Whether it’s your birthday party, wedding reception or graduation celebration, you want your special day to be unforgettable. You want the best food, the most exquisite drinks, a wonderful dress and your friends and family around. Or at least if you’re Dunya, the leading character in “Dunya’s Day”. This latest work from first-time writer/director Raed…
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The Confirmation: A must-see, eye-opening, beautiful and well-performed movie
“Everyone has the right to be who they are”. That’s how “The Confirmation” ends. While this should indeed be the case, that’s sadly not for everyone and especially not when you’re a transgender person. The problems and prejudices that transgender people face are now being brought back to our attention thanks to first time director…
Little Hands: A unique film that’s big on captivating performances and emotions
Finding a job is never easy but once you have it, a lot of pressure is taking off your shoulders, especially when it comes to financial stability. Sadly, it can be taken away much more easily than you’ve found it and that can have disastrous consequences. Not only for you but also for your co-workers,…
Harbor: Honest, beautiful and emotional short film
HARBOR by Paul Marques Duarte – Trailer 2019 from Blue Hour Films on Vimeo. We all have those moments during which we think we have the biggest problems in the world. Whether it’s during an extremely important meeting, during an immensely busy rush hour or just during an emotional period with the family. However, most…
Paul Marques Duarte’s live action short film Harbor touches on the European immigrant crisis
Director Paul Marques Duarte and Producer Thomas Guentch’s award winning film Harbor touches on the story of a kind hearted teacher who is forced to make the choice of hiding a migrant child or giving him over to the authorities. This topical film has won numerous accolades at international film festivals around the world including the audience award…
Debris: When a human life means almost nothing…
Looking for a job can be quite daunting, especially when the search doesn’t totally go as planned. You think that you have the right skills, competence, and attitude but still you can’t find anything. Imagine how hard it must be like for people who come from another country and who want to immigrate. Sadly, when…
A Million Eyes: When a picture says more than a 1000 words
A picture. Whether it’s one of your birthday, marriage, parents, childhood, friends or just from something totally different, it always tells a very personal story. It’s just like making a movie. Director Richard Raymond (“Souls of Totality”, “Desert Dancer”) decided to combine both photos and movie by making a film about photography. “A Million Eyes”…
Interview Krow (“Krow’s TRANSformation”): It’s so important to have people know what it’s like and to understand the process
“Krow’s TRANSformation”, the newest film from first-time filmmaker and director Gina Hole Lazarowich, was on Wednesday the 18th of September the openings film of the Raindance Film Festival. We were able to speak with leading actor Krow right before the premiere of his film. Hi Krow, welcome at the Raindance Film Festival. How do you…
Interview Gina Hole Lazarowich: When they see our film, they might realize that the transition isn’t as scary as they think
“Krow’s TRANSformation” was the opening film of the Raindance Film Festival on the 18th of September this year. There were probably even more nerves for Gina Hole Lazarowich because this was her first film as a filmmaker. We had a little chat with her before Gina’s big night. Hi Gina, congratulations on your film. It’s…
Krow’s TRANSformation: Exteremly emotional, important and honest documentary
It’s the most difficult “exercise” in the world: Being truly yourself without caring about what society will think of you. It’s even more difficult when you’re a transgender. That’s exactly what first time filmmaker Gina Hole Lazarowich wants to tell you with her “Krow’s TRANSformation”. Together with Krow, born as Kian, she wants to make…
