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Gertrude Bell (Nicole Kidman), a daughter of wealthy British parents, has no interest in the social life of the London elite. Balls, receptions, and the British aristocracy bring her only boredom. Aspiring to have at least some kind of activity in her life, Gertrude decides to find freedom and move to be with her uncle, who occupies a high diplomatic position in Tehran. So begins her lifelong adventure across the Arab world, a journey marked by danger, a passionate affair with a British officer, Henry Cadogan (James Franco), and an encounter with the legendary T.E. Lawrence (Robert Pattinson). 'Queen of the Desert' is the uplifting, inspiring and extraordinary true story of one woman who, against all odds, changed the course of history. - Director:
- Werner Herzog
- Cast:
- Nicole Kidman, Renee Faia, James Franco
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Edgier and racier than its predecessor, Battlestar Galactica 2004 is a complete re-imagining of the 1970s series - upping the ante on the action, adventure and drama that made the original so popular. The groundbreaking story of man versus machine remains, but this time, the Cylon robot is no longer a recognisable enemy... it can move among man. With the 12 colonies of man virtually destroyed in the climax of a hundred-year war with the Cylon empire, President Roslin (Mary McDonnell) and Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos) gather up the few humans left on the twelve worlds and embark on a journey to find the mythical planet Earth, the supposed thirteenth colony of mankind. Battlestar Galactica 2004 gives new life to the stories and ideas that were at the heart of the original series, with a compelling plot, breathtaking special effects and riveting, action-packed adventure, speaking to both long-time fans and a new generation of admirers! - Director:
- Michael Rymer
- Cast:
- Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff
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Strike Back: Series 2 (2011)Strike Back: Project Dawn
Section 20 returns with two new highly-skilled and battle-hardened operatives - British Sergeant Michael Stonebridge and ex-US Delta Force Commando Damien Scott. Tasked by razor-sharp new section head, Colonel Eleanor Grant, to track the lethal, elusive terrorist Latif, in possession of an apocalyptic WMD, our heroes must put aside their differences and defuse a plot that could ignite a war. Strike Back: Project Dawn is a breathlessly tense, smart and sexy adventure. Across five stories, Scott and Stonebridge plunge into a terrifying siege in a Delhi hotel; mount an undercover operation to derail a weapon heist in Cape Town by a ruthless former IRA operator; take up arms against a ferocious Sudanese militia to rescue a British aid worker; track a treasonous spy in a savage Balkan gangster state; and finally, race to stop a huge-scale double suicide bomber attack in Budapest, orchestrated by the ingenious, merciless Latif. As Section 20 finally confront their nemesis, prey becomes predator in a staggering series climax... - Director:
- Daniel Percival
- Cast:
- Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton, Amanda Mealing
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Charleston, South Carolina is the most possessed city in the world. Evil thrives here. Something with which 30-year old exorcist Maria Abascal is intimately acquainted. She wrestles demons for a living. Especially Abigail, the one that lives within her. The one who feeds on damned souls and who's violated the laws of Hell to live on Earth - and live on, inside Maria. Now, as they work as one, Maria will discover how personal her battle with evil has become, and how far Abigail will go to protect them both. It's a journey where the unspeakable is just a heartbeat away. - Director:
- Eli Roth
- Cast:
- Mena Suvari, Zachary Booth, Lamman Rucker
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Based on Chris Ryan's best-selling book, Strike Back is a compelling story of betrayal, glory, redemption and revenge played out through the interlinking lives of two former soldiers: military hero Hugh Collinson (Andrew Lincoln) and discharged veteran John Porter (Richard Armitage). In three stand-alone narratives based in Iraq, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Pakistan the stories interweave the dramatic politics of war, with the personal demons of two very driven men. From scenes of intense combat to the confines of a brutal prison and the desert landscapes of Iraq to the lush greenery of the Zimbabwe outback, Strike Back is drama of cinematic proportions. - Director:
- Daniel Percival
- Cast:
- Richard Armitage, Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton
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Britannia begins in 43AD as the Roman Army, determined and terrified in equal measure, returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia - a mysterious land ruled by wild warrior women and powerful druids who can channel the mysterious forces of the Underworld. Arch Celtic rivals Kerra (Kelly Reilly) and Antedia (Zoë Wanamaker) must face the Roman invasion led by the towering figure of Aulus Plautius (David Morrissey) as it cuts a swathe through the Celtic Resistance. - Director:
- Sheree Folkson
- Cast:
- David Morrissey, Kelly Reilly, Nikolaj Lie Kaas
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"Three Girls" is a harrowing three part dramatisation based on three young girls who were groomed, sexually abused and trafficked by British Pakistani men in Rochdale and of the failure of the authorities to do anything about it. Written by Nicole Taylor (The C Word) and directed by Philippa Lowthorpe (Call the Midwife), 'Three Girls' tells the story of three of the children who were victims in the 2012 grooming and sex trafficking case, which made national headlines when it was uncovered by investigative reporter for The Times, Andrew Norfolk. New to Rochdale, Holly is keen to make friends, but finds herself drawn into a frightening, adult world all too familiar to sexual health worker Sara. As her relationship with her family begins to disintegrate, Holly finds the courage to speak out about the abuse she is suffering. - Director:
- Philippa Lowthorpe
- Cast:
- Molly Windsor, Ria Zmitrowicz, Liv Hill
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From the producers of "The Outer Limits" comes this provocative science-fiction series about an ancient order dedicated to battling the evil forces that seek a foothold in the modern world. Nominated for science fiction's top honours, the Gemini and Saturn awards, this riveting series, based on the legendary Poltergeist film franchise, is an addictive cult classic full of occult thrills! A handsome psychic, Dr. Derek Rayne (Derek de Lint) leads the San Francisco sect of the Legacy, a secret group on the front lines of the war against humanity's supernatural enemies. Along with a Navy Seal Nick Boyle (Martin Cummins), a priest Philip Callaghan (Patrick Fitzgerald), a college grad Alexandra Moreau (Robbi Chong) and a psychiatrist Rachel Corrigan (Helen Shaver), he must solve the mysteries of the unknown...to protect the world that we know. - Director:
- Michael Robison
- Cast:
- Derek de Lint, Martin Cummins, Robbi Chong
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Elizabeth Olsen stars as a rookie FBI agent tasked with solving the brutal murder of a young woman in a Native American reserve. Enlisting the help of a local hunter (Jeremy Renner) to help her navigate the freezing wilderness, the two set about trying to find a vicious killer hidden in plain sight. The closer they get to the truth the greater the danger becomes with a town full of explosive secrets ready to fight back. - Director:
- Taylor Sheridan
- Cast:
- Kelsey Chow, Jeremy Renner, Julia Jones
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Victorian London is gripped with fear as a serial killer - dubbed The Limehouse Golem - is on the loose and leaving cryptic messages written in his victims' blood. With few leads and increasing public pressure, Scotland Yard assigns the case to Inspector Kildare (Bill Nighy) - a seasoned detective with a troubled past and a sneaking suspicion he's being set up to fail. Faced with a list of suspects, including music hall star Dan Leno (Douglas Booth), Kildare must discover which one is the killer before the Golem strikes again. - Director:
- Juan Carlos Medina
- Cast:
- Douglas Booth, Olivia Cooke, Sam Reid
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Split (2016)Untitled M. Night Shyamalan Project
Writer/director/producer M. Night Shyamalan returns with an original thriller that delves mysterious recesses of one man's fractured, gifted mind. Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has revealed 23 personalities to his psychiatrist, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialise and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him - as well as everyone around him - as the walls between his compartments shatter apart. - Director:
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Cast:
- James McAvoy, Dann Fink, Anya Taylor-Joy
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Vanessa Helsing (Kelly Overton), descendent of famed vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing, wares up after a five-year coma to discover a vampire-controlled world. She soon learns that she possesses a unique blood composition that makes her immune to vampires and able to turn the creatures into humans. That power puts humanity's last hope to return the world to how it once was before the vampires took over in Vanessa's hands. - Director:
- Michael Nankin
- Cast:
- Kelly Overton, Vincent Gale, Rukiya Bernard
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The Ice Breaker (2016)Ledokol
A huge iceberg is moving towards a Russian icebreaker. Trying to avoid collision, the ship falls into an ice trap and is forced to drift near the coast of Antarctica. With fuel running'out and nerves on edge, even if it was possible to move there is nowhere to go. The crew of the icebreaker can leave no margin for error - one wrong decision and heavy ice will crush the ship and kill everyone on board. - Director:
- Nikolay Khomeriki
- Cast:
- Pyotr Fyodorov, Sergey Puskepalis, Aleksandr Pal
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Written and directed by four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross and starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey, "Free State of Jones" is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy. Banding together with other small farmers and local slaves, Knight launched an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones. - Director:
- Gary Ross
- Cast:
- Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali
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When sadistic young thugs senselessly attack John Wick, a brilliantly lethal ex-assassin, they have no idea that they've just awakened the boogeyman. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, Wick embarks on a merciless rampage, hunting down his adversaries with the skill and ruthlessness that made him an underworld legend. - Director:
- Chad Stahelski
- Cast:
- Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen
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