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Recommendations Movies
Above the Troubled Water(en)
Three Nigerian men are scattered across the globe after escaping homophobic violence.
East of Main Street: Milestones(en)
The Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple had an opportunity to take part in an episode of East of Main Street, an HBO documentary series that has been produced for the past three years to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year’s episode, Milestones, focuses on how different groups of Asian Americans mark the milestones throughout their lives.
Mantovani, the King of Strings(it)
Known for his unmistakable cascading strings and recordings such as Charmaine, Mantovani enthralled the world with his sublime arrangements. This is the story of the man and his music.
Travelling Hawkers in Frankfurt am Main(de)
A documentary about unemployed people who bought fruit and vegetables at moderate prices at the wholesale market and sold these in the streets of Frankfurt. Since they had no permits they were constantly with their bulky carts on the run from the police. One part of the film was shot at the fairgrounds in front of the wholesale market. Newspaper and lottery ticket vendors, propagandists offering their ware for a few pfennigs, all convey the mood of a time when need made people inventive.
East of Main Street: Asians Aloud(en)
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, HBO presents a collection of perspectives from a diverse group of Asian Americans.
Inner Circle Line(ko)
Young residents of Seoul meet, separate, wait and dream by the Inner Circle Line of the Seoul subway system.
Soldier's Love(sh)
Young Belgrade playboy, spoiled child of a rich family, changes for the better after spending some time in the army.
Hello(en)
The film tells the story of three best friends named Ako, Aki and Awang, who are well-known in their village for their mischievous and humourous pranks. The trio work for Pak Man. One day, they are assigned to pick up his daughter Misha, who has just returned from overseas and dreams of becoming a doctor. The trio have been in love with her for a long time but she does not pay them any heed. When Misha is robbed by a snatch thief one day, she is rescued by a doctor named Shafiq. Her face reminds the doctor of his late wife, and he begins to pursue her, which annoys the trio.
Ultimate Driving Craft 3 - Eyes on main beam(en)
Chris has vast experience in driver training both as an advanced driving instructor and driving examiner. This is the third in the Ultimate Driving Craft series of high quality advanced driving DVDs which have received international acclaim having sold to 39 countries. Filmed with two HD professional movie cameras and professionally edited by Green Gecko Television Ltd who have also added some excellent animation to support Chris's teaching of driving skills. In this DVD Chris highlights a problem that affects all drivers. It is called the natural focal point and not the best way to drive. He explains what it is, why it happens and what we, as drivers, can do about preventing it.
La revolución de los balcones(es)
Documentary made by the Spanish political party VOX about the Catalan referendum of 2017 from the point of view of some leaders of the party.
Conexión Perdida(es)
Laila, Noa and Mía suffer a tragic car accident and, from that moment, their friendship will change forever, since Laila dies. Noa and Mía will have to suffer the loss of their best friend, but they will do so in very different ways. Mía will try to avoid the issue by having parties and having fun with her friends, while Noa will lock herself in her house, plunged into a depressive loop.
Jelangkung(id)
Four young people start investigating urban legends in Jakarta. Not satisfied with their findings, they head for a more challenging phenomenon situated at Angkerbatu, West Java. One of them brings a ouija board-type toy called "Jelangkung" to call spirits which changes their life upon returning to Jakarta.
Marjuca or Death(sh)
The town of Split in the 1930s during Italian occupation. A boy torn between kid's games and sexual awakening finds more about the latter at the nearby whorehouse who works non-stop.
Under Age(en)
A trial melodrama about a mother who encourages her 14 year old daughter to have sex with a 16 year old Mexican boy.