Aug
20
06
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(Original title: Die Geschichte vom Weinenden Kamel)
A moving, profoundly human story about birth, survival, love and music set in the desolate and unforgiving Mongolian desert. A poor mother camel suffers horribly during her little camel’s birth. She rejects (or rather, actively hates) the little one, contradicting all wishful thinking about motherly love and sacrifice. The nomads can’t afford to lose a single camel, though, and after everything else fails, follow an old and amazing ritual to rejoin them.
An absolute must-see, this film will keep you in deep reflexion for a long time.
Rating: Essential.
Filed under Essential, W, Documentary, Drama.
Jun
15
06
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Official movie website.
Not as polished or as well-rounded as Le Peuple Migrateur, March of the Penguins tells the harrowing, deeply moving tale of the emperor penguins’ fight to raise their chicks in the toughest corner of the planet. If you are pregnant and you think you’re having a hard time, this movie is a must-see. It’ll make you feel better.
The affection between penguin couples, their lock-step coordination, and their love for their chick makes one marvel at the miracle of life.
Rating: Good.
Filed under Good, M, Documentary, Drama.