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Devyat zhizney Nestora Makhno (2007)
Learn a little history of early 20th century Ukraine.
This is a fascinating miniseries with some appearances of historical figures.
It is a nice way to learn more about the history of Ukraine and its relationship to the Russian Empire and later to the USSR, as well as Germany.
There is a English subtitled version available online (or at least there was at the time of this writing).
The spoken language in the movie is mostly Russian with some provincial Ukrainian, and a bit of German.
The single best quote in the movie is in the first or second episode when Mother Makhno is visiting a lawyer to try to get her son released from prison/death sentence. The lawyer tells her:
"You cannot defeat a prosecutor with tears."
The Fourth World War (2004)
Great Movie
This is a great movie that displays a view not found in US media. Anyone that wants a fuller picture of the realities of the middle east should watch Fourth War.
Also Suheir Hammad's commentary keeps a good pace and make that film move along. People who are interested in poetry (if your are not you should be) should check Ms. Hammad's work out. Much of her work can be found online.
Lastly, if people like this film I would also suggest Gaza Strip; Peace Propaganda and the Promised Land; Jenin Jenin; and, of course, Paradise Now.