Rendition

 Does the end justify the means? This is the question that Rendition, Gavin Hood’s political thriller, is asking to its viewers. 
The movie deals with the urgent topic of ‘extraordinary renditions’, a strategy used by the CIA and backed by the White House, which implies that suspect terrorists are deported to other countries than the [...]

The Counterfeiters (Die Fälscher)

Two options, one choice: either forging money for the Nazis to save your skin or being ready to die for a principle. This is the dilemma which questions the protagonists of the engrossing film The Counterfeiters based on the book The Devil’s Workshop by Adolf Burger. The movie represents the true story of the biggest [...]

The Yacoubian Building, an ICA Film release

A superb adaptation of Alaa Al-Aswany’s bestseller, The Yacoubian Building discloses secrets and inherent contradictions of modern Egypt. Taboo subjects like prostitution and homosexuality unveil a desperately confused and fragmented society portrayed through its charm and cruelty.Widespread corruption, frequent miscarriages of justice and the identity crisis infuse young minds with hatred and disillusionment, leaving room [...]