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An omen (also called portent or presage) is a phenomenon that is believed to foretell the future, often signifying the advent of change. Though the word "omen" is usually devoid of reference to the change's nature, hence being possibly either "good" or "bad," the term is more often used in a foreboding sense, as with the word "ominous". The origin of the word is unknown, although it may be connected with the Latin word audire, meaning "to hear."
Ancient Roman religion employed two distinct types of professional omen readers. Augurs interpreted the flights of birds, while haruspices employed animal sacrifice to obtain the entrails necessary for divination.
In the field of astrology, solar and lunar eclipses (along with the appearance of comets and to some extent the full moon) have often been considered omens of notable births, deaths, or other significant events throughout history in many societies. One biblical example is the Magi in the Gospel of Matthew who predicted the birth of Jesus after seeing the Star of Bethlehem.
Actors: Simon Benjamin (actor), Simon Benjamin (producer), Simon Benjamin (writer), Simon Benjamin (director), Simon Benjamin (editor), Clarke Connolly (actor),
Plot: Ben comments on the obstacles in life that prevent one's ability to reach aspirations. He calls Chloe, a close friend of his, to have a short-lived conversation before the call is cut off. His hint of doubt spawns Omen, a dark menacing figure who chases him. After a violent beat down, Ben arrives at a cliff ledge overlooking a beautiful horizon. His patience for Chloe to meet him there is cut short by Omen's return to his presence. Knowing what is to come, Ben uses his mobile and trusting himself to remember Chloe's number and delivers a motivational voice mail to keep his hopes up. Feeling accomplished, he gazes at the distant rainbow. A sign of greatness. His phone rings; it's Chloe. As Ben answers it Omen abruptly forces it out of his hand into the cold deep ocean below, inviting Ben to fight. Ben has another futile attempt at beating him down, only to have more bruises which he then resists. His ego gets the better of him as he continues to fight Omen who wields a knife. He is cut badly and is discouraged. Ben is facing Omen, looking him dead in the eye and telling him that after all he went through, he did not let the effect of Omen's actions scar him for life. Omen disappears while Ben attempts to call Chloe. The phone rings and rings.
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Noel Clarke (actor), Danny Dyer (actor), Noel Clarke (director), Noel Clarke (writer), Julia Jones (miscellaneous crew), Nicholas Briggs (actor), Forbes KB (actor), Nick Nevern (actor), Adam Deacon (actor), Albert Sharpe (miscellaneous crew), Wil Johnson (actor), Helene Oosthuizen (miscellaneous crew), Neil Calder (miscellaneous crew), Damian Jones (producer), Ovidiu Zimcea (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Six years after KIdULTHOOD, Sam Peel is released from jail for killing Trife, he realizes that life is no easier on the outside than it was on the inside and he's forced to confront the people he hurt the most. Some have moved on, others are stuck with the repercussions of his actions that night, but one thing's for certain - everyone has been forced to grow up. Through his journey Sam struggles to deal with his sorrow and guilt and something else he didn't expect - those seeking revenge. As he's pursued by a new generation of bad boys, Sam sets about trying to get the message across to his pursuers that they should stop the violence, much like Trife tried to tell him all those years ago. Can Sam stop the cycle of violence and make something positive from the destruction he caused or will his journey into Adulthood end here?
Keywords: chav, drug-addict, drugs, gang, girlfriend, gun, hoodie, knife, one-word-title, policeActors: Claudio Bisio (writer), Claudio Bisio (actor), Angela Finocchiaro (actress), Paola Cortellesi (actress), Gabriele Cirilli (actor), Gabriele Cirilli (actor), Picone (actor), Ficarra (actor), Paolo Borraccetti (writer), Franco Neri (actor), Franz (actor), Fabrizio Fontana (actor), Ale (actor), Fabrizio Fontana (actor), Fabrizio Fontana (actor),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: J. Christian Ingvordsen (producer), Rick Washburn (actor), J. Christian Ingvordsen (director), Rick Washburn (miscellaneous crew), J. Christian Ingvordsen (writer), Matthias Hues (actor), Debbie Rochon (actress), J. Christian Ingvordsen (actor), Eli Kabillio (actor), Robert Davi (actor), Ronnie Kerr (actor), Mario Nila (miscellaneous crew), Alan M. Solomon (producer), Susan Misner (actress), Amy Lynn Baxter (actress),
Plot: The year is 2005. The prison system is run by the private sector. Business tycoon R.D. Crowley, has created a virtual reality prison. The prisoner's bodies are locked in suspended animation while their minds traverse the lethal labyrinth of games Crowley designed for them. Crowley allows wealthy sportsmen to participate, for a price, in deadly VR combat with the prisoners. Will breaks into the prison and attempts to eradicate the VR technology. Seduced by his VR girlfriend he becomes addicted to VR. Will is caught and thrown into the lethal time-traveling web of Crowley's virtual hunt. With their lives at stake, Will and the prisoners must escape certain death, and destroy the VR prison.
Keywords: abrupt-ending, death-by-sword, female-nudity, futuristic, independent-film, martial-arts, nazi, no-ending, old-west, prison[Instrumental]