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Aki Ra's Boys
directed by James Leong, fl. 2006-2012 and Lynn Lee, fl. 2006-2012 (Singapore: Lianain Films, 2007), 57 mins
Boreak was six when he lost his right arm in a landmine accident. Family members rushed the young Cambodian to a nearby hospital where so-called 'doctors' performed a crude amputation. Burdened with eight other children to feed and unable to cope with the stress of handling a crippled son, Boreak’s parents decid...
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directed by James Leong, fl. 2006-2012 and Lynn Lee, fl. 2006-2012 (Singapore: Lianain Films, 2007), 57 mins
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Boreak was six when he lost his right arm in a landmine accident. Family members rushed the young Cambodian to a nearby hospital where so-called 'doctors' performed a crude amputation. Burdened with eight other children to feed and unable to cope with the stress of handling a crippled son, Boreak’s parents decided to send him to a home in Siem Reap for young landmine victims. Despite his tragedy, Boreak is ever optimistic and refreshingly lacki...
Boreak was six when he lost his right arm in a landmine accident. Family members rushed the young Cambodian to a nearby hospital where so-called 'doctors' performed a crude amputation. Burdened with eight other children to feed and unable to cope with the stress of handling a crippled son, Boreak’s parents decided to send him to a home in Siem Reap for young landmine victims. Despite his tragedy, Boreak is ever optimistic and refreshingly lacking in self-pity. Like most children, he is mischievous and inquisitive. He wants to be a wrestler, a rap artist, a football player. And he rarely acts as if his disability is a hindrance. This film looks at the world through Boreak’s eyes, and through the eyes of his good friend, Vannak. It is a world at once bleak and brimming with possibilities. Our camera follows the boys as they explore a rapidly changing Cambodia. And we travel with Boreak from Siem Reap to his hometown near the border with Thailand – an area still studded with millions of landmines; a place where impoverished villagers have little choice but to cultivate the very land that might one day claim their lives. Through Boreak, we also meet Aki Ra, a former child soldier, trained by the Khmer Rouge army to lay landmines. Now in his 30s, Aki Ra is haunted by his violent past and hopes to make amends by giving children like Boreak a home, and by helping remove the millions of landmines still buried in his country. A journey into the minefields shows us just how treacherous Aki Ra’s job is. On this trip, he removes two mines. But there are many more waiting to be found. Waiting to wreak havoc. Ultimately though, the film is a celebration of a child’s tenacity and indomitable will to overcome the odds. Boreak may be a victim, but he doesn't behave like one. His zest for life is infectious, his ability to laugh, a testament to the courage and strength children can have in the face of adversity.
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Date Written / Recorded
2007
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
James Leong, fl. 2006-2012, Lynn Lee, fl. 2006-2012
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Lianain Films
Person Discussed
Aki Ra, 1973-
Topic / Theme
Physical disabilities, Explosive mines, Soldiers, Amputations, Friendships, Children
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by Lianain Films
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Bananas!*
directed by Fredrik Gertten, 1956-; produced by Margarete Jangård, fl. 1999-2015, WG Film and Magic Hour Films; performed by Byron Rosales Romero and Juan J. Dominguez, 1957- (New York, NY: Oscilloscope Pictures, 2009), 1 hour 28 mins,
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BANANAS!* is a suspenseful court room drama that examines the intricacies and injustices of the global politics of food. Focusing on a landmark and highly controversial legal case pitting a dozen Nicaraguan banana plantation workers against Dole Food Corporation, BANANAS!* uncovers the alleged usage of a banned pe...
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directed by Fredrik Gertten, 1956-; produced by Margarete Jangård, fl. 1999-2015, WG Film and Magic Hour Films; performed by Byron Rosales Romero and Juan J. Dominguez, 1957- (New York, NY: Oscilloscope Pictures, 2009), 1 hour 28 mins,
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BANANAS!* is a suspenseful court room drama that examines the intricacies and injustices of the global politics of food. Focusing on a landmark and highly controversial legal case pitting a dozen Nicaraguan banana plantation workers against Dole Food Corporation, BANANAS!* uncovers the alleged usage of a banned pesticide and its probable link to generations of sterilized workers. Central to both the film and case is Juan “Accidentes” Domingue...
BANANAS!* is a suspenseful court room drama that examines the intricacies and injustices of the global politics of food. Focusing on a landmark and highly controversial legal case pitting a dozen Nicaraguan banana plantation workers against Dole Food Corporation, BANANAS!* uncovers the alleged usage of a banned pesticide and its probable link to generations of sterilized workers. Central to both the film and case is Juan “Accidentes” Dominguez, a Los Angeles-based personal injury attorney who, although iconic within the Latino community for his ubiquitous billboard ads, is unquestionably facing the biggest case and challenge of his career. At stake in the classic David vs. Goliath story are the futures of generations of workers and their families, as well as the culture of global, multinational business. If successful, the case could rock the economic foundations of Dole, and could open the US courts to other global victims, representing a new day in international justice.
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Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Byron Rosales Romero, Juan J. Dominguez, 1957-
Contributor
Frank Pineda, 1956-, Joseph Aguirre, fl. 2009, Margarete Jangård, fl. 1999-2015, WG Film, Magic Hour Films, Nathan Larson, 1970-
Author / Creator
Fredrik Gertten, 1956-, Byron Rosales Romero, Juan J. Dominguez, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Oscilloscope Pictures
Topic / Theme
Business enterprises, Trials and litigation, Pesticides, Farm workers, Food safety, Plantations, Himself 1, Himself 2
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 WG Film AB
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be rtdm
directed by Otty Widasari, 1973- and Hafiz Rancajale, fl. 2011-2013; produced by Reinaart Vanhoe, fl. 2006 (Jakarta, Jakarta Raya: Forum Lenteng, 2006), 26 mins
An essay documentary about the city of Rotterdam, this film is a collaboration between Hafiz Rancajale and Otty Widasari as part of an art project for New Beginners exhibition at TENT, Center Rotterdam, Netherlands. This video captures the daily life of the people in the new city, rebuilt by the Dutch government a...
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directed by Otty Widasari, 1973- and Hafiz Rancajale, fl. 2011-2013; produced by Reinaart Vanhoe, fl. 2006 (Jakarta, Jakarta Raya: Forum Lenteng, 2006), 26 mins
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An essay documentary about the city of Rotterdam, this film is a collaboration between Hafiz Rancajale and Otty Widasari as part of an art project for New Beginners exhibition at TENT, Center Rotterdam, Netherlands. This video captures the daily life of the people in the new city, rebuilt by the Dutch government after its destruction after World War II. As filmmakers who came from a country formerly colonized by the Dutch (Indonesia), Otty and Ha...
An essay documentary about the city of Rotterdam, this film is a collaboration between Hafiz Rancajale and Otty Widasari as part of an art project for New Beginners exhibition at TENT, Center Rotterdam, Netherlands. This video captures the daily life of the people in the new city, rebuilt by the Dutch government after its destruction after World War II. As filmmakers who came from a country formerly colonized by the Dutch (Indonesia), Otty and Hafiz saw this city through the eyes of a 'stranger'. Its historical background was different from anything they'd seen, yet it was still closely related to the Indonesian nation. The film captures the personal experience of how motion, building, transportation, landscape and history from the past become a lens through which to view place. In the film BE RTDM, there is no linear structure in its storytelling . The film is arranged in a series of images and sounds complementing the atmosphere, but sometimes mutually negating each other. It tells about the past, the current insecure world, and the ideal world that is constantly evolving.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Reinaart Vanhoe, fl. 2006
Author / Creator
Otty Widasari, 1973-, Hafiz Rancajale, fl. 2011-2013
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Forum Lenteng
Topic / Theme
Dutch, Indonesian, Indonesian people, Documentary films, Imperialism, Europeans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by Forum Lenteng
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Beauty Is Pain
directed by Yuli Andari, 1980- and Anton Susilo, fl. 2010; produced by Dian Herdiany, fl. 2005 and F. Satriantoro, fl. 2005, In-Docs (Jakarta, Jakarta Raya: Yayasan Masyarakat Mandiri Film Indonesia, 2005), 15 mins
Beauty Is Pain tells the story of a woman who inserts a charm needle with magic spells inside her body to enhance her beauty. The film explores insecurity and steep competition among women in today’s Central Java.
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directed by Yuli Andari, 1980- and Anton Susilo, fl. 2010; produced by Dian Herdiany, fl. 2005 and F. Satriantoro, fl. 2005, In-Docs (Jakarta, Jakarta Raya: Yayasan Masyarakat Mandiri Film Indonesia, 2005), 15 mins
Description
Beauty Is Pain tells the story of a woman who inserts a charm needle with magic spells inside her body to enhance her beauty. The film explores insecurity and steep competition among women in today’s Central Java.
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dian Herdiany, fl. 2005, F. Satriantoro, fl. 2005, In-Docs
Author / Creator
Yuli Andari, 1980-, Anton Susilo, fl. 2010
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Yayasan Masyarakat Mandiri Film Indonesia
Topic / Theme
Indonesian people, Popular beliefs, Beauty, Javanese
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by Yayasan Masyarakat Mandiri Film Indonesia
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Beirut Diaries: Truth, Lies and Videos
directed by Mai Masri, fl. 1984-2009 (Lebanon: Privately Published), 1 hour 19 mins
Following the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri in February 2005, thousands of Lebanese youths spontaneously set up camps in Beirut's Martyrs' Square to rally for an independent Lebanon. However, these youths, who had been born during the civil war that started in 1975, find that not all Leban...
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directed by Mai Masri, fl. 1984-2009 (Lebanon: Privately Published), 1 hour 19 mins
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Following the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri in February 2005, thousands of Lebanese youths spontaneously set up camps in Beirut's Martyrs' Square to rally for an independent Lebanon. However, these youths, who had been born during the civil war that started in 1975, find that not all Lebanese are united as one -- different religious sects, political sects and visions for a future Lebanon keep them deeply divided. Through...
Following the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri in February 2005, thousands of Lebanese youths spontaneously set up camps in Beirut's Martyrs' Square to rally for an independent Lebanon. However, these youths, who had been born during the civil war that started in 1975, find that not all Lebanese are united as one -- different religious sects, political sects and visions for a future Lebanon keep them deeply divided. Through the experiences of twenty-five-year-old Nadine Zaidan, we get a firsthand look at the passionate debates among Lebanese youths as they discuss hot-topic issues such as the Syrian occupation of Lebanon, Hezbollah and America's intents towards Lebanon. Awards/Festivals: First Prize, IMA Film Festival, Paris; Best Documentary Feature Film, Asia Pacific Screen Awards; Special Tribute, Ismailia Festival, Egypt.
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Date Written / Recorded
2011-01-27
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Mai Masri, fl. 1984-2009
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Privately Published
Speaker / Narrator
Nadine Zaidan, 1980-
Person Discussed
Nadine Zaidan, 1980-, Rafic Hariri, 1944-2005
Topic / Theme
Political causes, Political demonstrations, Assassinations
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 Used by permission of Mai Masri.
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Beyond the Boundary
(South Korea: Korea National University of Arts, 2008), 20 mins
This film is produced by the Korea National University of Arts.
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(South Korea: Korea National University of Arts, 2008), 20 mins
Description
This film is produced by the Korea National University of Arts.
Date Written / Recorded
2008
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Korea National University of Arts
Topic / Theme
Relationships, General medical conditions
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 Used by permission of Korea National University of Arts.
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La bocca del lupo
directed by Pietro Marcello, 1976-; produced by Dario Zonta, Nicola Giuliano, 1966- and Francesca Cima, fl. 1999-2018, Indigo Film, RAI Cinema and Avventurosa (New York, NY: Grasshopper Film, 2009), 1 hour 8 mins
This haunting documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Pietro Marcello, director of Martin Eden and Lost and Beautiful is a sui generis love story, following the 20-year relationship between a Sicilian heavy named Vincenzo and a trans convict named Mary after their meet-cute in prison. When she gets out, Mary pledges...
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directed by Pietro Marcello, 1976-; produced by Dario Zonta, Nicola Giuliano, 1966- and Francesca Cima, fl. 1999-2018, Indigo Film, RAI Cinema and Avventurosa (New York, NY: Grasshopper Film, 2009), 1 hour 8 mins
Description
This haunting documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Pietro Marcello, director of Martin Eden and Lost and Beautiful is a sui generis love story, following the 20-year relationship between a Sicilian heavy named Vincenzo and a trans convict named Mary after their meet-cute in prison. When she gets out, Mary pledges to wait for Vincenzo on the outside, though things become more complicated as she finds herself grappling with heroin addiction. But Ma...
This haunting documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Pietro Marcello, director of Martin Eden and Lost and Beautiful is a sui generis love story, following the 20-year relationship between a Sicilian heavy named Vincenzo and a trans convict named Mary after their meet-cute in prison. When she gets out, Mary pledges to wait for Vincenzo on the outside, though things become more complicated as she finds herself grappling with heroin addiction. But Marcello isn’t merely content to render their romance in all its love and complexity: The Mouth of the Wolf is also a lyrical, sensuous, and melancholy tribute to the port city of Genoa, capturing its singular aura and its intoxicating air of eternity.
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Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dario Zonta, Nicola Giuliano, 1966-, Francesca Cima, fl. 1999-2018, Indigo Film, RAI Cinema, Avventurosa, Franco Leo
Author / Creator
Pietro Marcello, 1976-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Grasshopper Film
Speaker / Narrator
Franco Leo
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 Grasshopper Film
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Breezy Day
directed by Jung Ji-won; performed by DolSun Park, fl. 2009-2009 and MalBun An, fl. 2009-2009 (South Korea: Korea National University of Arts, 2009), 35 mins
This documentary was directed by Jung Ji-won and features MalBun An and DolSun Park.
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directed by Jung Ji-won; performed by DolSun Park, fl. 2009-2009 and MalBun An, fl. 2009-2009 (South Korea: Korea National University of Arts, 2009), 35 mins
Description
This documentary was directed by Jung Ji-won and features MalBun An and DolSun Park.
Date Written / Recorded
2009
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
DolSun Park, fl. 2009-2009, MalBun An, fl. 2009-2009
Author / Creator
Jung Ji-won, DolSun Park, fl. 2009-2009, MalBun An, fl. 2009-2009
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Korea National University of Arts
Topic / Theme
Education, Women's health issues
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 Used by permission of Korea National University of Arts.
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Buryong
directed by Khavn De La Cruz, 1973- (Philippines: Privately Published, 2006), 1 hour 34 mins
A minute of a life. Bored to death. What is life? A series of moving stills. This is not a film by Khavn. "Buryong: 90 Minutes of Nothing" captures sixty-seconds-in-a-life, Philippine-time. From mundane chores, to work, to scenes of domesticity, to killing time, we are asked to observe and meditate on these moment...
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directed by Khavn De La Cruz, 1973- (Philippines: Privately Published, 2006), 1 hour 34 mins
Description
A minute of a life. Bored to death. What is life? A series of moving stills. This is not a film by Khavn. "Buryong: 90 Minutes of Nothing" captures sixty-seconds-in-a-life, Philippine-time. From mundane chores, to work, to scenes of domesticity, to killing time, we are asked to observe and meditate on these moments.
Date Written / Recorded
2006
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Khavn De La Cruz, 1973-
Date Published / Released
2004, 2006
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Cities, Domestic life
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 Used by permission of Khavn De La Cruz.
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The Cemetery Club
directed by Tali Shemesh, 1969-; produced by Assaf Amir, fl. 1992-2016 and Guy Lavie, fl. 2006, Norma Productions; performed by Lena Bar, fl. 2006, Minya Rubin, fl. 2006 and Tali Shemesh, 1969- (Tel-Aviv District: Cinephil, 2006), 1 hour 31 mins,
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For over two decades, a group of women and men have been meeting weekly at Israel's National Cemetery to debate philosophy, read poetry, eat lunch and determine the fate of the Jewish nation. Director Tali Shemesh focuses on two of the group's members: her grandmother, and her great aunt Lena, their life choices a...
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directed by Tali Shemesh, 1969-; produced by Assaf Amir, fl. 1992-2016 and Guy Lavie, fl. 2006, Norma Productions; performed by Lena Bar, fl. 2006, Minya Rubin, fl. 2006 and Tali Shemesh, 1969- (Tel-Aviv District: Cinephil, 2006), 1 hour 31 mins,
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For over two decades, a group of women and men have been meeting weekly at Israel's National Cemetery to debate philosophy, read poetry, eat lunch and determine the fate of the Jewish nation. Director Tali Shemesh focuses on two of the group's members: her grandmother, and her great aunt Lena, their life choices and their relationship. A poignant, intimate, sometimes hilarious portrait of the Holocaust generation.
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Lena Bar, fl. 2006, Minya Rubin, fl. 2006, Tali Shemesh, 1969-
Contributor
Assaf Amir, fl. 1992-2016, Guy Lavie, fl. 2006, Norma Productions, Eldad Guetta, fl. 2002, Rona Kenan, 1979-
Author / Creator
Tali Shemesh, 1969-, Lena Bar, fl. 2006, Minya Rubin, fl. 2006
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Cinephil
Topic / Theme
Herself 1, Herself 2, Herself 3
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 Film Platform
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