Our River... Our Sky
2023 | 117 min | Drama
Baghdad 2006: In the midst of the bloody conflicts, people try to live their day-to-day life.
Amed Hashimi
ActorAmed Hashimi is a talented actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television. He has been praised for his range and ability to portray a variety of characters with depth and authenticity. Some of his notable films include "The Journey Home," "A Time to Remember," and "In the Shadows." Hashimi has received multiple awards for his work, including the Best Actor award at the International Film Festival for his performance in "The Journey Home." He continues to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his unique talent and dedication to his craft.
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1982
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2022 | 33 min | Drama
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Name Me
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Towards Jerusalem
1990 | 85 min | Documentary
The film moves from the lights of Tel Aviv discos to the immigrant housing of Ethiopians to the burial site of Samuel the Prophet, capturing the voices and vistas of contemporary Israeli culture and politics.(National Center for Jewish Film) "An expressive overview of Israel in 1990" (Süddeutsche Zeitung) What became of the dream of a Jewish homeland? In this documentary road movie, Austrian filmmaker Ruth Beckermann records the diverse views and activities of Israelis and Arabs as she travels ...
Dreams of the City
1984 | 123 min | Drama
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Raju
2010 | 23 min | Drama
In this Oscar nominated short, a German couple, played by Wotan Wilke Möhring and Julia Richter, adopts an Indian orphan in Kolkata. On their way to the hotel, the boy disappears. The German officials have recommended a local Indian orphanage to them. There the four-year-old boy Raju, who comes from a slum, is introduced to them and handed over. When the boy suddenly disappears and the Indian police cannot get any further with their investigations, Jan himself starts an intensive search.
Solomon's Stone
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Le Monde vivant - The Living World
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