Henry V - Kenneth Branagh made his directorial debut in this 1989 film, and also played the title role. The first of five - so far - film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays by Brannagh, it remains one of my favorites. It is different - though not necessarily better - adaptation than Laurence Olivier's 1944 classic. Personally, I recommend having BOTH on your shelf.
Duma - Set in South Africa, this 2005 family film follows the adventures of a young boy and the cheetah he adopted when it was an orphaned cub. The bond they have formed is put to the test as the cheetah nears maturity, and the boy realizes he must return his best friend to his rightful home in the wilds. A beautiful story told by gifted actors, with the South African wilderness as a setting, and a wonderful film score ..... I wish more people knew about this film.
Motorcycle Diaries - In the early 50s, a young medical student and his friend set off together, riding a beat-up motorcycle on a road trip across South America, and to a new level of awareness about the world in which they live. Their story might never have found its way to the big screen if that young medical student hadn't been the future revolutionary, Ernesto "Che" Guevara. This 2004 film follows their journey, capturing the time and the places with stunning location shooting, painstaking attention to historic detail in wardrobe and props, and a film score that pulls you onto "The Mighty One" for an incredible ride. WARNING: The language (in Spanish, with English subtitles), includes plenty of invectives you don't want to share with the kids.
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