Around the world in 24 hours Binge Box

Material type: FilmFilmPublisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Binge Box, 2020Description: 6 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. in 1 multi disc DVD caseContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Other title:
  • Binge box Around the world in 24 hours
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Contents:
Hotel Rwanda / Rated PG-13, Director Terry George -- Persepolis / Rated PG-13, Directors Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi -- A man called Ove / Rated PG-13, Director Hannes Holm -- Dangal / Unrated, Director Nitesh Tiwari -- Pan's labyrinth / Rated R, Director Guillermo del Toro -- Crouching tiger hidden dragon / Rated PG-13, Director Ang Lee.
Cast: Don Cheadle, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix, Rolf Lassgård, Bahar Pars, Filip Berg, Ida Egvoll, Aamir Khan,Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sergi López , Maribel Verdú, Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Summary: A collection of DVDs all gathered together in one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night.Summary: Hotel Rwanda : The film chronicles the true story of Paul Rusesabinga (Don Cheadle), a brave hotel manager who risked his life and those of his family to take in more than 1,000 refugees during the 1994 genocide of the Tutsus by Hutu militia. Summary: Persepolis : In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family. Their long dream is realized when the hated Shah is defeated in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, Marji grows up to witnesses first hand how the new Iran has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study. This change proves an equally difficult trial for Marji and she finds herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and her homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs. Summary: A man called Ove : Ove, a grumpy, isolated retiree who spends his days enforcing block association rules and visiting his wife's grave, decides to give up on life until an unlikely friendship develops with a boisterous young family that moves in next door. Summary: Dangal : Dangal ('Wrestling') revolves around the extraordinary life of Mahavir Singh, an ex-wrestler who is forced to give up his dreams of winning gold for India in international wrestling due to lack of financial support. He resolves to train his future son to one-day represent India in his passion sport. But destiny had other plans. Over two decades, Mahavir's faith in his dream dwindles as he is blessed with four children, all girls. But when his eldest daughter Geeta, aged 14 and his second daughter Babita, aged 12, bash up a group of boys from the neighborhood during an eve-teasing incident, Mahavir realizes his girls have the same talent he was born with. With hope restored, Mahavir relentlessly pursues his goal of transforming his daughters into world-class wrestlers. Forcing them to train with the village boys, Mahavir inspires them to fight to win despite the odds and to go for gold, no matter what. Summary: Pan's labyrinth : When young Ofelia and her mother go to live with her new stepfather on a rural military outpost, she finds herself in a world of unimaginable cruelty. Soon Ofelia finds the creatures of her imagination in which she used to escape have become a reality and she must battle them to save both her mother and herself. In the terrifying battle that ensues, Ofelia soon learns that innocence has a power that evil cannot imagine. Summary: Crouching tiger hidden dragon : Set in 19th-century China, two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocratic woman prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face-to-face with their worst enemy, and the enduring power of love.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult DVD Adult DVD Main Library DVD BINGE AROUND T Checked out 06/15/2024 33111009655727
Total holds: 0

Languages: English, French, Hindi, Swedish, Spanish, Mandarin,

Hotel Rwanda / Rated PG-13, Director Terry George -- Persepolis / Rated PG-13, Directors Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi -- A man called Ove / Rated PG-13, Director Hannes Holm -- Dangal / Unrated, Director Nitesh Tiwari -- Pan's labyrinth / Rated R, Director Guillermo del Toro -- Crouching tiger hidden dragon / Rated PG-13, Director Ang Lee.

Don Cheadle, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix, Rolf Lassgård, Bahar Pars, Filip Berg, Ida Egvoll, Aamir Khan,Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sergi López , Maribel Verdú, Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi,

A collection of DVDs all gathered together in one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night.

Hotel Rwanda : The film chronicles the true story of Paul Rusesabinga (Don Cheadle), a brave hotel manager who risked his life and those of his family to take in more than 1,000 refugees during the 1994 genocide of the Tutsus by Hutu militia.



Persepolis : In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family. Their long dream is realized when the hated Shah is defeated in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, Marji grows up to witnesses first hand how the new Iran has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study. This change proves an equally difficult trial for Marji and she finds herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and her homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs.

A man called Ove : Ove, a grumpy, isolated retiree who spends his days enforcing block association rules and visiting his wife's grave, decides to give up on life until an unlikely friendship develops with a boisterous young family that moves in next door.

Dangal : Dangal ('Wrestling') revolves around the extraordinary life of Mahavir Singh, an ex-wrestler who is forced to give up his dreams of winning gold for India in international wrestling due to lack of financial support. He resolves to train his future son to one-day represent India in his passion sport. But destiny had other plans. Over two decades, Mahavir's faith in his dream dwindles as he is blessed with four children, all girls. But when his eldest daughter Geeta, aged 14 and his second daughter Babita, aged 12, bash up a group of boys from the neighborhood during an eve-teasing incident, Mahavir realizes his girls have the same talent he was born with. With hope restored, Mahavir relentlessly pursues his goal of transforming his daughters into world-class wrestlers. Forcing them to train with the village boys, Mahavir inspires them to fight to win despite the odds and to go for gold, no matter what.

Pan's labyrinth : When young Ofelia and her mother go to live with her new stepfather on a rural military outpost, she finds herself in a world of unimaginable cruelty. Soon Ofelia finds the creatures of her imagination in which she used to escape have become a reality and she must battle them to save both her mother and herself. In the terrifying battle that ensues, Ofelia soon learns that innocence has a power that evil cannot imagine.

Crouching tiger hidden dragon : Set in 19th-century China, two master warriors are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocratic woman prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face-to-face with their worst enemy, and the enduring power of love.

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