Halim

In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloo...

Runtime

3h 12m

Director

Richard Attenborough

Cast

Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox

An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei Rublev. Drifting from place to place in a tumultuous era, the peace-seeking monk eventually gains a reputation for his art. But after Rublev witnesses a brutal battle and unintentionally becomes involved, he takes a vow of silence and spe...

Runtime

3h 3m

Director

Andrei Tarkovsky

Cast

Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Mykola Hrynko

After killing a prison guard, convict Robert Stroud faces life imprisonment in solitary confinement. Driven nearly mad by loneliness and despair, Stroud's life gains new meaning when he happens upon a helpless baby sparrow in the exercise yard and nurses it back to health. Despite having only a third grade education, Stroud goes on to ...

Runtime

2h 27m

Director

John Frankenheimer

Cast

Burt Lancaster, Karl Malden, Thelma Ritter

The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.

Runtime

2h 24m

Director

Ron Howard

Cast

Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Paul Giamatti

The attractive Oberleutnant Paul Wendlandt is stationed in North Africa as a fighter pilot. While in Berlin to deliver a report he is given a day's leave, and on the stage of the cabaret theatre "Skala" sees the popular Danish singer Hanna Holberg. For Paul it is love at first sight. When Hanna visits friends after the end of the perfo...

Runtime

1h 40m

Director

Rolf Hansen

Cast

Zarah Leander, Grethe Weiser, Viktor Staal