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Hennessy (1975)
Shocking Horrific and Brutal ...
This movie shows the stark brutality and absolute horror of IRA terrorism during the time Edward Heath was Britain's Prime Minister. It pulls no punches in its portrayal of unmitigated violence extreme grief and savage revenge. It left me in a state of shock and emotionally drained. The actors live the parts they play which adds to the realism of the events filmed. Definitely worth a maximum of ten stars. As someone born of an Irish mother I was familiar with the IRA as a youngster and my forebears either participated in or were associated with Ireland's struggle for Independence: and that definitely has acted as a catalyst in terns of my reaction to this movie.
Pili (2017)
A MUST watch Film ...
If this EXTRAORDINARY film doesn't break your heart then nothing will. Caught it by chance whilst searching my TV Freeview Channels. If ever you think you're having a bad day then watch Pili face setback after setback until she faints due to exhaustion and utter despair. For sheer brilliance this low budget movie with a cast nobody (including me) would have heard of puts most (if not ALL) Hollywood blockbusters into the shade.
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan: Zimbabwe (2019)
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan in ZIMBABWE
I lived and worked in the country and I can thoroughly recommend this series on Zimbabwe. Romesh's tourguide is Zimbabwean Chico Chikari. I have to say as entertaining as Romesh is, for me it was the attractive and charismatic Chico that stole the show. The programme most definitely succeeded in presenting Zimbabwe as not only one of the world's safest destinations but the BEST. Makorokoto!
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole and the Golden Thread (1983)
Zimabwe 2020?
As an ex-Zimbabwean I found this edition of Rumpole brilliantly entertaining.and the character portrayals not entirely inaccurate.