June 2003. The G8 summit is being held in Evian. Switzerland had no say in the French authorities’ choice of venue, while anti-globalization activists—who are barred from demonstrating in Evian—are gathering in Lausanne and Geneva. Temps présent followed the preparations for this summit, covering both the authorities’ and the anti-globalization activists’ perspectives. Everyone is preparing for a showdown, knowing that groups of rioters from all over Europe will gather on the shores of Lake Geneva. Beyond the tensions between law enforcement and protesters, it is the very issue of freedom of expression that is at stake at a summit of the world’s leading heads of state, who are increasingly out of touch with the realities of the people.
In Santiago, Chile, the schoolteacher Luisa proposes a debate about sex with the parents of her students with the intention of giving classes about sex education to the youngsters.
A down and out all girl race team, Maximum Thrust, hires a sexy newbie street racer, Bekka (Beverly Lynne), in hopes of saving a failing business and salvaging street creds and respect.
The film is based on Gennady Shpalikov’s most intimate story, “The Wharf”. Young Katya, who lives in a small provincial town, is dreaming of a prince charming.
Jacques Peretti's fictional interview with the controversial and quixotic Vincent Gallo, a cult figure in Hollywood despite his criticism of Tinseltown's elite.
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men.
Spike Lee's filmmaking career is examined in this partial making-of for the film 25th Hour (2002). Interviews with cast members from this film and his past successes give us an idea what kind of dedicated person he truly is.
