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He has been called one of the greatest photojournalists of the 20th century.  Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Jane Fonda, Liz Taylor, Miles Davis, Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol, Elvis Presley, Jean-Luc Godard and some of the most famous historical figures of our times, including President Kennedy have all found a home inside his archive of one million negatives.  But for all his achievements, few know the details of Henri's remarkable origin story. Orphaned at thirteen in the midst of the Holocaust, he set out to rebuild his family at any cost. Through love, persistence and uncompromising vision he achieved something more: an artistic legacy for the generations. Exploring both the photographer's traumatic past and the contrasting vibrancy of the life and career he molded after, Henri Dauman's story is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit.

  
Documentary film/ HD/ 86 min / English and French

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In backyards, dirt lots and even in the middle of city streets, children around the planet practice and dream about becoming the next Rossi, Pelé, Maradona or Falcao in the world's most popular sport.

Re-live the magical, heart-stopping moments of the game's incredible history in this loving tribute to Paolo Rossi and to a sport so many millions love across the globe.

Vintage championship footage and first-hand accounts by the greatest players themselves are beautifully woven into a touching and exciting story of Rossi's ups and downs in the context of shocking world events. As Football (soccer) has evolved into a billion-dollar business, this film powerfully reminds you that dreams can come true when you follow rule #1: never give up!

FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Winner: Best Documentary Feature Film, Best Team Cast, Best Lighting, Best Editing, Best Production

QUEEN PALM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Winner of Gold as Best Feature - Sports/ Inspirational;

Honorable Mention as Best Director in the Documentary Feature Category

CINEMAFEST: Official Selection

Accolade Global Film Competition: Award of Merit - Documentary Feature

Queen Palm International Film Festival: Gold Winner

SFAAF (South Film and Arts Academy Festival): Official Selection 2019

World of Women Film Fair Middle East: Official Selection

The Monthly Film Festival: Winner Best Feature Film 2019

Documentary, 91 mins, Italy, Italian, English and Portuguese, HD

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BOTERO, the intimate, in-depth and inspiring portrait of this monumental artist weaves together original footage shot in 10 cities across China, Europe, New York and Colombia, with decades of family photos and archival video. Unprecedented access to the artist and his family is combined with a colourful cast of historians, curators and academics to reveal the creativity and convictions in the heart of this towering genius of a man.

He is the greatest living artist with the highest number of museum exhibitions, the greatest number of books published about him, the greatest international appeal and with the greatest number of people attending his exhibitions.

100 major museum exhibitions in more than 40 countries, 4.7 million visits in three years.

BOTERO, the documentary offers a unique opportunity for us to get up close and personal with a living legend.

Documentary film / 84 min / 4K / in English - a Canadian production

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A visually spectacular, suspenseful, high impact, emotionally compelling true story about the First World War." It is the ultimate patriotic war movie of the millennium" says The Standard.

War veteran former king, Petar wants to put his country on the path of peace and prosperity. But, turbulent times impose great sacrifices on everyone and demand the toughest decision of his life from the Old King. After two heroic battles -- one of the battle's of the film is still regarded as one of the most brilliant military strategies ever developed- the government decides that due the losses incurred by the army withdrawal was unavoidable. After an agonizing retreat across the mountains, the emotionally shattered and physically exhausted, King Petar nevertheless reaches the Greek coast thus succeeding in bringing his people to final

salvation.

Starring multiple award winning Lazar Ristovski

Awards Won:

• Official Selection of Serbia for the 2020 Academy Award ®
• Best Director BaNeFF-  Stockholm Sweden
• Best Feature Movie Award- 16th Jaipur IFF -
• Best Director Award -LIFFE
• Special mention _ Vrnjacka Banja screen-writing festival -
• Winner - Ravno Selo Film Festival
• Audience Award - Sofest
• Best Cinematography Award - "Slika u pokretu" Film Festival
• Best film - Chicago Serbian Film Festival
• Best Director of Photography - BaNeFF- Stockholm, Sweden
• Best Actor (Ivan Vujic) - BaNeFF- Stockholm, Sweden

War epic / 127 min / In Serbian / 4K

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"FRANKENSTEIN" is a thriller, a graphic novel with gothic elements, animation and teenage protagonists. It is an enticing, refreshing take on the classic novel that re-introduces its iconic characters for an entirely new generation of viewers and adds an unexpected twist to a haunted fairytale.  The story revolves around a theatre troupe that comes to town to perform "Frankenstein". A young female reporter investigating the legend believes that the novel is not fiction but, in fact, the true story of a group of alchemists founded by the young doctor Victor Frankenstein. In 1817 they managed to defeat mortality and return from the dead! Interviewing the theatre troupe members, the reporter is confronted with the dark heroes of the novel who keep on appearing in the city...alive.  Her investigations lead her to a universe of monsters and finally to a revelation.This is a story that remains a mystery, even to the characters themselves. But one would not want to know the answer to this mystery. The best stories continue to unfold, repeating, turning back on themselves, on and on until they forge themselves into our heart and soul to remain forever.

With its perfect command of tone and mood, its hypnotic way of drawing us into its puzzle, with its austere visual beauty, Costas Zapas' Frankenstein is a modern masterpiece. It's an exciting new addition to the groundbreaking GREEK WEIRD WAVE CINEMA whose other auteurs include, Yorgos Lanthimos and Athina Rachel Tsangari.

Costas Zapas has been named by Cineuropa as "one of the most outstanding directors of contemporary auteur cinema" and by the Guardian as "one of the main protagonists of the burgeoning Greek new cinema wave". Zapas was discovered by Lars von Trier who financed and co-produced his feature film, "Minor Freedoms".

The script of  "FRANKENSTEIN"  has been selected among world's best in Toronto IFF (Toronto Producers Lab), the Network of Asian Fantastic Films, Busan IFF,  European Crossroads Co-Production Forum, Thessaloniki IFF, and the SIFF project, Shanghai IFF. The movie has just been completed and will be in competition at the leading festivals of the world.

Thriller with gothic elements | 86 min | in Greek | HD

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This raw, unpredictable, enormously suspenseful and excellently crafted genre film is set in the menacing, high security prison  that is aptly known as hell.  Arnold Drexler decides to expose the organization behind his crimes  in order to reduce his 15 year sentence. What he, the other inmates, and many of the prison guards don't understand is how deeply corrupted and violently entangled are every character's interest. Arnold's lock-up triggers a brutal reaction from cell-mates Vic and Toni who likewise start an avalanche of merciless retribution. Like peeling layers of an onion, the film cleverly exposes each player's motivations and connections, simultaneously repelling you and drawing you in to a vicious culture both inside and outside the prison walls.

For fans of intelligent action films like RESERVOIR DOGS, DRIVE and HBO series OZ 

Action-Thriller / 80 mins / Spain / Spanish / 4k

7 Nominations and 2 Awards (Best movie and Best acting) -- US Hollywood Int Film Festival

Official Selection: Girona Film Festival -- Spain, SFTF Film Festival -- Bogotá Colombia

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Following the death of their mother and lead by their stoic, heartbroken father, Rachel and Jamie begin an arduous passage west through beautiful but dangerous prairies seeking fortune and a new life during the gold rush of the 1800's.

This epic but treacherous journey can only be made within a short window of time before brutal winter forces stop men and beasts alike. Fate deals the grieving, pioneer family a complicated hand when their ox wagon is damaged and they are taken in by a pious, farm family in the foothills of a mountain, far from their destination. As their father repairs their wagon, a fearsome storm approaches and Rachel and Jamie begin to pack, despite dire warnings from the farmer.  

Now, with a raging blizzard upon them, the two children find themselves lost in a frozen white-out in search of a missing pet calf. Rachel and Jamie must find shelter and survive the icy darkness while Rachel makes a brave decision that will change their destinies forever.

Western - Adventure / 106 min / 4K / in Afrikaans

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Beautiful São Paulo, Brazil provides a stunning backdrop for this heartfelt comedy about two reunited half-brothers, Júlio and Beto Bastos. Handsome but underemployed actor Júlio finds himself in need of a job and a place to stay. Neurotic and lonely Beto is a successful soap opera writer who hasn't left his house in eight years. When Júlio winds up on Beto's doorstep, the two brothers find themselves capable of reigniting old resentments, but also with the possibility to fulfill the other's dreams. Beto's newest script requires a heartthrob star, Júlio offers Beto an introduction to the woman of his dreams. Enjoy the hilarious melodrama and discover if these half-brothers can find enough compassion in their half-hearts to make each other whole again!

Super hilarious! Super fun!

Comedy / 98 mins / Portuguese / Brazil / 4K

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In a twinkle of an eye, a life-altering disappearance of her 7-year old kid brother sets Jhalki off on a mission to find him at all costs. Armed with an intimate folk-tale of a tireless sparrow and her own charming presence of mind, Jhalki embarks on a relentless journey to find and free her brother. Unaware and ignorant of the deep-rooted corruption and cobwebs of the system, Jhalki takes on the monstrous and the conniving with a purity of pursuit that is at once uplifting and inspirational.

Is Jhalki's journey the start of a spiral that will change the lives of thousands for good? What price must she pay to get what she wants? Inspired by true events, with a backdrop of human-trafficking and child-labour, 150 MILLION MAGICAL SPARROWS  becomes an atypical thriller of hope, courage, self-belief and perseverance in an inhuman world, seen through the eyes of a 9 year-old girl, who will not stop anywhere short of triumph.

This wonderfully crafted, feel good movie is the only one in film history that is actively backed by a Nobel laureate (Mr Kailash Satyarthi).

Won 13 awards and 24 Official Selections...and counting

Best Original Screenplay Award at BIFF (Boston International Film Festival) 

Best Cinematography Award at ASCFF (A Show for Change Film Festival) 

Platinum Winners at IIFA (International Independent Film Awards), Los Angeles, US, under 6 categories: Best Screenplay / Best Concept / Best Cinematography / Best Original Score / Best Original Song / Best Animated Visuals 

Best Social Cause Film Award at IIFFB (Indian International Film Festival of Boston)

Best Feature Film Award at IFFCINCY (Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati)

Best Director Award at DCSAFF (Washington DC South Asian Film Festival)

Platinum Award for International Feature Film at International Screen Awards 2019

Golden Emerging International Feature Film Award at International Screen Awards 2019

Family/Adventure/ Thriller 102 min. Hindi 4K

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Filmed on the rugged and stunningly beautiful Mediterranean (Sicilian) coast, ALONE WITH HER DREAMS explores the universally timely themes of family separation because of emigration, generational conflicts and feminine repression, continuing the traditions of the Italian neorealist masters; Rossellini, Visconti, Olmi and De Sica.

Set in the late 1960's, the film explores the issues of of immigration, community values and family devotion through the eyes of a young girl, Lucia who is left behind with her grandmother, Maria while her parents emigrate to France to find work. Lucia pains to be with her family as she struggles to learn her role in the tiny, traditional village under the watchful guidance of her stern grandmother. As Lucia enters womanhood, her childhood innocence is lost to a hideous, family secret and her world of childhood fragility and heartbreaking nostalgia melts into adulthood's poignant understanding.

Dignity, strength and optimism become the traits that Lucia unknowingly inherits as she ultimately learns about her stoic grandmother's compassion and deep nurturing love.

Thriller / 95 min / Italian / 4K

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Based on a true story and filmed in the exotic countryside outside Havana, this remarkable and engaging film will move both your spirit and your feet with its unforgettable passion and intoxicating music. The soundtrack and live performances in the film include some of the legendary Cuban artists who appeared in the box office smash, Buena Vista Social Club.

JC is a 'big fish in a small pond' who lives beyond his means. To make ends meet he juggles multiple small businesses with varying degrees of success. As a farmer, JC struggles with an arid growing season and broken machinery. As a local music promoter, he entertains visiting tourists with flair and extraordinarily talented musical friends. As a small-time hustler he jumps into a questionable opportunity that strains his marriage and puts everything he's earned at risk.

Underneath the charisma and wisecracking persona, JC is a considerate man who just wants to provide for his friends and family and maybe make a deal that could change his life for the better.  Fate and fortune rarely meet for the meek so when he decides to take a big risk, will this mysterious and nerve-racking new venture answer all his prayers?

MAMBO MAN is packed with musical contributions from Cuban legends including; Candido Fabre, Maria Ochoa, Alma Latina, David Alvarez, Arturo Jorge, Omara Portuondo,  Eliades Ochoa, Juan De Marcos Gonzalez and the Afro-Cuban All Stars.

82 mins/Drama/Cuba/Spanish/4K

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DESPERATE LOVE is the story of a successful young black man, who takes matters into his own hands by kidnapping his daughter after life, the law and the woman he once loved come between them.He puts himself in harm's way when he decides to kidnap his own daughter from school, hoping to start a new life in a new city, but all hell breaks loose and he finds himself in a high stakes bus hostage situation and comes face to face with the law. As the crisis escalates, a shot rings out...

DESPERATE LOVE is a suspenseful, exciting, thought provoking, human interest story that speaks to global audiences who have experienced hardship, financial highs and lows, love, happiness or the loss of a child. The cast includes Black Panther's Connie Chiume.

Action/Thriller/96min/English & some local dialects from South Africa

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