David Puttnam
Being Human
Robin Williams stars in five unique and intimate tales linked by a common theme: a man's need to find his place in the world. In each tale, a man is set on a journey. Collectively, they experience an odyssey that crosses thousands of years, from Bronze Age wilderness to contemporary metropolis. Each taking a few more steps towards whatever it is that men search for: the sense of belonging that we call home, and the closeness of relationships that give life meaning.
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Midnight Return
“Have you ever been in a Turkish prison?” Billy Hayes spent 5 years in one for smuggling hash; his ingenious escape was the basis for the movie, "Midnight Express." That film became a worldwide cultural and political sensation with its unflinching brutality and terror. It also made the real life Billy Hayes the enemy of Turkey. But that film veered substantially from the truth. "Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey," the entertaining and insightful new documentary, provides an in-depth look at one of cinema’s most talked about films, including interviews with Oliver Stone and Alan Parker who defend their defining work against charges of racism and exploitation, and reveals an ironic twist of fate when Billy Hayes receives an unexpected invitation to return to Turkey from the Turkish National Police. As Billy confronts his own demons, he faces a nation still haunted by the film. For Film buffs, advocates of legal marijuana and anyone who remembers "Midnight Express," "Midnight Return" is a must see film.
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Chariots of Fire
Based on a true story, and now digitally re-mastered to celebrate the 30th Anniversary since its original release, Chariots of Fire is the internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning drama of two very different men who compete as runners in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a serious Christian Scotsman, believes that he has to succeed as a testament to his undying religious faith. Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), is a Jewish Englishman who wants desperately to be accepted and prove to the world that Jews are not inferior. The film crosscuts between each man's life as he trains for the competition, fueled by these very different desires. As compelling as the racing scenes are, it's really the depth of the two main characters that touches the viewer, as they forcefully drive home the theme that victory attained through devotion, commitment, integrity, and sacrifice is the most admirable feat that one can achieve. (Ian Holm was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor in his role as Abrahams' coach), and this powerful film ended up with four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score.
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