A portrait of John Grierson, the first Canadian Government Film Commissioner and founder of the National Film Board in 1939. Interweaving archival footage, interviews with people who knew him and footage of Grierson himself, this film is a sensitive and informative portrait of a dynamic man of vision. Grierson believed that the filmmaker had a social responsibility, and that film could help a society realize democratic ideals. His absolute faith in the value of capturing the drama of everyday life was to influence generations of filmmakers all over the world. In fact, he coined the term 'documentary film'.
Tracing the careers of these two cinema enthusiasts, this documentary reveals the secrets behind the work of Ethan and Joel Coen, screenwriters and directors who are interchangeable within the same two-headed entity.
Tony Curtis, the man who influenced Elvis Presley and James Dean. A sex symbol, a matinee idol, a powerful and magnetic actor, Tony Curtis was the original movie star.
The personal and professional story of Ilona Staller, known as Cicciolina, is probably unique: she left communist Hungary and moved to Italy, where she found a fertile environment for a life dedicated to scandal.
Christine’s father died when she was still a small child, and she remained in the care of her sadistic mother, who beat her and abused her psychologically.
“Let them eat cake!” laughs a Marie-Antoinette from the dunes... Gaëlle loves to dress up. Under her wigs, Gaëlle plays with codes and the surprise her appearances provoke.
Portrait of a French mercenary working in Libya, hired by the Phalange to train the militias. War leaves its traces; and for some, who see death as part of the job, it’s a vocation.
Roland Emmerich himself and many of his companions provide insights into his life. With films such as Independence Day, 2012, and The Day After Tomorrow, he probably became the most successful director of disaster movies.
More movie trailers, teasers, and clips from Grierson:
Ralph Grierson Video Clips
Scores: To Find My Son (TV Movie - 1980) Red Earth White Earth (AKA Snake Treaty) (TV Movie - 1989) Half Nelson (TV series - 1985) The Hired Heart (TV ...
Night Owl - Brett Grierson
A dance track from ice cold Edmonton to warm up them bones.
Wondering Man by Lee Mahnke and Gary Grierson
Lee Mahnke singing his blues song Wondering Man with Dover Cooper and Gary Grierson.
Popular movie trailers from 1973
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1973:
Sex & Fury chronicles Ocho's exploits as she searches for her father's killers, each identified by unique tattoos on their backs (a deer, a boar, and a butterfly).
In 1913, in Oklahoma, oil derrick owner Lena Doyle, aided by her father and a hobo, is stubbornly drilling for oil despite the pressure from major oil companies to sell her land.
Sam and Buddy, two highway robbers, join with Colonel Quint, a big crook, who sold his services to Morgan, the banker, in order to free Baby, the banker's daughter, abducted by Espartero and his killers gang.
Abel Hradscheck, the owner of an inn in the Oderbruch country, faces financial ruin. For this state of affairs, Ursula, his wife and former actress, is by no means free of blame.
An erotic comedy depicting the sex adventures of young wives living in an apartment complex, that are not satisfied with just having sex with their husbands.
