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Although situated in the 40s, The Arrival of Conrado Sierra is an ode to women's freedom in all ages. Five sisters, known in the town as Las Josefitas vírgenes, anxiously await the arrival of a man who is only interested in marrying the youngest. But things aren't that easy, and, in the struggle to defend her love, the youngest sister faces the burden and prejudices of a stifling society.
Egas Moniz, a man marked by perseverance and ambition. Audacious and in dissonance with a country full of “narrow-minded” people, Egas Moniz faced everyone so as to impose his scientific ideas, for which he was awarded, at a quite advanced stage of his life, the much-desired Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1949.
The adventure of a boy who has used the last water of the world on his way to find water. Dry Nightmare is a work that deals with the terrible problem that water waste will create in the world and in life today, with a different approach. In the movie, our character leaves the water running while brushing his teeth, and this causes him to run out of the last remaining water in the world. This is taken as a metaphor emphasizing how important the effect of water wastage at the individual level is.
An archival investigation into the imperial image-making of the RAF ‘Z Unit’, which determined the destruction of human, animal and cultural life across Somaliland, as well as Africa and Asia.
Capital One Presents Z100'S Jingle Ball Lineup: Z100's Jingle Ball, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Iggy Azalea, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jason Derulo, Fall Out Boy, Becky G, Calvin Harris, Jessie J, Nicki Minaj, Jeremih, Nick Jonas, Kiesza, Mary Lambert, Lil Jon, Demi Lovato, MAGIC!, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes, Jake Miller, Nico & Vinz, OneRepublic, Rita Ora, Rixton, Sam Smith, T.I., Pharrell, Charli XCX
In one of the most beautiful places on the planet, a father wants his young son to witness his last breath to arrive at a deeper understanding of life.
On a hospital bed, Marcello is plunged into a deep coma. His guardian angel asks the angel in charge of bringing him back to the afterlife to extend the contract of his protégé.
Sister Rachel Taylor of Boise, Idaho is an eager young missionary of the LDS Church who has been sent on an 18-month long mission to Austria. Rachel finds herself having a hard time adjusting to her new cultural surroundings in the foreign country. Due to differences in opinion, she is also unable to get along with the companion missionary that was assigned to her by the church.
A man steals to buy medicine for his sick mother but when she dies he gets into drug trafficking at a local cabaret.
Janma Bhoomi is a compelling Nepali film that celebrates culture, family, and the triumph of good over greed. Arjun and Krishna, two brothers unaware of their bond, face Kuber Agarwal, a wealthy businessman set on destroying Naya Basti village to build a factory, ignoring the villagers’ heritage. Agarwal’s daughter Sirjana falls in love with Arjun and marries him against her father’s wishes.Chameli secretly loves Arjun but remains silent, while Krishna falls for Gita. With the villagers’ support, Arjun and Krishna resist Agarwal’s plans. The story takes a tragic turn as Agarwal and Chameli die, but the brothers succeed in protecting the village. Sirjana’s decision to leave her father highlights that love and integrity triumph over greed. Directed and written by Mohan Nirula and produced by Chabi Ojha, Janma Bhoomi showcases Nepal’s cultural roots and the power of unity.
Based on the real-life story of American rower Tiff Wood (Colin Ferguson), an athlete determined to realize his goal of winning gold at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Wood's dream is shattered when the U.S. boycotts the games, and he must refocus his life towards making the team four years later, with the odds against him.
Recalls the two week manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, the actor who shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theater in April 1865.
"Highly idiosyncratic and deeply creepy, this series as a whole – which includes passages in both film and video, sometimes shown concurrently – represents the most exciting recent work in the American avant-garde, a saga that raises questions about everything while making everything seem very strange." - Jonathan Rosenbaum
An adaptation of Jérôme Garcin’s novel Le dernier hiver du cid, this documentary built exclusively on archive footage and a delicate story telling style will permit a Cannes style celebration of Gerard Philipe’s 100th birthday anniversary. He will also be coming back to the Croisette through the screening of Fanfan la tulipe.
Ser o Parecer - The Global Virtual Union is the first virtual live show by the Mexican pop music group RBD. It was recorded on Dezember 26, 2020.
Concert film featuring the stars of avex trax on the stage during the a-nation summer festival
A young musician and a fatso model have the same dream together, and they meet and fall in love at a bookstore. When their relationship starts to fall apart, an out-of-work magician steps in.
Director helmut Dietls and Patric Susskinds illustrate a legendary story of two lovers who cant keep themselves away from death.
With jaw-dropping visuals and a captivating set list of fan favorites as well as unreleased remixes, see one of electronic music's biggest acts as you've never seen them before. The Last Goodbye Cinematic Experience provides a look behind-the-curtain into the process of creating ODESZA's wildly successful return to the touring stage. Since they started making music in the basement of a college house, Harrison & Clay (ODESZA) have bucked industry trends and built a creative and dedicated production team of longtime close friends. Through personal interviews with the band, their fans, and members of their creative team, the film provides an entertaining and heartfelt look at the connection between the band and their fans, how life experiences shaped the creation of their latest album, and how ODESZA grew from small-town aspiring musicians to a four-time Grammy Award-nominated, major festival headlining icon.
A musical romantic tragedy about a famous composer who moves back to his small hometown after having had heart troubles. His search for a simple everyday life leads him into teaching the local church choir, which is not easily accepted by the town yet the choir builds a great love for their teacher.
Studio documentary about the making of the albums 'Deliverance' and 'Damnation' that were recorded at the same time.
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
John Ainsworth helps win a rowing race for Sydney University against Melbourne University. While celebrating at a nightclub, he demonstrates his skill with the violin with one of his original compositions. He also flirts with a young woman, Ann Brady, to the displeasure of a crook, Webster. A brawl results and John is expelled from university. John's sheep farmer father – who is disdainful of culture and wants John to marry a rich girl – is furious and disowns his son.
YUKO☆RING is a live mini-concert that gravure idol Ogura Yuko held in secret on January 2005 at Liquidroom Ebisu.
Alberto loves Maria, daughter of Arturo, a rich owner of boats, his love is reciprocated by the girl and has the approval of her father.
Antonio is trying to become a successful singer when he suddenly has to leave for military service in the navy. With Little Tony, S. Rozin.
In Liverpool there's a gang war between the Mods (who dress in the latest fashions and styles) and the Rockers (who are more into the '50s "greaser" look). Ricky, the son of a wealthy businessman, is a Mod guitar player, and in a gang fight with some Rockers, his girlfriend is killed. He leaves Liverpool for the continent and winds up in Rome, where he becomes involved with his father's mistress.
Joanna Lumley travels to the USA to follow in the King of Rock 'n' Roll's footsteps.