Starring:
Tamara Tunie
Joann Fletcher
Jason Yates
Director: Matthew Wortman
Einladung zu unserem kultur Programm in Wien
6 years ago
12 November, 2013
La Ciénaga (2001)
AKA:
The Swamp >> English
Der Morast >> German
About:
A movie from Argentina.
Synopbis:
Chekhov in contemporary Argentina. Mecha and Gregorio are at their rundown country place near La Ciénaga with their teen children. It's hot. The adults drink constantly; Mecha cuts herself, engendering a trip to the hospital and a visit from her son José. A cousin, Tali, brings her children. The kids are on their own, sunbathing by the filthy pool, dancing in town, running in the hills with shotguns, driving cars without licenses. One of the teen girls loves Isabel, a family servant constantly accused of stealing. Mother and son, son and sisters, teen and Isabel are in each other's beds and bathrooms with a creepy intimacy.
Starring:
Mercedes Morán
Graciela Borges
Martín Adjemián
Director: Lucrecia Martel
The Swamp >> English
Der Morast >> German
About:
A movie from Argentina.
Synopbis:
Chekhov in contemporary Argentina. Mecha and Gregorio are at their rundown country place near La Ciénaga with their teen children. It's hot. The adults drink constantly; Mecha cuts herself, engendering a trip to the hospital and a visit from her son José. A cousin, Tali, brings her children. The kids are on their own, sunbathing by the filthy pool, dancing in town, running in the hills with shotguns, driving cars without licenses. One of the teen girls loves Isabel, a family servant constantly accused of stealing. Mother and son, son and sisters, teen and Isabel are in each other's beds and bathrooms with a creepy intimacy.
Starring:
Mercedes Morán
Graciela Borges
Martín Adjemián
Director: Lucrecia Martel
The Story of the Kelly Gang (1906)
About:
The first dramatic narrative to run over 60 minutes in length, but now only fragments remain, many of which are as badly decomposed as Ned Kelly. It also marks the beginning of the film industry in Australia but was banned in Benalla and Wangarratta, Australia, in 1907, and then again in Adelaide in 1911.
Kelly's actual suit of armour was borrowed from the Victorian Museum and worn in the film.
It was about the true story of notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly (1855-80).
Starring:
Elizabeth Tait
John Tait
Norman Campbell
Director: Charles Tait
The first dramatic narrative to run over 60 minutes in length, but now only fragments remain, many of which are as badly decomposed as Ned Kelly. It also marks the beginning of the film industry in Australia but was banned in Benalla and Wangarratta, Australia, in 1907, and then again in Adelaide in 1911.
Kelly's actual suit of armour was borrowed from the Victorian Museum and worn in the film.
It was about the true story of notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly (1855-80).
Starring:
Elizabeth Tait
John Tait
Norman Campbell
Director: Charles Tait
L'inferno Inferno (1911)
About:
The poet Dante is lost in a dark and gloomy wood. At the summit of a mountain he sees the light of salvation. He endeavors to ascend to it, but his way is barred by three wild beasts, symbolizing Avarice, Pride and Lust. Beatrice sees his predicament and descends from Paradise into Limbo, where she asks the poet Virgil to rescue and guide Dante. Virgil knows another way to go, but this leads straight through the entire Inferno, before it continues towards Paradise. Virgil leads Dante to the portals of Inferno. Charon ferries them over the river Acheron, and then they start their journey downwards through the different circles of Inferno. Dante meets all kind of sinners and sees the never-ending punishments they have to undergo. The various punishments are adjusted to the different transgressions. Among the sinners Dante recognizes many persons he has met in Florence, when they were still alive. They tell him their sad stories and why they have ended here. At last Dante and Virgil meets the arch traitor Lucifer, who holds the bodies of Brutus and Cassius in his mouth. The two poets climb down the shaggy sides of Lucifer, to reach the subterranean way which leads out of Inferno.
Starring:
Salvatore Papa
Arturo Pirovano
Giuseppe de Liguoro
Directors: Francesco Bertolini, Adolfo Padovan and Giuseppe de Liguoro
The poet Dante is lost in a dark and gloomy wood. At the summit of a mountain he sees the light of salvation. He endeavors to ascend to it, but his way is barred by three wild beasts, symbolizing Avarice, Pride and Lust. Beatrice sees his predicament and descends from Paradise into Limbo, where she asks the poet Virgil to rescue and guide Dante. Virgil knows another way to go, but this leads straight through the entire Inferno, before it continues towards Paradise. Virgil leads Dante to the portals of Inferno. Charon ferries them over the river Acheron, and then they start their journey downwards through the different circles of Inferno. Dante meets all kind of sinners and sees the never-ending punishments they have to undergo. The various punishments are adjusted to the different transgressions. Among the sinners Dante recognizes many persons he has met in Florence, when they were still alive. They tell him their sad stories and why they have ended here. At last Dante and Virgil meets the arch traitor Lucifer, who holds the bodies of Brutus and Cassius in his mouth. The two poets climb down the shaggy sides of Lucifer, to reach the subterranean way which leads out of Inferno.
Starring:
Salvatore Papa
Arturo Pirovano
Giuseppe de Liguoro
Directors: Francesco Bertolini, Adolfo Padovan and Giuseppe de Liguoro
Breaking Point (2009)
AKA:
Tochka razloma >> Russian
Synopsis:
Breaking Point" is a dramatic tale of corruption and self-realization, in which one man has to overcome a deep seeded conspiracy and his own lingering past in order to gain the redemption he desires. Steven Luisi (Tom Berenger), a once prominent criminal defense attorney is attempting to come back to the profession after a struggle with drug addiction and a family tragedy. Steven stumbles into a complex, high profile murder case. Against his better judgment, he takes on the case that will eventually lead him down a path that brings him face to face with his own demons. While trying to solve the case Steven teams up with an ex-athlete turned gang member, Richard "Beanz" Allen. The two develop a fast friendship. Together they seek to reveal the truth and bring about justice in the court and on the street. Steven and Allen go head to head with the murderous Bowen (Busta Rhymes), a vicious Gang leader and Steven's old drug dealer. With Allen's help, Steven discovers that there are deep connections between Bowen, himself, and a corrupt police department. Throughout his journey, Steven learns more about the truth, and about himself. Allen and Steven discover that their common mission is the pursuit of redemption.
Starring:
Tom Berenger
Busta Rhymes
Armand Assante
Director: Jeff Celentano
Tochka razloma >> Russian
Synopsis:
Breaking Point" is a dramatic tale of corruption and self-realization, in which one man has to overcome a deep seeded conspiracy and his own lingering past in order to gain the redemption he desires. Steven Luisi (Tom Berenger), a once prominent criminal defense attorney is attempting to come back to the profession after a struggle with drug addiction and a family tragedy. Steven stumbles into a complex, high profile murder case. Against his better judgment, he takes on the case that will eventually lead him down a path that brings him face to face with his own demons. While trying to solve the case Steven teams up with an ex-athlete turned gang member, Richard "Beanz" Allen. The two develop a fast friendship. Together they seek to reveal the truth and bring about justice in the court and on the street. Steven and Allen go head to head with the murderous Bowen (Busta Rhymes), a vicious Gang leader and Steven's old drug dealer. With Allen's help, Steven discovers that there are deep connections between Bowen, himself, and a corrupt police department. Throughout his journey, Steven learns more about the truth, and about himself. Allen and Steven discover that their common mission is the pursuit of redemption.
Starring:
Tom Berenger
Busta Rhymes
Armand Assante
Director: Jeff Celentano
11 November, 2013
Seeking Justice (2011)
AKA:
Pakt der Rache >> German
Synopsis:
In New Orleans, English teacher of the high school Rampart High, Will Gerard, and his wife, musician Laura Gerard, are in love with each other. One night, Laura leaves a rehearsal and is assaulted, while Will is playing chess with his friend Jimmy. Will is visiting her in hospital when, out of the blue, a stranger named Simon tells him that he belongs to an organization of vigilantes and offers to eliminate the assailant. In return, the organisation would want a favor from Will in the future. Will agrees, and the criminal is murdered. Six months later, Simon collects his debt with Will. He demands that Will kill Alan Marsh, a pedophile. Will accidentally kills Alan and soon he learns that the victim was an awarded journalist that was investigating the organization. Now he seeks evidences to prove his innocence but the network of the organization is powerful and is seeking Will out to eliminate him.
Starring:
Nicolas Cage
January Jones
Guy Pearce
Director: Roger Donaldson
Pakt der Rache >> German
Synopsis:
In New Orleans, English teacher of the high school Rampart High, Will Gerard, and his wife, musician Laura Gerard, are in love with each other. One night, Laura leaves a rehearsal and is assaulted, while Will is playing chess with his friend Jimmy. Will is visiting her in hospital when, out of the blue, a stranger named Simon tells him that he belongs to an organization of vigilantes and offers to eliminate the assailant. In return, the organisation would want a favor from Will in the future. Will agrees, and the criminal is murdered. Six months later, Simon collects his debt with Will. He demands that Will kill Alan Marsh, a pedophile. Will accidentally kills Alan and soon he learns that the victim was an awarded journalist that was investigating the organization. Now he seeks evidences to prove his innocence but the network of the organization is powerful and is seeking Will out to eliminate him.
Starring:
Nicolas Cage
January Jones
Guy Pearce
Director: Roger Donaldson
Tanken II (2012)
AKA:
Taken 2
Synopsis:
The retired CIA agent Bryan Mills invites his teenage daughter Kim and his ex-wife Lenore, who has separated from her second husband, to spend a couple of days in Istanbul where he is working. Meanwhile, the patriarch of the community of the Albanian gang of human trafficking, Murad Krasniqi, seeks revenge for the death of his son and organizes another gang to kidnap Bryan and his family. Bryan and Lenore are abducted by the Albanians, but Kim escapes and is the only hope that Bryan has to escape and save Lenore.
Starring:
Liam Neeson
Famke Janssen
Maggie Grace
Director: Olivier Megaton
Taken 2
Synopsis:
The retired CIA agent Bryan Mills invites his teenage daughter Kim and his ex-wife Lenore, who has separated from her second husband, to spend a couple of days in Istanbul where he is working. Meanwhile, the patriarch of the community of the Albanian gang of human trafficking, Murad Krasniqi, seeks revenge for the death of his son and organizes another gang to kidnap Bryan and his family. Bryan and Lenore are abducted by the Albanians, but Kim escapes and is the only hope that Bryan has to escape and save Lenore.
Starring:
Liam Neeson
Famke Janssen
Maggie Grace
Director: Olivier Megaton
The Illusionist (2006)
The Illusionist - Nichts ist wie es scheint >> German
L'illusionniste >> French
Synopsis:
In late nineteenth century Vienna, renowned illusionist Eisenheim is reunited with the Duchess von Teschen when she is volunteered from the audience to participate in an illusion during one of his performances. Despite having not seen each other in fifteen years when they were teenagers, they almost immediately recognize each other as Eduard Abramovich and Sophie von Teschen, they who had a doomed romance at that time due to their class differences. The Duchess is soon to be wed to the Crown Prince Leopold in what would be for him a marriage solely in pursuit of power: overthrowing his father, the Emperor Leopold, as well as overtaking the Hungarian side of the empire. The Crown Prince is known to use violence against women if it suits his needs or purposes. As such, the Duchess, who realizes that she still loves Eisenheim and he her, can never leave the Crown Prince without it jeopardizing her life. After Eisenheim humiliates the Crown Prince at a private show which results in an incident between the Crown Prince and the Duchess, the battle between Eisenheim and the Crown Prince moves into the public performance realm, which many believe demonstrates Eisenheim's supernatural powers. Much of the work for the Crown Prince in the battle with Eisenheim is conducted by Chief Inspector Uhl, who would become the Chief of Police under the Crown Prince's reign. As such, Uhl may have ulterior motives in turning a blind eye to any unlawful act of the Crown Prince against Eisenheim or the Duchess.
Starring:
Edward Norton
Jessica Biel
Paul Giamatti
Director: Neil Burger
Gypsy 83 (2001)
Synopsis:
Two young misfits head for New York City to celebrate their idol and muse, Stevie Nicks, at The Night of 1,000 Stevies. Along the road, in order for them to escape their painful pasts, they must discover their strengths and learn self-acceptance.
Starring:
Sara Rue
Kett Turton
Karen Black
Director: Todd Stephens
Two young misfits head for New York City to celebrate their idol and muse, Stevie Nicks, at The Night of 1,000 Stevies. Along the road, in order for them to escape their painful pasts, they must discover their strengths and learn self-acceptance.
Starring:
Sara Rue
Kett Turton
Karen Black
Director: Todd Stephens
10 November, 2013
Slave (2009)
Synopsis:
One of these days they'll make an uncompromising dramatic film where they will possibly go all the way in explaining just what WOULD happen to a pretty white girl if she was captured in another country and forced into prostitution. Until then, we'll have to made do with this fantasy version of fat blokes in colourful shirts and impossibly beautiful models where they combine it with a cheap action movie script and end up with.. not much at all.
One of these days they'll make an uncompromising dramatic film where they will possibly go all the way in explaining just what WOULD happen to a pretty white girl if she was captured in another country and forced into prostitution. Until then, we'll have to made do with this fantasy version of fat blokes in colourful shirts and impossibly beautiful models where they combine it with a cheap action movie script and end up with.. not much at all.
Schmetterlinge - Die Verwandlungskünstler ()
Synopsis:
Im viktorianischen Zeitalter glaubte man, dass Schmetterlinge der Weg zu intellektueller und moralischer Besserung seien. Die Menschen waren besessen davon, Schmetterlinge zu sammeln. Der Dokumentarfilm zeigt den erstaunlichen Lebenszyklus und das Verhalten dieser wunderschönen fliegenden Juwelen, wie Sie es nie zuvor gesehen haben. Inspiration sind die Schmetterlinge für Graffitikünstler, exzentrische Wissenschaftler und viele mehr.
Im viktorianischen Zeitalter glaubte man, dass Schmetterlinge der Weg zu intellektueller und moralischer Besserung seien. Die Menschen waren besessen davon, Schmetterlinge zu sammeln. Der Dokumentarfilm zeigt den erstaunlichen Lebenszyklus und das Verhalten dieser wunderschönen fliegenden Juwelen, wie Sie es nie zuvor gesehen haben. Inspiration sind die Schmetterlinge für Graffitikünstler, exzentrische Wissenschaftler und viele mehr.
Motyle (1973)
AKA:
Butterflies
Starring:
Bozena Fedorczyk
Grazyna Michalska
Roman Mosior
Director: Janusz Nasfeter
Butterflies
Starring:
Bozena Fedorczyk
Grazyna Michalska
Roman Mosior
Director: Janusz Nasfeter
Dark Circles (2013)
Haunted house film about a pair of sleep deprived parents who begin to experience disturbing visions after moving from the city to a country estate. Alex and Penny have just become parents of a baby boy when they decide that the city is no place to raise a child. Relocating to a farmhouse, the couple finds their relationship deteriorating due to the demands of caring for a newborn, including a lack of sleep. When Alex and Penny begin seeing a mysterious woman around the house, they at first dismiss the sightings as hallucinations brought on by sleep deprivation. But as the visions appear more often, the parents are forced to consider that evils are at work in their home. By the time the truth about their new home is revealed, their tenuous grip on sanity has already begun to slip.
Starring:
Brett Beoubay
Ashley Braud
Philippe Brenninkmeyer
Director: Paul Soter
Brake (2012)
A Secret Service Agent is held
captive in the trunk of a car and endures mental and physical torture as
terrorists attempt to extract information for their plot against the
President of the United States.
Starring:
Stephen Dorff
Chyler Leigh
JR Bourne
Director: Gabe Torres
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