Canadian Nawal Marwan has just passed away. The only people at the reading of her will are her twin adult children, Jeanne and Simon Marwan, and the executor, Nawal's long time employer and friend, notary Jean Lebel. The will contains many unusual requests, the most unusual being two sealed envelopes, one to be delivered by each of the twins to their father and to their brother respectively. The unusual nature of these requests are that their father as they know passed away years earlier during the war in the Middle East (where Nawal was raised) and they have no knowledge of any other offspring. Simon sees these requests as further indication that his mother was crazy and he will have no part of any of what he sees as her unusual final requests. But Jeanne wants to respect her mother's final wishes, which means finding out who their real father is and who this unknown brother is. These tasks take Jeanne on a quest to the Middle East to trace her mother's history, of which she knows little. As Jeanne goes on her quest with what little information she has on hand, she finds a history filled with turmoil. But many who knew her mother or knew of her mother refuse to speak to Jeanne. Jeanne ultimately requires Simon's assistance who reluctantly joins her in the Middle East. But even Simon gets caught up in finding out about his father and brother when they are closer to piecing together the puzzle. Finding out about their mother's past and thus their own history may enlighten them on why Nawal was the woman that she was. Score : Release Date : April 22, 2011 (USA)
Brothers At War is an intimate portrait of an American family during a turbulent time. Jake Rademacher sets out to understand the experience, sacrifice, and motivation of his two brothers serving in Iraq. The film follows Jake’s exploits as he risks everything-including his life-to tell his brothers’ story. Often humorous, but sometimes downright lethal, Brothers At War is a remarkable journey where Jake embeds with four combat units in Iraq. Unprecidented access to US and Iraqi troops on the Syrian border, into sniper “hide sites” in the Sunni Triangle, and through raging machine gun battles with the Iraqi Army. Ultimately, the film follows his brothers home where separations and life-threatening work ripple through their parents, siblings, wives and children. Brothers At War is a rare look at the bonds and service of our soldiers on the frontlines and the profound effects their service has on the loved ones they leave behind. Score : Release Date :Mar 13, 2009
A loose remake of 12 Angry Men, 12 is set in contemporary Moscow where 12 very different men must unanimously decide the fate of a young Chechen accused of murdering his step-father, a Russian army officer. Consigned to a makeshift jury room in a school gymnasium, one by one each man takes center stage to confront, connect, and confess while the accused awaits a verdict and revisits his heartbreaking journey through war in flashbacks. Score : Release Date :Mar 4, 2009
When the Jews of Eastern Europe are being massacred by NAZI, three brothers escape into Belarussian forest, where they have known since childhood. Tuvia (Daniel Craig) is a reluctant leader and his decisions are challenged by his brother, Zus (Liev Schreiber) who worries that Tuvia’s idealistic plans will doom them all. Asael (Jamie Bell) is the youngest – caught between his brothers’ fierce rivalry. In the forest, they join Russian resistance fighters and endeavor to build a village in order to protect themselves and others in danger. At first it is all they can do to stay alive. But gradually, as whispers of their daring spreads, they begin to attract others – men and women, young and old – willing to risk everything for the sake of even a moment’s freedom. Based on an extraordinary true story, DEFIANCE is an epic tale of family, honor, vengeance and salvation in World War II. Score : Release Date :Dec 31, 2008
At the height of WW2, a group of high-ranking German officers hatched a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, and seize power of the military command in order to end the war. The operation was codenamed "Valkyrie". Severely wounded in combat, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) returns from Africa to join the German Resistance and help create Operation Valkyrie. But for various reasons, the plot failed when finally carried out on 20 July 1944. It conspire to thrust Stauffenberg from one of many in the plot to a double-edged central role. Not only must he lead the coup and seize control of his nation’s government… He must kill Hitler himself. Score : Release Date :Dec 26, 2008
The film begin in Post-WWII Germany, when 15-year-old teenager Michael becomes ill and is helped by Hanna (Kate Winslet), an older stranger woman. Michael then recovers and seeks out Hanna to thank her. Their chance encounter begins a forbidden romance. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. One day, Hanna mysteriously disappears and leave Michael confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, they are reunited again, but this time, Hanna is a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. THE READER is a story about truth and reconciliation. Score : Release Date :Dec 10, 2008
An English aristocrat (Kidman) inherits a ranch the size of Maryland. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she with a cattle driver (Jackman) drive 2,000 head of cattle across hundreds of miles of the country's most unforgiving land. But when they take their journey, they experience the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by Japanese forces. With his new film, Luhrmann is painting on a vast canvas, creating a cinematic experience that brings together romance, drama, and adventure. Score : Release Date :Nov 26 ,2008
