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Other Works by Dziga Vertov (1934)Tri pesni o Lenine / Kino Eye / Kino-pravda no. 21 - Leninskaia Kino-pravda. Kinopoema o Lenine / Entuziazm (Simfoniya Donbassa) /
The culmination of a decade of experiments to render "the chaos of visual phenomena filling the universal", Dziga Vertov's masterwork uses a staggering array of cinematic devices to capture the city at work and at play, as well as the machines that power it. Presented in a definitive new restoration from Eye Film Institute in Amsterdam and Lobster Films, the film is also presented with works by Vertov both before and after his masterpiece - Kino-Eye (1924), Kino-Pravda #21 (1925), Enthusiasm: Symphony of the Donbass (1931) and Three Songs About Lenin (1934). - Director:
- Dziga Vertov
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- Dolores Ibárruri, Nadezhda Krupskaya, V.I. Lenin
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Shadows of Progress (1977)Shadows of Progress: Documentary Film in Post-War Britain 1951-1977
As Britain emerged from the Second World War, new social, political and ideological challenges brought about inevitable ai far-reaching change. With change came a need to look at, and engage with, the country's people, places, values and industrie in fresh and exciting ways. Out of the shadows cast by such celebrated documentarists as Humphrey Jennings and Paul Rotha emerged the likes of John Krish, Eric Marquis and Derrick Knight, each of whom employ bold and distinctive new techniques in order to tackle an increasingly diverse array of subjects. Until now, the films and filmmakers in this collection have been unjustly overlooked and under-appreciated. Yet the films presented here - commissioned by private industry, commerci sponsors, government departments and independent charities are every bit as inspired, ground-breaking and indispensable a: anything produced by the Free Cinema or British documentary movements. - Director:
- John Krish
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- John Krish, Eric Marquis, Derrick Knight
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I'm All Right Jack (1959)Junger Mann aus gutem Hause
Peter Sellers plays both Sir John Kennaway and the tragic-comic trade union leader Fred Kite. The result is laugh-out-loud comedy with a satiric edge, lampooning the then-burning issue of industrial relations. Bertram Tracepurcel (Dennis Price) plans to make a fortune from a missile contract, a scheme that involves manipulating his innocent nephew Stanley Windrush (Ian Carmichael) into acting as the catalyst in an escalating labour dispute, from which the socialist Mr. Kite (Irene Handl) is only too keen to make capital. - Director:
- John Boulting
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- Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers
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Henry and June (1990)Henry y June
Philip Kaufman's brilliant film explores the erotic life of two individuals who became 20th Century literary giants. Upon meeting American author Henry Miller (Fred Ward) in Paris, 1931, a young writer named Anais Nin (Maria De Medeiros) embarks on a voyage of self-discoverv, and faithfully records every experience in her diary. In their search for new truths, Anais and Henry are tantalised by Henry's hauntingly sensual wife, June (Uma Thurman). - Director:
- Philip Kaufman
- Cast:
- Fred Ward, Uma Thurman, Maria de Medeiros
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Catherine (Julianne Moore), a successful doctor, suspects her handsome music professor husband David (Liam Neeson) is cheating on her. To lay her suspicions and fears to rest, she hires an irresistible young woman, Chloe (Amanda Seyfried), to test David's fidelity. Chloe's torrid tales of her encounters with David lead Catherine on a journey of sexual and sensual re-discovery. But by opening the door to temptation, she puts her family in great danger... - Director:
- Atom Egoyan
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- Julianne Moore, Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson
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Frida (2002)Frida Kahlo
A product of humble beginnings, Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek) earns fame as a talented artist with a unique vision. And from her enduring relationship with her mentor and husband, Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina), to her scandalous affairs, Frida's uncompromising personality would inspire her greaterst creations! - Director:
- Julie Taymor
- Cast:
- Salma Hayek, Elliot Goldenthal, Alfred Molina
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After the 'Land of Promise' and 'Shadows of Progress' box sets, the BFI continues its re-evaluation of the British documentary tradition with Visions of Change-an extensive collection of television films made during the 1950's and 1960's. Produced by the BBC, these rarely seen documentaries reveal how the medium of television allowed filmmakers to approach their subjects in new and exciting ways, creating work which was deeply personal, socially engaged and formally innovative. Covering a range of topics, and including films by such influential directors as Denis Mitchell, Philip Donnellan, Ken Russell, Dennis Potter and John Schlesinger, 'Visions of Change' provides a fascinating insight into the socio-cultural landscape of two of the most formative decades in the history of post-war Britain. It includes an illustrated booklet featuring new essays, film notes, biographies and full credits. - Director:
- Dennis Potter
- Cast:
- Dennis Potter, Bernard Miles, Henry Moore
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Possession (2002)Одержимість
When laid back American scholar Roland Michell (Aaron Eckhart), discovers a collection of love letters between two prominent Victorian poets, he recognises that he's on to a big literary find. Enlisting the help of sceptical British academic Maud Bailey (Gwyneth Paltrow), the two embark on a journey to unravel the truth surrounding the poets' forbidden love. But as Roland and Maud track the elusive romance across the British countryside, the two scholars soon find themselves tangled in a love affair of their own. - Director:
- Neil LaBute
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- Gwyneth Paltrow, Aaron Eckhart, Jeremy Northam
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Written by Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Terry Southern, Fonda produced the low-budget production whilst Hopper took on Directing duties, receiving an award at Cannes for his first work. Since its release, Easy Rider has been regarded as a symbol of free-spirited reaction against society, and even for those too young to remember its original release, it maintains its status as a classic film which characterises the attitude of a decade. Now, after 30 years, Easy Rider has been remastered and is presented here in High Definition with both clearer picture and sound quality. - Director:
- Dennis Hopper
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- Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson
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Alex (Adam Scott), Emily (Taylor Schilling) and their son, RJ, are new to Los Angeles. A chance meeting at the park introduces them to the mysterious Kurt (Jason Schwartzman), Charlotte (Judith Godreche) and Max. A family "playdate" becomes increasingly interesting as the night goes on. 'The Overnight' is an infectiously funny story about universal inadequacies. - Director:
- Patrick Brice
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- Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwartzman
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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
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- Ben Whishaw, Edward Holcroft, Jim Broadbent
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Candy (1968)Sexy-Ladies
Candy, a young and naïve student, is embarking on an adventure to find truth and meaning to her life. Her journey takes her through New York and Las Vegas where she encounters a variety of colorful characters who lead her astray: a poet (Richard Burton), an army General (Walter Matthau), a Mexican gardener (Ringo Starr) and a spiritual guru (Marlon Brando). - Director:
- Christian Marquand
- Cast:
- Ewa Aulin, Richard Burton, Charles Aznavour
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Billy Liar (1963)Lažov Bili
Tom Courtenay delivers a star-making turn as William Terrence Fisher ('Billy Liar') in one of the most memorable and universally acclaimed films of the 60s. Running from an unsympathetic working-class family, a pair of demanding fiancées and an insecure job at an undertakers, Billy escapes, Walter Mitty-like, into a world of fantasy where he can realize his dream ambitions. As work and family pressures build to new intolerable levels, Liz (an early, charismatic turn from Julie Christie), enters his drab life and offers Billy the one real chance he'll ever get to leave the past behind. - Director:
- John Schlesinger
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- Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles
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Kath (Beryl Reid) is a bored, middle aged woman living in the suburbs with her aging father Kemp (Alan Webb). One day she encounters the handsome and sexy Sloane (Peter McEnery) languidly sunbathing on a tombstone in the cemetery near her home. Instantly attracted to him, she invites him to become a lodger in her home, resulting in a tangled web of manipulation, jealousy and tragedy... - Director:
- Douglas Hickox
- Cast:
- Beryl Reid, Harry Andrews, Peter McEnery
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Since she was a little girl, Amy (Amy Schumer) has been taught that monogamy isn't realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo, enjoying an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment. But when she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of a new article she's writing, a charming and successful sports doctor (Bill Hader), Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be onto something. - Director:
- Judd Apatow
- Cast:
- Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson
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