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Film recounts the adventures of Gustave H., a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars; and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting; a raging battle for an enormous family fortune; a desperate chase on motorcycles, trains, sleds, and skis; and the sweetest confection of a love affair - all against the backdrop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. - Director:
- Wes Anderson
- Cast:
- Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric
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Atlantic City 1921. In the wake of Prohibition, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (Steve Buscemi) wields ultimate power in "the world's playground." After rigging the Atlantic City mayoral election, Nucky and young WWI veteran Jimmy Darmody appear to be in control of the city. However, their grip soon begins to unravel as Nucky is arrested for election fraud and members of both his inner circle and family begin to question their allegiances. All die while, mobsters like Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, and Al Capone wait in the wings, looking for the right opportunity to grab a bigger piece of Nucky's pic. - Director:
- Timothy Van Patten
- Cast:
- Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly MacDonald
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A romance between an MI6 code genius (Ed Holcroft) and a man working dead-end jobs (Ben Whishaw) promises happiness for both. But tragedy strikes when the spy dies in suspicious circumstances forcing his lover to pursue the dangerous truth behind his death. Out of his depth in the world of espionage Danny seeks help from his wise mentor Scottie (Jim Broadbent) embarking on a journey where no one is what they seem, including the formidable Frances (Charlotte Rampling). - Director:
- Jakob Verbruggen
- Cast:
- Ben Whishaw, Edward Holcroft, Jim Broadbent
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13 Minutes (2015)Elser
In 1939, when Hitler tricked millions of people at the height of his power, one man stood against him; Georg Elser (Christian Friedel). Disparaged as an assassin, he was one of the greatest resistance fighters of the Second World War. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, "13 Minutes" paints the breath-taking story of a man who could have changed world history and saved millions of human lives. - Director:
- Oliver Hirschbiegel
- Cast:
- Christian Friedel, Katharina Schüttler, Burghart Klaussner
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The Coen Brothers Best Picture Oscar Nominee transforms into the season's most talked about TV debut. 'Fargo' features a new "true crime" story and new characters...all chilled in the trademark dry wit, murderous mayhem and "Minnesota nice" of the original classic , film. Oscar Winner Billy Bob Thornton stars as Lome Malvo, a manipulative master criminal who changes the life of insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman). Gus Grimly (Colin Hanks) and Molly Solverson (Allison Tolman) are the small-town police officers who join forces to uncover Lester's secrets and stop the relentlessly destructive Malvo. - Director:
- Adam Bernstein
- Cast:
- Billy Bob Thornton, Joey King, Allison Tolman
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The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)El Secreto De Sus Ojos
When a retired criminal prosecutor decides to try his hand at writing a novel he finds himself inextricably drawn into the harrowing events of an unsolved crime. Re-investigating the brutal rape and murder of a beautiful woman he discovers devastated lives, corrupt government officials and a lost love. But as he delves deeper he finds himself at the dark heart of society, where mysteries lurk in the shadows and danger waits around every corner. - Director:
- Juan José Campanella
- Cast:
- Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago
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It is the eve of Prohibition, and county treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson (Steve Buscemi) is looking to cash in. As the undisputed "Boss" of Atlantic City, Nucky leads a double life as a politician and bootlegger; Prohibition may have outlawed alcohol, but to provide "liquid gold" for a thirsty nation. In a city defined by notorious backroom politics and vicious power struggles, Nucky must battle with a relentless federal agent, ambitious underlings, and opportunistic rivals – including Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano, and Al Capone. - Director:
- Not Available
- Cast:
- Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly MacDonald
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This series of 4 made for TV feature length thrillers stars Dennis Waterman (The Sweeney, New Tricks) as John Neil, a Falklands War hero whose family were murdered in an IRA terrorist attack. Neil has withdrawn from society and lives an isolated existence, until MI5 come calling. Former special-forces operative John Neil is a lone agent for hire for Britain's security services. Whether taking on Irish terrorists, tracking down professional assassins, or pitting his wits against ruthless drug dealers, the ex-SAS man harbours no illusions about the work he's doing, or the people he serves. Knowing he is expendable to the security services Neil must face down deadly adversaries relying on his instincts and his SAS training in a world of betrayal, danger, and deceit. These 4 films were made for broadcast on Yorkshire TV between 1993 and 1996. - Director:
- Geoffrey Sax
- Cast:
- Dennis Waterman, Derek Jacobi, Peter Vaughan
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Set in Toronto at the dawn of the 20th century, Murdoch Mysteries explores the intriguing world of William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson), a methodical and dashing detective who pioneers innovative forensic techniques to solve some of the city's most gruesome murders. Murdoch's wider team include Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig), Murdoch's skeptical yet reluctantly supportive boss; feisty coroner Dr. Emily Grace, (Georgina Reilly); and pathologist-turned-psychiatrist Dr. Julia Ogden (Helene Joy) who is a staunch supporter and shares the detective's fascination with forensic science and innovative ideas. On the first-ever Victoria Day, Murdoch is reunited with his beloved Julia aboard an opulent passenger ship on its maiden voyage. Their love deepens over the course of the season, but does not escape complication as the murder of Julia's former husband, Darcy Garland, continues to cast a shadow. Crabtree and Dr. Grace's blossoming relationship faces its own issues as they struggle against their apparent class differences. - Director:
- Laurie Lynd
- Cast:
- David Fox, Yannick Bisson, Thomas Craig
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Always the grizzled sidekick and never the hero, Lefty (Bill Pullman) is considered an unreliable loser but is pushed into the limelight when his best friend and longtime partner (Peter Fonda) is brutally murdered. Lefty strikes out to find the killers and avenge his friend's gruesome death, but when he returns home with the names of Johnson's killers, he finds that he is being accused of his friend's murder...His desire to clear his name and seek revenge places him at odds with vested interests, hired guns, corrupt officials and his own abundant failings as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. - Director:
- Jared Moshe
- Cast:
- Bill Pullman, Peter Fonda, Stephen Alan Seder
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Napoleon (2015)Napoleon: The True Story
This is the acclaimed three part series telling the fascinating story of Napoleon. With access to a unique archive of Napoleon's personal letters, many of which have never been published before. Historian Andrew Roberts journeys through the history and geography of Europe to bring this story vividly to life as he traces the footsteps of the legendary leader himself. The series sheds new light on Napoleon as an extraordinarily gifted military commander, a mesmeric leader whose private life was, contrary to popular belief, littered with disappointments and betrayals.
Episode One
From lowly Corsican Army officer to first consul of France it charts the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to leader of the French nation in the late 1790s. It tells of Napoleon's military triumphs in Italy, Egypt and against anti-revolutionaries on the streets of Paris, his marriage to Josephine Beauharnais and leadership of the military coup of 1799 that swept him into power.
Episode Two
In 1805, when Napoleon was crowned King of Italy, he was at the height of his power. The previous year he had been crowned Emperor of the French. The episode also features the Battle of Austerlitz, one of the greatest military encounters of the 19th century.
Episode Three
The monarchies of Europe, the anti-Napoleonic powers of the world were out to destroy him. Napoleon had trusted the Tsar of Russia - but the Tsar reneged on their deal. He sought revenge by invading Russia in 1812 - but the campaign was a total disaster. Ever since the revolution had taken place in France in 1789, the monarchist nations of the world were out to destroy Napoleon and at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, they were granted their ultimate opportunity. This definitive battle (which is covered in detail) sealed Napoleons fate.- Director:
- David Barrie
- Cast:
- Andrew Roberts
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Based on the novel by Labour MP Chris Mullin, and adapted for the screen by Alan Plater (Fortunes of War), 'A Very British Coup' imagines what might have happened if a Left-Wing Labour MP had become Prime Minister of the UK at the end of the 1980s. Radical Leftist Harry Perkins (Ray McAnally), an unassuming working class politician from Sheffield, stands for open and honest government. Despite a landslide victory for Labour, Perkins is fighting for his seat from day one as the right-wing establishment and its American allies scheme to plot his downfall. Adultery, blackmail and conspiracies abound, Perkins remains committed to his socialist agenda. But when politics gets dirty, can he play the game and win? - Director:
- Mick Jackson
- Cast:
- Ray McAnally, Marjorie Yates, Geoffrey Beevers
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Brimstone (2016)Koolhoven's Brimstone
"Brimstone" is a suspenseful tale of retribution set at the end of the 19th century in the American West. Dakota Fanning plays a mute young woman Liz whose life changes dramatically when a vengeful and mysterious preacher (Guy Pearce) comes to town with sinister motives. Forced to go on the run and pursued across unforgiving terrain, where danger lurks around every corner, Liz soon learns that she'll need to engage in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse in order to turn the tables on her ruthless nemesis and come out alive. - Director:
- Martin Koolhoven
- Cast:
- Dakota Fanning, Tim Ahern, Kit Harington
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In an America generations removed from the greatest civil rights struggles of the 1960s, the young mayor of a mid-sized American city is faced with a federal court order that says he must build a small number of low-income housing units in the white neighborhoods of his town. His attempt to do so tears the entire city apart, paralyzes the municipal government and, ultimately, destroys the mayor and his political future. From creator David Simon (HBO's Treme and The Wire) and director Paul Haggis (Crash), and based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Lisa Belkin, the six-part HBO Miniseries presentation 'Show Me a Hero' explores notions of home, race and community through the lives of elected officials, bureaucrats, activists and ordinary citizens in Yonkers, NY. - Director:
- Paul Haggis
- Cast:
- Oscar Isaac, Peter Riegert, Natalie Paul
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Dekalog and Other Television Works (2016)The Ten Commandments / Spokój / Krótki dzien pracy / Personel / Pierwsza milosc / Przejscie podziemne / Still Alive
Krzysztof Kieslowski's "Dekalog" is one of the greatest achievements of the late twentieth century - as much an intricate work of moral philosophy as it is a collection of psychologically riveting narratives. Each standalone stop/ revolves around the consequences arising from a breach of one of the Ten Commandments, but this is no finger-wagging religious tract: Kieslowski was one of film history's keenest observers of human nature, and his troubled, vainglorious, self-deceiving, deeply flawed characters (many played by some of Poland's finest character actors) are all too universally recognisable. "Dekalog" is merely the highlight of a box set that compiles virtually all of Kieslowski's television work, starting with his first professional short fiction film and continuing with four feature-length pieces that are in every way as probing and incisive as his better-known cinema films. - Director:
- Krzysztof Kieslowski
- Cast:
- Artur Barcis, Olgierd Lukaszewicz, Olaf Lubaszenko
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