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Genghis Khan: The Exhibition
Genghis Khan: The Exhibition takes visitors on a journey back to 13th century Mongolia with stunning re-creations of Mongolia’s grasslands and battlegrounds, complete with archaeological artifacts and weaponry of the Mongol Empire.
It tells the story of Genghis Khan whose innovation, technological mastery and cultural creativity gave the legendary conqueror the reputation of one of the world’s greatest yet most misunderstood leaders.
With over 200 rare authentic treasures – the largest collection of Genghis Khan artifacts ever assembled – from the conqueror’s reign, visitors can touch, see and even smell scenes of Mongolian life and develop a deeper understanding of Genghis’ time.
The exhibition will shed light on the influence the Mongol empire had on culture, international law and finance even to this day. Visitors can also get an insight into how many of our modern-day inventions such as the passport, paper money, libraries and even trousers can be attributed to the vision of one of the world’s greatest innovators.
Highlights
• Experience dazzling sets, videos and activities, including role-playing and excavation.
• Walk through a life-size “ger” – the traditional nomadic dwelling
• Appreciate the mummy of a Mongolian aristocrat as well as the clothes and artifacts found buried with her
• Marvel at gold jewelry and ornaments
• Witness fearsome weapons in action with live demonstrations
• Follow characters from Genghis’ empire on interactive computer touchscreens
Genghis Khan: The Exhibition makes its only Asian stopover at the ArtScience Museum from 19 February till 10 April 2011.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
2011 02 17 - Los Lunes al Sol
Starring: Javier Bardem, Luis Tosar, José Ángel Egido, Nieve de Medina, Enrique Villén, Celso Bugallo, Joaquín Climent, Aida Folch, Serge Riaboukine, Laura Domínguez, Pepo Oliva, Fernando Tejero
Release date: 2002
Running time: 113 min
Los Lunes al Sol
Mondays Under the Sun
In a northern coastal city of Spain, which turned its back on the countryside long ago and surrounded itself with industries, a group of men make their way through the streets everyday, looking for life's emergency exits. Walking the tightrope of precarious employment, taking shelter in their daily conversations and routine -- as if the dismal wreck of their lives was not their own. While they talk of their exploits and laugh, at everything and nothing in particular, they try to remain full of hope, relaxed, on a Monday morning in the sun.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
2011 02 16 - Los Santos Inocentes
Starring: Alfredo Landa, Terele Pávez, Belén Ballesteros, Juan Sachez, Susana Sánchez, Francisco Rabal, Ágata Lys, Agustín González, Juan Diego, Mary Carrillo
Release date: 1984
Running time: 105 min
Los Santos Inocentes
The Innocent Saints
Meant to reflect the harsh realities of segments of society in 1960s, Franco-era Spain, this slow-moving, drawn-out story is about a struggling, impoverished family who work on the estate of a wealthy aristocrat. Paco (Alfredo Landa) is the head of his small family who constantly tries to placate his irascible overlords and also teaches them how to hunt birds. His wife Régula (Terele Pávez) is as subservient as Paco.
The family is rounded out by a mute, crippled daughter, a son away at military service, and Azarias (Francisco Rabal), an uncle whose mental stability is in question. These individuals are contrasted with Iván (Juan Diego) who rules over them with a detached incomprehension that brands the family as not much different than the animals he hunts. Iván has no compunction about shooting Azarias's pet bird, or forcing Paco to continue with a bird hunt even though he has fallen and broken his leg. Given the insane behavior of the aristocratic Ivan, the half-crazy Azarias might be the only one to get through to him on his own level.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
2011 02 13 - El Abuelo
Directed by: José Luís Garci
Starring: Fernando Fernán G&0acute;mez, Rafael Alonso, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, Agustín González, Cristina Cruz, Alicia Rozas, Fernando Guillén, Francisco Piquer, María Massip, José Caride
Release date: 1998
Running time: 146 min
El Abuelo
The Grandfather
Don Rodrigo Count of Albrit, an old Spanish aristocratic, returns to turn of the century Spain after losing his fortune in America. The death of his only son has made him come back to his family estate, now in possession of his daughter in law, Lucrecia. Upon his return, Don Rodrigo is pleased to meet his granddaughters, Doli and Neli, both of which are adorable and attentive towards him. However there is something nagging Don Rodrigo.
His son died heartbroken after he discovered his wife was having an affair with a Parisian painter and he left a letter stating that one of the girls is an illegitimate child, not of his blood, and therefore not entitled to be his true heir or true successor to his name and country estate. To the Count of Albrit, is a matter of honor to know who of the girls is his real granddaughter. To uncover the truth he confronts his son's widow, Lucrecia.
Starring: Fernando Fernán G&0acute;mez, Rafael Alonso, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, Agustín González, Cristina Cruz, Alicia Rozas, Fernando Guillén, Francisco Piquer, María Massip, José Caride
Release date: 1998
Running time: 146 min
El Abuelo
The Grandfather
Don Rodrigo Count of Albrit, an old Spanish aristocratic, returns to turn of the century Spain after losing his fortune in America. The death of his only son has made him come back to his family estate, now in possession of his daughter in law, Lucrecia. Upon his return, Don Rodrigo is pleased to meet his granddaughters, Doli and Neli, both of which are adorable and attentive towards him. However there is something nagging Don Rodrigo.
His son died heartbroken after he discovered his wife was having an affair with a Parisian painter and he left a letter stating that one of the girls is an illegitimate child, not of his blood, and therefore not entitled to be his true heir or true successor to his name and country estate. To the Count of Albrit, is a matter of honor to know who of the girls is his real granddaughter. To uncover the truth he confronts his son's widow, Lucrecia.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
2011 02 12 - El Otro Lado de la Cama
Directed by: Emilio Martínez-Lázaro
Starring: Ernesto Alterio, Paz Vega, Guillermo Toledo, Natalia Verbeke, Alberto San Juan, María Esteve, Ramón Barea, Nathalie Poza, Secun de la Rosa, Carol Salvador, Blanca Marsillach, Geli Albaladejo
Release date: 2002
Running time: 114 min
El Otro Lado de la Cama
The Other Side of the Bed
Sex, love, lies, bed-hopping and mistaken identities abound in this pop musical-comedy set in Madrid.
When Paula (Natalia Verbeke) leaves her mate Pedro (Guillermo Toledo), he misses her and looks for comfort with his best friends, Javier (Ernesto Alterio) and Sonia (Paz Vega). Paula is having an affair with Javier. The cuckold Pedro tries to find who is the secret lover of Paula, and hires a private eye. Meanwhile, while comforting Pedro, Sonia has one night stand with him and Javier thinks she is cheating him with her lesbian friend Lucia (Nathalie Poza).
Starring: Ernesto Alterio, Paz Vega, Guillermo Toledo, Natalia Verbeke, Alberto San Juan, María Esteve, Ramón Barea, Nathalie Poza, Secun de la Rosa, Carol Salvador, Blanca Marsillach, Geli Albaladejo
Release date: 2002
Running time: 114 min
El Otro Lado de la Cama
The Other Side of the Bed
Sex, love, lies, bed-hopping and mistaken identities abound in this pop musical-comedy set in Madrid.
When Paula (Natalia Verbeke) leaves her mate Pedro (Guillermo Toledo), he misses her and looks for comfort with his best friends, Javier (Ernesto Alterio) and Sonia (Paz Vega). Paula is having an affair with Javier. The cuckold Pedro tries to find who is the secret lover of Paula, and hires a private eye. Meanwhile, while comforting Pedro, Sonia has one night stand with him and Javier thinks she is cheating him with her lesbian friend Lucia (Nathalie Poza).
Friday, February 11, 2011
2011 02 11 - Sin Vergüenza
Directed by: Joaquín Oristrell
Starring: Verónica Forqué, Daniel Giménez-Cacho, Candela Peña, Elvira Lindo, Rosa María Sardá, Jorge Sanz, Marta Etura, Pablo Quejido, Carmen Balagué
Release date: 2000
Running time: 116 min
Sin Vergüenza
Shameless
Isabel (Veronica Forque) is a popular acting teacher running a school in Madrid. One day, she runs across a script written by famed film director Mario Fabra (Daniel Jimenez Cacho). As she reads it, she realizes that the script is about a brief but unforgettable fling she had with the filmmaker 21 years ago. She promptly calls up Mario and arranges lunch. Their reunion is nervous and awkward as if their ardor has not cooled one whit in spite of the fact that each is involved with someone else -- Isabel is dating a younger acting coach named Alberto (Jorge Sanz) while Mario is with a beautiful though neurotic TV star named Cecilia (Candela Pena).
For his latest film, Mario is looking for fresh faces and asks Isabel to line up some of her better students for an audition. Soon everyone in the school is preparing scenes from theater's canon of masterpieces, from Hamlet to Oedipus. In the process, actors clash and egos inflate.
Starring: Verónica Forqué, Daniel Giménez-Cacho, Candela Peña, Elvira Lindo, Rosa María Sardá, Jorge Sanz, Marta Etura, Pablo Quejido, Carmen Balagué
Release date: 2000
Running time: 116 min
Sin Vergüenza
Shameless
Isabel (Veronica Forque) is a popular acting teacher running a school in Madrid. One day, she runs across a script written by famed film director Mario Fabra (Daniel Jimenez Cacho). As she reads it, she realizes that the script is about a brief but unforgettable fling she had with the filmmaker 21 years ago. She promptly calls up Mario and arranges lunch. Their reunion is nervous and awkward as if their ardor has not cooled one whit in spite of the fact that each is involved with someone else -- Isabel is dating a younger acting coach named Alberto (Jorge Sanz) while Mario is with a beautiful though neurotic TV star named Cecilia (Candela Pena).
For his latest film, Mario is looking for fresh faces and asks Isabel to line up some of her better students for an audition. Soon everyone in the school is preparing scenes from theater's canon of masterpieces, from Hamlet to Oedipus. In the process, actors clash and egos inflate.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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