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Ten years ago some of the worst atrocities in the history of mankind took place in the country of Rwanda and in an era of high-speed communication and round the clock news, the events went almost unnoticed by the rest of the world. In only three months, one million people were brutally murdered. In the face of these unspeakable actions, inspired by his love for his family, an ordinary man summons extraordinary courage to save the lives of over a thousand helpless refugees, by granting them shelter in the hotel he manages. - Director:
- Terry George
- Cast:
- Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix
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A Provocative Look at the worlds of horse racing and gambling told through a diverse group of characters surrounding a California racetrack, "Luck" is an intriguing drama from Emmy Award winner David Milch and Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Michael Mann. Intuitive tough guy Chester "Ace" Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), has always been involved with gambling, from bookmaking and money laundering to casino operations - and was recently released after a three-year prison term. He teams up with Gus Demitriou (Dennis Farina), his longtime chauffeur and muscle, to craft a complex plan involving the Santa Anita Racetrack in California. As they plot out Ace's strategy, the pair recruits Turo Escalante (John Ortiz), a successful trainer with a sordid reputation. In the meantime, an old trainer, Walter Smith (Nick Nolte) nurtures a possible breakthrough thoroughbred, while a ragtag group of four racetrack groupies band together to try to catch lightning in a bottle - as winners of an elusive Pick Six bet. - Director:
- Michael Mann
- Cast:
- Dustin Hoffman, Jason Gedrick, Richard Kind
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From writer-director Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) comes a unique film starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Although Padraic (Farrell) and CoIm (Gleeson) have been lifelong friends, they find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, bringing alarming consequences for both of them. - Director:
- Martin McDonagh
- Cast:
- Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon
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The Lives of Others (2006)Das Leben Der Anderen
In this outstanding psychological and political thriller, we get a fascinating insight into the lengths and depths that the East European government went to in order to keep tabs on the lives of its population in 80's. When cold and brutal official Wiesler (Ulrich Mühe) is given the task of spying on acclaimed playwright Dreyman (Sebastian Koch) and his actress girlfriend, he relishes the task, knowing that if he uncovers subversive behaviour he will gain favor with his boss. But the longer he listens in on the couple, their friendships, passions and ideas, the more he realises that his own life and the harsh political regime are lacking in color and joy in many respects. Slowly he begins to doubt morality of is job and politics. As the lines between orders and compassion become blurred, Wiesler becomes more involved with his subject, walking a dangerous path between his duty and his new found reality. - Director:
- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
- Cast:
- Ulrich Mühe, Klaus Münster, Martina Gedeck
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England's dark history is revealed in this epic tale charting the defeat of the monarchy in a time of intrigue, power and corruption. England in 1645 is a place of savage treachery, civil war and political unrest. After waging three years of bloody civil war, the rebel New Model Army has finally defeated the Royalist forces of King Charles I. Two heroes emerged from the war, Lord Thomas Fairfax (Dougray Scott) and his loyal, yet ruthless deputy, Oliver Cromwell (Tim Roth). The war may have been won, but their mission is now to unite the country and reform the crown. Cromwell's radical solution is the execution of the King (Rupert Everett) which causes a political storm leading to leadership fights, betrayal and unrest. - Director:
- Mike Barker
- Cast:
- Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Olivia Williams
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Manhunt: Series (1970)Manhunt - The Complete Series
Downed RAF Squadron Leader Jimmy Porter (Alfred Lynch) joins Resistance agents Nina (Cyd Hayman) and Vincent (Peter Barkworth) in wartime France as they attempt to sabotage the activities of the occupying Germans and smuggle stranded airmen to safety. Never certain of whom they can trust, and in constant danger of capture and death at the hands of the SS, they embark on a vital mission to enable Nina - and the valuable information she possesses - to reach England...This tense drama from 1970 captures not only the ever-present fear but also the complex personal dilemmas experienced by those caught up in the tragedy of occupation. - Director:
- Bill Bain
- Cast:
- Alfred Lynch, Cyd Hayman, Peter Barkworth
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1965. The hunt for a missinc school cirl draws Police Constable Endeavour Morse back to the place which will ultimately define his destiny - Oxford. While Detective Inspector Fred Thursday leads the investigation, Morse begins his own quest, risking all in the hunt for a truth that will haunl him for the rest of his days. - Director:
- Colm McCarthy
- Cast:
- Michael Matus, John Light, Flora Montgomery
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The Civil War (1990)Ken Burns' the Civil War / The American Civil War
"The Civil War", the Emmy Award-winning nine-part series from Ken Burns, is now fully restored to high definition, achieving the optimal picture quality originally intended. Hailed as a film masterpiece and landmark in historical storytelling, Ken Burns's epic documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. Here is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one. - Director:
- Ken Burns
- Cast:
- Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards
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Starring Russell Crowe and Olga Kurylenko, 'The Water Diviner' is an epic adventure set in the aftermath of the devastating battle of Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. Australian farmer Joshua Connor travels to Istanbul to discover the fate of his sons, reported missing in action. Battling against government bureaucracy, foreign traditions and armed forces in the still war-torn country, Connor embarks on a perilous journey to find the truth about his sons. 'The Water Diviner' is an extraordinary tale of love, hope and heroism. - Director:
- Russell Crowe
- Cast:
- Russell Crowe, Olga Kurylenko, Jai Courtney
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Cobra: Series 2 (2021)Cobra - Cyberwar Season 2
Their next move could be their last...In 'Cobra: Cyberwar' we find a Britain in trouble. As the government scramble to combat a new, invisible threat, British Prime Minister Robert Sutherland (Robert Carlisle) and his team of dedicated advisers are forced to question everything they thought they knew about our relationship with the rest of the world. - Director:
- Mo Ali
- Cast:
- Robert Carlyle, Victoria Hamilton, Richard Dormer
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"Deadline Gallipoli" is a poweful historical drama that explores the legend of the Gallipoli campaign during World War 1. Seen from the viewpoint of war correspondents, fully embedded in the action. These journalists run into sharp conflict with the Allied military high-command when they become determined to report on the dire mismanagement of the operation. - Director:
- Michael Rymer
- Cast:
- Sam Worthington, Hugh Dancy, Joel Jackson
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1883 is a prequel to television Yellowstone and follows the original Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It's a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America's promised land - Montana. - Director:
- Taylor Sheridan
- Cast:
- Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill
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Beyond the tangle of twisted metal and beleaguered emergency services are the invisible dramas. As Detective Inspector Tolin (Douglas Henshall) begins the task of sifting through the case files, he uncovers the events and twists of fate that led the victims to be on this road at the same time. As the investigations progress he finds himself drawn into many different and dangerous worlds including government cover-ups, smuggling, torn relationships and murder. - Director:
- Marc Evans
- Cast:
- Zoe Telford, Dean Lennox Kelly, Paul McGann
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Blue Eyes: Series 1 (2015)Blå ögon
There are only a few, crucial weeks left to the national election when the Chief of Staff at the Justice Department disappears without a trace. As her replacement, Elin Hammar, tries to find out what happened she is thrown into a conspiracy of lies, falsified documents and hidden agendas. At the same time the extreme right wing party, Trygghetspartiet, is heading towards their best election ever. In the small town of Ludvika, Annika Nilsson, the party's local representative is preparing a public speech, in spite of her son's protest. He accuses her of being a racist and has grown tired of the threats and harassments the family has to endure. Behind the political scenes a series of terror attacks are planned that will send shock waves through the entire nation. Sweden's first national socialistic terror group is about to surface. - Director:
- Fredrik Edfeldt
- Cast:
- Louise Peterhoff, Sven Nordin, Karin Franz Körlof
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From Oscar winning writer/director Adam McKay (The Big Short) comes 'Vice', an audacious and darkly comedic look at former US Vice President Dick Cheney's stealthy rise from Washington intern to the most powerful man on the planet. Oscar winner Christian Bale leads an all-star cast that includes Oscar nominees Steve Carell as the affable, yet steely Donald Rumsfeld, Amy Adams as Cheney's ambitious wife, and Oscar winner Sam Rockwell as the malleable George W. Bush. Spanning a half-century, Cheney's journey from rural Wyoming electrical worker to de facto President of the United States is a hilariously terrifying true tale of the use and misuse of institutional power. - Director:
- Adam McKay
- Cast:
- Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell
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