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Another gem from the world of Iranian cinema, UNDER THE MOONLIGHT is a thought provoking look at religious mores from director Seyyed Reza Mir-Karimi. Seyyed Hassan is a student who is deeply emerged in his religious studies; he hopes to become a cleric after sitting the necessary exams. But a run-in with a thief, who steals Seyyed's vestments, leads him into a whole new world that challenges all the teachings that he has absorbed over the years. Following the thief, he enters into a poverty-stricken world that is in direct contrast to the lessons he's learnt in class. Suddenly feeling at odds with the religion he has slavishly poured over for years, Seyyed finds himself faced with a tough decision about whether to continue. A hugely affecting film, UNDER THE MOONLIGHT opens up an important discourse on matters that affect Iranian citizens on a daily basis, but are too frequently swept under the carpet in an attempt to shy away from the failings of a society that all too often clouds its true problems via religious dogma that no longer has relevance to many of its citizens.
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Lucky the Clown stars in the bilingual children's television series El Show de Lucky, a Spanish-based educational series that helps kids learn through cooking, singing, dancing, and self-defense lessons with martial arts expert Master Frank. The second volume TELLING TIME WITH LUCKY collects three episodes.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Delving into the issue of trust between husband and wife and the idea of a double life, CARNADA DE MUERTE follows a hyper-ambitious police officer (Roberto Ballesteros) as he becomes drawn into the drug business. His choice places himself and his family in great danger, and he must deal with the fallout from his wife (Lina Santos).DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Some of the most popular acts in Latin rock and pop comprise this collection, which includes Mexican group Mercurio. After such honors as opening for Ricky Martin and meeting the Pope, the quintet received the Eres` Best Pop Band Award two years in a row in 1997 and 1998, and in `98 was recognized as the Best Live Act as well. Also featured is Latin dance popster Lynda, who gained an international following after moving to LA and releasing her album, MI DIA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA, in 2000. The songs she has written for popular Mexican soap opera PRIMER AMOR have made her a hit in her native Mexico. Teen sensation Kabah also first gained exposure on a soap opera, AGUEJETAS DE COLOR, and their pop balladry has gone on to earn them three gold records and one platinum since their 1997 debut.
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In 1973, on the Jewish high holy day of Yom Kippur, the Arab nations launched a massive military assault on the state of Israel. KIPPUR follows the paths of two Israeli soldiers as they face the chaos and carnage of battle. Weinraub (Leron Levo) is a sensitive, artistic sort. He quotes Herbert Marcuse to his friend, Ruso (Tomer Ruso), who is much more gung-ho, as they head off to battle. In the pandemonium at the front, the two fail to find their unit, and end up joining an airborne rescue unit. Amos Gitai avoids all sentimentality and sensation. He doesn't dwell on the politics of the war. His focus is on the men who experience the ugliness and tedium of battle and the effect this experience has on them. As the film gets deep down in the mud, literally, with these soldiers, we get a close-up look at the aftermath of the violence. These are stoic men, who never question the necessity of what they do. The actors deliver straightforward performances that enhance the realistic power of the film. Gitai is perhaps the world's best-known Israeli filmmaker, and KIPPUR is an excellent example of his intimately scaled, uncompromisingly honest work.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseLetterboxed - 1.85:1Audio: Stereo - Hebrew Subtitles - English - OptionalInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
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