|
Destiny (other)
Destiny is a predetermined course of events or fixed natural order of the universe. Destiny may also refer to: People * Destiny (given name), with a list of people so called * Destiny (streamer) (born 1988), former Twitch streamer and political debater * Destiny (singer) (born 2002), Maltese singer Arts and entertainment Fiction * ''Destiny'' (wordless novel), a 1926 wordless novel by Otto Nückel * ''Destiny'' (Don Brown novel), a 2014 historical fiction novel written by Don Brown * ''Destiny'', a 1916 novel by Charles Neville Buck * ''Destiny'', a 2007 '' Dragonlance'' novel by Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook * '' Star Trek: Destiny'', a ''Star Trek'' crossover trilogy authored by David Alan Mack Comics DC Comics * Doctor Destiny ** '' Destiny: A Chronicle of Deaths Foretold'', a 1996 comic book mini-series published by Vertigo * '' JLA: Destiny'', a comic book mini-series published in 2002 Marvel Comics * Destiny (Irene Adler), an adversary of the X-Men * Destin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny
Destiny, sometimes referred to as fate (from Latin ''fatum'' "decree, prediction, destiny, fate"), is a predetermined course of events. It may be conceived as a predetermined future, whether in general or of an individual. Fate Although often used interchangeably, the words ''fate'' and ''destiny'' have distinct connotations. *Traditional usage defines fate as a power or agency that predetermines and orders the course of events. Fate defines events as ordered or "inevitable" and unavoidable. This is a concept based on the belief that there is a fixed natural order to the universe, and in some conceptions, the cosmos. Classical and European mythology feature personified "fate spinners," known as the Moirai in Greek mythology, the Parcae in Roman mythology, and the Norns in Norse mythology. They determine the events of the world through the mystic spinning of threads that represent individual human fates. Fate is often conceived as being divinely inspired. *Fate is about the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (1921 Film)
''Destiny'' (german: Der müde Tod'':'' ''ein deutsches Volkslied in sechs Versen'' (''Weary Death: A German Folk Story in Six Verses''); originally released in the United States as ''Behind the Wall'') is a 1921 silent German Expressionist fantasy romance film directed by Fritz Lang and inspired by the Indian folktale of Savitri. The film follows a woman desperate to reunite with her dead lover. It also follows three other tragic romances, set in a Middle Eastern city; in Venice, Italy; and in the Chinese Empire. Plot In "Some Time and Some Place," a loving young couple is riding in a carriage on a country road, when they pick up a hitchhiker, offering him a ride into town. Little do they know, this stranger is Death himself. In town, Death visits the mayor's office, where he purchases a small piece of land adjacent to the town cemetery. Surrounding this property, Death erects a giant, mysterious wall. At the local tavern, the young couple encounters Death again, and when the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (Legends Of Tomorrow)
The first season of the American television series '' Legends of Tomorrow'', which is based on characters from DC Comics, premiered on The CW on January 21, 2016, and ran for 16 episodes until May 19, 2016. The season follows a group of heroes and villains who are called to travel through time in order to fight a greater threat. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe, and is a spin-off of both ''Arrow'' and ''The Flash''. The season is produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment, with Phil Klemmer and Chris Fedak serving as showrunners. The season was ordered in May 2015, and filming began that August. Arthur Darvill headlines the season as Rip Hunter, with principal cast members Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Franz Drameh, Ciara Renée, Falk Hentschel, Amy Pemberton, Dominic Purcell, and Wentworth Miller also starring. The season was followed by a second season. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (Angel)
"Destiny" is episode 8 of season 5 in the television show ''Angel''. Co-written by David Fury and Steven S. DeKnight and directed by Skip Schoolnik, it was originally broadcast on November 19, 2003 on the WB network. In the episode, Angel and Spike duel over a mystical grail to decide which one will be the champion, as flashbacks show the complex relationship between the two vampires. Guest star Juliet Landau reprises her role as Drusilla, and Christian Kane makes an uncredited appearance at the end of the episode playing Lindsey McDonald. The episode is notable for its large scale battle between the two vampires, as well as for being the focus of an indecency complaint by the Parents Television Council for sexual situations. Plot Flashbacks to London in 1880 show William (not yet Spike) and Angelus meeting for the first time. They become good friends until William discovers Angelus having sex with Drusilla. In the present day, Harmony opens a package for Spike from an unknown s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (2018 Film)
''Destiny'' is a 2018 Indian romantic drama comedy short film written & directed by Vikkramm Chandirramani and produced by Quest Mercury Intermedia. It was released on 28 March 2018 on their official YouTube channel. Plot Tanya, a woman in her twenties is at home getting dressed to meet Derek, a young man she has met twice. Her friend Richa browses his pictures on social media and expresses her ire at being told about him only after Tanya has met him twice. Tanya expresses her doubts about Derek and seems unsure about where things are going. She seems to have developed a fondness for Derek. As Richa teases her friend, Derek calls up and cancels the date. Tanya is hurt and does not take this well. Despite Richa trying to talk her out of it, Tanya decides to get even with Derek. Tanya then catfishes Derek by creating multiple fake dating profiles and not showing up. While the two have a laugh at this, Richa tries to talk Tanya out of taking this too far. Tanya however wants to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Destiny
''The Destiny'' is a Bhutanese Dzongkha language film written by Tshewang Rinzin and directed by Kezang P Jigme. This film was released on August 9, 2010. Plot Based on a true life story, “The Destiny” is the journey of a young boy who is out to find his independence and more importantly- his father. A father abandons his wife and unborn child to find greener pastures elsewhere, namely- the capital city. The child is born soon after and it is a son. He is brought up by his mother in the East. Following the death of his mother the boy now aspires to go to Thimphu with one wish- to see his father. If I talk little about a film, a young boy (Nguldrub Dorji) who is orphan at a very young age and goes through many hardships. He lives in his village and moves to Paro, Bhutan, Paro and after a while gets adopted by a rich family. He is warmly welcomed into the new home by his new father and sister (Pema Yangki) but is mistreated by the mother. Tension arise in the family as the new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (2006 Film)
''Destiny'' ( tr, Kader) is a 2006 Turkish drama film, produced, written and directed by Zeki Demirkubuz, starring Vildan Atasever as a bar singer who is in love with a somewhat unstable criminal. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on , won awards at film festivals in Antalya, Ankara, Nuremberg and Istanbul, including the Golden Orange for Best film. It is a prequel to Innocence (1997). Plot Uğur ( Vildan Atasever) is a bar singer who is in love with a somewhat unstable criminal, Zagor (Ozan Bilen). Her father is seriously ill and her young mother is emotionally distant. Cevat (Engin Akyürek) is a young man who had taken under his protection Uğur's family. Cevat is the beloved of Uğur's young mother. Uğur's younger is bullied at the coffee shop where he works. Cevat protects him and warns the people at the coffee shop not to bully him or else. The day comes when the boy is bullied again. Cevat goes to his aid and beats up Kamil. Zagor breaks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (1997 Film)
''Destiny'' ( ar, المصير, translit. ''al-Maṣīr''; french: Le Destin) is a 1997 French-Egyptian historical drama film directed by Youssef Chahine. It was screened out of competition at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. The film was selected as the Egyptian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 70th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences The film is about Averroes, a 12th-century philosopher from Andalusia who would be known as the most important commentator on Aristotle. The film is set in Cordoba and depicts the relationship between the Caliph and Averroes, who is one of his most trusted advisors. Religious fanatics start gaining control and begin influencing the Caliph's decisions, leading to the persecution of the philosopher and to political unrest in Andalusia. Cast * Nour El-Sherif as Averroes * Laila Eloui as Manuella * Mahmoud Hemida as Al-Mansur, The Caliph * Safia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (1977 Film)
''Destiny'' (russian: Судьба, Sudba) is a 1977 war film directed by Yevgeny Matveyev and starring Matveyev, Olga Ostroumova, Yury Yakovlev, screen adaptation of Pyotr Proskurin's second book, the novel ''Earthy Love''. This film had 57,8 million spectators in 1978. Evgeniy Matveyev was honored with State Prize of the USSR for ''Destiny'' in 1978. Plot The love story of married chairman of kolkhoz Zakhar Deryugin to young woman Mannya Polivanova during a harvest in Russian village of 30th. During World War II Zakhar Deryugin is mobilized and going to front. While the battles he is taken as a prisoner and makes runaway. Bryukhanov's wife Katya appears in occupation. Not having achieved Katya's consent to cooperation, Germans, having slandered, secretly execute her. Senior son of Deryugin's perishes from a fascist bullet. His mother Evfrosinya burns sleeping fascists in her own house. In return Germans prepare for the retaliatory action, but Zakhar alone with guerril ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (1951 Film)
''Destiny'' ( it, Destino) is a 1951 Italian melodrama film directed by Enzo Di Gianni and starring Eva Nova, Renato Valente and Lilia Landi.Morreale p. 115 The film's sets were designed by Enzo Trapani. Cast * Eva Nova as Elena Martini * Renato Valente as Bruno * Lilia Landi as Sonia * Mario Vitale as Franco Borielli * Agostino Salvietti as Papa' Ciocchetti * Loris Gizzi as Filippo Borcello * Michele Malaspina as L'avvocato Giorgio Bariello * Tina Pica as Nunziata * Amedeo Trilli as Il frate * Giulia Lazzarini as Anna Maria * Domenico Modugno as Turiddu * Silvana Muzi as L'infermiera * Salvatore Furnari as Il nano Sansone References Bibliography * External links *''Destiny''at Variety Distribution Variety Distribution is an Italian-based film distribution company. It distributes Italian films worldwide, produced from the 1930s onward. History Variety Distribution (formerly Variety Film and Variety Communications) has been in the film ... 1951 films 1951 drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (1944 Film)
''Destiny'' is a 1944 American drama film noir directed by Reginald Le Borg and starring Gloria Jean, Grace McDonald, Alan Curtis and Frank Craven. Plot A fugitive from the law (Curtis) leaps from a bridge, then gets a ride from a meek librarian (McDonald). After explaining how he became the victim of several double-crosses, he eventually finds refuge with a blind girl (Jean) and her father (Craven) at a secluded farmhouse. Cast * Gloria Jean as Jane Broderick * Alan Curtis as Cliff Banks * Frank Craven as Clem Broderick * Grace McDonald as Betty * Vivian Austin as Phyllis Prager * Frank Fenton as Sam Baker * Minna Gombell as Marie Background ''Destiny'' was originally planned as the opening segment of the 1942 anthology episode drama ''Flesh and Fantasy'' directed by Julien Duvivier. However, after some previews Universal Pictures decided to remove the opening segment despite the audience's enthusiasm. Not wanting to waste the footage, the studio hired screenwriter Roy Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (1942 Film)
''Destiny'' (german: Schicksal) is a 1942 Austrian-German historical drama film directed by Géza von Bolváry and starring Heinrich George, Werner Hinz, and Christian Kayßler. The film was made by Wien-Film, a company set up by the Germans after they had annexed Austria in 1938. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Kurt Herlth and Werner Schlichting. The film was banned after the Second World War for its perceived Nazi Nazism ( ; german: Nazismus), the common name in English for National Socialism (german: Nationalsozialismus, ), is the far-right totalitarian political ideology and practices associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party (NSDAP) in ... content. Plot When the commander of a Bulgarian castle is killed in combat, his steward brings up his two children. Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1942 films Films of Nazi Germany German drama films 1942 drama films 1940s German-language films Films directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
