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1) Yo
Publisher
FiGa Films
Language
Español
Description
Winner of Best Film at the Morelia International Film Festival, "Yo" is based on a short story by Nobel laureate J.M.G. Le Clezio. "My name is Yo, I'm 15 years old, or that's what they tell me," explains the protagonist (Raul Silva) early on. A strong young man with limited mental skills, he says he is fifteen years old, although he seems to be older. He lives and works in his mother's restaurant by a busy freeway. Yo loves his mother but hates her...
Publisher
FiGa Films
Language
Portuguese
Description
Francisca, a young Portuguese woman who's living in Brazil, welcomes Teresa, an old acquaintance she'd lost contact with, into her home. While Teresa is discovering the place where she means to settle, Francisca craves for her life back in Lisbon. The film follows each woman's adventures in the city and the deep bond of friendship that grows between them, forcing them to deal with conflicting desires: a will to leave for an unknown country and a relentless...
6) Dune
Publisher
Universal
Language
English
Description
Paul Atreides, a brilliant, gifted young man born into a destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
7) Ghostbusters
Author
Language
English
Description
A group of parapsychologists start a ghost removal service.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
The first episode of Star wars follows the young years of Anakin Skywalker (Darth Yader) on the desert planet of Tatooise and his encounters with Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the Queen of the peaceful planet of Naboo. They recruit Skywalker to fight the war against Darth Maul and the invasion's leader, Darth Sidious, the "phantom menace".
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Ten years after the events of Phantom menace, Senator Padme Amidala survives an assassination attempt as she returns to Coruscant for an important vote. The Jedi Council send Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to protect her. After tracking the assassin, Obi-Wan is sent to Kamino to continue their investigations while Anakin is sent with Amidala to Naboo. While Anakin and Amidala are falling in love on Naboo, Obi-Wan is investigating the connection...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Torn between loyalty to his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the seductive powers of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker ultimately turns his back on the Jedi. This begins his complete journey to the dark side and his transformation into Darth Vader.
12) Avatar
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
A paraplegic soldier finds himself caught between his fellow humans and an alien race on the planet Pandora when he agrees to take on an avatar, a new identity and body that will help him to blend in with the inhabitants of the planet while on a mission from Earth.
13) The book of Eli
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Language
English
Description
Eli walks alone in post-apocalyptic America. He heads west along the Highway of Death on a mission he doesn't fully understand but knows he must complete. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Or in the wrong hands, the hammer of a despot. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wasteland.
14) The Osiris child
Publisher
RLJ Entertainment
Language
English
Description
When a soldier helping to make other planets suitable for human habitation discovers that his employers are planning to kill a desert planet's residents, he seeks the help of an escaped convict to rescue his child.
15) Serenity
Publisher
Universal Studios Canada
Language
English
Description
A group of intergalactic revolutionaries get more than they bargained for when they agree to transport two teenagers aboard their ship.
16) The Giver
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Language
English
Description
In a seemingly perfect world, a young man, Jonas is chosen to be the community's Receiver of Memories, learning from an old man known as The Giver.
17) Independence Day
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
A jet jockey, a science nerd, the U.S. president, and other diverse survivors of a massive attack on earth join forces to defeat the aliens before they can achieve total victory.
19) Unbreakable
Language
English
Formats
Description
The sole survivor of a terrible train wreck, David Dunn, a security guard, is contacted by Elijah Price, a mysterious stranger who tries to convince David that he has a special gift.
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