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Pavel Ivanovich Shumov is a public assessor of the court, an engineer, and a good family man. At the next court hearing, some circumstances of the defendant’s life convince the hero that this is his son. Shumov is looking for the defendant’s mother and, not recognizing her as the woman he once loved, returns home...

Oryu the Red Peony, a wandering female yakuza on a soul-searching journey after the death of her father. After collecting her sickly follower from jail, she is taken in by a fishing village. Feeling indebted to their generosity, she stays to work for the village and promises to leave her yakuza ways behind. When a dispute breaks out for the gambling rights to a local festival, the villagers are harassed by a gang of thugs. When the harassment turns violent, Oryu must decide wither to keep her promise or protect the villagers.

In this era of chaos, Wu and Yue compete for power and influence. After the battle of Biaojiao, Yue is on the brink of destruction while Wu secures its dominance. Xi Shi, a Yue woman, and her father escape to the capital in search of refuge. Amidst the turmoil, Xi Shi vows to seek justice for the wrongs done to her and her family.

On their journey to the west, Tang Seng and Sun Wukong have a falling out and set out a challenge for each other. Sun Wukong agrees to give Tang Seng his magical powers in exchange for Tang Seng's appearance and learning. The challenge they set is to bypass the Seven Spider Sisters and defeat the Hundred-eyed Demon Lord within seven days. After the swap, who will have the determination and wit to win this challenge?

Goddess of Oblivion Meng Po manages the underworld and takes care of daily affairs. God of Love Yue Lao in the heaven is in charge of marriage and wedding affairs. One red and one white, they were originally unrelated mythological characters, but they are inextricably linked. The movie "The Origin of the Legend of Meng Po" takes fate and mythical love as its themes, and deeply explores the past and present lives of Meng Po and Yue Lao, two mythical figures with extremely high public recognition and conflicting functions.

"The Biography of Sakyamuni Buddha" reproduces the journey of Sakyamuni from the birth of a prince, his renunciation, ascetic practice, seeking the Tao, until he became enlightened under the bodhi tree and became a Buddha more than 2,000 years ago.

Historical Yakuza gangster film set the early years of the Showa era.

The head of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Zhao Lin, is in love with his wife Cai'er and they live a life of cultivation and immortality. But is unexpectedly attacked by Liu Wu Zhu, who was once the successor to the head of the Celestial Spirit Sect and is bent on stealing the world's greatest treasure. The Dragon Tiger Seal and the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill. In order to uphold justice and protect the peace of the world, the two men risked everything to eliminate the demons of the demon race.

Dracula: A Biography of Vlad Impaler: Radu Florescu: 9780801522208: Books ... As the title implies, there is an open-biased against the historical Prince Vlad III Dracula. ... would anyone have dared to call him Vlad Tepes to his face during his lifetime. .... An interesting book and a very rare one as well. ... Get to Know Us.

Virginia Woolf's 1928 novel "Orlando: A Biography" follows the centuries-spanning life of a young nobleman who awakens to find that they are a woman. Almost a century after its publication, Paul B. Preciado claims that fiction has become reality and Orlando's story lies at the root of all contemporary trans and non-binary life.

In an uncertain future where Vietnam is on the verge of being submerged in water, a son, far away from home, remembers his family. By way of cinematic magical transformations, trivial stories and banal images suddenly become unreal, as if reflections of something beyond reality.

Thousands of years ago, the cruel Simo tribe made a crystal coffin out of meteorites outside, trying to use its mysterious power to expand its power. Unexpectedly, the rebellion inside the door detonated the mysterious power of the crystal coffin. The ancient country was razed to the ground overnight.

This unauthorized documentary uses archival footage from fans and collectors around the world to provide a unique glimpse into the life and career of legendary musician and former Beatle Paul McCartney. The program covers McCartney's early life as a lad in Liverpool, his unprecedented success with the Beatles and his continued popularity during his years with Wings and as a solo artist.

Featuring a compilation of archival footage and interviews, this hourlong documentary traces Mariah Carey's rise from a little-known background vocalist to an internationally acclaimed superstar who's sold more than 200 million albums. The video offers insight into the Grammy-winning pop diva's professional and personal lives, including Carey's failed marriage to music industry executive Tommy Mottola.

This unauthorized documentary takes a comprehensive look at the hardest, most hedonistic band in rock 'n' roll history, a supergroup that still influences legions of musicians. Rarely seen archival footage captures Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and the late John Bonham at the height of their popularity, redefining the word "excess" with hard living -- and even harder drinking.

A 1989 film.

A journey through several countries to find those who really know Kim Jong-un, North Korea's leader, in an attempt to profile a contradictory dictator who seems to rule his nation with both disturbing benevolence and cold cruelty while being worshipped as a living god by his subjects in exalted displays of ridiculous fanaticism.

The tragic life of 19th century French poet Arthur Rimbaud, as told by characters that knew him.

Maimat, a young roast lamb seller, pretends to be a translator working at the Tourism Bureau while attending his friend's wedding.

"Conquered Chechnya is the cornerstone of Putin's power. It all started there. If we admit that the leader of conquered Chechnya is a scoundrel, what will remain of Putin himself?" This is how one Russian official responded when asked about the untouchability of Ramzan Kadyrov, who has created a true sultanate within Russia, operating beyond the reach of Russian law. This documentary is a historical investigation into the blood-soaked path Kadyrov has taken to build his sultanate. It uncovers new evidence of murders surrounding Kadyrov, large-scale corruption of unimaginable proportions, and equally shocking details of his personal life, including a harem with underage concubines and brutal punishments.

Second Lieutenant and India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Arun Khetarpal, gave his life fighting for his battalion and the country during the 1971 Battle of Basantar. Ikkis also takes a reflective look at the futility of war through the eyes of Khetarpal's father, who visits his ancestral home in Sargodha and Alma Mater for reunion, which now happens to be in post-partition Pakistan, 30 years later.

In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.

Andreas Dresen is one of the most successful German directors. The documentary accompanies him through the year 2023 until the opening evening at the Filmmuseum Potsdam, which is honoring him and his team with an exhibition and film series. The portrait looks at his career, his artistic work and social commitment. Numerous companions have their say.

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

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The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.

Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and Parkinson's, he questions if he can perform again while music remains his life's cornerstone.

Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert McNamara, The Fog of War depicts his life, from working as a WWII whiz-kid military officer, to being the Ford Motor Company's president, to managing the Vietnam War as defense secretary for presidents Kennedy and Johnson.

Pope Francis responds to questions from around the world, discussing topics including ecology, immigration, consumerism and social justice.

A keen chronicle of the unlikely rise to power of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and a dissection of the Third Reich (1933-1945), but also an analysis of mass psychology and how the desperate crowd can be deceived and shepherded to the slaughterhouse.

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

Julian Assange. Bradley Manning. Collateral murder. Cablegate. WikiLeaks. These people and terms have exploded into public consciousness by fundamentally changing the way democratic societies deal with privacy, secrecy, and the right to information, perhaps for generations to come. We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks is an extensive examination of all things related to WikiLeaks and the larger global debate over access to information.

This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in 'The Producers', to the enigmatic title role in the original 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like 'Silver Streak'.

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

Kim Novak never dreamed on being a star, but she became one. Most famous for her enigmatic performance in Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958), the Chicago-born actress never quite fitted into the Hollywood mould and wanted to do things her own way.

Since her debut at the age of 18, musician, civil rights campaigner and activist Joan Baez has been on stage for over 60 years. For the now 82-year-old, the personal has always been political, and her friendship with Martin Luther King and her pacifism have shaped her commitment. In this biography that opens with her farewell tour, Baez takes stock in an unsparing fashion and confronts sometimes painful memories.

1962. A crystalline voice becomes a planetary tube. A Belgian nun jostles Elvis and the Beatles on the world charts. Her name: Sister Smile. A popstar with the trajectory of a comet who understands her success no more than the double meaning of her words… The harder the fall will be. Even God does not protect sharks' appetites or pretenses of success! Who killed the little voice of God? Here is the tragic story of an innocent voice, of an extraordinary fate, almost of a curse ...

After the breakout success of the song 'I Can Only Imagine', MercyMe's Bart Millard is living the dream—sold-out arenas, a devoted fanbase, and a thriving career. But behind the spotlight, Bart's past threatens the family he's built, especially the fragile bond with his son Sam. When hopeful newcomer Tim Timmons joins the band for their biggest tour yet, he unknowingly brings a renewed gratitude to Bart's life through their unlikely friendship. Bart soon discovers that Tim carries hardships—and secrets—of his own, forcing him to face his past and repair his relationships with Sam and his wife Shannon before fame costs him what matters most.

A navigator rebells against the power of the King, due to his humanism and belief in justice. But once he is finally in command of the Spice Fleet, in which he will make the first circumnavigation of the Earth, what will his journey unravel about himself?