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  • 37 Uses For A Dead Sheep (2006)
    Review preview for 37 Uses For A Dead Sheep

    What comes through this epic tale of migration and hardship is the Pamir's sense of humour.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    Documentary on the Pamir Kirghiz's search for a homeland.
  • The Market (2007)
    Review preview for The Market

    Like any bazaar, The Market has something for everybody.

    Anton Bitel · 4 out of 5
    A small-time black market trader tries to change his ways.
  • Simon Magus (1999)
    Review preview for Simon Magus

    Another example of a film which looks good, sounds good, has a great cast, and is utterly boring.

    Trinity · 3 out of 5
    A new railroad spells trouble for a small town.
  • Simon Magus And The Nine Lives Of Thomas Katz (1999)
    Review preview for Simon Magus And The Nine Lives Of Thomas Katz

    The acting performances, without exception, are excellent.

    Keith Dudhnath · 4 out of 5
    Two films by director Ben Hopkins.

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