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AHDAT SANAWOVACH EL-DJAMR (1975)

Jon W. — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:17:25 +0000

Chronicle of the Years of Fire portrays Algeria’s struggle for independence from French colonial rule. The story follows a peasant’s migration from his drought-stricken village to his eventual participation with the Algerian resistance movement, just prior to the outbreak of the Algerian War of Independence.

Director: Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina. AKA Chronicle of the Years of Fire
Writers: Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina (story), Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina & Tewfik Fares & Rachid Boudjedra (scenario).
Stars: Yorgo Voyagis, Larbi Zekkal, Cheikh Nourredine, Hassan El-Hassani, Leila Shenna, Sid Ali Kouiret, Sissani, Abdelhalim Rais, Taha El Amiri, Yahia Benmabrouk, Keltoum, Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir, François Maistre, Jacques David, Jacques Richard, Henri Czarniak, Hassan El Amir, Brahim Hadjadj, Malik Lakhdar-Hamina, Tarek Lakhdar-Hamina, Merwan Lakhdar-Hamina, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina.
Cinematographer: Marcello Gatti.
Composer: Philippe Arthuys.

1975 Cannes Film Festival – Winner of the Palme d’Or.

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RIP Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina (1934-2025)

GNIAZDO (1974)

Jon W. — Sun, 15 May 2022 23:35:28 +0000

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Told in flashback as Prince Mieszko I lies feverish in his bed just before the Battle of Cedynia, Gniazdo recounts how the revered leader extended Poland’s borders, formed an alliance with Emperor Otto I, and ultimately strengthened his country’s autonomy by achieving victory during that crucial battle in the year 972.

Director: Jan Rybkowski. AKA The Nest
Writer: Aleksander Scibor-Rylski.
Stars: Wojciech Pszoniak, Marek Bargielowski, Wanda Neumann, Franciszek Pieczka, Boleslaw Plotnicki, Henryk Bak, Tadeusz Bialoszczynski, Janusz Bylczynski, Wlodzimierz Maciudzinski, Czeslaw Wollejko, Andrzej Szalawski, Iga Mayr, Edmund Fetting, Aleksander Fogiel, Aleksander Gassowski, Wirgiliusz Gryn, Lech Grzmocinski, August Kowalczyk, Krzysztof Kowalewski, Jerzy Oblamski, Lech Ordon, Leonard Pietraszak, Ryszard Pietruski, Ryszard Ronczewski, Pawel Rouba, Lech Skolimowski, Kazimierz Wichniarz, Feliks Zukowski.
Cinematographer: Marek Nowicki.
Composer: Jerzy Maksymiuk.

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O THIASOS (1975)

Jon W. — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:14:59 +0000

This expansive Greek drama follows a troupe of theater actors as they perform around their country during World War II. While the production that they put on is entitled “Golfo the Shepherdess,” the thespians end up echoing scenes from classic Greek tales in their own lives, as Elektra plots revenge on her mother for the death of her father, and seeks help from her brother, Orestes, a young anti-fascist rebel.

Director: Theodoros Angelopoulos. AKA The Travelling Players / Ο θίασος.
Writer: Theodoros Angelopoulos.
Stars: Eva Kotamanidou, Aliki Georgouli, Vangelis Kazan, Stratos Pahis, Maria Vassiliou, Petros Zarkadis, Kiriakos Katrivanos, Giannis Fyrios, Nina Papazaphiropoulou, Alekos Boubis, Grigoris Evangelatos, Giorgos Tzifos, Kosta Stiliaris, Nena Menti.
Cinematographer: Giorgos Arvanitis.
Composer: Loukianos Kilaidonis.

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MARTIN FIERRO (1968)

Jon W. — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:14:14 +0000

Adaptation of the poem about the gaucho Martín Fierro by Argentine writer José Hernández. When Martín Fierro returns to the family ranch, he finds it abandoned. He then remembers his peaceful life until he was forcibly recruited to serve in the border army, from which he ended up deserting. A voice-over recites Hernández’s verses, recounts the confrontations with the Indians and denounces the social injustices and authoritarianism that prevail with the most humble.

Director: Leopoldo Torre Nilsson.
Writers: José Hernandez (poem), Edmundo Eichelbaum, Héctor Grossi, Beatriz Guido, Ulises Petit de Murat, Luis Pico Estrada, Leopoldo Torre Nilsson.
Stars: Alfredo Alcón, Lautaro Murúa, Graciela Borges, María Aurelia Bisutti, Walter Vidarte, Fernando Vegal, Leonardo Favio, Sergio Renán, Oscar Orlegui, Rafael Carret, Nina Pontier, Flora Steinberg, Hilda Suárez, Teresa Serrador, Walter Soubrie, Nelly Tesolín, Linda Peretz, Mario Casado.
Cinematographer: Aníbal Di Salvo.
Composer: Ariel Ramirez.

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NAPOLÉON (1955)

Jon W. — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:12:24 +0000

From 1769 to 1821, Napoléon Bonaparte’s life, loves and exceptional destiny but as seen through the eyes of Talleyrand, the cynic and ironic politician, who once was the Emperor of France’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Director: Sacha Guitry.
Stars: Daniel Gélin, Raymond Pellegrin, Sacha Guitry, Michèle Morgan, Danielle Darrieux, Maria Schell, Lana Marconi, Dany Robin, Michèle Cordoue, Patachou, Micheline Presle, Gianna Maria Canale, Clément Duhour, Henri Vidal, Serge Reggiani, Jean Marais, Lucien Baroux, Pierre Brasseur, Jean Chevrier, Maurice Escande, Noël Roquevert, Jean Gabin, Yves Montand, O. W. Fischer , Erich von Stroheim, Orson Welles, Jacques Dumesnil.

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ORLANDO E I PALADINI DI FRANCIA (1956) [ENGLISH DUB]

Jon Whitehead — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 09:20:36 +0000

In this sword-and-sandal saga set on the steppes of Asia, Rik Battaglia plays Roland, leader of the Paladin troops, who must proves his mettle against the dreaded Saracen invaders, and withstand their evil plots, which primarily consist of sending gorgeous women into their camp to entice and distract them.

Director: Pietro Francisci. AKA Roland the Mighty
Stars: Rik Battaglia, Rosanna Schiaffino, Fabrizio Mioni, Lorella De Luca, Ivo Garrani, Cesare Fantoni, Clelia Matania, Mimmo Palmara, Vittorio Sanipoli, Robert Hundar, Rossella Como, Pietro Tordi.

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DEN RØDE KAPPE (1967)

Jon Whitehead — Sun, 20 May 2018 09:19:31 +0000

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The story, based on an ancient legend, concerns Hagbard, the son of a slain Norse king. Seeking revenge against the rival clan responsible for the killing, Hagbard calms down long enough to establish a truce. He also falls in love with Signe, daughter of his onetime enemy. Signe’s former beau, sizzling with jealousy, breaks the truce and makes it appear that Hagbard was responsible. The young prince escapes, but returns disguised as a woman to his beloved Signe.

Director: Gabriel Axel. AKA Hagbard and Signe / The Red Mantle
Writers: Gabriel Axel, Saxo Grammaticus (story “annals Gesta Danorum, 7th Book”), Frank Jæger (dialogue).
Stars: Gitte Hænning, Oleg Vidov, Eva Dahlbeck, Birgitte Federspiel, Lisbeth Movin, Johannes Meyer, Håkan Jahnberg, Manfred Reddemann, Henning Palner, Gisli Alfredsson, Folmer Rubæk, Borgar Garðarsson, Jörgen Lantz, Frederik Tharaldsen, Sisse Reingaard.
Cinematographer: Henning Bendtsen.
Composer: Per Nørgaard.

1967 Cannes Film Festival – Nominated for the Palme d’Or.

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THE BLACK WATCH (1929)

Jon Whitehead — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:27:17 +0000

Captain Donald King of the British Army goes to India just as World War I breaks out, convincing his comrades that he is a coward. In reality, he is on a secret mission to rescue British soldiers held prisoner there.

Director: John Ford.
Stars: Victor McLaglen, Myrna Loy, David Rollins, Lumsden Hare, Roy D’Arcy, Mitchell Lewis, Cyril Chadwick, Claude King, Francis Ford, Walter Long, David Torrence, Frederick Sullivan, Richard Travers, Pat Somerset, David Percy, Mitchell Lewis, Claude King, Walter Long.