Stowe Free Library

Here are the latest additions to our DVD collection:

The trap - a father in Belgrade struggles with a life or death decision that could blacken his soul but save the life of his ailing son. An official selection of the Berlin International Film Festival, winner - Best Director, Cinequest International Film Festival, winner - Grand Prix, Sofia International Film Festival.

Ben X - Ben has a mild form of autism. His life is full of strange rituals, he is tormented by his classmates and ignored by apathetic teachers. Yet, in his online computer gaming world he is a courageous hero. Along his online dreamgirl, they devise a perfect plan to make the bullies pay for their persecution. An official selection of the Berlin International Film Festival, winner - Grand Prix, Audience Award, Montreal World Film Festival.

Under the bombs - Tony, a Christian taxi driver, brings Zeina, a Shiite woman from Beirut, to the heart of the conflict in the coutry's south to search for Zeina's son. This was filmed entiredly on location during the summer of 2006, in the middle of the ruins of war-torn Lebanon. There are only 2 professional actors, with the rest of the cast comprised of actual refugees, journalists, soldiers, etc. Official selection of the Sundance Film Festival, winner - Best Actress, Dubai International Film Festival,winner - Human Rights Film Award, Venice Film Festival.

Jellyfish - A richly imaginative portrait of three very different women emotionally adrift in Tel Aviv. The film explores Israeli frames of mind in a unique fashion. A witty and warm refletion on making connections and confronting destiny in a deconstructed urban landscape. Camera d'Or winner, Cannes Film Festival.

The rape of Europa - An account of the theft, recovery and repatriation of Europe's cultural masterpieces that considers the Hitler question. A history of the Nazis' attempt to steal the great art of Europa and a testament to art's enduring value.

Flow - How did a handful of corporations steal our water? This award-winning documentary investigates what some experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st century - the world water crisis.

Gunnin' for that No. 1 spot - a documentary directed by the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch. This movie follows the top eight high school basketball players of 2006 as they prepare to showcase their skills at the most legendary playground in the world, New York City's Rucker Park in Harlem.