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Le violon de Rothtschild

Posted on December 29, 2009 by admin

The life of composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his relationship with the soviet regime and with dictator Stalin was already the subject of ‘Testimony’ where Ben Kingsley played the lead role. As a human being he was intimidated and oppressed, often … Continue reading →

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a moore-esque film about a serious issue

Posted on December 27, 2009 by admin

‘Hashmatsa’ (‘Defamation’) by Israeli director Yoav Shamir broadcast last night by Channel 2 of the Israeli TV dares to attack one of the sacred cows of Israel and of the Jewish people – how it reacts to antisemitism around the … Continue reading →

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Norton’s Illusionist

Posted on December 26, 2009 by admin

The Illusionist’ is a film that was often compared with Christopher Nolan‘s ‘The Prestige’ which had a similar theme inspired from the life of the turn of the 20th century magicians and was released about the same time. It fails … Continue reading →

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Film: Alexander Nevsky (Eisenstein – 1938)

Posted on December 24, 2009 by admin

Aveam filmul lui Eisenstein Alexander Nevsky inregistrat de cateva luni si tot amanam vizionarea. Pot spune ca am avut intuitiv bune motive sa o fac, este unul dintre filmele mai putin reusite ale lui Eisenstein. In ciuda colaborarii cu Prokofiev … Continue reading →

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