Jibon Theke Neya

The murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by an Islamic extremist in 2004, followed by the publishing of twelve satirical cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that was commissioned for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, provides the incendiary framework for Daniel Leconte's provocative documentary, It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks.

Runtime

1h 58m

Director

Daniel LeConte

Cast

Philippe Val, Cabu, Charb

A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.

Runtime

1h 48m

Director

Warren Beatty

Cast

Halle Berry, Kimberly Deauna Adams, Vinny Argiro

Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.

Runtime

1h 42m

Director

Tim Robbins

Cast

Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman, Ray Wise

When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.

Runtime

2h 2m

Director

Sidney Lumet

Cast

Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch

Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.

Runtime

2h 16m

Director

Spike Lee

Cast

Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith