I Am Cuba is an epic poem to Communist kitsch - a dramatic journey though the decadence of Batista Havana set against the grinding poverty and oppression of the Cuban people. In the four short stories showing the rise of the revolution Kalatozov's astonishingly acrobatic and groundbreaking camera work takes the viewer on a sweeping ride encompassing bathing beauties landless peasants and student revolutionaries. The film was rediscovered and presented by directors Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorcese at the Sundance and Cannes film festivals to critical acclaim. I Am Cuba will change your view of cinema forever...
I Am Cuba (1964): Filmed by great Russian director Mikhail Kalatozov during 1963-4 I am Cuba (or Soy Cuba) is an epic poem to Communist Kitsch - a dramatic journey through the decadence of Batista's Havana and the grinding poverty and oppression of the Cuban people. In the four stories showing the rise of the revolution Kalatozov's astonishing acrobatic and groundbreaking camera work takes the viewer on a sweeping ride encompassing bathing beauties landless peasants and student revolutionaries. Siberian Mammoth (2005): Vincente Ferraz's documentary unearths the truth behind why SOY CUBA was rejected by Cubans and Soviets alike upon its release and shelved for more than 30 years. Through a combination of breathtaking footage from the Cuban revolution interviews with surviving Soviet and Cuban cast and crew members this documentary provides us with insights into the ideology of the Cold War the recent history of Cuba and the complete story behind I Am Cuba.
Highlights from the 35th Ryder Cup golf competition pitting the U.S. against the best golfers from Europe. Re-live all the action of the match play competition from the Oakland Hills golf club in Michigan. Definitely one of Europe's greatest ever performances!
A New Dawn - Story of the 2014 Open Championship. At Royal Liverpool a young Northern Irishman realised a burning ambition - to win The Open Championship. Rory McIlroy became only the third player in the history of the game to win his third Major Championship by the age of 25 after Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Well on his way to achieving greatness McIlroy displayed his irresistible best on British shores to become the 'Champion Golfer of the Year'. 'A New Dawn' re-visits a captivating Championship in which McIlroy embraced the pressure and showed steely composure to lift the Claret Jug. Featuring interviews with the Champion and those who contributed to the drama the film reveals the emotions in play and looks at how the game's new order was established. A valiant near miss from Sergio Garcia Rickie Fowler's greatest Major bid to date and a brave challenge from Adam Scott were among the highlights of the 143rd Open. But from Thursday to Sunday from start to finish McIlroy led the way - the headline story the man they all wanted to catch. He never flinched did not panic when rivals closed in and showed maturity beyond his years to win golf's greatest championship. On a summer afternoon in north-west England golf witnessed a new dawn. Re-live the drama and excitement of Rory Mcllory becoming 2014 Champion Golfer of the Year at Hoylake. Bonus Features: Rolex spot 18 Hole Fly Overs Amateur Championship Highlights
The return of The Open to Carnoustie after a gap of 8 years saw arguably the greatest Championship of the modern era won by Irishman Padraig Harrington in a tense four hole play-off against Spaniard Sergio Garcia. The four days of golf saw high drama course records and some of the most sparkling golf ever seen on an Open Championship course as Harrington secured the first win of a major tournament by a European for 8 years and the first time in 60 years that an Irishman captured the Claret Jug.This film not only tells the story of Harrington's emotional win over the world's finest players but also provides the official and definitive record of the drama and excitement that surrounded The 136th Open Championship.
The formidable links of Carnoustie played host to the 2007 Open and provided four days of dramatic golf in one of the most memorable Championships of recent years. Defending champion Tiger Woods was bidding for his third successive Open title as the world's leading players gathered for the 136th Championship. However he was to be denied matching a record that has stood for more than 50 years in a thrilling tournament. Sergio Garcia had a firm grip on the Claret Jug as he led from the first round deep into the final day but he faced an unrelenting challenge from a host of young and established players in the battle for the world's oldest golfing title. The course record was equalled superb shot-making thrilled a sell out crowd and from all parts of the course some of the most remarkable golfing stories were written. Andres Romero Ernie Els Padraig Harrington and Sergio Garcia all had chances to win throughout a remarkable final day. Every hole seemed to produce a defining moment. Ultimately a play-off between Garcia and Harrington was needed to decide this closely fought title. The packed gallery around Carnoustie's famous closing hole was hushed as it witnessed one of the most exciting finishes to any Open. Carnoustie 2007 will long be remembered as one of the classic Open Championships.
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