MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription Idris Elba embodies Nelson Mandela in this epic adaptation of Mandela’s autobiography, “Long Walk to Freedom.” It tells the story of his struggle to bring an end to the racist system of apartheid, which denied black South Africans their human rights for almost 50 years. Elba’s performance anchors the film as we follow his...

MARILYN MYLLER

DescriptionDescription Marilyn maketh, Marilyn taketh away. It will be epic. It will be tear-jerkingly profound. It will be perfect.

MANUSCRIPTS DON’T BURN

DescriptionBiosDescription Based on a true story, this modern thriller tells the story of a failed effort by the Iranian government to murder almost two dozen journalists in 1995.  Told in a gripping fashion that artfully reveals itself over time, MANUSCRIPTS DON’T BURN describes the journey of two hired killers who, years later, are intimidating and...

MAGNESIUM

DescriptionDescription A talented young gymnast makes a life-changing discovery as she prepares for an important tournament, and her last chance to reach the top.

MANAKAMANA

DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription The journey up a mountain to the Manakamana temple is an ancient ritual for the Nepalese people. What once took pilgrims days to complete can now be accomplished in just 10 minutes thanks to a gondola. This film consists solely of uninterrupted 10-minute shots of people as they ride the cable car, the last...

MACHSOM

DescriptionTrailerDescription A 19-year-old Israeli soldier stationed at one of the most dangerous checkpoints along the West Bank must contend with pressures on all sides in the face of a high-stakes incident. Trailer

THE LUNCHBOX

DescriptionBiosDescription Ila is an unfulfilled Mumbai housewife who yearns to regain the affections of her inattentive husband, patiently concocting a warm lunch for him to enjoy at work. Through a mix-up with the delivery service, the meal ends up at the desk of Saajan (played by the quietly authoritative Irrfan Khan), an isolated accountant on...

LONE SURVIVOR

DescriptionBiosDescription Writer/Director Peter Berg crafts a striking portrait of the human spirit and unbreakable bonds in his new film LONE SURVIVOR. Four NAVY SEALS are sent on a covert mission to counteract a high-level al-Qaeda operative and capture a notorious Taliban leader. Once in the mountains of Afghanistan, the squad is ambushed and totally surrounded...

LITTLE BLACK SPIDERS

DescriptionBiosContactDescription Sixteen and pregnant with her married lover's child, Katrina leaves France to take refuge at a Belgian hospital, where a program for similarly compromised young women is hidden away on the top floor of the building. As Katrina nears her due date, she becomes increasingly aware of what she must do to protect herself...

LA JAULA DE ORO

DescriptionBiosContactDescription The dangerous migrant journey begins with few words spoken among 15-year-olds Juan, Sara and Samuel. Soon a Tzotzil Indian boy named Chauk joins the quietly desperate triumvirate to make four for the road. Setting off from their poor Guatemalan hometowns, freeloading on top of trains with like-minded strangers and traveling through lawless middle lands,...

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