Among the record 92 submissions this year, 27 titles are directed or co-directed by women. There are six documentaries in the mix, as well as two animated features. Moreover, for the first time, Ghana and Uzbekistan are each fielding an entry. However, Nigeria’s submission was disqualified by the Academy as being mostly in the English language. Here’s a guide to the films, including logline and sales or production contact.
Albania
“The Delegation”
Director: Bujar Alimani
Logline: In autumn 1990,
a political prisoner is secretly taken out of jail to meet the head of the European delegation investigating human-rights violations. But nothing goes according to plan.
Key Cast: Viktor Zhusti, Ndriçim Xhepa, Xhevdet Feri
Sales: Art Film
Algeria
“Papicha”
Director: Mounia Meddour
Logline: A female student rebels against the bans set by radicals during the civil war and plans a fashion show.
Key Cast: Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Amira Hilda Douaouda
Sales:...
Albania
“The Delegation”
Director: Bujar Alimani
Logline: In autumn 1990,
a political prisoner is secretly taken out of jail to meet the head of the European delegation investigating human-rights violations. But nothing goes according to plan.
Key Cast: Viktor Zhusti, Ndriçim Xhepa, Xhevdet Feri
Sales: Art Film
Algeria
“Papicha”
Director: Mounia Meddour
Logline: A female student rebels against the bans set by radicals during the civil war and plans a fashion show.
Key Cast: Lyna Khoudri, Shirine Boutella, Amira Hilda Douaouda
Sales:...
- 11/6/2019
- by Alissa Simon
- Variety Film + TV
“All the stars tell me we should go to the concert.”
Usually when we think about the connection of music to our lives, there is always the link towards certain images or episodes. For decades artists have come up with songs and lyrics, which have shaped our world, or even they way we view certain times. No one would argue the link between the upheavals of the 1960s and the way the feelings, longings and rage of that time was expressed in the tunes played by The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix or The Doors. At the same time, music served also as a path to explore philosophical questions about ourselves and our world dating as far back as composers like Mozart, Bach and Beethoven to name just a few.
“In the Life of Music” is screening at Five Flavours Festival
In their film “In the Life of Music” Cambodian directors Sok Visal...
Usually when we think about the connection of music to our lives, there is always the link towards certain images or episodes. For decades artists have come up with songs and lyrics, which have shaped our world, or even they way we view certain times. No one would argue the link between the upheavals of the 1960s and the way the feelings, longings and rage of that time was expressed in the tunes played by The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix or The Doors. At the same time, music served also as a path to explore philosophical questions about ourselves and our world dating as far back as composers like Mozart, Bach and Beethoven to name just a few.
“In the Life of Music” is screening at Five Flavours Festival
In their film “In the Life of Music” Cambodian directors Sok Visal...
- 11/16/2018
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
It’s an invention that will alter the neuroscience landscape to read our minds. And no doubt, the government wants it.
The indie film “Listening” is a great sci-fi thriller from the mind of director Khalil Sullins. It will have its world premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival on October 16 at 9:30 p.m. in the Hudson Valley region.
The cast includes Thomas Stroppel, Artie Ahr, Amber Marie Bollinger, Christine Haeberman, Steve Hanks and Arn Chorn-Pond.
Here’s the film synopsis:
David and Ryan are trying to harness the power of the human mind... and failing. They’re both broke and struggle to support their families, but spend all of their time in a garage-lab full of stolen equipment, hoping that inventing telepathy will solve all their problems. After they meet Jordan, a smart and seductive new classmate, they make a breakthrough that changes everything. But the bleeding-edge technology opens...
The indie film “Listening” is a great sci-fi thriller from the mind of director Khalil Sullins. It will have its world premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival on October 16 at 9:30 p.m. in the Hudson Valley region.
The cast includes Thomas Stroppel, Artie Ahr, Amber Marie Bollinger, Christine Haeberman, Steve Hanks and Arn Chorn-Pond.
Here’s the film synopsis:
David and Ryan are trying to harness the power of the human mind... and failing. They’re both broke and struggle to support their families, but spend all of their time in a garage-lab full of stolen equipment, hoping that inventing telepathy will solve all their problems. After they meet Jordan, a smart and seductive new classmate, they make a breakthrough that changes everything. But the bleeding-edge technology opens...
- 10/12/2014
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.