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The Tanya (תניא) is an early work of Hasidic philosophy, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad Hasidism, first published in 1797. Its formal title is Likkutei Amarim (ליקוטי אמרים, Hebrew, "collection of statements"), but is more commonly known by its opening word, Tanya, which means "it was taught in a beraita". It comprises five sections that define Hasidic mystical psychology and theology as a handbook for daily spiritual life in Jewish observance.
The Tanya is the main work of the Chabad approach to Hasidic mysticism, as it defines its general interpretation and method. The subsequent extensive library of the Chabad school, authored by successive leaders, builds upon the approach of the Tanya. Chabad differed from "Mainstream Hasidism" in its search for philosophical investigation and intellectual analysis of Hasidic Torah exegesis. This emphasised the mind as the route to internalising Hasidic mystical dveikus (emotional fervour), in contrast to general Hasidism's creative enthusiasm in faith. As a consequence, Chabad Hasidic writings are typically characterised by their systematic intellectual structure, while other classic texts of general Hasidic mysticism are usually more compiled or anecdotal in nature.
Actors: Patrick Kerton (producer), Joanna Pickering (actress), Inka Malovic (actress), Frayne McCarthy (actor), Steve Galley (editor), Steve Galley (writer), Steve Galley (director), Steve Galley (producer), Steve Galley (actor), Karen Maccormac (editor), Karl Gerhardt (actor), Gustaf Heden (actor), Karen Maccormac (producer), Rachel Chenus (actor), Tara Bissett (actor),
Plot: Stepbrothers who follow separate paths and live in different worlds, work hard to succeed and find peace within. Dillon fights to save the company he has worked for since adolescence from falling into the hands of a crooked developer. His struggle with Union thugs pales in comparison to the war he wages against personal demons that threaten to unravel him. Tommy is on the fast track to corporate glory and has spent the last several years making all the right moves while aligning himself with all the right people, until one faithful day he meets the woman of his dreams who could prove to be his demise.
Genres: Drama,Actors: Frances Lozada (actress), Franky G (producer), Franky G (actor), Steven Delcastro (actor), Daryl Denner (writer), Daryl Denner (director), Daryl Denner (producer), Carlos Lozada (actor), Jason Shanski (editor), Jason Shanski (producer), Eddie Ramos (actor), Will Strong (actor), Leonard Plunkett (miscellaneous crew), Stephanie Tham May Sze (composer), Alexis Davis (actor),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Adam Barnard (writer), Adam Barnard (director), Paul Jackson (editor), Vanessa Fagan (producer), Paul O'Mahony (actor), Jacob Doran (composer), Daniel O'Keefe (actor), Jasmin Alvarez (actor),
Plot: A packed classroom. History. Dylan's trying to listen. Tanya's getting stressed. The topic: witch trials. If you were accused of witchcraft, you were thrown in a lake. The guilty floated, the innocent drowned. Tanya's scowling. Dylan's starting to shake. One of three short films for younger audiences commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission in England. By Company of Angels in association with Islington Community Theatre.
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Anna Cheney (actress), Paul Danger McLean (actor), Rory Chenoweth (composer), Josiah Hall (editor), Khandis Newman (editor), Khandis Newman (director), Johnathon Hnoudis (editor), Johnathon Hnoudis (director), Khandis Newman (producer), Josiah Hall (director), Josiah Hall (producer), Johnathon Hnoudis (producer), Matilda Bailey (actor), Brian Godfrey (actor), Josiah Hall (producer),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Dawn Manning (producer), Alvin Gray (editor), Alvin Gray (producer), Nia Malika Dixon (director), Nia Malika Dixon (writer), Nia Malika Dixon (producer), Nia Malika Dixon (actress), Kwasi Osei (actor), Justin Hurtt-Dunkley (actor), Tia Goodson (actor), Josiah Smith (actor), Chamia Lane (actress), David Sommerville (actor), Napoleon Rogers (actor), Freddie Avalos (producer),
Plot: A young man in Baltimore struggles with his choice to be a drug dealer as his lifestyle clashes with his religious beliefs. He wants to take care of his son, as any father would, yet his choice of career, though it's easy money, goes against his family's beliefs. He has to either quit the drug game, barely making ends meet, or continue on the path of money, power, and respect at the price of his soul. A violent altercation triggers a series of events that leave many dead. The violence hits home for Jamal, and when the smoke clears he accepts that he must get out of the drug game. But, will he?
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Short,Actors: Linda Robson (actress), Iain Whitewright (editor), Mica Paris (actress), Shana Swash (actress), Neele Bjerre (actress), Morris Ernie (actor), Olufunso Odumade (actor), Ken Otukoya (actor), Maxine Chantel Igbinedion (writer), Maxine Chantel Igbinedion (director), Meya Brumell (actress), David Jackson (actor), Micky Kale (actor), Aslam Lodhi (actor), Deronke Adeokun (actor),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Joseph Kathrein (actor), Meera Narasimhan (actress), Harune Massey (writer), Harune Massey (editor), Harune Massey (director), Jawad Saleem (producer), Nayyareen Chhapra (actor), Usman Shaukat (director), Deepak Kandra (producer),
Plot: Tina, a middle aged South Asian woman, and Tanya, a nouveau rich housewife, aspire to make a documentary. Both want to cash in on the current trend towards things Islamic. Tina is fascinated by Ibn-Ul-Haitham, a 9th century Arab scientist, whereas Tanya is more interested in portraying the past glories of Islam by resorting to cultural clichés. Tye, Tina's young drug dealer, joins the project only to intensify the tension between the women. Delusions, desire, and deceit surface as each character attempts to exploit the situation, revealing the symbiotic and parasitic aspects of urban existence.
Genres: Short,Actors: Gary Fierro (editor), Chris Holliday (actress), Ryan Casey (producer), Ryan Casey (editor), Ryan Casey (director), Ryan Casey (writer), Jesse Murphy (actor), Dave Tonucci (producer), Dave Tonucci (editor), Wes Talbot (actor), Leah Dashe (actress), David Sikora (producer), Karley Moyer (actress), Alli Fuller (actor), Joe Medina (actor),
Plot: Irene and Gabe find their relationship to be claustrophobic. As a way to vent, they begin to imagine that other people are interested in them and start to lead delusional lives. Their delusions then become shared and there are characters who both main characters interact with as though they were real. These delusions begin to get the best of their psyches as they even begin to pick up the vices of these imagined characters. They finally decide to visit a marriage counselor, who figures out how to solve the problem in an original and interesting way.
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Ronnie Marmo (actor), Bashar Shbib (writer), Neal McDonough (actor), Bashar Shbib (director), Bashar Shbib (actor), Bashar Shbib (producer), Stephen Hegyes (actor), Joe Flanigan (actor), Jay Huguley (actor), Travis Shakespeare (actor), Alexandra Woodward (actress), Alexandra Woodward (producer), Maia Nadon-Chbib (producer), Tom Bliss (actor), Brian Nahas (actor),
Plot: What's a girl to do when her biological clock is ticking, yet marriage and a husband are the furthest thing from her mind? SILENT MEN follows the trials and tribulations of one very modern-minded young woman, Patricia, as she tries to plan out her motherhood. With the enlisted help of her best friend Liam she interviews on video dozens of men to find a suitable potential father for her child. But there's a catch: the relationship must be platonic!
Genres: Comedy, Drama,Actors: Adam Watstein (producer), Adam Watstein (writer), Adam Watstein (director), Louis Crugnali (actor), Mimi Eisman (actress), Todd Bonifant (actor), Stephen Delot (actor), Irene Kiss (actress), Michael Litchfield (actor), Dina Fanelli (actress), Jeff Lynn (actor), Andria Angora (actor), Julie Flanders (actress), Larissa Lowe (actress),
Genres: Drama,Lovely Tanya in nights of jasmine
And white kimonos of shiny satin
Where laughing Buddha meets golden dragon
And hearts are given with such conviction
Oh, lovely Tanya with eyes that shimmer
Of love like a waterfall
Ah, how she laughs
Ah, how she sings
Ah, watch her dance
Lovely Tanya with ancient wisdom
She greets her lover in misty visions
And long embraces spark lost impressions
Of past romances of great duration
Oh, lovely Tanya with eyes that shimmer
Of love like a waterfall
Ah, how she laughs
Ah, how she sings
Ah, watch her dance
Lovely Tanya with words unspoken
My heart is captured, the web is woven
And we surrender to joy's caresses
The love that's offered has been accepted
Oh, lovely Tanya with eyes that shimmer
Of love like a waterfall
Eyes of love like a waterfall
Eyes of love like a waterfall
Love like a waterfall
Hearts are given with such conviction
Love like a waterfall