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Behind the Sun (2001)Abril Despedaçado
Behind The Sun is a critically acclaimed story about love, loyalty, and the choice a son must make between honouring his family and following his heart. In the brutal Brazilian badlands of 1910, two families are locked in a bloody, generations-of feud. In one family, the oldest remaining son - distressed by the prospect of death and encouraged by his younger brother - begins to question the cycle of violence. Then, a beautiful young woman crosses his path and opens his eyes to life outside his culture's rigid code of honour. Stunningly photographed and exquisitely told, this outstanding motion picture will transport you to a vastly different pace and time... a place somewhere Behind The Sun. - Director:
- Walter Salles
- Cast:
- José Dumont, Rodrigo Santoro, Rita Assemany
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Malena (2000)Malèna
'Malena' is an utterly unforgettable story of a boy's journey into manhood amid the chaos and intolerance of World War II. In a sleepy Italian village, the most beautiful woman in town, Malena (Monica Bellucci) becomes the subject of increasingly malicious gossip among the lustful townsmen and their jealous wives. But only her most ardent admirer, young Renato Amoroso (Giuseppe Sulfaro), will learn the untold true story of the mysterious and elusive Malena. In a captivating motion picture nominated for two Academy Awards, the eventual struggles and hardships that Malena must bravely endure serve to inspire Renato to new heights of compassion, courage and independence. - Director:
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Cast:
- Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Luciano Federico
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Krampack (2000)Nico and Dani
A engaging, funny teen coming-of-age story set against the idyllic Spanish backdrop of Sitges. Dani longs for Nico whilst Nico longs for beach-babe Elena and her cousin Berta has designs on Dani. Dani's parents are away for the summer, and when his friend Nico arrives to stay, Dani is keen to help him achieve his goal of losing his virginity. Sunshine, sex, sangria and seventeen-year-olds mix together and out of the confusion of raw emotion, awakening sexuality and broken hearts, two young men emerge ready to face adulthood. - Director:
- Cesc Gay
- Cast:
- Fernando Ramallo, Jordi Vilches, Marieta Orozco
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It's 1990, the start of a new era for Martin Moone (David Rawle) and his imaginary friend Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd). It's the year of Ireland's historic victories, and draw-ings, at the Italia '90 World Cup - which, to the family's dismay, has clashed with their annual pilgrimage to damp Donegal. It's a year when Martin starts secondary school and promptly develops a crush on his beautiful, but mental art teacher, Miss Tivnan (Amy Huberman), who he tries to impress with his slick moves at the school dance. It's a year with a Halloween ghost-raft adventure where Martin and Padraic meet the mysterious 'Island Joe' (Pat Shortt). There's also a religious-themed stag party, an epic golf battle, and an even more epic St. Patrick's Day parade. Oh, and Martin falls in love with a Traveller.
Episodes Comprise:
1. Boylé Boylé Boylé
2. Moone Dance
3. Ghost Raft
4. Handball Duel
5. Stags and Hens
6. Boyle Wedding- Director:
- Ian Fitzgibbon
- Cast:
- George Hamilton, David Rawle, Chris O'Dowd
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The BAFTA-wining drama about romance and second chances returns with yet more secrets and surprises. Following his heart attack scare, reunited childhood sweethearts Alan and Celia are determined to live life to the full. However, as they begin to move on and enjoy the next stages of their relationship, it becomes clear that the rest of their family aren't as content with their own lives.
Gillian finds herself spiralling into a dark place as old skeletons resurface, while Caroline's fractious relationship with John leads her to make bold decisions involving Kate and their future. Meanwhile, Lawrence struggles to accept his mother's choice of partner and Raff breaks some news to the family which will change his life forever.
As secrets from the past come tumbling out and family members adjust to changing relationships, can Alan and Celia find the long-awaited happiness they deserve?- Director:
- Euros Lyn
- Cast:
- Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi, Josh Bolt
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Beyond the Walls (2012)Hors Les Murs
At the end of a night out, Paulo goes for one last drink where he meets barman, Ilir. Being too drunk to get home, Ilir offers to take him back to his place. The next morning the young handsome musicians joke about sex over breakfast but without realising that this is only the beginning for their erotic journey. Despite initial hesitation the two grow closer and experiment in a sensual world neither knows much about. Whilst at first they fill their days getting to know each other's bodies and pushing their own limits and boundaries, the intensity of their relationship eventually becomes too much. Their love is severely tested by a dramatic series of events and when Ilir ends up in prison, Paulo is forced to become independent. - Director:
- David Lambert
- Cast:
- Matila Malliarakis, Guillaume Gouix, David Salles
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Atomic Age (2012)L'âge atomique
A rare exploration of the underlying sexual tension between two close male friends, 'Atomic Age' charts the evolution of burgeoning youthful sexuality over the course of one night in Paris. Victor and Rainer are typical young French hipsters on their way to Paris, swigging Red Bull, bantering about the Stone Roses and musing about what awaits them. Checking into a club, Victor hits on the girls, while Rainer spikily rebuffs the advances of a male admirer. Testosterone surges, bravado leads to a face-off...just another night on the town. Until it's not. This stunningly shot character study perfectly captures what it's like to be young men, fumbling their way through a sexual awakening, whilst negotiating the delicate bonds of friendship. - Director:
- Héléna Klotz
- Cast:
- Eliott Paquet, Dominik Wojcik, Niels Schneider
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Yossi (2012)Ha-Sippur Shel Yossi
Yossi, a gay workaholic doctor has his mundane routine shaken when a blast from the past sets him on a journey of self-discovery. Their brief but emotionally charged reunion unnerves Yossi enough to make him spontaneously leave Tel Aviv. It is only then, on the desolate roads of southern Israel, that an encounter with a group of lively young soldiers ignites Yossi's desire; especially when Tom (the handsome Oz Zehavi) shows an interest in him. Heart-warming and sensual, Yossi is an ode to love lost and love found, in situations where we least expect to find them so. - Director:
- Eytan Fox
- Cast:
- Ohad Knoller, Shlomo Sadan, Oz Zehavi
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The hilarious story of two lads from Ireland as they stumble their way through the London gay underworld in search of 'gainful employment'. When one of the lads accidentally shags a punter (Steven Berkoff) to death, they are forced to look for 'work' elsewhere. It is then that they discover the myth of "The Bread in the Bed"- a huge bed full of money. A gloriously politically-incorrect caper ensues as they search for this elusive bed, resulting in the unfortunate demise of "Nine Dead Gay Guys"... - Director:
- Lab Ky Mo
- Cast:
- Glen Mulhern, Brendan Mackey, Steven Berkoff
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Life in picturesque Bangor, Maine, is complicated for blisteringly sexy high-school senior Joe. Living with his single mother and older sister in a rough housing project, Joe takes a job as a live-in model for Victor, an artist, to save money for art school. Joe's equally good looking best friend Andrew has no ambition besides playing football, shoplifting and getting drunk. When their girlfriends point out the obvious that Joe and Andrew are in love with one another the two boys begin a relationship and start exploring gay life in their small town but complications arise when Joe's past comes back to haunt him. - Director:
- Todd Verow
- Cast:
- Brad Hallowell, Gregory J. Lucas, Hilary Mann
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Elliot Tittensor (TV's Shameless) stars as Daz in headlining film 'Protect Me from What I Want', a gripping British film debut that sees him woo a young lad in an underpass, only to be threatened with a break-up the following morning. Passive and submissive roles are tackled and tugged in gay graffiti tale 'Vandals' and Icelandic grapple-fest 'Wrestling', while 'Postmortem', 'My Name is Love', and Iris Prize winner 'Steam' look at promising encounters that turn awry. Rounding out the collection are 'Heiko', an alternative ode to foot fetishes, 'Breath' where 12 year old Erik swims out to sea to make a daring move on his best friend s father, and the crème de la crème from this collection 'Trevor', which won multiple prestigious awards from Sundance, Teddy Berlinale and even The Academy Awards (Oscar) for Best Short Film.
Shorts Comprise:
- Trevor
- Protect Me from What I Want
- Steam
- Heiko
- Breath
- Postmortem
- Vandals
- Wrestling
- My Name is Love- Director:
- David Bonneville
- Cast:
- Nils Althaus, Brett Barsky, Murray Bartlett
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Boyhood (2014)Growing Up
Dreamy-eyed grade-schooler Mason (Ellar Coltrane) is facing upheaval: his struggling single mom Olivia (Patricia Arquette) has decided to move him and older sister Samantha (Lorelei Linklater) to Houston - just as their long-absent father Mason Sr. (Ethan Hawke) re-enters their world. Thus begins a decade of constantly unfolding heartbreak and wonder as Mason swims against the tide of family moves and controversies, faltering marriages, new schools, first loves, lost loves, good times and scary times that shape the person he will be. - Director:
- Richard Linklater
- Cast:
- Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke
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Loose Cannons (2010)Mine vaganti
When Tommaso returns home to discuss the future of the family business, a secret is revealed that throws the whole household into turmoil, and the strong familial ties that for generations bound them together are put to the test with explosive and hilarious results. When it comes to family, some secrets are best left in the closet! - Director:
- Ferzan Ozpetek
- Cast:
- Riccardo Scamarcio, Nicole Grimaudo, Alessandro Preziosi
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There are those who believe that the old testament is filled with predictions. If one knows where to look and how, there are references to figures like Hitler, Napoleon and Einstein and events including the Second World War and the attacks of 9/11. Many believe that there are also signs of what the future holds. Both controversial and mystifying, 'The bible code' analyses this theory with the help of leading protagonists on both sides of the issue. Code researches like Roy A. Reingold tell how the ancient code works and what it says, while sceptics weigh in on the other side of the argument. Take a balanced look at the extraordinary theory of the scriptures being the world's first computer programme. - Director:
- Not Available
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Following the remarkable success of 'The bible code – Predicting armageddon', the history channel now bring us 'apocalypse and beyond' this ground-breaking episode again focuses on the controversial theory that the pages of the scriptures contain a code holding the secrets to the past and future events. We assemble some of the code's leading adherents and practitioners to show how to read the bible's shadow text, while critic persuasively rebut their extraordinary claims and interpretations with a host of arguments suggesting the code is a statistical anomaly at best. Learn of the military's interest in the code and compare what it purportedly says with other sources of biblical prophecy. - Director:
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