Home Media Magazine - February 9-15, 2009 - (Page Cover3) New From FIRST RUN FEATURES “CAPTIVATING! ONE OF THE MORE UPLIFTING TRUE-LIFE TALES YOU’RE LIKELY TO SEE.” GLOBAL LENS COLLECTION Astonishing World Cinema -Los Angeles Times “####! AN UTTERLY CAPTIVATING HEART-TUGGER surrounding the existence of a beloved, mysterious child. Seemingly, he has been touched by the hands of God. Or has he?” -CBS Radio “REWARDING & MOVING!” -Entertainment Weekly “AN INTRIGUING, PROFOUND AND DECEPTIVELY SIMPLE PORTRAIT of how a young man’s faith illuminates his family and community.” -Philadelphia Inquirer “EXTRAORDINARY, EERIE, EXOTIC AND EROTIC, OPERA JAWA IS LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE SEEN BEFORE - A BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING FILM.” -REELING REVIEWS.COM “There have been a number of very popular documentaries about religion in recent years, but ‘Praying with Lior’ stands out as one of the most heartfelt and touching.” -ABC News “If you can watch ‘Praying With Lior’ without shedding a tear, it’s time for an emotional checkup.” -Box Office Magazine WINNER! MEDIA AWARD 2008 NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS Inspired by the famous story “The Abduction of Sita” from the ancient classic the Ramayana, OPERA JAWA tells of a passionate love triangle that leads inexorably to conflict, violence and death. SRP: $24.95 • Catalog #: FRF 913669D 120 minutes • Color • Indonesian w/English subtitles OFFICIAL LEBANON SUBMISSION WINNER! 2008 MEDIA AWARD AAIDD - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES “MESMERIZING. See the power of faith in action!” -New York Sun NATIONWIDE Theatrical Release! Winner of multiple awards and acclaimed by audiences around the world, Praying with Lior asks whether someone with Down syndrome can be a “spiritual genius.” Many believe Lior is close to God – at least that’s what his family and community believe – though he’s also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration and an embarrassment, depending on who is asked and when. As this moving and entertaining documentary moves to its climax, Lior must pass through the gateway to manhood – his Bar Mitzvah. SRP: $24.95 • Catalog #: FRF 913140D • 87 minutes • Color Pre-book: FEBRUARY 17 • Street Date: MARCH 24 BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM 2003 ACADEMY AWARDS WINNER SILVER LION JURY GRAND PRIZE VENICE SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: • Bonus & Deleted Scenes • Family Update • Filmmaker Biography • Educational Resources • Optional Spanish subtitles “This poignant evocation moves the viewer to appreciate a very special memory.” “One of the most meaningful documentaries I know.” -Walter Reich, former Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum House of Life tells the story of The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, the site of layer upon layer of buried members of the once-vibrant Jewish community. Almost a million people from all over the world now visit the cemetery each year, and this solemn yet joyous film, narrated by Claire Bloom, chronicles its history, which is rich in lore, mysticism, tradition and philosophy. SRP: $24.95 • Catalog #: FRF 913676D • 52 minutes • Color Pre-book: February 17 • Street: March 24 Elie Wiesel, Nobel Laureate and Author of NIGHT: 16 year-old Lamia must cross a border checkpoint between Lebanon and Israel to marry a man she has never met. Neither she nor her betrothed are eager to consummate a marriage to a stranger – a matter further complicated by Lamia’s surprising admission that she is in love with the Israeli soldier guarding the border. SRP: $24.95 • Catalog #: FRF 913652D 80 minutes • Color • Arabic w/English subtitles Public Television Broadcast in April BOTH TITLES Pre-Book: FEBRUARY 17 Street Date: MARCH 24 TO ORDER CALL 1-800-229-8575 OR CONTACT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR Email: sales@firstrunfeatures.com Website: www.firstrunfeatures.com http://www.REVIEWS.COM http://www.firstrunfeatures.com http://www.firstrunfeatures.com http://www.firstrunfeatures.com
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