Ideal and reality

A Journey(es)

A cinematic journey through the world. Non-verbal.

in the name of tradition(en)

The destiny of women is irrevocably linked to blood. Between tradition and modernity, the female body has been marketed, honored, and mutilated.

The Tao of Physics(en)

An interview with Fritjof Capra, the author of “The Tao of Physics” published 1975. Capra based his work on the Danish theoretical physicist Niels Bohr, who included the Chinese t’ai chi symbol in his coat of arms.

Journey to the East(en)

Could our mounting modern problems have ancient solutions? Travel to the depths of China to find out.

The Young Taoism Fighter(zh)

The Progenitor, Cheng Yang, Cheng Jen and his brother, Chung Yin-Chiu tried all means to acquaint with the “Yin Yang Separate Body Style”, which was the most powerful Taoism Kung-fu of Yin Yang Tang. One day, Student, Ko Sheng practiced the style secretly. Since his basic Kung-fu training was not well-established, he made his soul separated from the body. At the most critical moment, he was saved by Yin-Chiu. The leader of Tien Wu Men, Master Fu Luen wanted to rule over the community by force, bitterly practiced the “Tzu Yin Wicked Style” kung fu. He controlled Kuan Shih-Chung by using poison and ordered him to get the urea of children and women's placenta for him to practice...

The Village of No Return(zh)

In a remote village, a con man disguised as a Taoist priest introduces a memory-erasing device to residents — but a dangerous plot looms.

The Rule of Burning Sun I(zh)

Sun Wukong appeared as a fighting Buddha. What kind of peak duel will there be between a superhero who lives in modern times and confronts alien civilizations with the scorching sun civilization and Dilena?

Mr. Vampire(cn)

The planned reburial of a village elder goes awry as the corpse resurrects into a hopping, bloodthirsty vampire, threatening mankind. Therefore, a Taoist Priest and his two disciples attempt to stop the terror.

Mr Vampire Saga 4(cn)

A Taoist priest protests against the idea of a Buddhist priest being his neighbour. They often argue with each other until a vampire is at large and threatens the villagers' safety.

Magic Cop(cn)

A Taoist former cop is called to Hong Kong to assist in the investigation of of a series of strange murders. Aided by two local officers, he runs afoul of an evil sorceress.

The Dead and the Deadly(cn)

Wah Li, known as Fat Boy to his friends, lives with his great-uncle the priest (Uncle). Together with his oddball friends Lai Li and Momo, Wah Li helps Uncle to run the local funeral services. When the body Ma Lun Chio is brought back to the village by a new wife and her "brother", Wai Li is suspicious. He sets out to find out how his friend died, but things are not what they seem.

The Eight Immortals(zh)

Fantasy adventure depicting the famous Eight Immortals of Taoist mythology.

Ninja in Ancient China(zh)

When tragedy befalls Taoist master Yu at the hands of power hungry general Suen Cheuk, the Taoist master's students, the Five Element Ninja, decide that revenge is their only option. However, if they are to have their vengeance they must first infiltrate the inner circle of the general's closest allies. (GreenfanDVD)

Exorcist Master(cn)

When a Catholic church in a small Chinese town falls prey to an evil combing the powers of Western and Chinese vampirism, Taoist priest Uncle Nine (Lam Ching Ying) and Catholic priest Wu (Wu Ma) must overcome religious and cultural differences in order to defeat the vampire.

Doctor Vampire(cn)

Chinese doctor has his car break down in England. he wanders into a castle where vampires congregate. After having sex with a Chinese vampire he leaves, however his blood is so sweet the Chinese vampire is sent to Hong Kong bring him back. While in Hong Kong he begins to show signs of vampirism and his friends have to try to save him.

Garden Party Fight(en)

A kung fu revenge tale about a young man named Dirty Dan determined to kill a ex-police, ex-kung fu student named Mr. T.

Like(en)

In our current world, where worth is often gauged by online popularity, an economy has developed for paying for followers and likes. Through access inside the “click-farms” of Bangladesh, Like explores the multi-million dollar industry that grows social media followings for celebrities and brands alike.

Danish Literature(en)

Jørgen Leth's personal, pleasurable distillation of Danish literature covers seven poets alive at the time of production and twenty classical poets. A handful of actors share readings of the classical texts in semi close ups against a dark background; the living poets read their own works.

Anatomy of t.A.T.u.(ru)

The true, detailed lives of the girls of the Russian pop duo t.A.T.u. as they break through in their promotional tour in America.

Overgames(de)

On a talkshow, actor and German TV ikon Joachim Fuchsberger recalls how the games for his show "Nur nicht nervös werden" (Don't Get Nervous), first broadcast on West German TV in 1960, were developed along the lines of American psychiatry. Asked "So how many crazy people watched you?", he responded: "A whole crazy, psychologically disturbed nation". Why were the Germans or to be more precise, the West Germans, a psychologically disturbed nation at that time? This is a film about cheerful and serious games, therapies for re-education and self-imposed re-education, as well as the history of the idea of permanent revolution. Those appearing include directors and producers of gameshows, psychiatrists, anthropologists, and the diversely paranoid.

The Sclera(ko)

The sclera is a sign that humans are social animals. We are born to empathize, but not all of that empathy converges into perfect empathy.

Spring(ru)

This is a story about a city guy Nikolai, who will have to go instead of his friend on a rural business trip. A series of funny events, meetings and the beauty of the Yakut village encourage Nikolai to make an important decision in his life…

King Lily of the Valley(sv)

Spring is in the air and Puck and Einar, as well as Christer Wijk are invited to a wedding in Skoga. The day before the wedding, the bride-to-be enters a flower-shop in order to inspect her bridal bouquet of lily of the valley, but suddenly vanishes without at trace. When she eventually turns up again, it is Christer who finds her. She lies dead outside her home with a bouquet of lily of the valley in her hand. Everybody close to the bride are suspects, not least her best friend, whom Christer has just begun flirting with. Everybody seems to have something to hide. Question is: are their secrets connected to the murder?

The Evil Marriage(ur)

Once upon a time, in a far away, across the dark jungle, a castle in the sky, there lived a king of Evils with his evil guards. One day, one of his magicians showed the magic mirror and shows a beautiful human girl in this mirror, and told that if he wants to continue to be a king he must marry this girl. The story of "The Evil Marriage movie" revolves around the character of "Nur" (a human girl) who was kidnapped by the Evil's king guards and took her to unfamiliar world where she will have to marry the evil in order for others to live. But, there is someone who sneaks into the dark jungle to reach the evil castle and rescues her.

Without Delay(ru)

Moments: Six(en)

A serial killer and the detective who tracked him down find themselves in an unexpected stalemate.

Tapout XT - Flex XT(en)

TapouT XT was specifically designed for highly motivated people who are ready for an intense physical and mental challenge. In other words, XT won't be easy - but it was never intended to be. Each workout inspires you dig down deep so you get the extreme B & A results you want. TapouT XT is MMA-Inspired exercise that simultaneously fires the targeted muscles while keeping your heart rate up so you blast calories. This simple 'Science of Sweat' philosophy also cuts your workout time down so you can get in, get it on, and then get it over.

Six: Inside(en)

Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animation filmmakers.

Hello Jindagi(ne)

Hello Jindagi is an action, romantic, drama, and comedy film about love, betrayal, and second chances. Vijay, an honest and wealthy man, is searching for the perfect partner. He falls in love with Jasmin, but her greed for money leads her to leave him, shattering his trust. Heartbroken, Vijay crosses paths with Elina, a struggling yet kind-hearted woman.Determined to help, Vijay supports Elina in starting a new life, finding his own redemption and purpose along the way. Together, they learn that life can begin anew, even after losing everything, as long as one makes thoughtful choices.Shot in the UK and Nepal, Hello Jindagi is produced by Biranjana Entertainment, Maharani Entertainment UK, and Everest Surya Bohara Films. Directed by Everest Surya Bohara and Bikram D Joshi, it stars Bikram D Joshi, Priyanka Karki, Dipika Prasai, Kumud Pant Janaki Pant, Everest Surya Bohara and a talented ensemble cast, delivering an inspiring message about resilience and hope.

The Anglistanis(en)

A regular student house in London. A regular bunch of students and ex-students. This is their home from home - only home is India! Meet the Anglistanis, a bunch of "Desis" trying to make their way in the big city. Arpit; tall, handsome, studying... or is he? Sameer; funny, greedy, lazy - he's here to study... what was that subject? Kalpana; she's a model student... and a nag! Rehan; he's a student of IT... and love! Jignesh; he's a student of life... and trying to earn a crust. Arjun; he's the master of the house... or is he? The house is bursting at the seams and landlord-cum-father figure Kuldeep is trying to keep order. But when the beautiful Nisha, Arpit's old flame from India, asks for a place to stay, their world is turned upside down with love triangles, gangsters and even cross dressing Mujra dancers!

Valladesam(ta)

A woman is shot at and her daughter kidnapped by an international gang of arms dealer. Who is this woman and how does she fight back to save her daughter — and her nation?

Dino - The Early Performances(en)

A collection of 19 of Dean Martin's Early Performances: That's Amore. Carolina In The Morning. I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now. Oh Marie. Memories Are Made Of This. Almost Like Being In Love. Too Young. One For My Baby. There Goes My Heart. Louise. Love Me With All Your Heart. It's Easy To Remember. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine. When You're Smiling. The Isle Of Capri. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter. If You Were The Only Girl In The World. You Made Me Love You. Would I Love You.

A-li 88(zh)

In August 2009, Typhoon Morakot killed hundreds and caused irreversible damage to Taiwan. On the Alishan Mountains, the rainfall destroyed its forest railway and badly damaged its tourism industry for years. Huang Hsin-yao initially went up the mountain to document the aftermath of the storm. But Huang changed his approach when he claimed he saw many Wu Fengs on the mountain, referencing the Han merchant who, according to folk legends, “civilised” Taiwanese aborigines on Alishan. This scathing documentary asks whether rapid development of the region, be it by deforestation or by exploitation of its natural beauty for tourist dollars, worsened the effects of the typhoon.

House of Hardcore VIII(en)

Tag Team Match The Young Bucks vs. Austin Aries & Bobby Roode South Philly Street Fight Tommy Dreamer vs. Eric Young Tag Team Match Team 3D vs. Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian Three Way Dance Matt Hardy vs. Carlito vs. Lance Hoyt Singles Match Rhino vs. Eddie Kingston Plus Mikey Whipwreck, Velvet Sky, Thea Trinidad, Tony Nese, Brian Myers, Alex Reynolds, Team Tremendous, Vik Dalishus, Ben Ortiz, Hale Collins, Matt Striker and more!

Leopard Fight Club(en)

Witness a remarkable coming-of-age story as we track a young leopard's journey from rookie to royalty in South Africa's lethal Big Five landscape. When we first meet Jack, he's clumsy, fearful, and weak, but he's a fast learner - and he'll need to be. He's destined for a showdown with the area's current leopard monarch, an alpha male with a real mean streak. We follow Jack as he hones his skills and builds up muscle for the ultimate catfight. It's a battle where only the winner will walk out alive.

Desingu Raja(ta)

Idhayakkani and Thamarai fall in love but their villages, Pulipatti and Kilipatti, have been at each other’s throats for 50 years. Kani hopes to bring peace with their marriage but unfortunately, Thamarai’s dad is killed by his villagers. And, now, she and her uncle Veerasamy want revenge.

Chop(en)

On a small rural farm, an older son tries to chop wood at the insistence of his father, while his younger brother cruelly tests his fragile psyche.

Down to the Bone(es)

A man is wrongfully buried alive, and starts to descend to the Underworld.

Perra Sociedad(en)

This stylish crime thriller starring Gibrán González and Rojo Grau dramatizes the dangerous Mexican underworld, where drug deals, extortion and violence are everyday events and treachery and corruption are standard operating procedure. Ignacio Rinza's gripping drama explores how far some people will go to get by when there's nowhere else to turn for help. Víctor Ortíz and Carlos Samperio co-star.