Istanbul Journal: Turkey’s Hero, Behind the Bronze Veneer
Thursday, den 13. November 2008A new documentary dares to take a look at the human side of Turkey’s revered war-hero-turned-statesman Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Ataturk, Kemal, Documentary Films and Programs, Turkey, Motion Pictures, Politics and Government | 0 Kommentar »
Stralsund Journal: In German Hearts, a Pirate Spreads the Plunder Again
Thursday, den 6. November 2008The legend of Störtebeker, the egalitarian pirate, has been rejuvenated in Germany, partly as a response to the growing sense of economic justice.
13 Paces Without a Head (Movie), Germany, Motion Pictures | 0 Kommentar »
Moscow Journal: A Spoof Stars a Bumbling Spy, but Many Russian Moviegoers Aren’t Laughing
Monday, den 22. September 2008Some have formally called for Russia’s Ministry of Culture to prevent “Hitler Kaput!”- a satirical tale of a Soviet agent — from opening in theaters.
Espionage, Moscow (Russia), World War II (1939-45), Putin, Vladimir V, Russia, Hitler, Adolf, USSR (Former Soviet Union), Motion Pictures | 0 Kommentar »
Moscow Journal: A Spy Spoof Fails to Amuse Many Russians
Monday, den 22. September 2008Some have formally called for Russia’s Ministry of Culture to prevent “Hitler Kaput!”- a satirical tale of a Soviet agent — from opening in theaters.
Espionage, Moscow (Russia), World War II (1939-45), Putin, Vladimir V, Russia, Hitler, Adolf, USSR (Former Soviet Union), Motion Pictures | 0 Kommentar »
Abu Dhabi Puts More Cash on the Line in Hollywood
Wednesday, den 3. September 2008Abu Dhabi Media, flush with oil cash, is adding to the $1 billion deal it announced with Warner Brothers last year, and is putting another billion in a new movie business.
Hollywood (Calif), Warner Brothers, Abu Dhabi Media, Foreign Investments, Motion Pictures | 0 Kommentar »
Movie Review | ‘Crossing Borders’: In Morocco, With Worlds to Learn
Saturday, den 23. August 2008Four college-age Americans are brought to Morocco to join four Moroccans of similar age for a weeklong tour of their country.
Crossing Borders (Movie), Morocco, Documentary Films and Programs, Motion Pictures | 0 Kommentar »
Dockside Contender Coulda Had a Sad End
Monday, den 11. August 2008A new British production of the stage adaptation of the film “On the Waterfront” is playing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Berkoff, Steven, Edinburgh (Scotland), Schulberg, Budd, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Theater, Motion Pictures | 0 Kommentar »
Gritty Renegade Now Directs China’s Close-Up
Friday, den 8. August 2008Zhang Yimou’s films were once banned. Now, he’s directing the Olympic opening ceremonies.
Zhang Yimou, Censorship, Beijing (China), Olympic Games (2008), Motion Pictures | 0 Kommentar »
The Wizard Behind Beijing’s Opening Night
Thursday, den 7. August 2008Zhang Yimou’s gritty films that highlighted his country’s struggles with poverty and political misrule were once banned. Now, he’s directing the opening ceremonies in Beijing.
Zhang Yimou, Censorship, Beijing (China), Olympic Games (2008), Motion Pictures | 0 Kommentar »
The World: The Panda That Roared
Saturday, den 19. July 2008An American cartoon has Chinese moviegoers asking some tough questions.
Kung Fu Panda (Movie), Animated Films, Motion Pictures, China | 0 Kommentar »
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