Outstanding Achievement in an International Feature 2008

The nominees for "Outstanding Achievement in an International Feature" are...

Ghosts of Cite Soleil Two hours off the shores of Miami Beach, Haiti lies nestled next to the Dominican Republic, ignored by the rest of the world. It is a country of poverty and despair and violence. But to the vast majority of people who have never set foot in Haiti, "Hell" is the only word that can truly convey its condition of life. This is where GHOSTS…    more      Into Great Silence Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking, Outstanding Achievement in Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Production, Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, Outstanding International Feature, and Indiepix Audience Choice Prize categories at Cinema Eye Honors 2008 "Only in complete silence, one…    more      Manufactured Landscapes Manufactured Landscapes is the striking new documentary on the world and work of renowned artist Edward Burtynsky. Full Synopsis: Internationally acclaimed for his large-scale photographs of manufactured landscapes -- quarries, recycling yards, factories, mines and dams -- Burtynsky creates stunningly beautiful art from civilization's…    more      The Monastery: Mr. Vig & the Nun The Monastery: Mr. Vig & the Nun is the story of two lonely souls and their destiny to meet each other. Mr. Vig is a 86 year old bachelor livng his life in solarium until by fate Sister Amvrosija comes into his life. his dream of leaving his danish country side castle to the Russian orthodox church to be come a monastery is coming together…    more      Please Vote For Me Wuhan is a city in central China about the size of London, and it is here that director Weijun Chen has conducted an experiment in democracy. A grade 3 class at Evergreen Primary School has their first encounter with democracy by holding an election to select a Class Monitor. Eight-year olds compete against each other for the coveted…    more