Jessica Beshir

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Until the Night
5.3

Until the Night

Jun 12, 2004

Until the Night
2004 87 min 3 vues
Robert is a writer who hasn't done much writing lately; instead, he's busy pushing the envelope with his toxic mix of boredom, drugs and a dalliance with a married woman, Elizabeth. In spite of Elizabeth's marital status, Robert falls for her completely, a commitment that just may blow up in his face, along with the rest of his life.
Drama
Journey to Lasta
1

Journey to Lasta

Oct 29, 2004

Journey to Lasta
2004 125 min 1 vues
A hip urban reggae film about music, passion, love and devotion! Tsegaye is a driven mucician who leaves his wife and children in California, to search for a long lost childhood friend, Kirubel. When he finds him, the two, along with Kirubel's drummer friend Teferi embark upon a journey to bring Ethiopian Reggae music to the world. Falls, triumphs and commitment test their friendship and honor. Filled with rhythm and colorful characters, Journey to Lasta paints a vivid picture of an American immigrant experience.
Distortion
1

Distortion

Mar 26, 2006

Distortion
2006 83 min 3 vues
When his girlfriend is kidnapped, a drug-addicted ex-cop must overcome his demons and face the sobering task of tracking her down before it's too late. His story dismissed by the police, he's left with no choice but to rely on his own detective skills in a high-stakes race against time.
Crime
107 Street
1

107 Street

Oct 06, 2004

107 Street
2004 90 min 1 vues
Three vignettes, "The Domino Players", "The Secret Miracle" and "point of View," are linked by telephone conversations being surreptitiously listened to by Marcos, the main character. Navigating the fine line between comedy and tragedy, "107 Street" not only richly illustrates the particulars of ethnic life in one pulsating New York City neighborhood, it explores that world's universality. Premiered at the 2004 New York International Latino Film Festival.
200 American
4.8

200 American

Aug 10, 2003

200 American
2003 84 min 23 vues
Conrad is a gay man living in NYC. He's also CEO of an ad agency and by nature a control freak. Although Conrad is still in love with Martin (his ex), he hires a young Aussie hustler named Tyler, first for a night and then to work for his company. Things get increasingly complicated as Conrad tries to rekindle things with Martin. Meanwhile Tyler (who's daytime name is Ian) falls for Michael his new supervisor
Drama
Ladan
1

Ladan

Sep 15, 2023

Ladan
2023 3 min 1 vues
25 composers, 25 filmmakers, 25 ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography that fit completely within the DNA of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. For the unique 2x25 project, the festival asked 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made a short film. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
Drama
Heroin
6

Heroin

Oct 23, 2017

Heroin
2017 17 min 1 vues
A film about the work of painter Victor Rodriguez, whose sole subject is his ex-wife.
Documentary
Heroin
6

Heroin

Oct 23, 2017

Heroin
2017 17 min 1 vues
A film about the work of painter Victor Rodriguez, whose sole subject is his ex-wife.
Documentary
Kings
6

Kings

Oct 01, 2018

Kings
2018 3 min 1 vues
A man who grew up without a father finds fulfillment in mentoring another.
Documentary
Hairat
7

Hairat

Jan 20, 2017

Hairat
2017 7 min 6 vues
For over 35 years Yussuf Mume Saleh journeys at night to the outskirts of the walled city of Harar to bond with his beloved hyenas.
Documentary
Heroin
6

Heroin

Oct 23, 2017

Heroin
2017 17 min 1 vues
A film about the work of painter Victor Rodriguez, whose sole subject is his ex-wife.
Documentary
Hairat
7

Hairat

Jan 20, 2017

Hairat
2017 7 min 6 vues
For over 35 years Yussuf Mume Saleh journeys at night to the outskirts of the walled city of Harar to bond with his beloved hyenas.
Documentary
Faya Dayi
7.8

Faya Dayi

Sep 03, 2021

Faya Dayi
2021 120 min 13 vues
For over 35 years Yussuf Mume Saleh journeys at night to the outskirts of the walled city of Harar to bond with his beloved hyenas.
Documentary
Faya Dayi
7.8

Faya Dayi

Sep 03, 2021

Faya Dayi
2021 120 min 13 vues
For over 35 years Yussuf Mume Saleh journeys at night to the outskirts of the walled city of Harar to bond with his beloved hyenas.
Documentary
Hairat
7

Hairat

Jan 20, 2017

Hairat
2017 7 min 6 vues
For over 35 years Yussuf Mume Saleh journeys at night to the outskirts of the walled city of Harar to bond with his beloved hyenas.
Documentary
Heroin
6

Heroin

Oct 23, 2017

Heroin
2017 17 min 1 vues
A film about the work of painter Victor Rodriguez, whose sole subject is his ex-wife.
Documentary
Zemene
1

Zemene

Feb 24, 2014

Zemene
2014 68 min 1 vues
Zemene is a shy 10-year-old living in rural Ethiopia with a rare, life-threatening, curvature of the spine that limits her world, when a chance encounter with an American doctor enables her to secure medical attention. With her physical limitations lifted, and the confirmation that her life matters, she blossoms into a confident young woman, using her newly found capabilities to bring hope back to her village. Gorgeously filmed in the Ethiopian countryside, Zemene is a poignant testament to the strength of the human spirit – and a powerful depiction of how much impact one person can have on another’s life. - Pia Chamberlain
Documentary
Faya Dayi
7.8

Faya Dayi

Sep 03, 2021

Faya Dayi
2021 120 min 13 vues
Zemene is a shy 10-year-old living in rural Ethiopia with a rare, life-threatening, curvature of the spine that limits her world, when a chance encounter with an American doctor enables her to secure medical attention. With her physical limitations lifted, and the confirmation that her life matters, she blossoms into a confident young woman, using her newly found capabilities to bring hope back to her village. Gorgeously filmed in the Ethiopian countryside, Zemene is a poignant testament to the strength of the human spirit – and a powerful depiction of how much impact one person can have on another’s life. - Pia Chamberlain
Documentary
Faya Dayi
7.8

Faya Dayi

Sep 03, 2021

Faya Dayi
2021 120 min 13 vues
Zemene is a shy 10-year-old living in rural Ethiopia with a rare, life-threatening, curvature of the spine that limits her world, when a chance encounter with an American doctor enables her to secure medical attention. With her physical limitations lifted, and the confirmation that her life matters, she blossoms into a confident young woman, using her newly found capabilities to bring hope back to her village. Gorgeously filmed in the Ethiopian countryside, Zemene is a poignant testament to the strength of the human spirit – and a powerful depiction of how much impact one person can have on another’s life. - Pia Chamberlain
Documentary
Hairat
7

Hairat

Jan 20, 2017

Hairat
2017 7 min 6 vues
For over 35 years Yussuf Mume Saleh journeys at night to the outskirts of the walled city of Harar to bond with his beloved hyenas.
Documentary
Faya Dayi
7.8

Faya Dayi

Sep 03, 2021

Faya Dayi
2021 120 min 13 vues
For over 35 years Yussuf Mume Saleh journeys at night to the outskirts of the walled city of Harar to bond with his beloved hyenas.
Documentary
Faya Dayi
7.8

Faya Dayi

Sep 03, 2021

Faya Dayi
2021 120 min 13 vues
For over 35 years Yussuf Mume Saleh journeys at night to the outskirts of the walled city of Harar to bond with his beloved hyenas.
Documentary
The DL Chronicles
6.4

The DL Chronicles

Jan 01, 2012

The DL Chronicles
2012 min 5 vues
The DL Chronicles is a series of short stories about men of color who lead double sex lives. Episode; Wes introduces us to Wes Thomas, an upwardly mobile real estate banker who is overwhelmed by the demands of his marriage, career, and closeted attraction to men. When Wes' sexy but ambivalent brother- in-law stops in for an unexpected stay, he is directly faced with temptation and ultimately falls for the forbidden fruit.
Drama
The DL Chronicles
1

The DL Chronicles

Dec 24, 2017

The DL Chronicles
2017 min 1 vues
The gifts of three female artists-an opera singer, a style icon and a painter-are the Cast of this three-part series.
Documentary
The DL Chronicles
1

The DL Chronicles

Dec 24, 2017

The DL Chronicles
2017 min 1 vues
The gifts of three female artists-an opera singer, a style icon and a painter-are the Cast of this three-part series.
Documentary