Cinematography: Anthony Dod Mantle

Direction Thomas Vinterberg

Cast Henning Moritzen · Ulrich Thomsen · Thomas Bo Larsen · Birthe Neumann

Synopsis The Celebration (1998) unfolds at a picturesque countryside estate, where preparations are underway for an extravagant annual banquet. The festivities are in honor of Helge Klingenfelt, the esteemed owner of the manor and the family's patriarch, who is marking his...

Direction Danny Boyle · Loveleen Tandan

Cast Dev Patel · Freida Pinto · Madhur Mittal · Anil Kapoor

Synopsis Slumdog Millionaire (2008) follows the journey of Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an 18-year-old orphan hailing from the impoverished streets of Mumbai. He finds himself on the brink of an extraordinary moment as he competes on India’s popular game show, "Who...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Nicole Kidman · Paul Bettany · Lauren Bacall · Stellan Skarsgard

Synopsis Dogville (2003) follows the journey of a stunning fugitive, Grace (Nicole Kidman), who seeks refuge in the secluded hamlet of Dogville to escape a gang of criminals. With a nudge from Tom, the town's self-proclaimed representative, the close-knit community consents...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Bryce Dallas Howard · Isaach de Bankole · Danny Glover · Willem Dafoe

Synopsis Manderlay (2005) unfolds an eerie and unsettling narrative centered around the Manderlay plantation. Nestled in the isolated plains of the deep south of the USA, the story begins in 1933 when Grace and her father, along with his gang of...

Direction Thomas Grube

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Vladimir Putin · Oliver Stone

Synopsis The Putin Interviews (TV Miniseries) (2017) offers an exclusive glimpse into the life and mind of Russian President Vladimir Putin, as renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone, alongside his seasoned producer Fernando Sulichin, conducts extensive interviews with the Russian leader over a...

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Chris Hemsworth · Daniel Brühl · Alexandra Maria Lara · Olivia Wilde

Synopsis Rush (2013) chronicles the thrilling tale of the 1976 Formula 1 season, where British racer James Hunt faced off against Austrian driver Niki Lauda for the championship title. The film delves into the intense rivalry between the two drivers, with...

Direction Kevin Macdonald

Cast Forest Whitaker · James McAvoy · Kerry Washington · Gillian Anderson

Synopsis The Last King of Scotland (2006) follows the journey of a young Scottish physician, Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), who, during a medical mission in Uganda, finds himself inextricably linked to one of history's most brutal dictators, Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker)....

Direction Philip Martin · Benjamin Caron · Andy Wilson · Niall MacCormick

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Sarah Smart · Sadie Shimmin · Tom Beard

Synopsis Wallander (TV Series) (2008) follows the compelling journey of renowned Swedish detective Kurt Wallander, portrayed by the talented Kenneth Branagh, as he delves into a sequence of brutal and chilling homicides set against the picturesque backdrop of Skåne, southern Sweden....

Direction Søren Kragh-Jacobsen

Cast Iben Hjejle · Anders W. Berthelsen · Jesper Asholt · Emil Tarding

Synopsis Mifune's Last Song (1999) follows Kresten, who has relocated from his family's farm on a secluded Danish island to Copenhagen to advance his professional life. Upon his father's passing, he is compelled to return to the farm, where time seems...

Direction Craig Pearce · Danny Boyle

Cast Maisie Williams · Sydney Chandler · Dylan Llewellyn · Louis Partridge

Synopsis Pistol (TV Miniseries) (2022) is a 6-episode limited series inspired by Jones' memoir "Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol." The show chronicles the rise of a rebellious punk band composed of young, working-class individuals who challenged the status quo...

Direction Danny Boyle

Cast James Franco · Kate Mara · Amber Tamblyn · Clémence Poésy

Synopsis 127 Hours (2010) chronicles the harrowing true-life ordeal of Aron Ralston, a daring young American mountaineer. In May 2003, Ralston found himself in a desperate situation while exploring the rugged landscapes of Utah. During his adventure, a massive boulder pinned...

Direction Danny Boyle

Cast Cillian Murphy · Naomie Harris · Megan Burns · Brendan Gleeson

Synopsis 28 Days Later (2002) begins with a group of activists breaking into a primate research facility, where they encounter chimps subjected to violent imagery. Despite warnings, they free the animals, leading to a brutal attack. Twenty-eight days later, Jim, a...

Direction Keith Fulton · Louis Pepe

Cast Harry Treadaway · Ken Russell · Luke Treadaway · Tania Emery

Synopsis Brothers of the Head (2005) is a mockumentary set in the 1970s, focusing on the lives of conjoined twins Tom and Barry Howe, portrayed by Harry and Luke Treadaway. The twins are taken under the wing of a questionable music...

Direction Harmony Korine

Cast Chloë Sevigny · Ewen Bremner · Werner Herzog · Evan Neumann

Synopsis Julien Donkey-Boy (1999) delves into the profound impact of mental illness on family dynamics, centering around the challenges faced by a family coping with a member's schizophrenia. The narrative explores the emotional turmoil, misunderstandings, and resilience that arise as they...

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Joseph Gordon-Levitt · Shailene Woodley · Melissa Leo · Zachary Quinto

Synopsis Snowden (2016) features Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the lead role and is both written and directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Stone. The narrative is adapted from two key sources: "The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World's Most Wanted...

Direction Danny Boyle

Cast Timothy Spall · Michael Begley · Katy Cavanagh · Caroline Ashley

Direction Angelina Jolie

Cast Sareum Srey Moch · Phoeung Kompheak · Sveng Socheata · Tharoth Sam

Synopsis First They Killed My Father (2017) delves into the harrowing experiences of Loung Ung, a Cambodian author and human rights advocate, as she navigates the brutal regime of the Khmer Rouge. The film chronicles the atrocities she endured during this...

Direction Thomas Vinterberg

Cast Jamie Bell · Bill Pullman · Michael Angarano · Danso Gordon

Synopsis Dear Wendy (2005) presents a unique and captivating narrative directed by Thomas Vinterberg, who brings a fresh perspective to the Sundance Film Festival. This film masterfully blends genres to create a deeply atmospheric tale of love and obsession between a...

Direction Danny Boyle

Cast Alex Etel · James Nesbitt · Daisy Donovan · Lewis Owen McGibbon

Synopsis Millions (2004) presents a unique and touching narrative directed by Danny Boyle, where two young brothers navigate the complexities of life, faith, and an unexpected windfall. Following the loss of their mother, 9-year-old Anthony is grounded and pragmatic, while his...