Censor Rating:
PG

Genre:
Drama

Starring:

* With an all-star cast including John Rhys-Davies, Omar Sharif & Peter O’Toole

Synopsis:
A visually stunning, sweeping epic set in an ancient exotic world of adventure, intrigue and romance the story of a young orphaned girl, Ester, who above all odds, becomes the Queen of Persia. But she quickly embroiled in the dangerous web of political intrigue and a plot to kill the King! It will tale all of Ester’s courage to save the nation from annihilation at the hands of its arch enemy!


A US$20 million dollar production taking $15 million at the US Box Office alone, will appeal to fans of Epic films – Troy, Cleopatra, Alexander The Great


Reviews:


* “…an impressive, dramatic biblical epic with big production values – certainly as good as most Hollywood films – brings history to life in a realistic way” Movieguide.org

Censor Rating:
R16

Genre:
Thriller

Starring:
Kevin Kline (A Fish Called Wanda), Alicja Bachled (Sin Nombre) & Cesar Ramos

Synopsis:
Inspired by a chilling New York Times article on the US sex trade, Trade exposes one of the world’s most shocking crimes – Sex Trafficking! Set in Mexico, 13 yr old Adriana is snatched from outside her home – her 17 yr old brother sets off on a desperate mission to find her. The human “cargo” earns millions of dollars for a wide underground network of “traders” who sell off young girls’ virginity via the internet. Trade is a gripping thriller of a young boy’s courage and determination against all odds.

From the Academy Award nominated writer of The Motorcycle Diaries


Reviews:
Urban Cinefile: “A brutal, shattering story of child trafficking that is intended to deliver a sobering punch and quite apart from its role as a warning, the film has genuine merit as

gripping entertainment” "Haunting & powerful ..will stay with you for a very long time: New York Observor

Censor Rating:
M

Genre:
True Story

Starring:
With brilliant performances by Nicole Berarie as Dee, Alfre Woodward as her mother & Will Patton as her defense attorney.

Synopsis:
In Texas, you are guilty until proven innocent…a state known for its appalling law enforcement practices. Many innocent victims, poor & uneducated, are falsely arrested and forced to plead guilty to avoid prison sentences. Dee Roberts was not one of them. Thrown in jail, she refuses to be broken or have a felony charge against her. Her only chance to clear her name is to fight the racially biased district attorney, the police and the core of Texas society. This is her incredible true story.


Reviews:
“American Violet is not only an important film but a fine one” About.com

Censor Rating:
R16

Genre:
Action

Starring:

Synopsis:
A violent Asian-American take on ‘boys n the hood’ – “baby” tells the brutal story of a baby-faced young punk – at an early age he’s thrown into a life of crime, becomes a full blown gang member and is in prison by the age of 11. he’ll kill anyone who stands in his way. You don’t mess with baby ….



Reviews:
With excellent artwork – action packed – and a popular genre - plus - an English language film!

Filmcritic.com “with a kick-ass soundtrack …a vicious and violent gang flick…BABY goes for the gun every time and as the bodies pile up the viewer’s response is shell-shock”

Censor Rating:
R16

Genre:
Action

Starring:
Starring Michael Wright & platinum rapper RAEKWON (from the acclaimed hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan) – his Auckland concert in March was a sell-out sensation!

Synopsis:
When the daughter of a powerful New York judge dies from taking
tainted Ecstasy, he demands that the city’s 2 major dealers find out who was to blame or their heads will roll. Working against the clock and with a hired gun watching their every move, the two rival dealers must penetrate every street gang, seek out every known narc before an all-out war begins!


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