Cinema paradiso

Nuovo cinema paradiso

Nuovo cinema paradiso [videorecording] / un film di Giuseppe Tornatore; una coproduzione Italo-Francese Cristaldifilm, Films Ariane; prodotto Franco Cristaldi; sogetto sceneggiatura e regia Giuseppe Tornatore.

A young boy in a small Italian village is befriended by the projectionist at the movie theater, the Cinema Paradiso. As the boy grows up, he learns to love films, and is encouraged by his good friend to pursue his dream of one day making movies.

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N is a number

a portrait of Paul Erd

N is a number [videorecording]: a portrait of Paul Erd

Explore the strange world of math and mathematicians through the life of the most prolific math mind ever, Paul Erd

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The N word

divided we stand

The N word [videorecording]: divided we stand / writer & director, Todd Larkins; producer, Helena Echegoyen.

Features commentary from celebrities, journalists, historians and everyday people regarding their personal history with and society's use of the N word. Explores exploring the history and relevance of the word and the social status within and between the races.

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Nadie escuchaba

Nobody listened

Nobody listened [videorecording] = Nadie escuchaba.

The brutal methods employed by Castro's government to maintain a stronghold on the Cuban population are chronicled in this revelatory documentary. Hear testimony from former Castro comrades, Communist leaders and supporters of fallen dictator Batista.

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The naked gun

[from the files of Police squad!]

The naked gun [videorecording]: [from the files of Police squad!] / Paramount Pictures Corporation.

An inept cop, played by Leslie Nielsen, stops a plot to assasinate Queen Elizabeth at a baseball game in the United States.

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Naked states

Naked states [videorecording] / a Junto Films Production in association with Chaiken Films; a film by Arlene Donnelly; directed and produced by Arlene Donnelly; produced by Jen Chaiken, David Nelson.

In a five month journey photographing nudes in every state, Naked States folows artist Spencer Tunick's quest to photograph nudes in public settings across the country. Bear witness to some of America's most fascinating subcultures, from the country's largest biker rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, to the Mojave Desert's eccentric Burningman Festival, to a huge outdoor Phish concert--here Tunick has no idea if he will get 10 people or 1,000 people to pose. In this movie, art, politics, body image, and American culture come together in some very unexpected ways.

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Nalini by day, Nancy by night

a film

Nalini by day, Nancy by night [videorecording]: a film / by Sonali Gulati.

A documentary about the outsourcing of American jobs to India. From the perspective of an Indian immigrant living in the United States, using humor and satire to capture the lives of Indian telemarketers who undergo voice and accent training to speak to US customers with an American accent. A complex look at life as per Eastern Standard Time in India.

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The namesake

The namesake [videorecording] / Fox Searchlight Pictures, Entertainment Farm, UTV Motion Pictures present; a Mirabai Films & Cine Mosaic production; a Mira Nair film; producers, Lydia Dean Pilcher, Mira Nair; screenplay, Sooni Taraporevala; directed by Mira Nair.

The son of Indian immigrants born in America wants to fit in with fellow New Yorkers, but his family is unwilling to let go of their traditional ways.

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Nancy Mitford's Love in a cold climate

Nancy Mitford's Love in a cold climate [videorecording] / a BBC-TV production in association with WGBH Boston; producer, Kate Harwood; screenplay, Deborah Moggach; director, Tom Hooper.

A trio of attractive up-and-comers and four legendary British actors star alongside castles and country houses in a BBC drama about how the upper class loved in the 1930s.

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Nang Nak

Nang Nak [videorecording] / [presented by] Tai Entertainment; produced by Visute Poolvoralaks and Chanajai Tonsaithong; writer, Wisit Sasanatieng; directed by Nonzee Nimibutr.

Tells the heartbreaking story of Nak, a devoted and loving wife whose affection for her husband Mak is quite powerful. Separated by war, Mak finally returns home to find Nak has given birth to a son. The reunion seems idyllic until Mak gradually awakens to the horrifying truth that both his wife and child died long ago.

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