From a Far Country
The Epic Story of a Country - It's People and A Man
1981 · 2h 20m · N/A
Drama, History
Directed by
Krzysztof Zanussi
Overview
This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.
Director and cast
More films
Ray (2004)
Drama · Music · PG-13
Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide...
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Cast
- Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King
Au Revoir les Enfants (1987)
Drama · War · PG
Au revoir les enfants tells a heartbreaking story of friendship and devastating loss concerning two boys living in Nazi-occupied France. At a provincial Catholic boarding school, the precocious youths enjoy true camaraderie—until a secret is revealed. Based on events from writer-director Malle’s own childhood, the film is a subtle, pre...
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Director
- Louis Malle
- Cast
- Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette
Viva Zapata! (1952)
Drama · History · Western · Approved
The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Cast
- Marlon Brando, Jean Peters, Anthony Quinn
Man on the Moon (1999)
Comedy · Drama · History · R
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Director
- Miloš Forman
- Cast
- Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Courtney Love
The Sea Inside (2004)
Drama · PG-13
Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ram...
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Director
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Cast
- Javier Bardem, Belén Rueda, Lola Dueñas
Underground (2007)
Action · Not Rated
In the UK suburbs, an underground tournament is set to challenge twelve fighters from different backgrounds to compete for the price of £500,000. They have been handpicked for a no-holds barred competition that will push each fighter to their limit. Each fighter has their own reason for competing, and each will give everything they've ...
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Director
- Chee Keong Cheung
- Cast
- Mark Strange, Nathan Lewis, Joey Ansah
Bodyguard: A New Beginning (2008)
Action · Drama · Thriller · R
Leung is the bodyguard of a Chinese Triad boss, Wong, to whom his loyalty is unrivaled. Living in Hong Kong, Wong requests that his bodyguard travel to the UK to protect a young British woman, whose true identity is known only by Wong himself. Even Wong's son, Yuen, is kept in the dark, which leads to a betrayal that threatens to destr...
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Director
- Chee Keong Cheung
- Cast
- Vincent Sze Cho-Lam, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Comments
Talk about the film with other members