Guided by a letter from an childhood friend, a young man visits places and people from the past marked by history and commitment. He then meets other people throughout the night, looking for ways to act and imagine collectively.
Guided by a letter from an childhood friend, a young man visits places and people from the past marked by history and commitment. He then meets other people throughout the night, looking for ways to act and imagine collectively.
2008-07-01
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Lucky, a homeless man living in the UK, faced daily struggles to survive. Each day, he would sit on the streets, relying on the kindness of strangers to get by. One day, a kind-hearted young woman named Jessica stopped and gave him 50p, along with a warm smile. Her small gesture gave Lucky a glimmer of hope, and he began to dream of a better life. The next day, as Lucky returned to the streets, a wealthy businessman named Mukesh passed by with his security guard, Mark. Feeling sorry for Lucky, Mukesh decided to help in an unexpected way. Since he had no cash on hand, he bought Lucky a lottery ticket instead. Lucky accepted it with gratitude, never expecting what was to come. The following day, Lucky visited the shop to check his ticket. To his shock, the shopkeeper announced that he had won the jackpot. Overwhelmed with emotion, Lucky realized his life had just changed forever. As he celebrated, Mukesh and Mark walked into the shop for coffee,
This is the story of a man who challenged his country’s institutions by proclaiming himself legitimate president. This is the story of how the controversial Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who led the polls during 4 years, lost the election by less than half percent. It all begins while he is still Mexico City’s mayor, up to his self proclamation as president and his actions during the first days of Felipe Calderón’s government.
In this film Norman McLaren uses puppets, diagrams, animation and live-action to present an anti-war message for use by peace organizations.
Seven year-old Taipei girl Pearl is shunted off to Kaohsiung to stay with her grandmother while her parents deal with work and business back in Taipei. Unhappy at this development Pearl wants to return home but her pleas fall on deaf ears. At school she meets cheeky chap Larry who nicknames Pearl "Peel".
On the 20th anniversary of their edgy little 90's cable show Underground Entertainment, the authors, along with many SF, horror and B celebrities in cameos, remember how they pushed the envelope, shocked, entertained, but also introduced the audience to many movies, comics and conventions.
A woman and her weakling brother inherit a mine. When the brother commits suicide the guide is accused of murder.
In a family in a small community of fishermen, a woman fights while recovering her childhood’s memories. A struggle for self-determination, for breaking the chains society placed on her and finally becoming the first Fishergirl in a world of fishermen.
A minor league hockey player struggles with the massive ego of his team's new owner, a hockey legend who was once his childhood hero.
Celebrities and musicians gather in New York's Radio City Music Hall to pay tribute to Beach Boys supremo Brian Wilson. Includes Ricky Martin's version of 'California Girls', Elton John's take on 'God Only Knows', Jimmy Webb, David Crosby and Vince Hill tackling 'Surf's Up', and Mr Wilson himself performing 'Heroes and Villains'. Recorded March 29, 2001.
The emergence of a group. Lighted figures, turned to a light off immediately.
A retrospective of the events during a night in 1947 when a flying saucer crashed close to Roswell, New Mexico.
The scene is a small town in the Eastern United States, where the outbreak of hostilities in Korea has a profound effect on several people. WWII veteran Martin Greer wants to re-enlist, much to the dismay of his wife Nancy.
Mickey's Grand Opera (1936) Music Land (1935) Orphans' Benefit (1941) Farmyard Symphony (1938) Pluto's Blue Note (1947) How to Dance (1953) Woodland Café (1937) Donald's Dilemma (1947)
After witnessing a man behave violently towards his girlfriend, someone decides to intervene. Using the power of suggestion to alter memories, he completely turn the situation to his advantage.
The life of a boy in his adolescence takes a turn when his relationship with his mother and father is exposed
Dramatization of the romance and July 1981 wedding of Great Britain's Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.
Smile, though your heart is aching, Smile, even though it’s breaking.