This three part French TV serial for children (alternate versions exist as a feature, Manoel’s Destinies, and a 4 part Portuguese TV serial, Adventure in Madeira) is the favourite of many devotees of Raúl Ruiz. This is because it ties the enchantment and mystery of Lewis Carroll, Carlo Collodi and the Brothers Grimm to the filmmaker’s experiments with narrative strategies and what he calls the pentaludic model of storytelling (where characters are thrown dice-like into combinations and situations governed by the play of Chance and Destiny).
In the year 1941, Nazi Germany declares war against the Soviet Union. Given that Manchukuo's loyalties lie with Cheng Tian, the Russians are caught in a situation where they face threats on all sides. Their intelligence agency devises a long-term plan in secret. Communist spy Tang Fei (Liu Yunlong) receives a mission to infiltrate the enemy by pretending to be one of their own. At the Security Bureau, he crosses paths with Cai Meng (Han Chae Young), a woman determined to fight against the Japanese regime. They gain each other's trust as they try to outsmart the enemy within their own territory.
When the Snow Queen takes Nam Ji Seob with her so that he can be the ice prince, the only way Seo Ga Eun, Nam Ji Seob's childhood friend and a webtoon writer in seclusion, can save him is by finding 7 memories in time. It's just like finding 7 pieces of the puzzle. So with the help of the doll knight, she tries to save Ji Seob. In this adventure, Ga Eun encounters Fairies, Yeti, Snow Queen and many interesting Korean retro characters.
Adapted from the book with the same title by Ryusho Kadota, a journalist who followed the "Hikari City Mother and Child Murder Case" that took place in Hikari City, Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1999, the drama is a fictionalized human story of a bereaved family that suffered repeated setbacks and was on the verge of despair, but continued to fight on with the support of others.
General Rouge no Gaisen is a 12-episode Japanese medical drama television series broadcast in 2010, a sequel to the series Team Batista no Eikō. Atsushi Itō and Tōru Nakamura reprised their lead roles.
The initial season of "Team Batista" aired on Fuji TV in late 2008 and pulled in strong ratings, leading to a follow-up last October in the special episode "Nightingale no Chinmoku." The dramas were based on the first two novels in a best-selling medical mystery series by writer Takeru Kaido. The new season is based on the third novel, General Rouge no Gaisen. Both "Team Batista no Eiko" and "General Rouge no Gaisen" have also been adapted as a feature films, starring Yuko Takeuchi and Hiroshi Abe. Fuji TV will broadcast "Team Batista 2: General Rouge no Gaisen" on Tuesdays at 10:00pm, beginning on April 6. New cast members this time include Hidetoshi Nishijima, Ai Kato and Miho Shiraishi.
This show is an anthology of crime stories adapted from Patricia Highsmith's novels. Each episode is introduced and closed by Anthony Perkins (in French).
An authentic social mystery starring Koizumi Kotaro! A murder case in Chiba. A murder case in Chiba that closely resembles the serial murders of seven years ago. However, the murderer has already committed suicide in prison. Is he falsely accused? Is it a copycat? The detective uncovers the shocking truth.
Anne Harriman has it all, and expects nothing less. Her brilliant work as chief pathologist of pharmaceutical giant Bauer-Ritter has secured the respect of the corporate, academic and political worlds, making her a trophy addition to any board or panel. But she's prepared to put it all on the line when her old friend Giselle McKenzie is murdered.
Based on the backdrop of a beautiful and serene city Mussoorie, the series revolves around a mysterious story of a merciless serial killer 'AKS'. The entire city is in a miff to know about the man behind the endless murders. A fearless journalist Aditi Bisht, daughter of a celebrated senior cop of the city - Ajay Bisht and a wife of reputed cop Rishi Pant is on a mission to solve the case and find the serial killer. But a twist follows when Aditi is shocked to know about the mystery man and plans to close the case without revealing the details to anybody. But well, another surprise awaits, as Aditi gets trapped by a copycat killer claiming himself to be 'AKS'. Will Aditi be able to track down the copycat killer before he reaches the endgame of his deranged puzzle? How long will she be able to hide the truth from her husband or the people of Mussoorie? And will there be collateral damage along the way?
With unprecedented access to the Bengaluru City Police, this gripping series follows major criminal investigations from the moment the crime is reported through to the capture of the suspects. From murder to kidnap to extortion, each film tracks a shocking and compelling case in the heart of India's Silicon Valley. Filmed with senior officers at home and at work, this is a unique window into the lives of Bengaluru's police officers as they attempt to detect the most complex and serious crimes in the city.