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List Of 2008 Films Based On Actual Events
This is a list of films and miniseries that are based on actual events. All films on this list are from American production unless indicated otherwise. 2008 * '' 21'' (2008) – heist drama film inspired by the story of the MIT Blackjack Team as told in '' Bringing Down the House'', the best-selling 2003 book by Ben Mezrich * ''120'' (2008) – Turkish war drama film based on the true story of 120 children who died in 1915 carrying ammunition for the Battle of Sarikamish against the Russians during World War I * ''1895'' (Mandarin: ''1895乙未'') (2008) – Taiwanese historical film based on the Japanese Invasion of Taiwan in 1895, with emphasis on the Hakka fighters and their families in the conflict * ''A Frozen Flower'' (Korean: ''쌍화점'') (2008) – South Korean historical thriller film loosely based on the reign of Gongmin of Goryeo * '' A Pearl in the Forest'' (Mongolian: ''Мойлхон'') (2008) – Mongolian historical drama film about a young couple wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of The United States
The cinema of the United States, primarily associated with major film studios collectively referred to as Hollywood, has significantly influenced the global film industry since the early 20th century. Classical Hollywood cinema, a filmmaking style developed in the 1910s, continues to shape many American films today. While French filmmakers Auguste and Louis Lumière are often credited with modern cinema's origins, American filmmaking quickly rose to global dominance. As of 2017, more than 600 English-language films were released annually in the U.S., making it the fourth-largest producer of films, trailing only India, Japan, and China. Although the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand also produce English-language films, they are not directly part of the Hollywood system. Due to this global reach, Hollywood is frequently regarded as a transnational cinema with some films released in multiple language versions, such as Spanish and French. Contemporary Hollyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
