Marcus Baldini Writers: José de Carvalho, Homero Olivetto Genre: Drama Inspired by the memoir O Doce Veneno Do Escorpião (The Scorpion's Sweet Poison) by Raquel Pacheco, the film tells the story of a young girl who rebels against her upperclass family by moving out and becoming a call girl.

She was known to her clients as Bruna the Surfer Girl, a chic São Paolo prostitute who fled her middle-class home at the age of 17 to sell herself to up to five men a day. Then Bruna took to the internet, and her racy accounts of life as a high-class Brazilian call girl have earned her international fame.

Bruna detailed online her three years working as a prostitute. Her candid and explicit entries on life as a high-class call girl caught the attention of millions and set off a vigorous national debate about sexual identity, values, and practices. Six months after she gave up prostitution to turn her blog into a bestselling book, Bruna became an immediate celebrity, an improbable sex symbol, the Paris Hilton of Brazil. With the budget of $4 million, "Bruna Surfistinha" stormed theatres in Brazil, earning by the end of its run more than $12 million.

"Bruna holds the viewer from the start, with intense pace..."– Epoca "The film is made for Deborah Secco to shine and this is exactly what happens." Cinemarte Cast Deborah Secco (Raquel/Bruna Surfistinha) Cássio Gabus Mendes (Huldson) Drica Moraes (Larissa) Fabiula Nascimento (Janine) Cristina Lago (Gabi) Guta Ruiz (Carol) Clarisse Abujamra (Celeste) Luciano Chirolli (Otto) Sérgio Guizé (Rodrigo) Simone Iliescu (Yasmin) Érika Puga (Mel) Brenda Lígia (Kelly) Gustavo Machado (Miguel)

Runtime: 108 min Country: Brasil Language: Portuguese Year: 2011 Awards Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil 2011 - Won Audience Award Best Actress - Deborah Secco Best Film Jury Award Best Actress - Deborah Secco Nominated Jury Award Best Director - Marcus Baldini Best Film Best Supporting Actress - Fabiula Nascimento

I Won’t Come Back (Ya ne vernus) Director: Ilmar Raag Writers: Yaroslava Pulinovich, Oleg Gaze Genre: Drama In I Won't Come Back, Ilmar Raag, director of the critically acclaimed The Class, dramatizes the odyssey of two children who have to grow up too quickly.

Anya is a good-looking, successful young graduate student. She gives lectures on Byron and has a relationship with one of the professors. One day her life takes an unexpected turn for the worse. A victim of false accusations, she has to flee, disguised as a teenaged homeless girl. While on the run, Anya meets twelve-year-old Christine, an orphan who is as desperate and reckless as Anya herself. This friendship becomes a turning point for Anya — reliving her adolescence for the second time, she now is forced to rewrite her life. "…a terrific film about girls, relationships, and abandonment, and how pain and loneliness can draw some people into cynicism, while making others more open and willing to accept any crumb of affection. Even when it's problematic, it's memorable." Letterboxed "A resonant, poignant drama" – Sound on Sight "Straightforward and natural." - The Hollywood Reporter Cast Andrey Astrakhantsev (Andrey Lyutsius) Olga Belinskaya (Teacher) Alla Emintseva (Marina) Vika Lobachova (Kristina) Galina Mochalova (Grandmother) Yuriy Orlov (Investigator) Polina Pushkaruk (Anya) Laina Sergeeva (Verka) Sergey Yatsenyuk (Dima Morozov) Tatyana Zykova (Koshka)

Festivals and Awards 2014 Tribeca Film Festival – Won Nora Ephron Prize - Special Mention Ilmar Raag 2014 Traverse City Film Festival 2014 Helsinki International Film Festival 2014 Film By The Sea Festival – Won Dioraphte Film & Literature Award 2014 Taoyuan International Film Festival 2014 Scottsdale Film Festival 2014 Let's CEE Film Festival - Main Prize, Feature Film 2014 Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2014 CineWorld Film Festival 2014 International Film Festival of India Runtime: 110 min 2014 Minsk International Film Festival Listapad - Belarusian President Special Award Country: Kazakhstan/Russia/Estonia/Finland/Belarus Language: Russian Year: 2014

Neighboring Sounds Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho Writer: Kleber Mendonça Filho Genre: Drama/Thriller Rural and urban, property lines and blood feuds, family histories and petty battles... in a film that reframes Brazil as a place where blood is thicker and murkier than water, even in homes that seem so clean and white and safe.

A history of violence and oppression threatens to engulf the residents of an affluent seaside community in Neighboring Sounds, a thrilling debut from filmmaker Kleber Mendonca Filho. A palpable sense of unease hangs over a single city block in the coastal town of Recife, Brazil. Home to prosperous families and the servants who work for them, the area is ruled by an aging patriarch and his sons. When a private security firm is reluctantly brought in to protect the residents from a recent spate of petty crime, it unleashes the fears, anxieties and resentments of a divided society still haunted by its troubled past.

"One of the strongest feature debuts of the last decade." – Los Angeles Times "A hugely impressive debut feature from Kleber Mendonça Filho. " – Empire Magazine "An absorbing and extremely promising film." – Daily Telegraph Cast Ana Rita Gurgel (Ana Lúcia) Caio Almeida (Namorado) Maeve Jinkings (Bia) Felipe Bandeira (Nelson) Gustavo Jahn (João) Irma Brown (Sofia) Dida Maia (Marido) Mauricéia Conceição (Mariá) Graziela Santos da Rocha (Neta 1) Gabriela Santos da Rocha (Neta 2) Júlio Rodrugues (Vendedor de CD) Rubens Santos (Adailton) Bruno Negaum (Pacote) Arthur Canavarro (Romualdo) Allyson Arruda (Vendedor de CD 2)

Original title: O Som ao Redor Runtime: 131 min Country: Brazil Language: Portuguese/English/Mandarin/Persian Year: 2012 Official site: http://www.osomaoredor.com.br/ 30 wins and 13 nominations including: Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2014 Best Screenplay; Gramado Film Festival 2012 Audience Award; Lima Latin American Film Festival 2013 APRECI Prize Best Film; Lleida Latin-American Film Festival 2013 Screenplay Award; Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 2012 Première Brazil for the Best Film and Best Screenplay; Rotterdam International Film Festival 2012 FIPRESCI Prize; São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards 2014 APCA Trophy for the Best Film and Best Director; Toronto Film Critics Association Awards 2014 - TFCA Award for the Best First Feature; Village Voice Film Poll 2012 - 2nd place - VVFP Award for Best First Feature

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Alabama Moon Director: Tim McCanlies Writers: James Whittaker, Watt Key (novel) Genre: Family Eleven-year-old Moon Blake has spent most of his life hiding out in the forests of Alabama with his father, an anti-government radical who clings to conspiracy theories and trusts no one. Moon's life suddenly changes when the land is sold and his father dies. Knowing only what he learned from his father, Moon decides to follow his last instructions; make your way to Alaska where "people could still make a living off trapping." In the path of civilization, Moon quickly lands himself in a reform school where he meets the mean-spirited Constable Sanders and learns what friendship is all about. Determined to get to Alaska, he and his new friends escape from the school outwitting Constable Sanders each step of the way.

"Alabama Moon" is a classic kid's film (based on the novel by Watt Key), complete with adventure and survival that most kids only dream about.

Cast: John Goodman (Mr. Wellington) Jimmy Bennett (Moon Blake) Clint Howard (Constable Sanders) Colin Ford (voice) Billy Unger (additional voices) Gabriel Basso (Hal) Sean Michael Cunningham (Younger orphan boy 2) Gary Grubbs (Judge Mackin) Uriah Shelton (Kit) Jake Austin Walker (Oler Orphan Boy) J.D. Evermore (Pap) Eric Unger (additional voices) Annalise Basso (Alice) Tammi Arender (Reporter) Gaven Tomas' Brooks (Pinson Orphan) Shannon Hand (Hospital Receptionist) Jessica "Ameelah" McDaniel (Aunt Sarah) Lenore Banks (Mrs. Broomstead) Cyrus Thompson (Younger orphan boy) Mark Adam (Uncle Mike)

Runtime: 99 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2009 Official site: http://www.alabamamoonthemovie.net Awards and nominations 2010 - Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor: Jimmy Bennett

Dear Dumb Diary Director: Kristin Hanggi Writers: Jim Benton, Jim Benton Genre: Family She wrote the book on awesomeness.

An 11-year-old dreamer participates in a big fundraiser to save her school's failing art program, and scrambles to recover her missing diary. Jamie Kelly may not be the most popular girl in Mackerel Middle School, but in her dreams she's so glamorous that even her popular classmate Angeline is green with envy. Meanwhile, back in real life, Jamie's crush Hudson Rivers never even gives her a second glance. Fortunately between her beloved Aunt Carol and her loyal classmate Isabella, Jamie has the best friends a girl could ask for. Later, when Jamie learns that Mackerel Middle School will be staging a Jump-a-thon fundraiser to keep its troubled art program afloat, she senses an opportunity to stand up for the less popular crowd. Jamie learns a couple of valuable life lessons, however, when her treasured diary disappears without a trace, and one of Isabella's ingenious schemes goes horribly awry.

Based on the best selling series "Dear Dumb Diary" by Jim Benton.

"This delightful movie about issues that will resonate with kids provides families with a segue into meaningful conversations about issues like self-esteem, dating, social status, and peer pressure." – Common Sense Media Cast Emily Alyn Lind (Jamie Kelly) Mary-Charles Jones (Isabella) David Mazouz (Hudson Rivers) Sterling Griffith (Angeline) James Waterston (Assistant Principal Devon) Lea DeLaria (Ms. Bruntford) Maddie Corman (Jamie's Mom) Laura Bell Bundy (Aunt Carol) Jeffrey Hanson (Jamie's Dad) Tom Markus (Mr. Vandoy) Duane Stephens (Coach Dover) Jacque Gray (Miss Anderson) Marlys Miller-Fladeland (Old Office Lady)

Runtime: 84 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2013

Elephant Tales Director: Mario Andreacchio Writers: Mario Andreacchio, John Wild, Denis Whitburn Genre: Action/Adventure/Family Courage Comes In All Sizes! The Delightful Adventures of Two Elephant Brothers And Their Journey Home.

Just days after the birth of a baby elephant, human hunters arrive late at night and decimate the herd, separating the baby and his sibling from their mother. Faced with the loss of their family, the pair set off across the African plain in search of a future. Together with an orphaned chimp and giraffe, they brave dust storms, crocodiles, grass fires, and ferocious wolfhounds. Ultimately, in a climactic battle with ruthless poachers, the four come to trust and depend on each other, and discover that family is wherever you make it.

"This is a gentle movie that has enough danger and adventure to make it as a true family film. "Sony" may be best known for their blockbusters but they show that they think about every age group and try to provide something interesting. This is one to get and enjoy." (http://www.hometheaterinfo.com) "Elephant Tales is cute enough for a family movie night with the young kids in your clan." (http://www.7mpictures.com) Cast: Patrick Bry (Poacher 1) Aymeric Lecerf (Poacher 2) Boris Ventura (Poacher 3) Xavier ClÊment (Poacher 4) Jonathan Patrick Moore (Zef - voice) Anni Lindner (Stretch - voice) Patrick Floersheim (Chump - voice) Len Firth (Cheetah #1/Cattle & Zebras/Owl/Warthog/Crocodile - voice) Dorinda Hafner (Cheetah #2 - voice) Jean-François Balmer (voice) Richard Bohringer (voice)

Runtime: 92 min Country: Australia/France Language: English Year: 2008

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Big Boss, The (Fists of Fury) Director: Wei Lo Writer: Wei Lo Genre: Action/Crime KARATE KUNG-FU! The new screen excitement that gives you the biggest kick of your life!

Martial arts master Bruce Lee solidifies his standing as one of the great action stars in Fists of Fury, the story of a Chinese country boy sent to live in Thailand with his uncle and cousins. Around his neck is a charm representing his promise to his mother not to fight, a promise which is repeatedly tested when he goes to work in the local icehouse for an abusive overseer and prejudiced natives. When some of his cousins are killed after discovering the icehouse is actually a front for a heroin-smuggling operation, Lee sets out to exact revenge and eventually has a showdown with the Japanese crimelord behind the entire scheme.

Lee's physical gifts are undeniable; the blinding speed of his fists and feet must be seen to be believed.

"It's Bruce vs. a whole army of lowlife thugs after they mess with his cousins, and Mr. Lee pulls off some truly amazing butt-kickery here." – DVD Clinic "Very rarely, and often without warning, all the elements come together to create a fullfledged film superstar. The Big Boss was the film that launched Bruce Lee as an international force to be reckoned with, and it's easy to see why audiences flocked to watch the charismatic kung-fu master in action." – Movie Feast Cast Bruce Lee (Cheng Chao-an) Maria Yi (Chow Mei) James Tien (Hsiu Chien) Ying-Chieh Han (Hsiao Mi) Malalene (Miss Wuman) Tony Liu (Hsiao Chiun) Kun Li (Ah Kun) Nora Miao (Drinkstand owner) San Chin (Hua Sze) Chih Chen (Foreman) Chia-Cheng Tu (Uncle) Tso Chen (Ice Factory Manager)

Runtime: 100 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Mandarin/Cantonese Year: 1971

Fist of Fury Director: Wei Lo Writer: Wei Lo Genre: Action Bruce fights to defend the honor of the Chinese in the face of foreign aggression, and to bring to justice those responsible for his master's death.

Returning to Shanghai to marry his fiancée, Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee) a student of renowned martial arts teacher Huo Yuanjia, discovers his sifu has died. During the funeral, members of a local Japanese dojo show up and insult the Chinese students. The bullying continues, with Chen fighting back, but when he discovers the truth - that his teacher was poisoned on the orders of the dojo's master - he sets off on a doomed mission of revenge.

Fist of Fury features stunt work by a young Jackie Chan (who served as Lee's double).

"Lee is decidedly an eye-catching figure as he takes on all comers, singly or in whimpering groups, in stylized, Karate-like bouts with swift, balletic moves, baleful stares, deadly flying fists and legs and, of course, all the necessary eerie shouts." - New York Times "In any genre, films run the full spectrum of quality – from terrible to mediocre, from good to fantastic. But only a few have achieved the distinction of being truly groundbreaking and worthy of historical note. ’Fist of Fury’ is unquestionably one of these prime examples." – Kung Fu Kingdom "The screen presence of Bruce Lee is undeniably strong. His fluidity in Kung Fu is amazing to watch, and he compresses the rage of a tormented culture into a physical art of retribution that promotes this film into a league of Asian classics." - BBC Cast Bruce Lee (Chen Zhen) Nora Miao (Yuan Le-erh) James Tien (Fan Chun-hsia) Maria Yi (Yen) Robert Baker (Petrov) Fu Ching Chen (Chao) Shan Chin (Tung) Ying-Chieh Han (Feng Kwai-sher) Riki Hashimoto (Hiroshi Suzuki) Jun Katsumura (Suzuki's bodyguard) Chung-Hsin Huang (Tien)

Also Known As: Jing wu men Runtime: 102 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Mandarin/Cantonese/English Year: 1972 Awards Golden Horse Film Festival 1972 Won Golden Horse Award Best Editing - Peter Cheung Won Special Jury Award - Bruce Lee 2nd place Golden Horse Award - Best Feature Film Official site: http://www.miramax.com/movie/fist-of-fury/

Way of the Dragon, The Director: Bruce Lee Writer: Bruce Lee Genre: Action The Colosseum... the battleground of Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris Tang Lung arrives in Rome to help his cousins in the restaurant business. They are being pressured to sell their property to the syndicate, who will stop at nothing to get what they want.

When Tang arrives he poses a new threat to the syndicate, and they are unable to defeat him. The syndicate boss hires the best Japanese and European martial artists to fight Tang, but he easily finishes them off. The American martial artist Colt is hired and has a showdown with Tang in Rome's famous Colosseum.

"You have Bruce: mesmerising, fast, witty, and one of the rare examples of true screen magnetism." - BBC.com "Kicking an enemy into oblivion with his flying feet, grunting and screaming triumphantly, achieving suspenseful pauses between blows, the late Bruce Lee is a pleasure to watch" – New York Times "Like all the Bruce Lee movies, Way of the Dragon is a true historical relic. And like all the Bruce Lee movies, it continues to influence generations of martial artists and filmmakers alike." – Kung Fu Kingdom Cast Bruce Lee (Tang Lung/Dragon) Nora Miao (Chen Ching Hua) Chuck Norris (Colt) Ping Ou Wei (Ho) Chung-Hsin Huang ('Uncle' Wang) Robert Wall (Bob) Ing-Sik Whang (Japanese Fighter) Di Chin (Ah Quen) Tony Liu (Tony) Little Unicorn (Jimmy) Malisa Longo (Italian Beauty) Fu Ching Chen (Tommy) Wu Ngan (Waiter) Lo-Ba Chen (Robert)

Also Known As: Meng long guo jiang Runtime: 100 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Mandarin/Cantonese/English/Italian Year: 1972

Awards Golden Horse Film Festival 1973 Won Golden Horse Award Best Film Editing - Peter Cheung

Game of Death Director: Robert Clouse Writer: Robert Clouse Genre: Action Bruce Lee challenges the underworld to a Game of Death.

Bruce Lee plays Billy Lo, a HongKong based movie actor, who is a box office draw. His girlfriend, Ann Morris is a singer who is also climbing to the top. Now it seems the syndicate wants Billy and Ann to join their "management firm". But Billy knows that they will be treated like property, so he refuses and tells her to do the same. So they try to "encourage" him to join but he still refuses.

He would be advised that they will not stop, so he must stop them, permanently. He is even more hesitant to do that but when an attempt on his life is made, he fakes his death and alters his appearance, and decides to go after the syndicate; taking them out one at a time. "...the standard of the choreography is excellent, and the final 20 minutes - which are almost all of Bruce fighting - are well worth holding out for." - BBC "Game Of Death encapsulates the lasting legacy of Bruce Lee – something future generations can appreciate and learn from. Yes, Game of Death is truly bona fide pastiche…" – Kung Fu Kingdom "...Billy Lo fights his way up a pagoda to find the boss of the syndicate, facing a different opponent on each floor, including the 7-foot tall Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, in what will go down as one of the greatest fights ever filmed." – The Digital Fix Cast Bruce Lee (Billy Lo) Colleen Camp (Ann Morris) Dean Jagger (Dr. Land) Gig Young (Jim Marshall) Tae-jeong Kim (Billy Lo) Biao Yuen (Billy Lo) Robert Wall (Carl Miller) Chuck Norris (Fighter) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Hakim) Mel Novak (Stick) Hugh O'Brian (Steiner) James Tien (Charlie Wang) Dan Inosanto (Pasqual)

Runtime: 92 min Country: Hong Kong/USA Language: English/Mandarin/Cantonese Year: 1978

Bruce Lee, My Brother Director: Raymond Yip Wai Man Writer: Manfred Wong Genre: Biography/Drama/Action A dramatic biopic of the eponymous martial arts legend as told by his younger brother, Robert Lee. It revolves around Bruce Lee's life as a rebellious adolescent in Hong Kong until he sets off for the USA and conquers the world at the age of 18 with only US$100 in his pocket.

As a young man, Bruce Lee was a rebel who was always engaging in street fights with his buddies, Kong and Unicorn. Invincible as a street fighter, Bruce’s romantic escapades are not as smooth and successful. He is head over heels in love with Mandy only to realize his mate Kong shares the same passion. Meanwhile, another girl Monique has a crush on him. Against his father’s wishes, Bruce studies the Wing Chun martial arts style instead of Tai-chi and tastes his first “public” triumph by knocking out a Caucasian boxer at a tournament with his kung-fu skills. On the eve of his triumph, he learns that Kong has become a drug addict and decides to rumble the drug lord’s den together with Unicorn. This renders him the target of both the triads and corrupted cops who want him in jail. To save his life, Lee’s father has no choice but to send him off to San Francisco to pursue his studies. And the rest is history…

Bruce Lee, My Brother is a fitting tribute about the early life of Bruce Lee, hitting the mark on famous milestones in his life, and showing his character not as the superstar to be, but the down to earth and fiercely loyal friend, brother and son he was known to all those close to him.

Cast: Aarif Rahman (Bruce Lee) Tony Leung Ka Fai (Lee Hoi-chuen) Jin Auyeung (Unicorn Chan) Christy Chung (Grace Lee) Michelle Ye (Auntie Eight) Kristy Yang (Mui Yee) Kar Lok Chin (Shek Kin) Jennifer Tse (Cho Manyee) Alex Man (Ng Cho-fan) Siu-Fai Cheung (Cho Tat-wah) Tat-Ming Cheung (Feng Feng) Lawrence Cheng (Gao Luquan) Jia Song (Yu So-chow)

Runtime: 129 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Year: 2011 Official sites: http://lxl.ent.sina.com.cn/ http://www.mediaasia.com/bruceleemybrother/ Awards Hong Kong Film Awards 2011 - Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor - Tony Leung Ka Fai Best Art Direction - Silver Cheung Best Costume & Make Up Design - Stanley Cheung Best New Performer - Hanjin Tan

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Project A Director: Jackie Chan Writers: Jackie Chan, Edward Tang Genre: Action/Comedy Nonstop Action On The High Seas!

In late 19th Century Hong Kong the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters.

Reluctantly, the Coast Guard is given money to fight these pirates, but the pirates themselves have many contacts (that is, bribed officials) in the government, and seek to thwart the Coast Guard's efforts to eliminate them. One Coast Guard officer is Dragon Ma, who is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made fools of.

Jackie Chan directs himself and fellow martial arts superstar Sammo Hung in this action film. As is usually the case, Chan performs all of his own stunts during the film.

"Considered by many to be Chan's best picture, this action-comedy-adventure successfully mixes elements of Bruce Lee and Buster Keaton." – Film4 "The chance to see Jackie and his team at the peak of their powers!" – Eye for Films "Shot before Chan had broken every bone in his body twice, the spry Chan had such agility and quickness it's truly frightening to watch." – Filmcritic.com Cast Jackie Chan (Dragon Mi Yong) Sammo Hung (Fei) Biao Yuen (Captain Tzu) Dick Wei (Lor Sam Pau) Mars (Jaws) Isabella Wong (Winnie) Po Tai (Tai) Wu Long Cheung (VIP Club Bouncer) Hoi Sang Lee Hoi-Shan Kwan (Captain Chi) Wai Wong Fat Wan (Thug) Wing Man Kuen Ho Kai Law Hark-Sun Lau (Admiral)

Runtime: 106 min Country: Hong Kong Language: English/Cantonese Year: 1983

Awards Hong Kong Film Awards 1985 – Won Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor - Jackie Chan

Project A2 Director: Jackie Chan Writers: Jackie Chan, Edward Tang Genre: Action/Comedy This A Is For Action!

Jackie Chan's sequel to the massively popular "Project A" picks up right where the last film left off.

Dragon Ma is back, having rid the seas of the dreaded Pirate Lo. Back on land, he is assigned to the police force, where he is to clean up corruption and crime in a local suburb. Along the way, he is caught up in the fate of several Chinese patriots attempting to secure sympathy and support for their revolutionary cause. The Chinese Manchu government is after these revolutionaries, and anyone that stands in their way is in trouble, even if they are in the police force.

Slapstick martial arts film, often regarded as superior to the original Project A. Many of the acrobatic fight sequences in this installment are legendary, including a scene where Dragon runs down the wall of a collapsing building in the style of Buster Keaton.

“The movie marks Chan's move into large scale Buster Keaton-esque like stunts that are a joy to watch.” – BBC Movies “Project A, Part II brings Jackie Chan fans more of what they love about him. And I must say it again, the stunts and fight sequences are, as usual, simply amazing” – At-AGlance Film Reviews “It’s gloriously chaotic, frantic, and eventually spins into a wild run/fight, bringing all of the potential stunts that go along with it.” – DoBlu.com Cast Jackie Chan (Dragon Mao) Maggie Cheung (Yesan) Rosamund Kwan (Miss Pak) Carina Lau (Beattie) David Lam (Superintendant Chun) Bill Tung (Police Commissioner) Sam Lui (Mr. Man) Regina Kent (Regina, Governor's Daughter) Yao Lin Chen (Awesome Wolf) Kenny Ho (Shi King) Mars (Jaws) Kin-sang Lee (Mao's Sidekick No 2)

Runtime: 101 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Year: 1987

Awards Hong Kong Film Awards 1988 – Won Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Film Editing - Peter Cheung

My Lucky Stars Director: Sammo (Kam-Bo) Hung Writers: Cheuk-Hon Szeto, Barry Wong Genre: Action/Comedy Undercover cop enlists his childhood friends to travel to Japan to help him catch a Yakuza group.

A corrupt Hong Kong cop flees to Tokyo to join his fellow mobsters, whose headquarters are secretly built under an amusement park. Two loyal cops, Ricky and Muscle, travel there to apprehend him and uncover the mobsters’ lair, but Ricky is kidnapped in a fight. Muscle goes into hiding and calls his supervisor to send help; since the mobsters already have information on the officers of the Hong Kong Royal Police Force, Muscle asks to send his orphanage friends, nicknamed the Five Lucky Stars, over to assist. The supervisor agrees and collects the five friends, who are all either petty criminals or low-wage workers. They refuse to aid the police, but the supervisor cunningly sets up a false story in the media that accuses the five of robbing a bank of millions of dollars, blackmailing them into helping... „The team of Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao was a box-office bonanza through the mid-to-late '80s. The fights are of course the meat of the film... By staffing the bad guys with some of Hong Kong's most skilled fighters, Hung sets us up a terrific climax“ – TV Guide „The action is brutally brilliant, and when it’s funny it’s exceptionally so. It’s just great fun to see all these Hong Kong stars together in one film, clearly having a great time.“ – Silver Emulsion I have to say without hesitation, that this is a thoroughly enjoyable movie. Replete with clever and ridiculous humour (that just makes you LOL!) and grippingly spectacular action. This is truly a Hong Kong classic!“ – Kung Fu Kingdom Cast Sammo Hung (Kidstuff / Fastbuck) Jackie Chan (Muscles) Biao Yuen (Ricky Fung) Charlie Chin (Herb) Shui-Fan Fung (Rawhide) Richard Ng (Sandy) Eric Tsang (Roundhead / Blockhead) Sibelle Hu (Swordflower / Chief Insp. Barbara Wu) Tat-Wah Cho (Supt. Walter Tsao) Paul Chang (Gang Leader)

Original title: Fuk sing go jiu Runtime: 96 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Year: 1985

Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung Writers: Barry Haigh, Kin Lo, Cheuk-Hon Szeto Genre: Action/Comedy The Lucky Stars once again reunite to help Detective Ba Ma. A police informant sent a letter containing sensitive information on an illegal drug operation to his friend, Yi-Ching. While on vacation in Thailand, the informant is assassinated by the drug lord's henchmen and, to cover-up their operation, they attempt to eliminate Yi-Ching and double-agent Lau. Back in Hong Kong, police detectives Muscles and Ricky Fung are assigned to protect Lau and Inspector Barbara Woo is assigned to protect Yi-Ching. She takes her to the hideout of the "Five Lucky Stars" and also enlists their help in bringing down the drug operation. „Fun-filled, spectacularly action-packed movie, something that we have become accustomed to from the three brothers (Sammo, Jackie and Yuen).“ – Kung Fu Kingdom „Stuff-of-dreams action! If you dig on the kinds of things that ’80s Hong Kong was slingin’— and if you don’t, I’m sorry for you — than you should definitely seek out Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars and enjoy. You will laugh at how insanely awesome the action is.“ – Silver Emulsion „Featuring numerous brilliantly crafted fight scenes, the film not only showcases the immense talents of the three brothers, but also features impressive cameos from the likes of Andy Lau, Richard Norton and Yasuaki Kurata“ – Far East Films Cast Sammo Kam-Bo Hung (Kidstuff / Fastbuck) Jackie Chan (Muscles) Biao Yuen (Ricky Fung) Richard Ng (Sandy) Eric Tsang (Roundhead / Blockhead) Kiu Wai Miu (Pagoda) Sibelle Hu (Swordflower / Chief Insp. Barbara Wu) Rosamund Kwan (Wang Yi-Ching) Fat Chung (Moustached Assassin) Yasuaki Kurata (Japanese Assassin) Richard Norton (Caucasian Assassin) Andy Lau (Associate of Muscles)

Original title: Xia ri fu xing Runtime: 105 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese/English/Japanese Year: 1985

Police Story Directors: Jackie Chan, Chi-Hwa Chen Writers: Jackie Chan, Edward Tang Genre: Action/Comedy A virtuous Hong Kong police officer must clear his good name when the drug lords he is after frame him for the murder of a dirty cop.

Kevin Chan is a Hong-Kong cop, who scores his first big hit by virtually single-handedly capturing and arresting a big drug- lord. Of course, the drug-lord isn't too happy about this, and frames Kevin with the murder of another cop (who happened to be on the take). Kevin has to clear his name, whilst keeping himself from getting killed or arrested, and keeping his girlfriend from leaving him. „A bone-cracking landmark in Hong Kong beat-‘em-up action... Chan never looked better as a full-body performer.“ – Metrograph „Jackie Chan's ’Police Story’ is one of the great 1980s action films. It’s also one of the most 1980s action films... Chan exists to impress us, and impress he does.“ RogerEbert.com „This is primo Jackie - excitement and laughs aplenty“ – The Movie Report Cast Jackie Chan (Chan Ka Kui) Maggie Cheung (May) Brigitte Lin (Selina Fong) Kwok-Hung Lam (Supt. Raymond Li) Bill Tung (Inspector Bill Wong) Yuen Chor (Mr. Chu Tao) Charlie Cho (John Ko) Chi-Wing Lau (Cheung, the Lawyer) Hark-On Fung (Danny Koo) Hing-Yin Kam (Inspector Man) Mars (Kim) Tai-Bo (Lee / Snake Eyes) Ken Tong (Tom) Fat Wan (Jacknife / Mad Wing)

Original title: Ging chaat goo si Runtime: 101 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Year: 1985

Awards and Nominations Hong Kong Film Awards 1986 Winner Hong Kong Film Award - Best Picture; Best Action Choreography Nominee Hong Kong Film Award - Best Director; Best Actor; Best Actress; Best Cinematography; Best Film Editing

Police Story 2 Director: Jackie Chan Writers: Jackie Chan, Paul B. Clay, Edward Tang Genre: Action/Comedy The Hong Kong super-cop must stop a group of blackmailing bombers at the same time that the villains of the first Police Story are out for revenge.

Despite his success at apprehending criminals, Kevin Chan's unorthodox approach to his work as a police officer sees him demoted to the traffic branch. Despite this, the man he put behind bars is now out of prison, and has vowed to make his life a misery. While this crime boss his harassing Kevin and his girlfriend, the police are contemplating reinstating Kevin to help them fight a group of bombers attempting to extort $10 million from building owners. „Judged on its own merits, it outstrips just about every other action movie of the past fifteen years.“ – Film4 „It’s Jackie Chan, it’s the late ’80s, and it’s some of the best action and stunts you’re ever going to see on-screen.“ – Silver Emulsion „’Police Story 2’ is one of Jackie Chan's finest and most enjoyable films. Packed with lethal stunts and explosive mayhem...“ - BBC Cast Jackie Chan (Chan Ka Kui) Maggie Cheung (May) Kwok-Hung Lam (Supt. Raymond Li) Bill Tung (Bill Wong) Keung-Kuen Lai (Deaf Criminal) John Cheung (Cheung) Charlie Cho (John Ko) Yuen Chor (Mr. Chu) Ben Lam (Tall Pau) Chi Fai Chan (Ngor) Shan Kwan (President Fung) Mars (Kim) Isabella Wong (Secretary of President Fung) Ann Mui (Karen) Siu-Ming Lau (Senior Police Official)

Original title: Ging chaat goo si juk jaap Runtime: 101 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Year: 1988

Awards and nominations Golden Horse Film Festival 1988 Winner Golden Horse Award - Best Art Direction Nominee Golden Horse Award - Best Feature Film Hong Kong Film Awards 1989 Winner Hong Kong Film Award - Best Action Choreography

Supercop (Police Story 3) Director: Stanley Tong Writers: Edward Tang, Edward Tang, Fibe Ma Genre: Action/Comedy A Hong Kong detective teams up with his female Red Chinese counterpart to stop a Chinese drug czar.

Police officer, Ka Kui, is sent undercover to mainland China to break up a drug smuggling ring.

After breaking the brother of the drug lord out of prison, he a a beautiful communist policewoman are taken to Hong Kong to work for the syndicate. The wife of the crime boss has been arrested in Malaysia for drug trafficking and is soon to be executed. However, she is the only person who knows the account number of a secret Swiss bank account containing millions in drug money.

While the two officers are in Malaysia preparing for the jail break, Ka Kui accidentally runs into his girlfriend May, who has traveled there from Hong Kong. Soon his cover is blown, the criminals kidnap his girlfriend and he is forced to help them pull off the jail break. „Sly and Schwartzy, eat your hearts out. Chan's the man.“ – Chicago Tribune „Supercop cranks up into such an extravaganza of fighting, blowing things up, spinkicking, punch throwing and death-defying that it all but takes your breath out of your lungs and packs it up for shipment to Hong Kong.“ – Baltimore Sun „So you've seen all the summer blockbusters with all their technological miracles and now you're thinking, ’What could possibly top this?’ Well, let me tell you, nothing else this summer will be as eye-popping, jaw-dropping, and heart-stopping as ’Supercop’, the new Jackie Chan action film.“ – Movie Magazine International Cast Jackie Chan (Insp. Chan Ka Kui) Michelle Yeoh (Insp. Jessica Yang, Director of Interpol) Maggie Cheung (May) Kenneth Tsang (Chaibat) Wah Yuen (Panther) Bill Tung ('Uncle' Bill Wong) Josephine Koo (Cheng Wen Shi, Chaibat's Wife) Kelvin Wong (Peter) Philip Chan (Insp. Y.K. Chen) Ken Lo (Chaibat's man)

Original title: Ging chaat goo si III: Chiu kup ging chaat Runtime: 95 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin/Malay/Thai Year: 1992 Awards Golden Horse Film Festival 1992 Winner Golden Horse Award - Best Leading Actor; Best Film Editing Nominee Golden Horse Award - Best Feature Film; Best Action Choreography Hong Kong Film Awards 1993 Nominee Hong Kong Film Award - Best Actor; Best Action Choreography

Armour of God Director: Jackie Chan Writers: Barry Wong (original story), Edward Tang, Cheuk-Hon Szeto, Ken Lowe, John Sheppard Genre: Action/Adventure/Comedy Jackie Chan in his greatest adventure ever!

Chan plays Jackie, aka the Asian Hawk, an Indiana Jones-style adventurer looking to make a fortune finding exotic antiquities. After discovering a mysterious sword in Africa, a band of Satanworshipping monks kidnap Jackie's ex-girlfriend Lorelei, demanding as ransom the sword and other pieces of the legendary Armour of God - a reportedly magical outfit dating back to the Crusades. He manages to get the objects in question from wealthy collector Bannon, and together with Bannon's daughter May and, of course, Hong Kong rock star Alan, the three head out to rescue Lorelei. When they do, they discover too late that she has been brainwashed. She drugs Alan, taking him and the armor back to the monastery. Jackie is forced to take on an army of satanic monks single-handedly.

This film is especially remembered as the shoot that almost killed Jackie Chan. While jumping from one tree to another, he slipped and plunged almost 40 feet landing on his head. True to hallowed Hong Kong tradition, that outtake along with dozens of others is included at the end of the film.

"The film hits escape velocity, moving straight from one phenomenal set piece to another, with no room between to catch your breath." - TV Guide's Movie Guide "An excellent example of Chan at his comic/kick-'em-up best, blending elements of both James Bond and Indiana Jones, along with the requisite zany fights and stunts." - Deseret News, Salt Lake City "Overflowing with Chan's trademark stunt setpieces (not to mention his own goony brand of extremely broad slapstick), the film's a dazzler..." - Austin Chronicle Cast Jackie Chan (Asian Hawk) Alan Tam (Alan) Rosamund Kwan (Lorelei) Lola Forner (May) Bozidar Smiljanic (Bannon) Ken Boyle (Grand Wizard) John Ladalski (Chief Lama) Robert O'Brien (Witch Doctor) Boris Gregoric (Man at Auction) Marcia Chisholm (Fighter)

Also Known As: Long xiong hu di Runtime: 94 min Country: Hong Kong/Yugoslavia Language: Cantonese Year: 1986 Awards and Nominations Hong Kong Film Awards 1988 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography

Armour of God II: Operation Condor Director: Jackie Chan Writers: Jackie Chan, Edward Tang Genre: Action/Adventure/Comedy The Biggest Martial Arts Epic Ever Made.

Jackie Chan returns to his adventuring Indiana Jones-esque Asian Hawk character with this rollicking action-adventure yarn. In this go-around, Jackie is looking for 240 tons of gold stolen by the Nazis and buried beneath the Sahara. Along the way, he teams up with a stuck-up archeologist named Ada, a Japanese tourist named Momoko, and Elsa, the granddaughter of the Nazi captain who originally hid the booty. Opposing them is various groups of blackguards and mercenaries along with Adolf - the last surviving soldier from the original company - who is hellbent on getting the gold himself. Soon, two of Jackie's companions find themselves sold into slavery while Jackie battles the baddies in a massive WWII-era wind tunnel. This film ran 100 percent over Chan's already lavish - by Hong Kong standards - budget, making it one of the most expensive films that industry has ever produced.

"Terrific, fun!" - Los Angeles Times "The point of the movie is the fight scenes, and they're impressive, as is the car chase, one of the funniest, most inventive in recent memory." - New York Times "Lots of fun from start to finish!" - Capital Times Cast Jackie Chan (Asian Hawk/Condor/Jackie) Carol 'Do Do' Cheng (Ada) Eva Cobo (Elsa) ShĂ´ko Ikeda (Momoko) Aldo Sambrell (Adolf) Ken Goodman (Adolf's Guard #1) Steve Tartalia (Adolf's Guard #2) Vincent Lyn (Mark/Adolf's Guard #3) Bruce Fontaine (Adolf's Guard #4) Wayne Archer (Adolf's Guard #5) Brandon Charles (Adolf's Guard #6) Ken Lo (Adolf's Guard #7) Peter Klimenko (Adolf's Guard #8) Christian Perrochaud (Adolf's Guard #9)

Also Known As: Fei ying gai wak Runtime: 106 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Year: 1991

Awards and Nominations Hong Kong Film Awards 1992 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award - Best Action Choreography Official site: http://www.miramax.com/movie/operation-condor/

The Protector Director: James Glickenhaus Writers: James Glickenhaus, King Sang Tang Genre: Action/Crime Two New York cops head to Hong Kong after the daughter of a rich businessman is kidnapped by the drug lord.

Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate. Once in Hong Kong, the pair causes no end of trouble for both Mr. Ko and the local authorities. „In terms of his ’first wave’ of American films in the ’80s, The Protector is easily the best and most ’Jackie’ of the bunch, making it quite an entertaining film as long as you also like the general ’80s action genre. And who doesn’t?“ – Silver Emulsion „The Protector is yet another old school Jackie Chan film that is quite entertaining to watch.“ – Theater Byte „A furious barroom shootout at the outset is immediately followed by a speedboat chase in New York harbor that rivals James Bond pictures for elaborate thrills. With tongue-in-cheek humor... Chan and Aiello sail through the farfetched action with insouciance and aplomb as they infuriate their superiors by wreaking havoc wherever they go and knock off enough baddies to momentarily put a dent in Hong Kong’s population figures.“ - Variety Cast Jackie Chan (Billy Wong) Danny Aiello (Danny Garoni) Sandy Alexander (Gang Leader) Victor Arnold (Police Captain) Kim Bass (Stan Jones) Irene Britto (Masseuse #1) Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus Jesse Alexander Al Cerullo (Helicopter Pilot) Roy Chiao (Mr. Ko) Richard Clarke (Superintendant Whitehead)

Runtime: 91 min Country: Hong Kong/United States Language: English/Cantonese Year: 1985

Dragons Forever Directors: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Corey Yuen Writers: Gordon Chan & Yiu-ming Leung (original story), Cheuk-Hon Szeto Genre: Action/Comedy Three successful Hong Kong lawyers are hired by a chemical company of questionable ethics and must eventually make a difficult decision when their employer's motives become clear.

Jackie Lung is a philandering attorney who has been hired by ruthless gangster Hua Hsien-wu, who thwarts a lawsuit brought about by the wealthy and angry Miss Yip. Her complains center around Hua's chemical factory, which she claims is polluting the local drinking water. Hua - who is making illegal drugs in the factory - isn't about to give up this lucrative franchise and resorts to all manners of less-than-legal means to defend it. Jackie gets his buddies Wong Fei-hung and Tung Tak-biao to convince Miss Yip to sell her fish farm. When Fei-hung moves in next to Miss Yip, he starts to seduce her while Jackie tries to attract Yip's comely lawyer. Of course, the scheme falls flat when Jackie and Fei-hung realize that they have actually fallen for their marks while realizing that Hua is a very evil man.

"A true knockout for kung fu fans!" - Film Journal International "Good storyline, great characters, frantic, fast-paced, hardcore, brutal punishment/stunts, make this a must see movie! It really is that good!" – Kung Fu Kingdom "Dragons Forever is a movie that will appeal to die-hard Martial Arts film fans, as well as newbies just getting into the genre. Quality stuff." – Comeuppance Reviews Cast Jackie Chan (Jackie Lung) Samo Hung (Luke Wong Fei-hung) Biao Yuen (Timothy Tung Tak-Biao) Pauline Yeung (Nancy Lee) Deannie Yip (Miss Yip) Wah Yuen (Hua Hsien-Wu) Benny Urquidez (Hua's Henchman) Crystal Kwok (Jackie's Assistant) Fung Woo (Attorney) Dick Wei (Thug Leader) James Tien (Head of Security) Wai Shum (Lawyer)

Also Known As: Fei lung mang jeung Runtime: 102 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Year: 1988

Awards and Nominations Hong Kong Film Awards 1989 Nominated Hong Kong Film Award - Best Action Choreography

Canton Godfather, The Director: Jackie Chan Writers: Hal Kanter, Harry Tugend, Robert Riskin, Damon Runyon, Edward Tang Genre: Action/Comedy Jackie Chan's Hong Kong variation of Frank Capra's "A Pocketful of Miracles" set in the 1930s.

Wah is a country bumpkin who rescues a mafia boss. When he takes over the mafia, he believes it is Lady Rose's roses that bring him good luck, so he buys one from her every day outside his nightclub. But Wah and his singer girldriend, Ming need a lot more than luck when they find our that Lady Rose is in a jam. Her daughter Belle is engaged to a millionaire's son, and will return to Hong Kong to discuss wedding plans and to meet with Lady Rose, who has been lying about being part of Hong Kong's high society. It is up to Wah and Ming and all the help they can round up to turn Lady Rose into a real lady. While preparing for the engagement party, Police Inspector Ho suspects they're up to no good and starts an investigation. Can Wah and Ming battle the police and a rival gang while planning for a party?

"Overwhelmingly wonderful! Nothing short of miraculous... a must see" - The Hollywood Reporter "Jackie Chan's best movie. A wonderful heartwarming comedy story, and awesome fight scenes. A rope factory! What more could you ask for?" – About.com "The world truly is a better place with Jackie Chan running amuck and committing it all to celluloid for our edification." – DVD Verdict Cast Jackie Chan ('Charlie' Cheng Wah Kuo) Anita Mui (Luming Yang) Ya-Lei Kuei (Madam Kao) Chun Hsiung Ko (Tiger) Ma Wu (Uncle Hai) Bill Tung (Tung) Biu Law Che (Ping) Yuen Chor (Magistrate Benjamin) Billy Chow (Thug) Michael Man-Kin Chow (Dai Jek Dung) Chi Man Ho (Hotel Manager) Elvina Kong (Foxy)

Also Known As: Ji ji; Miracles - Mr. Canton and Lady Rose Runtime: 106 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese/English Year: 1989 Awards and Nominations Golden Horse Film Festival 1989 Nominated Golden Horse Award Best Leading Actor - Jackie Chan Best Cinematography; Best Art Direction; Best Costume Design; Best Film Editing Hong Kong Film Awards 1990 Won Hong Kong Film Award Best Action Choreography Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor - Jackie Chan Best Art Direction; Best Film Editing

Twin Dragons (Shuang long hui) Directors: Ringo Lam, Hark Tsui Writers: Barry Wong and Hark Tsui Genre: Action/Comedy Twice the action!

International action star Jackie Chan stars opposite knockabout comedy sensation Jackie Chan in this story about identical twins separated in childhoods, who are unexpectedly reunited years later. While on the run from a Hong Kong hospital, an escaped convict takes an infant hostage, leaving the baby's identical twin brother behind. While the criminal is soon back behind bars, the police can't find the baby, who was hidden in the woods. The child is found by a well-meaning but hard-drinking woman who raises him on her own, while his brother moves to the United States with his parents. Years later, the brother raised in America, John, is a world-renowned classical musician, while the other, Boomer, is a rough-and-tumble auto mechanic who likes to race cars and start fights. When Boomer's best friend hatches a dubious scheme to win the freedom of a nightclub singer in dutch with gangsters, he finds himself involved and in danger, just in time for John to arrive in Hong Kong for a concert appearance. The two brothers soon meet by accident, and suddenly find themselves mistaken for each other…

Two of Hong Kong's leading directors, Ringo Lam and Tsui Hark, teamed for this action comedy, which was a major hit in Hong Kong.

“Amusing all the way and not something Chan fans should skip.” – Mick La Salle, San Francisco Chrinicle “High-spirited entertainment!” – Lawrence Van Gelder, New York Times “Climactic fight scene is a Chan classic.” – Rob Thomas, Capital Times Cast Jackie Chan (Ma Yau/Die Hard) Maggie Cheung (Barbara) Teddy Robin Kwan (Tarzan) Anthony Chan (Hotel Staffer Chan) Philip Chan (Hotel Manager) Sylvia Chang (Twins' Mother) Alfred Cheung (Boss Wing) Chi Leung 'Jacob' Cheung (Cashier) Tung Cho 'Joe' Cheung (Orchestra Member) David Chiang (Hotel Security)

Runtime: 100 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Year: 1992

City Hunter Director: Jing Wong Writers: Tsukasa Hôjô (comic), Jing Wong Genre: Action/Comedy It's up to Jackie to save the day... but can he do it on an empty stomach?

Live-action version of a popular Japanese comic book and animated series, transformed into a vehicle for international action hero Jackie Chan. Ryu Saeba, a womanizing private detective, is hired to find the runaway daughter of a wealthy businessman. Ryu's pursuit of the girl leads him to a cruise ship. Through coincidence, and a plot device borrowed from Die Hard, the ocean liner is hijacked, leaving Ryu to contend with the hostage takers as well as the elusive daughter. The action is highlighted by a scene in which an onscreen battle between Bruce Lee and Kareem Abdul-Jabar from the film Game of Death plays on a movie screen in the background, while Chan and his opponents mimic the fight in the foreground.

"It just doesn’t get any better than this. Words simply won't do it justice. You just need to see for yourself ASAP." – The Video Vacuum "The movie contains both the coolest and most surreal fight sequences you're likely to find in a Jackie Chan flick." – Needcoffee.com "Jackie Chan's most frenetic film!" - BBC Cast Jackie Chan (Ryu Saeba) Joey Wang (Kaori Makimura/Carrie) Kumiko Goto (Shizuko Imamura/Kyoko) Chingmy Yau (Saeko Nogami/Anna) Gary Daniels (MacDonald's Main Henchman) Carol Wan (Saeko's Friend) Leon Lai (Kôtetsu/Gundam) Lap-Man Tan (Rocky) Ken Lo (Chen Ta-Wen) Eric Kot (DJ Soft) Jan Lamb (DJ Hard) Richard Norton (Col. MacDonald) San Yip Ki Yan Lam

Also Known As: Sing si lip yan Runtime: 105 min Country: Hong Kong/Japan Language: Cantonese Year: 1993

Crime Story Director: Kirk Wong Writers: Tin Nam Chun, Man Keung Chan Genre: Action/Crime The World's Toughest City Needs More Than An Army To Stop The Mob . . . They Need One Man! Eddie Chan is a special agent assigned to protect a wealthy business magnate. But when the businessman is kidnapped in a daring ambush, Chan teams up with a seasoned detective to crack the case... even though he suspects the detective is the crime's true mastermind! Based on an amazing real-life story.

"Moody visuals, expertly paced montages and climactic sequences aboard a rusting seatanker and in a burning slum tenement all deliver above and beyond genre norms." Time Out "Action set pieces and firepower are high caliber, with a simmering tension that holds the whole together. A standout sequence of the zillionaire's wife handing over the ransom loot while being tracked by the cops is a tour de force of cross-cutting and direction." - Variety "Crime Story is extremely gritty as the camera work always seems to make you feel like you're taking cover with Jackie or it'll be positioned right where someone's face gets slammed against a wall to make you feel every punch and every kick." – Examiner Cast Jackie Chan (Inspector Eddie Chan) Kent Cheng (Detective Hung) Christine Ng (Lara) Kar-Ying Law (Wong) Puishan Auyeung (Wong's wife) Blackie Shou Liang Ko (Captain Ko) Fat Wan (Simon Ting) Ken Lo (Ng Kwok Yan) Fat Chung (Ng Kwok Wah) William Tuen (Superintendent) Chu Pak Wo Hsiang Lin Yin Tak-Shing Lam Rocky Lai (Taiwanese Gangster/Restaurant Owner)

Also Known As: Cung on zo Runtime: 107 min Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese/Hokkien/Mandarin Year: 1993 Awards and Nominations Golden Horse Film Festival 1993 Won Golden Horse Award Best Leading Actor - Jackie Chan Nominated Golden Horse Award Best Leading Actor - Kent Cheng; Best Action Choreography; Best Film Editing Hong Kong Film Awards 1994 Won Hong Kong Film Award Best Film Editing Nominated Hong Kong Film Award Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor - Jackie Chan; Best Supporting Actor - Kent Cheng Best Action Choreography

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'71 Director: Yann Demange Writer: Gregory Burke Genre: Action/Drama/Thriller/War A young and disorientated British soldier is accidentally abandoned by his unit...

1971. Private Gary Hook’s training regiment is sent to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to assist the army there. The city is violently divided between sides and faiths; the pro-UK side is predominantly Protestant, and the pro-independence side is predominantly made of Catholics who belong to the IRA. Under Lieutenant Armitage, Gary’s platoon’s first mission is to assist the local constabulary in a search for suspected illegal weapons in the Catholics’ side of town very near the borderline.

When a violent street fight breaks out, Gary is accidentally separated and abandoned by his unit.

Unable to tell friend from foe, the new recruit must survive the night alone and find his way to safety through a disorienting, alien and deadly landscape.

"Stunningly well-crafted...blindingly strong...remarkable **** [Four Stars]" - The Telegraph "Extraordinary" - Indiewire "Jack O'Connell is mesmerizing as a soldier caught behind enemy lines" – Vanity Fair Cast Jack O'Connell (Gary Hook) Jack Lowden (Thommo) Paul Popplewell (Training Corporal) Adam Nagaitis (Jimmy) Joshua Hill (Carl) Ben Williams-Lee (Recruit Soldier) Jonah Russell (Barracks Officer) Harry Verity (Darren) Peter McNeil O'Connor (Warden) Babou Ceesay (Corporal) Sam Reid (Lt. Armitage) James McArdle (Sergeant) Sam Hazeldine (C.O.) Sean Harris (Captain Sandy Browning) Paul Anderson (Sergeant Leslie Lewis)

Runtime: 99 min Country: UK Language: English Year: 2014

Awards 12 wins and 26 nominations including BAFTA Awards 2015 - Nominated Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film Athens International Film Festival 2014 - Won Golden Athena Best Picture Berlin International Film Festival 2014 - Won Prize of the Ecumenical Jury Nominated Best First Feature Award Nominated Golden Berlin Bear British Independent Film Awards 2014 Won British Independent Film Award Best Director - Yann Demange Nominated British Independent Film Award Best British Independent Film European Film Awards 2014 - Nominated European Discovery of the Year

Last Knights Director: Kazuaki Kiriya Writers: Michael Konyves, Dove Sussman Genre: Action/Adventure A fallen warrior rises against a corrupt and sadistic ruler to avenge his dishonored master.

When the corrupt minister Geza Mott demands more taxes from Lord Bartok, he goes to his castle with Commander Raiden and his knights. He challenges Geza Mott and tries to kill him but the Emperor sentences him to be beheaded by Raiden. Further, he deprives the castle and lands from his family. Geza Mott asks his commander to follow Raiden and builds an iron gate in the entrance of his castle expecting revenge, but Raiden prefers to drink instead becoming a drunkard. One year later, the knights want to seek revenge against the dishonor of their Lord. Geza Mott has neglected his security since Raiden is an alcoholic bum. What will happen to Raiden?

Academy Award Nominee Clive Owen delivers an electrifying performance as a fallen warrior who rises against a corrupt and sadistic ruler to avenge his dishonored master - Academy Award Winner Morgan Freeman - in this epic, sword-clashing adventure of loyalty, honor, and vengeance.

"The visual style of the film is great, the look and feel of the characters is unique, the action is beautiful and fluid, the acting is solid, and the revenge plot is always satisfying especially when you throw in some unpredictability. I think we have a cult hit." - Metacritic "In an era where most of our screen heroes belong on a therapist's couch, it's refreshing to watch a film that believes in the power of good" – LA Weekly "Last Knights is a swashbuckling adventure with a great cast, bound to be compared to Game of Thrones." – Toronto Sun Cast Clive Owen (Raiden) Morgan Freeman (Bartok) Cliff Curtis (Lt. Cortez) Aksel Hennie (Geza Mott) Tsuyoshi Ihara (Ito) Ahn Sung-ki (Auguste) Payman Maadi (Emperor) Noah Silver (Gabriel) Ayelet Zurer (Naomi) Rose Caton (Lilly)

Runtime: 115 min Country: UK/South Korea Language: English Year: 2015

Reclaim Director: Alan White Writers: Luke Davies, Carmine Gaeta Genre: Action/Adventure/Crime/Drama/Thriller Take What's Yours After a car accident left her unable to have children, Shannon and her husband Steven adopt a Haitian girl, Nina, through an adoption organisation based in Puerto Rico. Having paid $60,000 to Gabrielle, the leader of the adoption agency, the new family travel to a local hotel whilst they wait for Nina’s American passport to arrive. However, two days after the adoption, the couple wake to discover their daughter has disappeared and the couple will stop at nothing to uncover the truth behind her disappearance, and the dangerous secret behind the agency they trusted. In order to expose the truth, save their daughter and return to the US safely, they must risk their own lives and outmanoeuvre the violent criminal and child trafficker Benjamin. Soon they will discover just what it takes to be a parent and realise how far they will go to get their child back.

"Lots of great suspenseful moments." – Cinema Deviant "Quite enjoyable, with good use made of several nice locations like Puerto Rico." – Bluray.com "Suspenseful and FULL of heart" - IMdB Cast John Cusack (Benjamin) Ryan Phillippe (Steven) Rachelle Lefevre (Shannon) Jacki Weaver (Reigert) Luis Guzmán (Superintendent) Briana Roy (Nina) Jandres Burgos (Salo) Veronica Faye Foo (Paola) Alex Cintrón (Hotel Manager) Millie Ruperto (Female Sergeant) Oscar H. Guerrero (Taxi Driver) Reema Sampat (Interpreter) Isabelle Adriani (Esmeralda) Sunshine Logroño (Mr. Lopez)

Runtime: 96 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2014

Rise of the Footsoldier Director: Julian Gilbey Writers: Julian Gilbey, Will Gilbey Genre: Crime Based on a true story, Rise of the Footsoldier follows the inexorable rise of Carlton Leach from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late eighties and early nineties.

It is three decades of his life following him from football hooliganism, through to his burgeoning career as a bouncer, his involvement in the criminal aspects of the early ‘rave’ scene and his subsequent rise to power as one of the most feared and respected criminals in the country.

The story concludes with three members of his firm being brutally murdered in the infamous shotgun slaying at Rettenden.

"One of the best British crime flicks since The Long Good Friday." – The Last Picture Show "Rise Of The Footsoldier is a bloodthirsty, unflinching true-life account of violence and retribution." – Daily Record "It was brutal, violent, harsh and criminally frightening entertainment which reminded me yet again why I tend to follow the speed limit and make complete stops at stop signs." – Film Critics United Cast Ricci Harnett (Carlton Leach) Terry Stone (Tony Tucker) Craig Fairbrass (Pat Tate) Roland Manookian (Craig Rolfe) Coralie Rose (Denny) Neil Maskell (Darren Nicholls) Billy Murray (Mickey Steele) Ian Virgo (Jimmy Gerenuk) Kierston Wareing (Kate Carter) Patrick Regis (Eddie) Lara Belmont (Karen) Emily Beecham (Kelly) Andy Linden (Peter Dunsdale) Frank Harper (Jack Whomes)

Runtime: 119 min Country: UK Language: English Year: 2007

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Director: Steve Barron Writers: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Bobby Herbeck, Todd W. Langen, Bobby Herbeck Genre: Action/Adventure/Comedy Live-action, feature film adaptation of the cult comic book and the popular animated television show. After prolonged exposure to radiation, four teenage turtles - Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, and Donatello - have mutated into ninjas and have begun living in the sewers of a large city. Under the guidance of a ninja master Splinter the Rat and television reporter April, the Turtles embark on a mission to run crime out of the city and battle the warlord Shredder. The Turtles have been designed by Jim Henson Productions and effortlessly fit into the live-action surroundings.

"A well-rounded, unpretentious, very funny, knockabout adventure - subtly blended so that it's fun for all the family." – Empire Magazine "Cowabunga! A hip and happening time for fans of all ages!" - Moviehole "The results are high-spirited martial arts and comedy." – Chicago Reader Cast Josh Pais (Raphael/Man in Cab) Michelan Sisti (Michaelangelo/Pizza Man) Leif Tilden (Donatell/Foot Messenger) David Forman (Leonardo/Gang Leader) Robbie Rist (Michaelangelo - voice) Corey Feldman (Donatello - voice) Brian Tochi (Leonardo - voice) Judith Hoag (April O'Neil) Elias Koteas (Casey Jones) Michael Turney (Danny Pennington) Kevin Clash (Splinter - voice) James Saito (The Shredder - Oroko Saki) Toshishiro Obata (Tatsu) David McCharen (The Shredder/Oroko Saki - voice) Michael McConnohie (Tatsu - voice)

Runtime: 93 min Country: USA/Hong Kong Language: English/French Year: 1990

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze Director: Michael Pressman Writers: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Todd W. Langen Genre: Action/Adventure/Comedy Cowabunga, it's the new turtle movie.

The crime-fighting Turtles - Michaelangelo, Donatello, Raphael and Leonardo - return in this sequel to the popular superheroes' first film. The story concerns arch-enemy Shredder, who kidnaps nutty professor Jordan Perry David Warner, the man who invented the infamous ooze, in order to use the ooze to destroy the Turtles. Shredder enlists his hapless German shepherd puppy named Rahzar and a baby snapping turtle named Toko and dips them in the ooze to turn them into horrible and imposing ninja warriors. But on the Turtles' side is proficient kick-boxing pizza boy Keno, who uses his moves to help the Turtles stop Shredder and his monster warriors.

"This is one of those rare sequels that actually lives up quite nicely to the original." – 7M Pictures "Even more fun than the original!" - Moviehole "The first Ninja Turtles movie was great, terrific and cowabunga! When I heard they were going to make a new movie, I knew it couldn't be as good as the first one. It isn't.

Yes, it is. It's better." – The Washington Post Cast Paige Turco (April O'Neil) David Warner (Professor Jordon Perry) Michelan Sisti (Michaelangelo/Soho Man) Leif Tilden (Donatello/Foot #3) Kenn Scott (Raphael) Mark Caso (Leonardo/News Room Staff) Kevin Clash (Splinter) Ernie Reyes Jr. (Keno) François Chau (Shredder) Toshishiro Obata (Tatsu) Raymond Serra (Chief Sterns) Mark Ginther (Rahzar) Kurt Bryant (Tokka) Kevin Nash (Super Shredder)

Runtime: 88 min Country: USA/Hong Kong Language: English Year: 1991 Awards BMI Film & TV Awards 1992 – Won BMI Film Music Award - John Du Prez Kids' Choice Awards, USA 1992 – Won Blimp Award Favorite Animal Star Kids' Choice Award Favorite Movie

Breaking News Director: Johnny To Writers: Hing-Ka Chan, Tin-Shing Yip Gener: Action/Drama A high stakes, hi-tech action thriller from master director Johnny To. When an ambulatory TV news unit live broadcasts the embarrassing defeat of a police battalion by five bank robbers in a ballistic showdown, the credibility of the police force drops to a nadir. While on a separate investigation in a run-down building, detective Cheung discovers the hideout of the robbers. Cheung and his men have also entered the building, getting ready to take their foes out any minute. Meanwhile, in order to beat the media at its own game, Inspector Rebecca decides to turn the stakeout into a breaking news show.

"To, Hong Kong's best action auteur since John Woo left for Hollywood, doesn't disappoint." – San Francisco Chronicle "Prolific Hong Kong lenser Johnnie To delivers another solid action picture with this latest effort." – Hollywood Reporter "Smart and sly, Breaking News shows that genre doesn't have to mean predictable." – Filmcritic.com Cast Richie Ren (Yuen) Kelly Chen (Commissioner Rebecca Fong) Nick Cheung (Inspector Cheung) Siu-Fai Cheung (Eric Yeung) Shiu Hung Hui (Hoi) Suet Lam (Yip) Yong You (Chun) Haifeng Ding (Long) Haitao Li (Chung) Simon Yam (Asst. Commissioner C.K. Wong) Maggie Siu (Grace Chow) Chi Wai Wong (Wong) Wah Wo Wong (White Hair)

Runtime: 90 minuta Country: Hong Kong Language: Cantonese Year: 2004 Awards – 5 wins and 8 nominations including Catalonian International Film Festival, Sitges, Spain 2004 - Won Best Director - Johnny To Golden Horse Film Festival 2004 - Won Golden Horse Award Best Director - Johnny To Best Editing - David M. Richardson Official site: www.breakingnewsthemovie.com

Last Drop, The Director: Colin Teague Writers: Colin Teague, Gary Young Genre: Action/Adventure/Crime/War Parts "Kelly's Heroes" and parts "Three Kings", the British World War II movie "The Last Drop" sees a group of men (a "guys on a mission" movie, as Tarantino calls them) dropped behind enemy lines during the historically botched Operation Market Garden, the 1944 mission to take control of a series of bridges as a chance to invade Germany...

In the midst of a bold military strike designed to end World War II before Christmas, a skilled team of special operatives are assigned the task of locating a hidden cache of Nazi gold in this tense wartime adventure starring Michael Madsen and Billy Zane. With 35,000 United States troops dropped behind enemy lines in German-occupied Holland, the top-secret team, codenamed "Matchbox," sets out to claim the valuable booty and bring it back to aid the U.S. war effort.

"Fun and light WW II production, (The Last Drop) is a good movie that most definitely serves its purpose." – Frank Veenstra "Close to the Clint Eastwood 1970 World War II heist film 'Kelly's Heroes'" – Beyond Hollywood Cast Michael Madsen (Col J.T. Colt) Billy Zane (Flt Sgt Robert Oates) Coral Beed (Saskia) Nick Moran (Pvt Alan Ives) Laurence Fox (SS Major Kessler) Louis Dempsey (Snyder) Lucy Gaskell (Benitta) Andrew Howard (Cpl Edward Banks) Jack Dee (Warren) Neil Newbon (Cpl Rhys Powell) Rafe Spall (Pvt. David Wellings) Tommy Flanagan (Pvt Dennis Baker) Sean Pertwee (Sgt Bill McMillan) Neil Jackson (Flt Sgt Simkins)

Runtime: 103 min Country: UK Language: English Year: 2006

Bounty Killer Director: Henry Saine Writers: Colin Ebeling, Jason Dodson (story) Genre: Action/Thriller It’s been 20 years since the corporations took over the world's governments. Their thirst for power and profits led to the corporate wars, a fierce global battle that laid waste to society as we know it. Born from the ash, the Council of Nine rose as a new law and order for this dark age.

To avenge the corporations' reckless destruction, the Council issues death warrants for all white collar criminals. Their hunter's – the BOUNTY KILLER. From amateur savage to graceful assassin, the BOUNTY KILLER'S now compete for body count, fame and a fat stack of cash. They're ending the plague of corporate greed by exterminating the self serving CEO and providing the survivors of the apocalypse with retribution. These are the new heroes. This is the age of the BOUNTY KILLER. Bounty killers compete for body count, fame and a fat stack of cash. They're ending the plague of corporate greed and providing the survivors of the apocalypse with retribution. This is the age of the BOUNTY KILLER. "Undeniably entertaining!" - Hollywood Reporter "Bounty Killer quite literally is a live action representation of a comic book's cells that make us turn each page." - The Film Stage "Disgracefully entertaining!" - Daily Star Cast Matthew Marsden (Drifter) Kristanna Loken (Catherine) Christian Pitre (Mary Death) Barak Hardley (Jack LeMans) Abraham Benrubi (Jimbo) Gary Busey (Van Sterling) Beverly D'Angelo (Lucille) Eve (Mocha Sujata) Kevin McNally (Daft Willy) Alexa PenaVega (Stewardess) Jolene Andersen (Scarlet) Chasty Ballesteros (Korah) Ivar Brogger (Trevor)

Runtime: 92 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2013

Convict Directors: David Field and George Basha Writer: George Basha Genre: Action/Crime There's only one rule in prison. Watch your back.

A murderous end to an innocent street fight sees war veteran Ray serving an 18 month sentence in the dark setting of the notorious Parramatta prison. Singled out by the famously violent warden, Ray has to quickly learn to navigate the internal struggles, turf wars and violent reality all in the hope that he will live to see his fiancé again.

"Clearly with something to say, George Basha returns to themes he wrote about so sharply in his 2009 debut feature, The Combination. Director David Field wrangles the story well enough, and pushes all the buttons at his disposal. Technicals and design are all first class, as is Jodi Phillis' score - and some great original songs by various artists."

– Urban Cinefile "Convict is deserving of all the accolades it gets and I’m showering it with tons because it’s that good." – TheOtherView.com "I expect some of my fellow critics will attack George Basha’s latest vehicle like a brutal guard with an axe to grind. But I love the posturing, politics and inherent brutality of incarceration pics and Convict is a pretty good one." – SBS Australia Cast George Basha (Ray Francis) Richard Green (David) Brian Ellison (Ricko) David Field (Warden) Franc Violi (Williams) Millie Rose Heywood (Kelly) Stephen Anderton (Fox) David Roberts (Harvey) Brendan Donoghue (Victor) Johnny Nasser (Mazen) Taha Salah (Jayde) Tony Ryan (Tough Guy) Josh Farah (Mack) Dean Daley-Jones (Tony)

Runtime: 110 min Country: Australia Language: English Year: 2014

Hellbound Director: Aaron Norris Writers: Ian Rabin, Anthony Ridio, Brent V. Friedman, Donald G. Thompson Genre: Action When it's Chuck Norris vs. Satan, all bets are off, regardless of what the bookies are trying to sell you.

Shatter and Jackson, two Chicago police officers, are investigating the brutal murder of a rabbi and are summoned to Israel for questioning. While they are in Israel they continue their investigation. They soon begin to understand that they are chasing a supernatural being, and if they don’t do it fast something terrible will happen. Martial arts action thriller with supernatural terror!

"Hellbound plays like a greatest hits collection of familiar Chuck Norris motifs" – Moviemavericks.com "The premise is workable and Norris is in fine form" –All Movie Guide

Cast: Chuck Norris (Frank Shatter) Calvin Levels (Calvin Jackson) Christopher Neame (Lockley) Sheree J. Wilson (Leslie) David Robb (King Richard) Cherie Franklin (Captain Hull) Jack Adalist (Krieger) Erez Atar (Bezi) Jack Messinger (Mahoney) Elki Jacobs (Mort) Niko Nitai (Friar) Shabtai Konorti (Farouk) Albert Iluz (Achmed) Eli Dor Haim (Hussan) Ori Levy (Rabbi Shindler)

Runtime: 95 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 1994

Hidden Agenda Director: Marc S. Grenier Writer: Les Weldon Genre: Action/Thriller He's the Government's Most Deadly Weapon Former government Jason Price makes people disappear for a living. But when a top lieutenant for a crime syndicate asks Price to help him drop out of sight, things take a grisly, unexpected turn. A mysterious hit man known as The Cleaner has infiltrated Price's tightly-controlled system, leaving a bloody trail behind. With the help of an enigmatic seductress posing as the mobster's chief assistant, Price methodically works through his network of associates to find out what went wrong, and is plunged headlong into a spiraling gauntlet of half-truths and full-blown lies where nobody is who they appear to be, and everyone has a deadly, hidden agenda...

"This is a great movie and a must for your video library. Dolph is definitely back on form in this well constructed action thriller." – Martial Arts Illustrated Cast Dolph Lundgren (Jason Price) Maxim Roy (Renee Brooks) Brigitte Paquette (Connie Glenn) Ted Whittall (Sonny Mathis) Serge Houde (Paul Elkert) Alan Fawcett (Sam Turgenson) Francis X. McCarthy (Deputy Director Powell) Harry Standjofski (Kevin) Christian Paul (Charlie Radisson) Andreas Apergis (Boris Yoesky) Jeff Hall (Vincent Moretti) Cas Anvar (Agent McCoomb) Lynne Adams (Prosecutor) Alan Legros (Jerry) Jay Levalley (Paolo Bucci)

Runtime: 94 min Country: Canada Language: English Year: 2001

Official site: www.moonstonefilms.com/article.html?aid=118

Hitman, The Director: Aaron Norris Writers: Robert Geoffrion, Don Carmody Genre: Action/Thriller "The Hitman" shows Chuck Norris in a new kind of action role - lean, mean and unforgettable.

Cliff Garret is a Seattle cop who is mortally wounded in a drug bust. Garret's condition is grave but he manages to pull through. However, the Seattle police have plans for him and put out the word that Garret has died. When Garret regains his strength, he is given a new identity as hit man Danny Grogan and is assigned to go undercover and infiltrate the crime family of Marco Luganni.

"Grogan" must bring both Luganni and rival gang-lord Andre Lacombe into police custody. But his past comes back to haunt him in the person of Ronny Delany, a goon from Grogan's Garret days, who threatens to blow his cover.

"Expect lots of killing, lots of punching, lots of blood and guts, plus a little torture and a few things blowing up. You know, the usual." – Movie Metropolis "A four star action movie with Chuck Norris in a new kind of strong-man role." - Vernon Scott, UPI Cast: Chuck Norris (Garret/Grogan) Michael Parks (Ronny 'Del' Delaney) Al Waxman (Marco Luganni) Alberta Watson (Christine De Vera) Salim Grant (Tim Murphy) Ken Pogue (Chambers) Marcel Sabourin (Andre Lacombe) Bruno Gerussi (Nino) Frank Ferrucci (Shahad) James Purcell (Sal) Candus Churchill (Kate) Alan C. Peterson (Lemke) Paris Mileos (Scolari) Alex Bruhanski (Scarlini) Stephen Dimopoulos (Galione)

Runtime: 95 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 1991

Joshua Tree (Army of One) Director: Vic Armstrong Writer: Steven Pressfield Genre: Action/Adventure When it comes to getting even, he's taking revenge into overdrive.

Wellman Santee a former race car driver, whose livelihood is transporting exotic stolen super cars, is involved, with his partner Eddie, in shoot out, resulting in the deaths of his friend and a highway cop. Santee is framed for the cop's murder and jailed in a maximum security prison. A few months later, Santee breaks out after narrowly escaping an attempt on his life. He reaches a local diner where he steals a car, abducts the owner, Rita and flees, completely unaware that is hostage is a deputy sheriff. A massive manhunt ensues, spearheaded by Lt. Severance a tough, obsessive cop.

Santee leads the detective and his men on a dramatic high speed chase, from the desert wilderness to the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Santee's out to clear his name and when it comes to getting even, he's taking revenge into overdrive...

"This is what the audience has been waiting for, and it delivers well." – Commupance Reviews "One of the best action films made in the 90s and a must-see for fans of the genre." – Rottentomatoes.com "Cars, karate, explosions, and boobs: what more could you want?" – Direct-to-Video Connoisseur Cast Dolph Lundgren (Wellman Anthony Santee) George Segal (Lt. Franklin L. Severence) Kristian Alfonso (Rita Marek) Geoffrey Lewis (Sheriff Cepeda) Beau Starr (Jack 'Rudy' Rudisill) Michelle Phillips (Esther Severence) Matt Battaglia (Michael Agnos) Bert Remsen (Woody Engstrom) Michael Paul Chan (Jimmy Shoeshine) Khandi Alexander (Maralena Turner) Marcus Brown (E.G. Turner) Nick Chinlund (Deputy Tomay)

Runtime: 102 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 1993

Minion, The Director: Jean-Marc Piché Writers: Matt Roe, Ripley Highsmith Genre: Action A modern day warrior trained in the ancien arts to defeat the ultimate evil.

New York, Christmas Eve, 1999 - at the dawn of the new millennium - a subway construction crew unearths an eight hundred year old Celtic skeleton and a mysterious key. Archeologist Karen Goodleaf is called in to determine the meaning of the discovery. News of the discovery reaches a Middle East monastery where the warrior monks knowns as the Knights Templer - an ancient sect entrusted with protecting holy relics - choose their best pupil, Lukas to face the diabolical threat.

As Lukas races to New York, an evil Minion seizes Karen and uses her body like a parasite and host. Lukas arrives just in time to rescue Karen and dispatch the Minion. The Minion takes hold of another host - revealing that it is immortal. As it cuts a path of destruction through the city, decimating a parking garage and leaving a trail of death, Karen realizes that the Minion can't be killed - but only delayed from finding a new host.

"Not only did the movie have your kick-ass action scenes, but there was actually a solid storyline holding the movie together." – Dolph-ultimate.com Cast Dolph Lundgren (Lukas Sadorov) Françoise Robertson (Karen Goodleaf) Roc LaFortune (David Schulman) David Nerman (Lieutenant Roseberry) Allen Altman (Dante) Jean-Marc Bisson (Bernard) Don Francks (Chief Michael Bear) Michael Greyeyes (Gray Eagle) Andy Bradshaw (Photographer) Anik Matern (Police Lieutenant) Tony Calabretta (Dispatcher) James Bradford (Captain) Tedd Dillon (Stranger) Matt Holland (Parking Lot Cop) Dennis St John (Gregor)

Runtime: 95 min Country: USA/Canada Language: English Year: 1998

No Retreat, No Surrender Director: Corey Yuen Writers: Corey Yuen, See-Yuen Ng Genre: Action Tonight, he either fights for his life or he'll be running for the rest of it.

Jason Stillwell is a young karate student who trains in his father's Los Angeles dojo. One night after a training session, the dojo is visited by members of an organized crime syndicate. After refusing to join the organization, Jason's father has his leg broken by a Russian martial artist named Ivan Kraschinsky, the hired thug of the boss. The Stillwell family relocates to Seattle, where Jason has a hard time adjusting and is constantly harassed by the local bullies. Fed up with the beatings, Stillwell visits the grave of Bruce Lee and beseeches him for aid. That night, the ghost of Bruce Lee appears to Jason and begins to train him. Under Lee's tutelage, Jason goes from a below average fighter to a superior martial artist. An annual full contact karate tournament is held featuring teams from Seattle and New York, which Jason and his father attend. Before the contest can get underway, the crime syndicate interrupts and makes a wager that none of the Seattle fighters can defeat Ivan. While the first two fighters are easily dispatched by the Russian, Ivan's last opponent, Kelly's brother Ian, makes an impressive showing, forcing Ivan to resort to dirty tactics to defeat him. With her brother helplessly entangled in the ring ropes Jason charges to the ring and attacks Ivan… Featured in The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1992).

"The film is considered a cult classic, especially among buffs of martial arts films." – Wikipedia "Kick-ass high energy Kung Fu" – 80’s Movies Rewind Cast: Kurt McKinney (Jason Stillwell) Jean-Claude Van Damme (Ivan Kraschinsky the Russian) J.W. Fails (R.J. Madison) Kathie Sileno (Kelly Reilly) Tai Chung Kim (Sensei Lee) Kent Lipham (Scott) Ron Pohnel (Ian Reilly) Dale Jacoby (Dean Ramsay) Peter Cunningham (Frank Peters) Timothy D. Baker (Tom Stillwell) Gloria Marziano (Mrs. Stillwell) Joe Verroca (New York Agent)

Also Known As: Karate Tiger Runtime: 94 min Country: USA/Hong Kong Language: English Year: 1986

THRILLER

After the Dark (The Philosopers) Director: John Huddles Writer: John Huddles Genre: Thriller/Fantasy Smart. Talented. Beautiful. Stranded.

At an international school in Jakarta, a brilliant but mysterious philosophy teacher challenges his class of twenty graduating seniors to undertake one final thought experiment in order to complete the requirements for graduation.

The experiment is to be the most extreme they have ever had to face. Using the power of logic alone, the students must choose which of them would be worthy of a place in an underground shelter built to withstand a fast-approaching nuclear apocalypse. The shelter only has space for ten people, which means certain death for those that are not chosen.

Murder, deceit, sex and betrayal become the norm as the students strive to survive the impossible scenario. In doing so, they take the audience on an exhilarating journey across multiple realities, each one ever more intense than the last.

"A thrilling combination of drama, near-science-fiction, suspense, coming-of-age agita, and intellectual exploration of ideas." Flick Filosopher "Smart, witty, and thoughtful thriller that offers a fresh take on the apocalypse genre." – We Got This Covered "Smart and provocative." – Los Angeles Times Cast James D'Arcy (Mr. Zimit) Sophie Lowe (Petra) Daryl Sabara (Chips) Freddie Stroma (Jack) Rhys Wakefield (James) Bonnie Wright (Georgina) Jacob Artist (Parker) George Blagden (Andy) Philippa Coulthard (Poppie) Katie Findlay (Bonnie) Natasha Gott (Yoshiko) Taser Hassan (Nelson)

Runtime: 107 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2013

Awards and nominations Australian Cinematographers Society 2014 Won Queensland & Northern Territory Gold Award Features - Cinema Golden Trailer Awards 2013 Nominated Golden Trailer Best Foreign Horror/Thriller Trailer Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2013 Nominated Maria Best Motion Picture

Mother of Tears (La terza madre) Director: Dario Argento Writers: Dario Argento, Walter Fasano Genre: Horror What you see does not exist. What you cannot see is truth.

In the heart of modern Rome, an urn is found and brought to a young archeologist, Sarah Mandy.

But what Sarah doesn’t know is that the urn belongs to the world’s most powerful witch, the Mother of Tears. She unwittingly unleashes a demonic power intent on destroying the city and everything in its path. When the Mother’s minions and henchman brutally murder Sarah’s coworker and come after her, she takes refuge with an old priest and discovers her legacy – that her own mother was murdered years before by the Mother of Tears, and that only Sarah has the power to end the destruction. She must find and stop the Mother, before it is too late.

"An instant cult classic!" – Village Voice "Filmmaker's signature bravura flourishes and use of sinister settings are still intact." – Los Angeles Times "The Mother of Tears is wild and untamed, a celebratory feat of gonzo artistry." – Salon.com Cast Asia Argento (Sarah Mandy) Cristian Solimeno (Detective Enzo Marchi) Adam James (Michael Pierce) Moran Atias (Mater Lachrymarum) Valeria Cavalli (Marta Colussi) Philippe Leroy (Guglielmo De Witt) Daria Nicolodi (Elisa Mandy) Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni (Giselle Mares) Udo Kier (Father Johannes) Robert Madison (Detective Lissoni) Jun Ichikawa (Katerina) Tommaso Banfi (Father Milesi) Paolo Stella (Julian) Clive Riche (Man in Overcoat) Massimo Sarchielli (The Hobo)

Runtime: 102 min Country: Italy/USA Language: English Year: 2007

Deadline Director: Curt Hahn Writer: Mark Ethridge (novel) Genre: Thriller Uninvestigated, unsolved and unpunished. Until now.

"Deadline" is based on the true story of the murder of an African American youth in rural Alabama, murder that has gone uninvestigated, unsolved, and unpunished for almost twenty years. But that changes when Nashville Times reporter Matt Harper meets an idealistic young blueblood bent on discovering the truth. Harper undertakes the investigation despite the opposition of his publisher, violent threats from mysterious forces, a break up with his finance, and his father’s cancer diagnosis.

"Deadline" is a story of murder, family, and of redemption for a small Southern town and for Matt Harper.

"I'm calling this a "Buy," because after all is said and done, it would hold up to multiple viewings." - Matchflick "Deadline flows right along, and peeking at my watch I was startled by how quickly the time was passing." – Roger Ebert "Deadline is a powerful movie... Matt and Bullock’s adventures in solving this case take them into the communities, homes and hearts of both whites and blacks." - Renee Green, Movie Guide Cast Eric Roberts (Ronnie Bullock) Steve Talley (Matt Harper) J.D. Souther (Lucas Harper) Anna Felix (Delana Calhoun) Lauren Jenkins (Trey Hall) Jeremy Childs (Walker Burns) David Dwyer (Everett Hall) Jackie Welch (Mary Pell Sampson) David Ditmore (Warren Baxter) Ian Quinn (Defense Attorney) Jenny Helms (News Room Reporter) Tommy Cresswell (Judge Buchanan) Jessejames Locorriere (Earl Thornton)

Runtime: 95 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2012

Official web site: http://www.deadlinefilm.com/

Pardon, The Director: Tom Anton Writers: Sandi Russell, Tom Anton Genre: Drama The true story of Toni Jo Henry, a woman tried for the crime of murder in 1942 in the state of Louisiana.

With all the picturesque glamour of the 1940s, The Pardon captures the spirit of the universal need to be loved and forgiven, yet with a surprising twist. Recounting the unlikely but true story of Toni Jo Henry, a woman tried for murder in 1942 Louisiana, this compelling drama unveils the profound inner struggle of a tormented soul as she pleads her innocence to a skeptical jury.

Surviving a legacy of childhood abuse, which lands her in the art deco brothels of the time, Toni Jo briefly discovers love and happiness when she meets and marries the dashing boxer Cowboy Henry. Cowboy is soon after sent to prison for murder, leaving the bereft Toni Jo to follow in the footsteps of Bonnie and Clyde as she embarks on an ill-fated mission with accomplice Arkie. A grisly murder and a series of sensational trials instantly make the beautiful Toni Jo into a celebrity.

At the same time, she meets a man who will finally help her free herself. But will she find true redemption in the face of the crimes for which she is accused?

"An awesome true story, great acting, proves you don't have to have gratuitous sex, violence or language to portray a true story that involves some degree of all three." – Laurieirion "A beautiful movie of love, tragedy and redemption." - J Movie Lover "A remarkably well written and poignant movie you will not want to miss!" - IMDb Cast Jaime King (Toni Jo Henry) John Hawkes (Finnon 'Arkie' Burke) Jason Lewis (Cowboy) T.J. Thyne (Father Richard) M.C. Gainey (Gibbs Duhon) Leigh Whannell (Clement Moss) Tim Guinee (Norman Anderson) Sue Rock (Miss Charlotte) Douglas M. Griffin (Toni Jo's Father) Stuart Greer (George McQuiston) Jackson Beals (Bailiff #1)

Runtime: 113 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2013

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Red Nights Directors: Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud Writers: Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud Genre: Thriller During the reign of the first emperor of China, an ingenious torturer concocted an elixir that paralyzed its victim's limbs, while increasing the sensitivity of their nerve endings tenfold. Kept in a jade skull, the elixir could provoke sensations in infinite variations—everything from erotic caresses to appalling lacerations. Haunted by the desire to experience the extreme sensations caused by the elixir, the executioner kills himself with his own poison, intensifying his death experience. His pursuers never found the skull, which had been concealed within a large imperial seal. But the curse of the jade skull, responsible for its creator's death, will endure within the seal, bringing misfortune to all of those who possess it. Until today...

A box containing a white jade seal falls into the hands of Catherine, a mistress who takes the valuable artifact to Hong Kong in the hopes of selling it. In Hong Kong, Carrie, a wealthy patron of the arts, mounts a production of The Jade Emperor - the tale of the first Emperor's executioner.

Carrie is single-mindedly obsessed with finding this ancient poison. When it becomes apparent that the white jade seal contains a vial of the elixir, Catherine finds herself caught in Carrie's sadistic web, where bliss and pain are blurred into a twisted, forbidden ecstasy.

"A memorable and thoroughly twisted piece of work." – Reel Film Reviews "Great cinematography and luscious visual aesthetics." – Fliskfeast.com "It is absolutely gorgeous to the point where every frame could be considered a piece of art." – The Horror Section "The kill sequences are some of the most unique, sexualized and sadistic ever put on screen… Red Nights is an intriguing journey into the exotic Far East not yet seen." – Toronto Film Scene Cast Frédérique Bel (Catherine Trinquier) Carrie Ng (Carrie Chan) Carole Brana (Sandrine Lado) Stephen Wong Cheung-Hing (Patrick) Kotone Amamiya (Tulip) Maria Chen (Flora) Jack Kao (Mister Ko)

Original title: Les nuits rouges du bourreau de jade Runtime: 98 min Country: Hong Kong/France/Belgium Language: French/Cantonese/Mandarin Year: 2010 Awards International Festival of Fantasy Film 2011 - Nominated Silver Raven Best Director - Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2010 - Won Best Original Soundtrack Best Music

Business, The Director: Nick Love Writer: Nick Love Genre: Crime/Thriller Good fellows in the sun.

During the '80s, a young man named Frankie (Danny Dyer) dreams of escaping London's South East region, and his mother's thug of a boyfriend gives him just the opportunity. After beating up the abusive beau, Frankie runs off to Spain, where he lands a job delivering a package to the dapper Playboy Charlie (Tamer Hassan), a gangster who takes him under his wing. Working as Charlie's driver, Frankie is immersed in a world of fast cars and pretty women - but all the excess could be his undoing.

"Straight-talking fast-moving fun." – Future Films "More guns than Goodfellas, more coke than Casino and more swearing than Scarface!"

– Front Magazine "A rush of '80s mood, fashion and music and nailbiting climax are the icing on a brilliant crime cake." – What’s On TV Cast Danny Dyer (Frankie) Tamer Hassan (Charlie) Geoff Bell (Sammy) Georgina Chapman (Carly) Eddie Webber (Ronnie) Adam Bolton (Danny) Linda Henry (Shirley) Roland Manookian (Sonny) Arturo Venegas (Mayor) Camille Coduri (Nora) Martin Marquez (Pepe) Andy Linden (Joe) Sally Watkins (Mum) Eduardo Duro (Carlos) Tracy Kirby (Laura)

Runtime: 97 min Country: UK/ Spain Language: English/Spanish Year: 2005

Millionaire Tour, The Director: Inon Shampanier Writers: Inon Shampanier, Natalie Shampanier Genre: Action/Thriller Buckle up for the ride of your life.

When travelling salesman Greg Newman hails a taxi at the airport, he has no idea that he is about to take the ride of his life. Everything is normal until the cab driver, Sammy, hits a young woman on the street. The ride takes a turn as, after the injured Billie and her companion Casper are invited into the taxi for a lift to the hospital, they carjack the cab, taking Sammy and Greg hostage.

Here, they begin The Millionaire Tour – a clever ploy by dangerous gangsters. Billie and Casper order Greg – at gunpoint – to stop at multiple ATMs where he maxes out each debit, credit, and ATM card, effectively draining his bank accounts. But Greg’s money isn’t the only thing they’re after…

Casper and Billie work for the powerful criminal The Roman, who has instructed them to deliver Greg to him. According to The Roman, Greg is actually mastermind con man “Julius Jacks” who has stolen millions from The Roman and has avoided capture – until now. And The Roman wants him dead.

As the cab approaches The Roman’s hideout, Greg pleads his case, insisting that he’s innocent, a humble salesman – least of all a criminal. But are Greg’s claims authentic, or the work of a true master of deception?

"New director Inon Shampanier's action thriller packs a trunkful of zip and suspense." – Sky.com "Lot of twist’s and good creative writing that keeps you guessing." – Betterthanimdb.com "An interesting and enjoyable psychological thriller... It's sure to keep you guessing and second guessing until the end. You may even guess right but you wont be certain where this one's going until the credits come down." - Letterboxed Cast Dominic Monaghan (Casper) Rick Gomez (Sammy) Jordan Belfi (Greg) Agnes Bruckner (Billie) Bruce Davison (The Roman) Marisa Petroro (Nola) Dave Vescio (Eddie) Jeff Scott (Don) Ben Dubash (Junkyard Worker) January Malkus (April)

Runtime: 84 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2012

Outpost Director: Steve Barker Writers: Rae Brunton, Kieran Parker Genre: Action/Thriller You can't kill what's already dead A wealthy businessman hires a crack team of seasoned soldiers to accompany him on a perilous journey into no man's land, only to come face to face with an otherworldly enemy more vicious and powerful than any mortal foe. It was supposed to be an easy, forty-eight hour mission: Move in, scope out an abandoned military bunker, and move out. Once in the bunker, however, the fearless mercenaries begin to quake in their boots after happening across the remnants of some gruesome World War II experiments carried out by Nazi soldiers on their own men. Sifting through the carnage, the men are horrified to discover that one of the unfortunate test subjects is still clinging to life. Now, as bombs continue to burst above ground, a malevolent force emerges from the darkness below. Suddenly left with nowhere to run, the soldiers quickly realize that what appeared to be a by-the-books bodyguard mission has suddenly devolved into a bloody battle for survival. Why has their secretive host really brought them to this God-forsaken outpost, and is there any way of stopping the murderous force that hunts them from the dense shadows underground?

"It is a slick, stylish genre piece that gallops along and grips." – Eye For Film "Outpost is a breath of fresh air." – Digital Retribution "Tense, chilling and downright scary at times, proving correct the age old myth that gore and extreme violence are no substitute for good old fashioned atmosphere." – Popcorn Pictures Cast Ray Stevenson (DC) Julian Wadham (Hunt) Richard Brake (Prior) Paul Blair (Jordan) Brett Fancy (Taktarov) Enoch Frost (Cotter) Julian Rivett (Voyteche) Michael Smiley (McKay) Johnny Meres (The Breather) Xuki Robeli (Newsreader) Mark Smith (Nazi Soldier #1)

Runtime: 90 min Country: UK Language: English Year: 2008

Goddess of Love Director: Jon Knautz Writers: Jon Knautz, Alexis Kendra Genre: Thriller Be careful who you get close to.

Venus, an exotic dancer, is a gorgeous, man-eater New Yorker, who like a true Goddess of Love, leaves men powerless before her with their wallets empty. However, there is another side of Venus. Sensitive and artistic, Venus is also an aspiring ballerina who studies French, infatuated with a handsome Australian photographer who will have her craving for a fresh start away from everything. But as time moves on, minute and insignificant changes in his attitude will gradually give way to indifference, exhaustion and ultimately stagnation in their relationship. As a result, betrayed, vulnerable and torn from the ever-growing hallucinations, Venus will turn to the only person loyal to her: her own true inner self, an obscure imitation of her outer shell that demands to be loved. "(A)n utterly claustrophobic and bold film that is gripping from start to finish." - Fangoria "The most terrifying film of the year" - Scream "The outcome is an unpredictable story, which is thoroughly affective and equally exciting." – 28 Days Later Cast Alexis Kendra (Venus) Woody Naismith (Brian) Elizabeth Sandy (Christine) Monda Scott (Chanel) Hugh Westbourne (Jack) Richard Velton (Dr. Michael Brandt) Anna Logan (Victoria / Dancer) Ray Grady (Johnny) Renda Mishalany (Ballet Instructor) Dale Brandenburg (Man in Train Station) Rachel Alig (Gossip Girl #1) Deana Ricks (Gossip Girl #2) Janet Peters (Homeless Woman) Terrance Wentz (Club Manager)

Runtime: 96 min Country: USA/Canada Language: English Year: 2015

COMEDY

Nice Guy Johnny Director: Edward Burns Writer: Edward Burns Genre: Comedy/Romance Sometimes nice guys finish first.

Late-night sports talk show host, Johnny Rizzo, dreams of becoming a big time professional sports announcer. However, he is about to trade his dream job in talk radio for some snooze-ville gig his materialistic fiancée Clair wants him to take a more secure job with her father's box company.

On a weekend trip home to New York Johnny’s fun-loving Uncle Terry, a rascally womanizer, set on turning a weekend in the Hamptons into an eye-opening fling for his nephew. Nice guy Johnny's not interested, of course, but an unexpected meeting with beautiful tennis pro Brooke causes him to re-examine his plans for the future.

"One of the most promising romantic comedies of this year." - MetroMix New York "A winning performance by Kerry Bishe." - The Hollywood Reporter "One of the director's most mature and universal works." - Film Intuition

Cast Max Baker (Max) Kerry Bishé (Brooke) Edward Burns (Uncle Terry) Matt Bush (Johnny Rizzo) Brian Delate (Frank) Marsha Dietlein (Nicole) Harper Dill (Maggie) Michele Harris (Amy) Jay Patterson (Dr. Meadows) Vanessa Ray (Best Friend) Callie Thorne (Roseanne) Anna Wood (Claire)

Runtime: 87 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2010 Awards 2010 - Won Festival Prize Best Director - Edward Burns

Bird of the Air, A Director: Margaret Whitton Writers: Roger Towne, Joe Coomer (novel) Genre: Drama/Romance A parrot and a librarian upend the well-ordered life of a solitary man.

Lyman is a loner, working the graveyard shift for the Courtesy Patrol. When a green parrot flies in to his trailer he becomes obsessed with finding its owner, which leads him to Fiona. She has been eyeing Lyman from a distance and decides to help with his parrot search, whether he wants her to or not. The pair set off on a search that doesnʼt always lead them where they think theyʼre going, but gradually leads them to one another.

"A lovely modern screwball comedy that only hard-hearted cynics will resist. An unexpected bonus comes with the delightful stream of old pro's as... master storytellers." - Nora Lee Mandel, Film-Forward.com "'A Bird of the Air' is a gently involving character dramedy with a pair of appealing leads who help give this offbeat movie flight." - Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times "Quirky screwball romance has many original points of interest." – David Noh, Film Journal International Cast Rachel Nichols (Fiona) Jackson Hurst (Lyman) Anjanette Comer (Mrs. Weber) Linda Emond (Margie) Buck Henry (Duncan Weber) Judith Ivey (Eleanor Reeves) Erik Jensen (Bearded Man) Kaiulani Lee (Mrs. Blair) Matte Osian (Trucker) Rocco Sisto (Security Guard) Phyllis Somerville (Ivy Campbell) Louis Zorich (Stowalski) Jessamyn Blakeslee (Woman Crash Victim) Gary Farmer (Charles Ballard) Carrie Fleming (Reference Librarian)

Runtime: 98 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2011

Family Tree, The Director: Vivi Friedman Writer: Mark Lisson Genre: Comedy/Drama Life in suburban Serenity, Ohio is never quite as serene as it appears. And just when the Burnett family - Bunnie, Jack and their twin 17 year olds Eric and Kelly - seems a lost cause, they get an unlikely and unexpected second chance at happiness when an unusual accident leaves Bunnie with a case of amnesia. Her memory loss confuses everyone - but no one more than Bunnie, who cannot remember her bad marriage, her children, or even the affair that caused her amnesia.

After all, every family has its hang-ups.

But before long, a stew of past relationships, kids with guns, suicidal teachers, a very zealous religious club, misinterpreted advances, corporate down-sizing, and one very tricky mother-in-law combine to create enough mayhem to test the resolve, sanity and future of any family!

The Family Tree is a hilarious and touching, offbeat but timely and ultimately uplifting comedy which explores the frailties and complexities of the contemporary American family - and what it takes to survive in a suburban jungle fraught with loaded weapons, star-crossed lovers, teens run amok, religious intolerance, and even a voyeur or two in the mix.

"Some people will laugh; others will protest. Either way, this movie isn't afraid to deliver a message. Simply put... it has balls." - Blake French, AMC FilmCritic.com "The Family Tree... is nuts, in a really great way." - Sean Kernan, WeGotThisCovered.com "I honestly laughed more times watching this film than I did the summer’s other box office laughers." - Fiore Mastracci, The Examiner Cast Dermot Mulroney (Jack Burnett) Hope Davis (Bunnie Burnett) Gabrielle Anwar (Nina) Selma Blair (Ms. Delbo) Jane Seymour (Grandma Ilene) Keith Carradine (Reverend Diggs) Rachael Leigh Cook (Rachel) Christina Hendricks (Alicia) Britt Robertson (Kelly Burnett) Max Thieriot (Eric Burnett) Madeline Zima (Mitzi)

Runtime: 90 min Country: USA/Australia Language: English Year: 2011 Official website: http://www.thefamilytreemovie.com

Freaky Deaky Director: Charles Matthau Writers: Elmore Leonard (novel), Charles Matthau Genre: Comedy/Crime/Thriller He used to be on the bomb squad, but it's not until he transfers out that Chris Mankowski really begins juggling with dynamite. Rape and revenge are just the tip of the iceberg in a twisty tale that brings Detroit denizens to life - and occasional death - in all their seedy glory, circa 1974. – Elmore Leonard Chris Mankowski used to be on the Detroit Police bomb squad, but it's not until he's transferred to sex crimes that he gets a real taste of juggling dynamite. After falling for the lovely Greta Wyatt, he gets suspended for investigating the rich, powerful and drunk Woody Ricks. Taking matters into his own hands, Mankowski quickly realizes it won't be easy to get justice for Greta. From former Black Panther Donnell Lewis to sexy ex-fugitive Robin Abbott and her erstwhile bombing partner Skip Gibbs, everyone wants something from Ricks. With all these unscrupulous deviants in the mix, one thing's for certain... it's gonna get freaky!

"Slick, stylish and scattershot… Breanne Racano is perfect as the husky, sexy and sly Robin." – Screen Daily "Populated by some of Elmore Leonard's most memorable characters and filled with the author's trademark menace, fantastic dialogue and deadpan humor." – Aceshowbiz "A good, solid, fun movie with a handful of standout performances." – Final Cut Cast Billy Burke (Chris Mankowski) Christian Slater (Skip Gibbs) Crispin Glover (Woody Ricks) Michael Jai White (Donnell Lewis) Roger Bart (Jerry Baker) Breanne Racano (Robin Abbott) Sabina Gadecki (Greta Wyatt) Andy Dick (Mark Ricks) Gloria Hendry (Sgt. Maureen Downey) Page Kennedy (Booker) Leonard Robinson (Juicy Mouth) Bill Duke (Wendell Robinson)

Runtime: 90 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2012

Take Me Home Director: Sam Jaeger Writer: Sam Jaeger Genre: Comedy/Romance After getting turned down by a photography agency, Thom finds his landlord throwing all of his belongings out into the hallway. With no job prospects and no place to sleep, Thom must turn to his recurring last resort: driving his illegal taxicab around the streets of New York.

Fortunately for him, Claire Barrow isn't having a good day, either. First she comes home to find her husband flirting with his new secretary, then discovers her estranged father has suffered a heart attack in California. In a frenzy, Claire runs out into the night and hails what she assumes to be a cab. What she gets instead ... is Thom.

With her life in ruins, Claire decides on a whim to pay Thom to drive her out to California. With nothing in New York to call his own, Thom reluctantly agrees…

"Just like that little film from India that took home Oscar a couple of years ago, 'Take Me Home' is worthy of an Academy Award or two." – Napa Valley Register "Wonderful acting… and the fact that it’s very mature for rom-com, makes it both refreshing and entertaining." – RWD 5 Minute Movie Guide "Perfectly watchable!" Sound on Sight Cast Sam Jaeger (Thom) Amber Jaeger (Claire) Bree Turner (Eve) Victor Garber (Arnold) Brennan Elliott (Eric) Lin Shaye (Jill) Cristine Rose (Lynnette) Michelle Krusiec (Suzanne) Amanda Lund (Candy) Frieda Jane (Secretary) James Giordano (Man In Sweats) Doug Purcell (Porter) Eli Goodman (Alan)

Runtime: 97 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2011 Awards Rhode Island International Film Festival 2011 – Won Viola M. Marshall Audience Choice Awards First Prize Boston Film Festival 2011 – Won Audience Award Nashville Film Festival 2011 – Won Naxos Award for Best Film Music Napa Valley Film Festival 2011 – Won Mount Veeder Peak Performance for Best Actor/Actress – Amber Jaeger Official site: http://www.takemehomemovie.com/

Divorce Invitation Director: S.V. Krishna Reddy Writers: S.V. Krishna Reddy (story), Bala Rajasekharuni Genre: Comedy/Romance Critically acclaimed and award-winning Indian director S.V. Krishna Reddy, having helmed an impressive 39 features during the span of his career, makes his U.S. directorial debut with "Divorce Invitation".

Mike is happily married to Dylan, or so it seems when he runs into his high school sweetheart Alex... the girl that got away. Their chance meeting rekindles the old feelings he had all those years ago and now Mike's convinced that Alex is his soul mate. There is only one problem: when he married Dylan, Mike signed an iron-clad pre-nup which states that in order to get out of his marriage; he must throw a Divorce Party and invite all of the guests who came to their wedding.

How far will Mike go in his quest for true love?

"Great piece of art. Light hearted romantic comedy with some good performances.

Unique script and very well directed.Highly recommend to watch for all ages." AppOnlineReview Cast Jonathan Bennett (Michael) Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Dylan) Paul Sorvino (Daniel Miller) Nadia Bjorlin (Alex Roverson) Elliott Gould (Paul Lipnicks) Andrea Bowen (Melanie) Robinne Lee (Joan) Amanda Leighton (Young Alex) Richard Kind (George Mason) Maeve Quinlan (Pam) Lainie Kazan (Elaine Lipnicks) Greg Evigan (Roger Christian) Jennifer Elise Cox (Bride) David Blue (Rick) Keith Robinson (Scott) Robin Riker (Lucy Christian) Larry Sullivan (Brad Tuston)

Runtime: 110 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2012

Everything's Gone Green Director: Paul Fox Writer: Douglas Coupland Genre: Comedy Penned by quintessential "Generation X" novelist Douglas Coupland, Everything’s Gone Green is the ultimate love letter to his native, beloved Vancouver.

Twenty-nine year old Vancouverite Ryan Arlen is floundering in life. As a result, his girlfriend dumps him, she kicks him out of their apartment, and he is suspended from his mindless office job all on the same day. But Ryan thinks his life is turning around when out of a fluke of circumstances he is offered a job working for the provincial lottery corporation, and his real estate developer brother, with who he has a somewhat strained relationship, allows him to be the live-in caretaker of an empty upscale condo complex. After the initial euphoria, Ryan questions whether these new situations are just a continuation of his boring middle class existence. So when Bryce, a golf course designer that he met recently, offers him a lucrative business proposition, Ryan decides to take a chance on a different way of life. And his attraction to Bryce's Asian girlfriend, Ming, sets him a path which Ryan may like after all…

"Thoroughly engaging and distinctly truthful" – Reel Film Reviews "Audience will be surprised by how much they end up enjoying Everything’s Gone Green" – FilmCriticsUnited.com "Hip, charming, funny and dressed to kill" – Chicago Tribune Cast Paulo Costanzo (Ryan) Steph Song (Ming) JR Bourne (Bryce) Aidan Devine (Alan) Susan Hogan (Ryan's Mom) Tom Butler (Ryan's Dad) Peter Kelamis (Kevin) Gordon Michael Woolvett (Spike) Katharine Isabelle (Heather) Chiu-Lin Tam (Granny) Camyar Chai (Surjinder) Tara Wilson (Marcia) Jennifer Kitchen (Linda) Alexus Dumont (Wendy)

Runtime: 95 min Country: Canada Language: English Year: 2006 Official site: www.everythingsgonegreen.com Awards Genie Awards 2008 – Nominated Genie - Best Screenplay, Original Leo Awards 2007 – Won Leo - Best Feature Length Drama Best Screenwriting in a Feature Length Drama Vancouver Film Critics Circle 2007 – Won - VFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film - JR Bourne Vancouver International Film Festival 2006 – Won Best Western Canadian Feature Film

Amateurs, The Director: Michael Traeger Writer: Michael Traeger Genre: Comedy Not your average adult movie.

A man down on his luck hatches a different kind of get-rich-quick scheme in this independent comedy. Andy Sargentee is a middle-aged divorcĂŠ who is down in the dumps after the departure of his wife, Thelma, and son, Billy. The fact that Thelma's new hubby is quite wealthy only makes things more troubling for Andy, and he keeps thinking that if he had more money he could be back in her good graces. One night, while knocking back drinks with his friends, Andy has a brainstorm - pornography is big business these days, so why not round up the local talent and make an adult movie? Andy persuades his friend Barney to sign on as co-producer, and they start putting together a crew, including Emmett, a kid with a video camera who becomes director of photography; Otis, who volunteers to be the gofer who doesn't really do anything; and as director a guy known only by his nickname, Some Idiot. Casting proves to be a bit more problematic, especially after they discover that Moose, who has been cast in the male lead, may be gay when he repeatedly fails to rise to the occasion.

"Ultimately heartwarming and humorous enough to merit a recommendation." Filmcritic.com "A feel good movie which should not be missed." – Metacritic.com Cast Jeff Bridges (Andy Sargentee) Tim Blake Nelson (Barney Macklehatton) Joe Pantoliano (Some Idiot) Ted Danson (Moose) William Fichtner (Otis) Patrick Fugit (Emmett) John Hawkes (Moe) Jeanne Tripplehorn (Thelma) Brad William Henke (Ron) Dawn Didawick (Clara) Glenne Headly (Helen Tatelbaum) Tom Bower (Floyd) Jayne Taini (Mrs. Morrelli)

Runtime: 96 min Country: USA/Germany Language: English Year: 2005

Transamerica Director: Duncan Tucker Writer: Duncan Tucker Genre: Adventure/Comedy Life is more than the sum of its parts.

One week before her scheduled sex-change operation, Bree receives a call from a 17-year-old identifying himself as her son from a college liaison. Bree's psychiatrist won't approve the surgery until Bree deals with this relationship, so Bree flies to New York City, bails the youth out of juvenile detention, and offers him a ride back to Los Angeles without disclosing that she is his father. Both her plans and his go awry, and as secrets will out, what might become a friendship (or more) founders. The lad's step-father, a sex-change support group, a peyote eater, a Navajo wrangler, and Bree's family all play their parts in this exploration of family, gender, and expectations.

Funny, intelligent, emotional and beautifully crafted, Transamerica redefines the parent/child bonding movie genre. A true crowd-pleaser, it keeps you belly laughing throughout, while leaving you touched and moved by its magnetic charm.

"A well-tuned vehicle." – Film Journal International "By turns hysterically funny and heartbreaking, a film of tremendous warmth, charm and perception anchored to a central performance of unique power." – Mountain Xpress "One of those rare films that leaves you wanting more." – About.com Cast Felicity Huffman (Bree) Kevin Zegers (Toby) Andrea James (Voice Coach) Danny Burstein (Dr. Spikowsky) Maurice Orozco (Fernando) Elizabeth Peña (Margaret) Craig Bockhorn (Sergeant) Paul Borghese (New York City Cop) Jon Budinoff (Alex) Venida Evans (Arletty) Raynor Scheine (Bobby Jensen) Kate Bayley (Tennessee Waitress) Stella Maeve (Taylor) Teala Dunn (Little Girl) Jim Frangione (Taylor's Father)

Runtime: 103 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2005 Awards 32 wins and 24 nominations including Academy Awards, USA 2006 Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Felicity Huffman Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song - Dolly Parton Golden Globes, USA 2006 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Felicity Huffman Satellite Awards 2005 Won Satellite Award Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture - Felicity Huffman Tribeca Film Festival 2005 Won Jury Award Best Actress in a Narrative Feature - Felicity Huffman Nominated Jury Award Best Narrative Feature

You Instead Director: David Mackenzie Writer: Thomas Leveritt Genre: Comedy A single night. A million possibilities. One connection.

American pop star, Adam, and minor British rock chick, Morello, are playing at the same music festival. The only other thing they have in common is their mastery of sarcastic wisecracks so when they meet backstage, the sparks inevitably fly.

As their childish spat escalates, a mischievous preacher, who happens to be passing by, handcuffs them together as punishment, before disappearing into the crown with the only key.

All attempts to break free a thwarted as the prospect of performing on stage in handcuffs together becomes a reality, never mind the prospect of having to sleep side by side later that night.

Respective band mates and romantic partners are caught in the crossfire but can only look on as Adam and Morello begin to realise there is no escape.

"Delightful…triumphant…delivers the feel good quota in spades" - Screen International "…breezy atmosphere…killer soundtrack…this hipster comedy should prove a crowd pleaser…" - Variety "The climax is almost unbearably joyful. Feel-good movie of the year, thus far?

Absolutely." – ABC Radio Australia Cast Rebecca Benson (Lucie) Luke Treadaway (Adam) Mathew Baynton (Tyko) Natalia Tena (Morello) Kari Corbett (Kirsty) Clare Kelly (Justine) Cora Bisset (J.J.) Sophie Wu (Kim) Gavin Mitchell (Bobby) Joseph Mydell (The Prophet) Gilly Gilchrist (Bruce the Roadie) Ruta Gedmintas (Lake) Alastair Mackenzie (Mark) Newton Faulkner (Himself)

Runtime: 90 min Country: UK Language: English Year: 2011 Awards and Nominations BAFTA Awards, Scotland 2011 Nominated Audience Award Favourite Scottish Film British Independent Film Awards 2011 Nominated British Independent Film Award - Best Achievement in Production SXSW Film Festival 2011 Nominated Audience Award Spotlight Premiere

Adult Beginners Director: Ross Katz Writers: Nick Kroll, Jeff Cox, Liz Flahive Genre: Comedy/Drama Some people just can't handle growing up A young, narcissistic entrepreneur Jake crashes and burns on the eve of his company's big launch and loses everything he has. With his entire life in total disarray, he leaves Manhattan to move in with his estranged and heavily pregnant sister, brother-in-law and three-year-old nephew in the suburbs.

Not only does he find this suburban way of life very different to the fast-paced city buzz he has grown accustomed to, but Jake also becomes the family nanny, causing him to think very seriously about finally growing up.

"Funny and touching. A rare comedy that charms its way into your heart" - The Rolling Stone "The kind of comedy that goes down easy even as it looks at the hard stuff." – Los Angeles Times "Rose Byrne and Nick Kroll play a sibling duo navigating their shared and respective crises in this warmly appealing dramedy." - Variety Cast Rose Byrne (Justine) Nick Kroll (Jake) Bobby Cannavale (Danny) Joel McHale (Hudson) Caleb Paddock (Teddy) Matthew Paddock (Teddy) Paula GarcÊs (Blanca) Caitlin FitzGerald (Kat) Jane Krakowski (Miss Jenn) Mike Birbiglia (Braden) David Bernon (Chuck) Bobby Moynihan (Paul) Seth Barrish (Doctor) Jason Mantzoukas (Herman)

Runtime: 92 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2014

Comet Director: Sam Esmail Writer: Sam Esmail Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance/Sci-Fi Comet is a one-of-a-kind cosmic love story.

Set in a parallel universe, Comet bounces back and forth over the course of an unlikely but perfectly paired couple's six-year relationship.

Justin Long and Emmy Rossum are star-crossed lovers whose relationship blooms and unravels over the course of six years in this mysterious, dazzlingly original romance. When a chance encounter brings together the cynical Dell and the quick-witted Kimberly, the stage is set for a tempestuous love affair that unfolds like a puzzle. As the film zigzags back and forth in time-from a meteor shower in LA, to an encounter in a Paris hotel room, to a fateful phone call-an unforgettable portrait of a relationship emerges.

Comet is a truly original modern love story that mixes the charm and wit of 'Before Sunrise' and 'High Fidelity' with the passion, beauty and heartbreak of 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' and 'Garden State'. Hailed as the next '500 Days of Summer' by multiple reviewers at the Los Angeles Film Festival, Comet features sparkling chemistry between Emmy Rossum and Justin Long, snappy dialogue, and a fresh, unique take on the beloved romantic comedy.

"An ambitious and promising debut." – Empire Magazine "An engaging cinematic disquisition about the white-hot passion and toxic exasperation of young love, as well as a rather wonderful showcase for Justin Long and Emmy Rossum." – Screen International "’Comet’ is an original and inventive retelling of an age-old and universal truth, one expressed in Kimberly's favorite Roxette song: it must have been love, but it's over now." – The Playlist Cast Justin Long (Dell) Kayla Servi (Stephanie) Eric Winter (Josh) Emmy Rossum (Kimberly) Ben Scott (Stunt driver) Lou Beatty Jr. (Conductor) Ben Pace (Bartender) Nicole Lucas (Waitress) Connie Jackson (Nurse)

Runtime: 91 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2014 Awards and Nominations Los Angeles Film Festival 2014 Nominated Narrative Award Best Narrative Feature Young Artist Awards 2015 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance, Young Actress - Kayla Servi

Little Death, The Director: Josh Lawson Writer: Josh Lawson Genre: Comedy The Little Death is a truly original comedy about sex, love, relationships and taboo.

Debut director Josh Lawson presents a laugh out loud funny, honest and moving look at the secret sex lives of ordinary people.

In a multi-story narrative, we peer behind the closed doors of a seemingly normal suburban street… A woman with a dangerous fantasy and her partner's struggle to please her. A man who begins an affair with his own wife without her knowing anything about it. A couple struggling to keep things together after a sexual experiment spins out of control. A woman who can only find pleasure in her husband's pain. A call centre operator caught in the middle of a dirty and chaotic phone call. And the distractingly charming new neighbour who connects them all.

With an ensemble of Australia's finest talent, The Little Death explores: why do we want what we want? How far will we go to get it? What are the consequences of that fleeting moment of sexual ecstasy? A moment the French call La Petite Mort. A moment we call The Little Death.

"It's quite a trick Lawson has pulled off, creating a film that's as genuinely sweet as it is borderline offensive, and funny throughout." – Hollywood Reporter "A killer sex comedy! A brutally funny debut with this outrageous sex farce." – The Moveable Fest "Funny, heartbreaking, provocative, beautiful and gloriously embarrassing in all the right ways, this film hits all the right buttons." – Switch Cast Bojana Novakovic (Maeve) Josh Lawson (Paul) Damon Herriman (Dan) Ben Lawson (Glenn) Tasneem Roc (Yael) Lisa McCune (Maureen) Lachy Hulme (Kim) Kate Mulvany (Evie) Patrick Brammall (Richard) T.J. Power (Sam)

Runtime: 98 min Country: Australia Language: English Year: 2014

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnnhesQ8Rxc&feature=youtu.be Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLittleDeathMovie

Fresh Meat Director: Danny Mulheron Writers: Brad Abraham (story), Joseph O'Brien (story), Briar Grace Smith (screenplay) Genre: Comedy/Action A Tasty Comedy When a dysfunctional gang s prison breakout goes violently wrong, they need a hideout in a hurry.

Picking the McMansion of a middle-class family in the suburbs seems like a safe bet, until it becomes clear that this particular family has reintroduced some very old-fashioned cuisine to their table. Will the Tans escape the trap, or is there gangster in the casserole tonight?

A gruesomely funny, no-holds-barred comedy with style to burn, "Fresh Meat" will leave you hungry for more.

"A delicious satirical relief from all these serious adolescent issues." – Film Festival Traveler "There is so much good stuff here I could go on all night listing what made me laugh or cheer in total joy." – Horror Cult Films "Outstandingly outrageous!" – Scary Mind "The movie is very Tarantino-esque, and if you are a fan of Tarantino's gut-wrenching, violent, and action-packed vibe, then this movie is something you'll like." Truly Disturbing Cast Temuera Morrison (Hemi Crane) Nicola Kawana (Margaret Crane) Hanna Tevita (Rina) Kate Elliott (Gigi) Jack Sergent-Shadbolt (Johnny) Leand Macadaan (Ritchie) Ralph Hilaga (Paulie Tan) Kahn West (Glenn Crane) Will Robertson (Shaun Armstrong) James Ashcroft (Katene) Richard Knowles (Nisbet) Andrew Foster (Gallup) Phil Grieve (Strop) Thomas Rimmer (Wee Willy)

Runtime: 91 min Country: New Zealand Language: English Year: 2012 Official site: http://www.freshmeatfilm.com/ Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshMeatFilm Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreshMeatFilm Festivals 2012 Hawaii International Film Festival (US), 2013 Brussels International Festival of Fantastic Films (Belgium), 2013 Tribeca Film Festival - Midnight Section (US), 2013 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Czech Republic), 2013 Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (South Korea), 2013 Germany Fantasy Film Festival (Germany), 2013 Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival (France), 2013 Sitges International Film Festival (Spain), 2013 ImagineNATIVE Film Festival (Canada), 2013 Kaohsiung Film Festival (Taiwan).

Casual Encounters Director: Zackary Adler Writers: Erik Steinmetz, Sebastian J. Michael Genre: Comedy Your perfect match is less than a click away.

Justin wakes up one morning just in time to hear his girlfriend of five years' voice on a popular national shock-jock radio show breaking up with him after revealing she had a threesome to get back at him for forgetting their anniversary. It seems everyone he knows has heard it, and rib him mercilessly before they encourage him to get back out there and forget her by diving headfirst into casual sex. With the help of his horn-dog telecom company office friends Sammy and Louis, Justin signs up for a one-night-stand site called "Casual Encounters". However, Justin is unprepared for the kinds of women out there looking for a quick hook-up, from those who grossly lie about their appearance, to those with devious, even dangerous, sexual appetites. Meanwhile, off-site, he becomes closer friends with his attractive co-worker Laura, though his run-ins with the women with whom he's had casual encounters may come back to haunt him.

"There’s more than enough humor and heart in ’Casual Encounters’ to make it worth a watch." – Star Pulse Cast Taran Killam (Justin Davis) Brooklyn Decker (Laura Leonard) David Krumholtz (Sammy Deetz) Mark Boone Junior (Earl Conrad) David Arquette (Louis) Sienna Farall (Mercedes) Aimee-Lynn Chadwick (Sarah Hanes) Damienne Merlina (Heidi) James Bailey (Internet Dater) Jeremiah Benjamin (Red Head with a Beard) Ceri Bethan (Emily) Dingani Beza (Clarence) Kyle Cartieri (Man with Orange Fake Tan Face) James Clayton (Internet Dater) Braxton Davis (Rick Corbin) Christo Dimassis (Mr. Ocelot)

Runtime: 82 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2016

Official site: http://casualencountersmovie.com/

Visioneers Director: Jared Drake Writer: Brandon Drake Genre: Comedy First-time feature filmmaker Jared Drake makes his directorial debut with this quirky black comedy set in the near future, and concerning a curious spike in cases of spontaneous human combustion.

The Jeffers Corporation is the largest business in the history of humankind, and they got that way thanks to their strict philosophy of happiness through mindless productivity. But when people begin literally exploding due to unhappiness, Jeffers Corporation Level Three Visioneer George Washington Winsterhammerman begins to fear that his time will come sooner rather than later.

George lives a comfortable yet completely uneventful life, and when he starts having dreams in which he's the first President of the United States, his doctor informs him that they could be signs of impending explosion. Later, as the dreams become more frequent and his co-workers continue to detonate, George is prompted to reevaluate his mundane existence.

"Insightful, intelligent, and melancholically funny... It's a terrific start for a pair of new filmmakers." – Eric D. Sneider, Cinematical.com "Certainly a bright spot in an otherwise dreary cinematic year." – The Film Fiend Cast Zach Galifianakis (George) Judy Greer (Michelle) Mía Maestro (Charisma) Missi Pyle (Sahra) James LeGros (Julieen) D.W. Moffett (Jeffers) Matthew Glave (Rodger) Chris Coppola (Todd) Fay Masterson (Cindy) Ryan McCann (Mack Luster) Anthony L. Fuller Jr. (Missionary) Joe Rosati (Jeffers Agent #1) Mycol Comolli (Jeffers Agent #2) Dale Bowers (TV Couple Man)

Runtime: 94 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2008

Awards 2008 - Won Audience Award Narrative Feature - Jared Drake Official site: visioneersthemovie.com

MINI SERIES

Barabbas Director: Roger Young Writers: Pär Lagerkvist (novel), Nicola Lusuardi Genre: Drama/Action Story of Faith and Redemption Based on the Nobel Prize winning novel by Pär Lagerkvist, "Barabbas" is a four hour event miniseries that explores the epic story of the ultimate biblical sinner. Barabbas, the great robber, brigand and freedom-fighter is compelled to ponder the meaning of redemption for the rest of his life after he is spared from crucifixion when Pilate manipulates the crowd into pardoning him, rather than Jesus Christ. Struggling with his spirituality after his wife Esther is brutally murdered for being a follower of Jesus, Barabbas goes through many ordeals that lead him to the gladiatorial arena, where he wins his freedom and confronts his inner demons, lastly becoming a believer and follower of the man who was crucified in his place.

"Barabbas is ready to steal a couple of nights of your time!" – Alibi.com "Barabbas is a rare refreshing take, with a standout performance from Billy Zane" – The Hollywood Reporter "Refreshingly different!" – New York Times Cast Billy Zane (Barabbas) Cristiana Capotondi (Ester) Filippo Nigro (Pontius Pilate) Anna Valle (Claudia) Tommaso Ramenghi (Dan) Hristo Shopov (Kedar) Marco Foschi (Jesus) Paolo Seganti (Valerio Flacco) Franco Castellano (Pietro) Giampiero Judica (Iezer) Valentina Carnelutti (Maria) Matteo Branciamore (Giuda) Diego D'Elia (Sahak) Lorenzo Balducci (Lazzaro)

Runtime: 2x90 min Country: USA/Italy Language: English Year: 2012

SERIES

Rita Creator: Christian Torpe Directors: Lars Kaalund, Jannik Johansen, Kathrine Windfeld Writers: Christian Torpe, Marie Østerbye, Christoffer Örnfelt, Mette Heeno, Stefan Jaworski, Thomas Levin, Christina Sederqvist Genre: Comedy/Drama A politically incorrect Danish TV series.

The primary school teacher Rita is getting complaints from and is disliked by parents, experts, the protesting '68 generation, and all those who try to control her. But students love her, because they know she is fighting for them. While focusing on her battles at school, Rita sometimes forgets her own kids who are struggling with their own individual lives.

Rita has a constant itch from which creating conflict – something she does frequently - brings her only temporary relief, for the scars from being raised by a tyrannical father never healed. But from the ashes of the inferno of her childhood rose Rita - unpredictable, politically incorrect, confrontational. A suburban Marie Antoinette, a middle-class Hugh Hefner. Not the easiest way to be when you are a teacher, but the kids love her - maybe because she is still a child herself.

But things are about to change. When her son brings home his in-laws, the father turns out to be Rita's boyfriend from her late teens, the man she wasn't ready to love back then. The kind man, the good man, the man who forced her to stop and examine where all that anger came from. Now he is back in her life, and Rita gets one last chance to confront that past that is still a controlling force in her life.

"Rita is the teacher I would have loved. Anarchist at heart, whip smart and a bit of a whore. She gets an A+." – Scallywag Magazine Runtime: 16x45 min "Rita, you have hit me!" – Henrik Palle, Politiken Country: Denmark "Rita is simply too much - but in a good way!" - Berlingske Tidende Language: Danish Cast Year: 2012/2013 Mille Dinesen (Rita Madsen) Carsten Bjørnlund (Rasmus) Lise Baastrup (Hjørdis) Nikolaj Groth (Jeppe Madsen) Ellen Hillingsø (Helle) Awards Morten Vang Simonsen (Ricco Madsen) Monte-Carlo TV Festival 2012 Lykke Sand Michelsen (Bitten Dyrehave) Won Golden Nymph Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series - Mille Dinesen Carsten Norgaard (Tom Dyrehave) 15 more nominations Sara Hjort Ditlevsen (Molly Madsen)

Doc Martin Creators: Mark Crowdy, Craig Ferguson, Dominic Minghella Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance This show is just what the doctor ordered (TV Times) Dr Martin Ellingham, a brilliant and successful vascular surgeon at Imperial College London, develops haemophobia (fear of blood), forcing him to stop practising surgery. He obtains a post as the sole general practitioner in the sleepy Cornish village of Portwenn, where he had spent childhood holidays with his Aunt Joan, who owns a local farm. Upon arriving in Portwenn – where, to his frustration, the locals address him as "Doc Martin" – he finds the medical clinic in chaos.

The show revolves around Ellingham's interactions with the local Cornish villagers. Despite his medical excellence, Ellingham is grouchy, pugnacious, and lacks social skills. His direct, emotionless manner offends many of the villagers, made worse by his invariably unpleasant responses to their ignorant, often foolish, comments. They perceive him to be hot-tempered and lacking in a bedside manner, whereas he feels he is performing his duties in a professional and bythe-book manner, not wasting time chatting.

In the UK, Doc Martin has been a ratings success for ITV. The final episode of the third series was watched by 10.37 million viewers, a highest-ever viewing figure for a single episode.

Local versions of the series has been produced in Spain (Antena 3), France (TF1), Germany (ZDF), Greece (Mega), The Netherlands, Russia, Czech Republic. In addition, an American remake of the show is being planned, led by Marta Kauffman, co-creator of the successful TV show ’Friends’.

"Abdolutely bloody hilarious" – London Evening Standard "Sweet, stirring and completely addictive" – Slate "Delightfully quirky" – Los Angeles Times Cast Martin Clunes (Dr. Martin Ellingham) Caroline Catz (Louisa Glasson) Ian McNeice (Bert Large) Joe Absolom (Al Large) John Marquez (PC Joe Penhale) Selina Cadell (Mrs Tishell) Jessica Ransom (Morwenna Newcross) Eileen Atkins (Ruth Ellingham) Stephanie Cole (Joan Norton)

Runtime: 61 x 1 hr Country: UK Language: English Year: 2004-2017

Awards and nominations Numerous awards and nominations including British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Drama

DOCUMENTARIES

It's a Rockabilly World!

Director: Brent Huff Writers: Brent Huff, Patrick Stack Genre: Documentary Live Fast.....Die Awesome Rockabilly is a subculture whose members operate as if they are living in the 1950's. From the music to the tattoos, pin up girls, hot rod cars and vintage fashion. This lifestyle gives creative people a place where they feel empowered. Rockabillies don't fit the mold of what American culture says is 'normal'. This scene makes invisible people visible. Simple as that. A Rockabilly's greatest fear is not being noticed.

The Rockabilly World is a place where one can dare to be different.

It's a Rockabilly World takes you behind the scenes with interviews with some of the most colorful Kats and Kittens in the subculture. You'll learn the difference between Rockabilly and Psychobilly music. Rockabilly is a global sensation that not only has a huge following in American but is popular in Europe, South American, South Africa and Japan. It's a Rockabilly World will also take you to the Granddaddy of all Rockabilly Events, Viva Las Vegas.

Some of the subjects in It's a Rockabilly World will tell you that the scene and culture has changed their lives....forever.

"I would absolutely recommend It's A Rockabilly World. I say this and I do not say it lightly, I think it is the best" - John Smith, Keep Rockin' "Such a great film is rare to find! It's A Rockabilly World has really exceeded my expectations. Thank you!" - Anna Croft, Rockabilly Lover Cast Drake Bell (Himself) Brian Perera (Himself) Tom Ingram (Himself) Tim Worman (Himself) Doris Mayday (Herself) Dave Darling (Himself) Jimmy Angel (Himself) Teddy Boy Greg (Himself) Danny B. Harvey (Himself) Cherry Dollface (Herself) Djordje Stijepovic (Himself)

Runtime: 76 min Country: USA/Japan/South Africa Language: English Year: 2016 Festivals 2016 New York City Independent Film Festival 2016 Chicago International Movies and Music Film Festival 2016 Riverside International Film Festival Official site: http://www.itsarockabillyworld.com

Smash & Grab: The Story of the Pink Panthers Director: Havana Marking Genre: Documentary/Crime/History/Thriller The world's most successful jewel thieves in their own words.

Their crimes resemble high-octane Hollywood action movies: a sports car speeds through a Dubai shopping mall, crashing into the windows of a Graff jewelry store. Masked, gun-wielding men jump out of the car, and stuff fistfuls of diamonds into their satchels before screeching off. In London, they took all of three minutes to make off with $30 million in diamonds. They are captured - not in person, but on surveillance tapes that record their astonishing lightning strikes with hypnotic accuracy. Playing out like a noir thriller spiced with cutting-edge animation and shocking real surveillance footage, Havana Marking's Smash & Grab is an exclusive all-access pass into the mysterious world of international jewel thieves. Dubbed 'The Pink Panthers', the formidable Balkan gang has stolen nearly a billion dollars worth of jewels from boutiques in the world's most opulent cities, including Geneva, Paris, London, Geneva, Dubai and Tokyo. Through never-before-seen interviews with key gang members, this provocative documentary delves into the gang's incredible history and introduces the viewer to the global police forces who work furiously to stop them. Beyond the glitz of the Panthers' incredible heists, Smash & Grab exposes dark truths about the illicit diamond trade and the world's most ruthless mafia networks.

"Genuinely captivating and intriguing, "Smash and Grab: The Story of the Pink Panthers" puts together a remarkable tale" Indiewire "A compelling and often fascinating documentary feature… plays out like a real life Guy Ritchie movie." – DVD Talk "Smash and grab, indeed. Marking knows how to get, and hold, a viewer's attention." – Washington Post "Fascinating and gripping! Smart... Slickly shot and clever..." – Screen International "A great story... if you're not in the jewelry business. A polished cinematic whirl." - Artinfo "Absorbing! Has the insider's level of detail that gives so many good crime movies their bite." - The New York Times Cast Tomislav Tom Benzon (Mike, main character) Daniel Vivian (Mr.Green) Jasmin Topalusic Rob Kennedy

Runtime: 89 min Country: UK/USA/Serbia Language: English Year: 2013

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smashandgrabthemovie Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmashandGrabDoc

World War I - The War to End All Wars Director: Edward Feuerherd Writer: Edward Feuerherd Genre: Documentary/History A seemingly unending hell-on-earth, World War One shaped the 20th century. Never before in the history of the world had so many countries fought on such far-flung battlefields, nor had so many soldiers lost their lives. Journey through the trenches of "The War to End All Wars" (10 x 60') to gain an in-depth appreciation for the horrors of WWI through rare actual battle footage and veteran interviews. More than a historical or military series, this is a riveting and personal account of a defining period in world history.

WWI: The War To End All Wars is a unique, 10-part, comprehensive look at the war that shaped the 20th Century. Through rare, actual battle footage and rare veteran interviews, The War To End All Wars takes you from the assassination of the Austrian Arch Duke in 1914, to the final desperate battles of 1918. Unique and stunning, you will go-over-the-top on the Western Front and witness the carnage in Russia. You'll take to the skies in the world's first air war and ride with the legendary Lawrence of Arabia.

"This is more than a historical or military account of WWI; it is a riveting and personal account of a defining moment in world history. Never before in the history of the world had so many countries fought on so many far-flung battlefields. Never had so many soldiers lost their lives. Never had there been such an unending hell-on-earth. Never has there been such a remarkable look at 'The War to End All Wars'." – Amazon.com Episodes 1. With Flags Waving 2. The Battle of the Frontiers 3. The Taxis of the Marne 4. A War of Chemicals and Engineering 5. Flyboys 6. Citadel 7. Distant Fronts 8. Revolt 9. Changing Tide 10. End Game

Runtime: 10x60 min Country: USA Language: English Year: 2013

EX-YUGOSLAVIA

Seven and a Half Director: Miroslav Momcilovic Writer: Miroslav Momcilovic Genre: Drama/Comedy A Film of Seven Mortal Sins Seven stories ‘from the neighborhood’ are intertwined with the same leitmotif of Seven Mortal Sins, in a humorous way dealing with everyday lives of the people of New Belgrade (Novi Beograd) who are obsessed with their weaknesses and driven by passions. Nothing human is strange to them and they don’t hesitate to go beyond morality since they have a concept of their own ethics.

Yet the story of Seven Mortal Sins doesn’t tend to moralize – it discovers that there is and should be a moment of catharsis and redemption although the characters make mistakes. Their lives, in Christian terms, aren’t sinful, and their weaknesses are caused by the context we live in.

Pride, Greed, Lust, Gluttony, Anger, Sloth and Envy – those are Biblical sins but they became almost absurd in a context of much worse problems of modern civilization.

Therefore, this story repeatedly calls out for laughter. To conquer the fear and problems, to be self-ironic to laugh at themselves – it's the way of transcending one's pain. The heroes get hurt by the fact that they need so little but at the same time so much to be happy.

Cast Branislav Trifunovic (Keboja) Nikola Vujovic (Radule) Milos Timotijevic (Tadija) Marija Karan (Koviljka) Branko Vidakovic (Obrad) Boris Komnenic (Radoje) Nenad Jezdic (Adam) Gordan Kicic (Srdjan) Natasa Markovic (Verica) Ljubinka Klaric (Zorica) Milan Gutovic (Voditelj) Nikola Djuricko (Simke) Boris Milivojevic (Konda) Mira Stupica (Milica)

Original title: Sedam i po Runtime: 110 min Country: Serbia Language: Serbo-Croatian Year: 2006

Together Director: Mladen Maticevic Writers: Mladen Maticevic, Sanja Glovacki Genre: Drama/Thriller Uroš is a distinguished and awarded writer, former professor. His wife, Marija, is an architect working in a successful bureau. They have a son, Nikola, who goes to elementary school.

For some time, Uros has been in a creative crisis which reflected on his productivity and engagement. Marija is dissatisfied and stuck in an affair with her boss, elegant businessman, Marko. As much as Uroš has managed to build up closeness with his son, he has lost it with his wife. Their relationship is nearing the inevitable end and breaks one night, while Nikola is at Marija’s parents home, when Uroš finds a proof of her adultery.

Mladen Maticevic was born in 1965 in Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia. He is a director and writer, known for „One on One“ (2002), „Together“ (2011) and „How to Become a Hero“ (2007), only Serbian film ever selected for the main competition program of the world biggest documentary festival, IDFA in Amsterdam. „More than refreshing! This should be our candidate for an Oscar or a similar prestigious award. Guidance on how to make a good movie, without burning tones of money.

Enlightement!“ – Djordje Mijuskovic, Filmovanje.com „Step forward from what Serbian cinematography has to offer to scarce, constantly shrinking in number, elusive target group called ’disappointed Belgrade intellectuals’“ – Vladislav Panov, Pecat Cast Aleksandar Sreckovic (Uros) Milica Zaric (Marija) Branimir Popovic (Marko Kovac) Aleksa Sreckovic (Nikola) Dragan Petrovic (Tip) Katarina Zutic (Nina) Gordan Kicic (Vlasnik kladionice) Ivan Zaric (Djole) Miodrag Krstovic (Biznismen) Mihailo Maksimovic (Kovacev asistent) Sreten Mijovic (Radnik u kladionici)

Original title: Zajedno Runtime: 90 min Country: Serbia Language: Serbian Year: 2011 Awards 2011 - Filmski susreti, Nis, Serbia Audience Award, Best Actor – Aleksandar Sreckovic Synchro Film Award for best actors/producers – Aleksandar Sreckovic, Milica Zaric 2011 – Filmscripts Festival, Vrnjacka Banja Second Place, Mladen Maticevic

Gledaj me (Look At Me) Director: Marija Perović Writer: Marija Perović Genre: Drama We are what we remember Mina comes from Slovenia to a Montenegrin resort in order to find Andrej. She believes that he ended up in a local mental hospital, after tragic events from the past, which had left the unforgettable mark on all the characters. In hospital, Mina confronts sadistic, authoritative dr Vukčević, as well as her own past, a peculiar labyrinth of dark family history.

Film Look At Me is a contemporary psychological thriller, which focuses on family violence, youth rebellion and love. It is based on award-winning novel by Ksenija Popović The Boy From Water. It won the award for directing at Alexandria Film Festival as well as a bronze mimosa for directing at Herceg Novi Film Festival and it was also screened at a number of international film festivals. Look At Me was the most popular film in Montenegro in 2009.

"Marija Perović follows the tendency of the new wave of Montenegrin films which deal with urban topics in a unique way, using the potential of local talents." – The jury of Herceg Novi Film Festival "Excellent Montenegrin thriller. Memory, love, pain, insanity. Almost all abstract terms can be used to describe this film." – YU ROCK’n FILM Cast: Vojislav Brajović (Marko Šćepanović) Olga Pakalović (Mina) Andrija Milošević (Saša) Branimir Popović (Petar Vukčević) Branka Femić (Danijela) Srđan Grahovac (Ljubo) Branko Ilić (Vlado Vukčević) Mijo Jurišić (Andrej) Dragana Mrkić Mladen Nelević (Jovan Petrović) Tiho Vujović (Miloš) Dubravka Vukotić (Katarina Petrović)

Runtime: 100 min Country: Montenegro Language: Serbian/Montenegrin Year: 2008

Awards: 2008 – Alexandria Film Festival – Best Director 2008 – Herceg Novi Film Festival – Bronze mimosa for directing

My Craft Director: Mladen Matičević Writer: Mladen Matičević Genre: Documentary Arsen Dedić is a Croatian singer-songwriter who has been prominent in the Croatian as well as former Yugoslav music scene. Dedić writes and performs chansons as well as film music. He is also an award-winning poet, and has been one of the best-selling poets of former Yugoslavia.

If you mention Arsen Dedić’s name, anyone would think of all the extraordinary songs he has written which have been carved in our memory, lots of poetry books, they’d think of charming bohemian which has been a constant in our lives for a long time.

As it often happens with the great artists whose work becomes a part of collective consciousness, he exists in two parallel universes. First one is the world of the greats where Arsen is Krleza or maybe Ujević of the pop music, matching Dylan or Cohen, but even more charming and wormer than any of them. The second universe is Arsen himself, regular next-door guy, trying to steer his one lie, a life which has become bigger than himself.

Throughout the decades Dedić became one of the most respected musicians in former SFR Yugoslavia and maintained this reputation to this day.

"I did watch the film with great pleasure." – Tue Steen Muller, Filmkommentaren.dk "The best domestic film you’ll have an opportunity to watch this year." – Misko Bilbija, Mondo.rs

Cast Arsen Dedić (Himself) Original title: Moj zanat Runtime: 72 min Country: Croatia/Serbia Language: Croatian Year: 2014 Festivals: Sarajevo Film Festival 2014, Beldocs 2014, Motovun 2014, Underhill Fest 2015, Tuzla 2015 Awards: 2014 – City of Belgrade Award for film direction – Mladen Maticevic Official Internet presentation: http://www.hfs.hr/filmovi_detail.aspx?sif=138&sort=god&PD=P#.VlXCBHarRR1

How To Become A Hero Director: Mladen Matičević Writer: Mladen Matičević Genre: Documentary In the summer of 2005, the 40-year-old Serbian filmmaker Mladen finds himself in a typical midlife crisis. He felt he was a failure, especially as a filmmaker. With the necessary self-mockery, he concluded that none of his dreams to work with the likes of Clint Eastwood or Mel Gibson will ever come true. He is overweight and out of shape, and doesn't know how to change his situation. That is, until he sees a report on TV about the Rotterdam Marathon and becomes inspired. He makes a bet with a friend, saying he will finish the Belgrade Marathon the following year, and documents his struggle to achieve this goal with a camera. In this film, he consults a personal trainer, goes on a diet, and starts exercising, much to the amusement of his family and friends. Despite a setback and the sarcasm of those around him, he keeps at it.

Slowly, his condition improves, he loses weight, and his outlook on life becomes brighter. The chances he will complete the 26-mile race are increasing. Gradually, running the marathon becomes a metaphor for daily life in post-war Serbia.

“The film is full of refreshing humor and is, at the same time, an excellent allegory of the marathonic struggle of the everyday survival in a region still trying to deal with economic transition and consequences of war.” – Gorazd Trusnovec (FIPRESCI), Perm 2008 “How to Become a Hero is a breath of fresh air by provoking a healing and liberating laughter.” – DOCNZ 2009 Cast Mladen Matičević Goran Terzić Brana Radović Aleksandar Srećković Carl Lewis Runtime: 80 min Country: Serbia Language: Serbian Year: 2007

Festivals and Awards FEST, Belgrade, Serbia; Film Festival of Serbia 2007, Novi Sad; IDFA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Newport Beach Film Festival, Newport, USA; South East European Film Festival, Los Angeles, USA Krakow Film Festival, Krakow, Poland; Encounters - South African International Documentary Festival, Capetown, Johanesburg, South Africa; Tartuff Festival, Tartu, Estonia; Atlant International Film Festival, Lipetsk, Russia; Eastern Neighbours Film Festival, Utrecht, The Netherlands; 2008 International Documentary Film Festival "Flahertiana", Perm, Russia - Won Silver Nanook 2008 Bucharest Film Festival, Bucharest, Romania, - Won Best Documentary Award Docuart 2008, Bjelovar, Croatia - Won Audience Award Official site: www.heroj.co.rs

Yugoslavia for Beginners Author: Radovan Kupres Genre: Documentary "My mother travelled only once to a foreign country. And it was Yugoslavia. As a child, I heard a lot about the beauties of that country, where people lived in perfect harmony. My mother was a communist, but she knew that the Eastern Block was problematic. However, Yugoslavia was different. She made an official visit and thought this was the way an ideal society should look. Now my mother is dead and that country is completely shattered. I often think about it." - Lars von Trier, director This is a mildly entertaining, "latently" educational and retro modern series which refreshes the memory and encourages further discussion.

This nostalgic and emotional documentary comprises 16 episodes with various reports on cultural concepts pertaining to everyday life in Yugoslavia, in the way former Yugoslav citizens recall them – with nostalgia, sarcasm, humor and without any "preconceived emotions".

The series evokes private memories, without exploring official historiography or further ideological analysis. On the contrary, this is an entertaining and appealing TV program which evokes memories, especially of details which cannot be found in CVs, ephemeral "trifles", which largely defined the colour and taste of everyday life.

The series covers over a hundred concepts (phenomena, people, objects), which were the essence of everyday life in former Yug oslavia and which had an impact on the identity of individuals as well as the entire community. The initial choice covered a wide range of topics: popular brands, show business, fashion, sport, press, mass political rituals...

"As expected, the series contains not only interesting archive footage, but also dynamic editing of appropriately structured sequences, clear flow of chapters and overall, successful combination of visual and textual." - Politika "Interesting and well-researched topics, excellent production, relevant and eloquent interviewees (even if they are not likeable in other contexts), private voices of presenters, and above all, content which has emotional, sentimental as well as educational value." – Mediaserbia.com Runtime: 16x45 min Country: Serbia Language: Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian Year: 2011

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