Academy Awards Nominee - Best Foreign Language Film

Winner of 11 Film Awards including Best Film | Best Director | Best Cinematographer

“Grand Scale Movie Making” The New York Times

“Huge & Hugely Impressive” L.A. Times

“David Lean Style Epic” Entertainment Weekly

“As a visual spectacle, it is all but overwhelming, putting to shame some of the recent historical epics from Hollywood.” Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov (“Prisoner of the Mountains”) illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan in this stunning historical epic, MONGOL. Based on leading scholarly accounts and written by Bodrov and Arif Aliyev, MONGOL delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of the ruler who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the future conqueror. MONGOL shows us the making of an extraordinary man, and the foundation on which so much of his greatness rested.

Filmed in the very lands that gave birth to Genghis Khan, MONGOL transports us back to a distant and exotic period in world history; to a nomad’s landscape of endless space, climatic extremes and ever-present danger. Masterfully blending action and emotion against some of the most arresting terrain on earth, Bodrov delivers an exciting and awe-inspiring tale of survival and triumph, and a love story for the ages.

“ZOMBIES, NAZIS, BLOOD ON SNOW…IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER”
ALAN JONES, FrightFest

“THERE IS A STORM OF SCARY FUN TO BE HAD IN THIS SPLATTERFEST.”
PETER TRAVIS, Rolling Stone

“ONE OF THE 25 BEST ZOMBIES MOVIES OF ALL TIME.”
Entertainment Weekly

“CHOMP-CHOMP, ZIP-ZIP GO THE NAZI ZOMBIES IN DEAD SNOW, A SELF-CONSCIOUSLY OUTLANDISH HORROR FLICK.” Manohla Dargs, New York Times

“MAY HAVE A DULL TITLE, BUT IT’S LIVELY, IDIOTIC FUN, AT LEAST UNTIL IT GOES TOO FAR PAST TOO FAR INTO THE REALM OF FAR TOO FAR.” Michael Phililips, Chicago Tribune

1945. Northern Norway is severely stricken by the German invasion, but few places worse than Øksfjord. The German soldiers rape and pillage with sadistic zeal, and ultimately the civilian population has had enough. They attack the occupants armed with any available weapons and an escalating thirst for revenge after years of abuse. Soon they have slaughtered almost everyone, but Colonel Herzog and some of his men escape into the mountains where they freeze to death …

Several years later, eight medical students go for their Easter vacation to the mountains around Øksfjord. They are bringing skis, snowmobile and copious amounts of beer, so expectations are high for a pleasant vacation.

Certainly, none of them fear that she could be the victim of an inconceivable cruelty hidden in the mountains all these years. That is, until they are visited by a rather shady hiker who tells them the story about the German occupants’ cruel fate…

A long night is ahead of them. Can anyone survive this painful ordeal?

21 WINNERS

Including:

GRAND PRIZE, BEST FILM, BEST DIRECTOR, BEST SCREENPLAY, BEST ACTRESS, BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

★★★★
“A MARVELOUS PIECE OF CINEMA”
JAMES CHRISTOPHER, THE TIMES

★★★
“Engaging And Frequently Surprising…
A Sharply Written Script And Compelling Performances”
Matthew Turner, VIEWLONDON

★★★★ ½
“A Genuine Tour de Force Of Inventive Expression”
Jules Brenner, FILMCRITIC.COM

★★★★
“One Of The Most Exciting German Movies Since RUN, LOLA, RUN”
Geoff Bershire, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

It was 60 years ago that Traude Krüger began teaching music at a women’s prison. Now, on her search for possible students, she meets Jenny. Jenny is withdrawn, extremely violent and a convicted murderer. At their first meeting the stern and conservative teacher rejects the fiercely rebellious inmate outright, provoking Jenny into an explosive tantrum.

However, as vicious as Jenny is outwardly, the one-time musical prodigy can play the piano with astonishing beauty. Compelled to see Jenny’s musical gift flower, Krüger convinces the director to allow the fiery inmate to train for a renowned public music competition… Jenny, whose only other alternative is solitary confinement, grudgingly enters into a shaky truce with the strong-willed piano teacher. For Krüger, it isn’t just about the music. She’s also hauntingly reminded of a student she once had…

The Story Of The Famous Knight Who Free The City Of Constantinople
Based On The Best Selling Novel By Joanot Martorell

Tirante el Blanco tells the story of the famous knight Tirante, who is commissioned by the Emperor of Byzantium to free the city of Constantinople from the siege of the Turks.

Famous knight Tirant Lo Blanch receives orders from the Emperor of Byzantium to free Constantinople from Turkish seige. Tirant doesn’t defraud the Empire’s expectations of a military pushover; his men are a carbon copy of the ferocious Almogavars and he a shrewd strategist not impressed by the fact that the Turks are greater in number. Knowing how to win, he proceeds to do so, using his victory to overcome Carmesina’s natural opposition to losing what she considers to be her most intimate belonging: her virginity. Carmesina -no more than a girl- is the presumed and unique heir to the Empire. Tirant is young, attractive and, by all accounts, invincible. There’s only one problem: he doesn’t come from noble lineage.

The Epic Saga Of A Threatened Nation
A Heroic Struggle
And An Immortal Love
The Untold Story Of The Miraculous Victory
That Ensured The Survival of Latvia After World War I

Riga, Baltics, 1919. World War I is over, and Martin, an ardent Latvian patriot and soldier, returns home to his beloved Elza. She was faithful to him throughout the war; but trench warfare has changed him, and she herself has become more self-reliant. Meanwhile, the newly declared Latvian Republic is fatefully trapped between two mighty neighbours: the collapsing Russian empire, engulfed in a bloody revolution, and the German Reich, with its dreams of conquest and power. Elza and Martin find the way to each other again, but on the day of their wedding, Riga comes under a sudden, brutal attack. Aware that his wartime experience and organizational skills make him a valuable asset to his young nation, Martin joins the poorly equipped Latvian army and reluctantly leaves Elza behind again. In spite of her anger and sorrow, she knows that he is fighting for her, too, and not only for his country. Though they are grossly outnumbered by the enemy troops, Martin and his closest companions devise a daring, foolhardy strategy. Like David taunting Goliath, they lure their enemy into a trap, ensuring independence for Latvia and freedom for Riga.

The Charisma Of Mariene Dietrich.
The Heart Of Edith Piaf.
The Soul Of Post-War Germany: “The Knef”

“An Outstanding Biopic With A Captivating, Standout Performance…”
Kirk Honeycutt, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“Her Ambitiousness Is Only Matched By Her Humility And Tenderness.
She Says… ‘ I wanted Beauty’ and She Created It Out Of Hunger,
Misery, Frustration, Humiliation”. Henry Miller

Broadway star, songstress, screen diva, international icon and bestselling author - Hildegard Knef was many things. But more than anything else, she was a fighter who often fell, but never stayed down.

Berlin, 1943. The collapse of Nazi Germany looms, but young HILDE marches through the rubble of Berlin with only one thought in her head: she wants to become a star. With luck, looks, the right men and overwhelming self-confidence, she makes her way in the film world, both during and after the war, swapping her Nazi lover for a young Jewish husband. Hollywood beckons, but Hilde is no Marlene. Underemployed and frustrated she longs for Germany. The divided country welcomes her back but a short nude scene in “The Sinner” (1950) provokes a national scandal, making her an outcast in her own country. Internationally, she becomes what she’s always wanted to be: a star, on the big screen, on Broadway, in America and Europe. The years go by in a whirl of successes and failures, of ups and downs. Yet even as her film career wanes she picks herself up and embarks on a new journey…

Winner of 10 Film Awards

”Fiercely Unsentimental And Surprisingly Beautiful…” Rachel Cameron, BBC
“A First-Rate Contribution To The Holocaust Canon.” Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times
”Superb Performances…” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“Remarkable, Vivid, Shattering, Emotionally And Intellectually Engaging … “Philip French, The Guardian
“Fateless Is Both Haunting And Poetic. It Also Is Visually Stunning.” Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter
“Exquisitely Modulated And Superbly Mounted, … A Genuinely New Way Of Looking At The Holocaust…” Eddie Cockrell, Variety
“Accomplishes The Near Impossible, Bringing A Fresh Perspective To A Horrific Subject. “ Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle

Fateless is a deeply moving tale of a Hungarian Jewish boy and his quest for the meaning of his past. Based on the 2002 Nobel prize-winning novel by Imre Kertesz, Fateless chronicles the attempts of 14-year-old Gyuri Koves to reconcile the unimaginable horror of having been incarcerated in German concentration camps. On his return to Budapest Gyuri finds those around him treat him with indifference. His friends and neighbours encourage him to put the past behind him, while an intellectual sympathetic to the personal and political terror of his past repeatedly refers to the camps as “the lowest circle of Hell”. Gyuri finds neither comfort nor meaning in these clinches. Increasingly troubled by the meaninglessness of his experiences, he gives human motives to the inhumanity of his captors, which helps maintain his tenuous hold on the world. Lacking emotional and spiritual ties to his Jewish heritage and feeling rejected by his country, he concludes that neither his Jewishness nor Hungarianess is really at the heart of fate.

The directorial debut of acclaimed cinematographer Koltai, this sweeping, profoundly moving drama offers a new perspective on one of modern history’s darkest junctures, as 14-year-old Gyurka is shuttled between the death factories of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buchenwald and Zeitz - all the while, maintaining his stubborn, stoic belief that ‘There’s nothing too unimaginable to endure’. Vast in scale, yet boasting a remarkable historical detail, and with a sweeping score by Ennio Morricone, this is a work of immense compassion, unlikely beauty and shattering power - a true testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

PRODUCED BY KABEL EINS, NHNZ LTD AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL

WHEN EARTH QUAKES, ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE

An Investigation Into The Anatomy Of An Earthquake:
From The Science Behind Recent Events,
Ramping To A Mega Earthquake That’s Yet To Happen.

Examining Significant Earthquakes Of Our Time -
Each More Powerful Than The Last, Each With Its Own Compelling Mysteries,
Each Propelling Us Towards A Projected Mega Disaster –
A Monster Quake That Could Rock The World.
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One of the most destructive and unpredictable forces in nature, an earthquake strikes without warning and causes immense destruction. More than one million earthquakes shake the earth every year. Most are barely felt, others are events so huge they transform lives and landscapes in an instant. Most large earthquakes are caused by massive slabs of the Earth’s crust called tectonic plates crashing into, or sliding under each other.  But others seemingly come from nowhere.

Using archive footage, computer animation, and expert interviews, we expose the killer characteristics of natural disasters, leading to an ultimate disaster. Investigating the ‘big four’ of natural disasters: tornadoes, volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis, Mega Disaster series takes viewers beyond the news footage, beyond the aftermath, and on a tour of the anatomy of these mega events to understand their genesis and the multitude of factors that contribute to their subsequent impact. Some of the world’s leading experts on each natural phenomenon provide analysis and insight into how some of Planet Earth’s titanic upheavals can result in something so deadly and cause such widespread damage.

In the final act of each Mega Disaster episode we construct a disaster scenario, using expert information and brought to life with astounding computer graphics, an event of such scale, enormity and power, it will eclipse all other disasters – truly a mega disaster. The final act of Mega Disaster: Earthquake will illustrate in detail the causes and possible effects of a mega-quake – another 9.5 mega-quake striking near Chile’s largest cities. It is a mega disaster that would release the equivalent energy of two million Hiroshima bombs, tearing Chile apart and spawning giant waves that would devastate the entire Pacific.

PRODUCED BY KABEL EINS, NHNZ LTD AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL

Massive, Deadly, Unstoppable.

An Investigation Into The Anatomy Of A Tsunami:
From The Science Behind Recent Events,
Ramping To A Mega Tsunami That’s Yet To Happen.

Investigating 5 Of The Most Destructive Tsunamis In the Last 60 Years -
Each Has Its Own Character, Each Is Bigger Than The Last,
And Each Take Us One Step Closer To A Mega Disaster
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Massive, unstoppable, deadly, combining huge mass and terrifying velocity, these giant waves are triggered by the earth’s most powerful forces. They can cross entire oceans at speeds in excess of 500 miles an hour, unleashing their destructive energy on coasts thousands of miles from their source. In exceptional situations they can reach dizzying heights of over 1700 feet. Using archive footage, computer animation, and expert interviews, we investigate five of the most destructive tsunamis in the last 60 years. Each has its own character, each is bigger than the last, and each takes us one step closer to a mega disaster.

Using archive footage, computer animation, and expert interviews, we expose the killer characteristics of natural disasters, leading to an ultimate disaster. Investigating the ‘big four’ of natural disasters: tornadoes, volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis, Mega Disaster series takes viewers beyond the news footage, beyond the aftermath, and on a tour of the anatomy of these mega events to understand their genesis and the multitude of factors that contribute to their subsequent impact. Some of the world’s leading experts on each natural phenomenon provide analysis and insight into how some of Planet Earth’s titanic upheavals can result in something so deadly and cause such widespread damage.

In the final act of each Mega Disaster episode we construct a disaster scenario, using expert information and brought to life with astounding computer graphics, an event of such scale, enormity and power, it will eclipse all other disasters – truly a mega disaster. The final act of Mega Disaster: Tsunami, using a combination of complex CGI and real locations, will illustrate in detail the causes and possible effects of a mega-tsunami – a mega disaster that scientists say could happen sometime in our future. And if it does, it will not just rewrite the history books – it will erase them.

PRODUCED BY KABEL EINS, NHNZ LTD AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL

FROM SPECTACULAR LAVA FOUNTAINS…TO DEADLY EXPLOSIONS

Profiling Some Of The Most Significant Eruptions Of Our Time -
Each More Devastating Than The Last, Each With Its Own Compelling Mysteries,
Each Leading Us To A Mega-Eruption That Will Change The World As We Know It.

VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS ARE DRAMATIC REMINDERS that our world is a living planet. Their destructive force is as old as the earth itself – a force that commands respect and fear. Unleashing the power of the Earth’s molten interior in a single cataclysmic event, volcanoes have made their mark on human civilisation since the earliest days of recorded history. We’ll circle the globe profiling some of the most significant eruptions of our time – each more devastating than the last, each with its own compelling mysteries, each leading us to a mega-eruption that will change the world as we know it.

Using archive footage, computer animation, and expert interviews, we expose the killer characteristics of natural disasters, leading to an ultimate disaster. Mega Disaster series takes viewers beyond the news footage, beyond the aftermath, and on a tour of the anatomy of these mega events to understand their genesis and the multitude of factors that contribute to their subsequent impact.

In the final act of each Mega Disaster episode we construct a disaster scenario, using expert information and brought to life with astounding computer graphics, an event of such scale, enormity and power, it will eclipse all other disasters – truly a mega disaster. In the final act of Mega Disaster: Volcano, we investigate the possibility of a blast so powerful it will change the Earth, and with it, the course of human civilisation.