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The Postcard Killings
''The Postcard Killings'' is a 2020 American crime film directed by Danis Tanović, starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Famke Janssen and Cush Jumbo, and based on the 2010 novel '' The Postcard Killers'' by James Patterson and Liza Marklund. The film was released on March 13, 2020, receiving negative reviews from critics. Plot Jacob Kanon, a New York detective, investigates the death of his daughter who was murdered while on her honeymoon; he recruits the help of an American journalist working in Sweden, Dessie Lombard, when other couples throughout Europe suffer a similar fate. The movie opens with someone killing a young couple. It turns out to be Jacob Kanon's daughter and her husband who are in London on their honeymoon. He goes to London to identify the bodies of his daughter and her new husband at the morgue. After that Kanon starts investigating on who's the killer and moves to other European cities as the killer doesn't stop. With the help of Lombard and a German policeman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danis Tanović
Danis Tanović (born 20 February 1969) is a Bosnian film director and screenwriter. He is best known for having directed and written the script for the 2001 Bosnian movie '' No Man's Land'' which won him many awards, including an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and a Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film among many others. Tanović has also written and directed the award-winning Bosnian films ''An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker'' and ''Death in Sarajevo''. He is regarded as one of the best Bosnian directors and screenwriters of all time, and also one of the best from Southeast Europe. Tanović is the only person born in the territory of present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina to have won an Academy Award. Life and career Tanović was born in Zenica, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia on 20 February 1969. He was raised in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo, where he also received his primary and secondary education. Tanović also attended the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Europe
Europe is a large peninsula conventionally considered a continent in its own right because of its great physical size and the weight of its history and traditions. Europe is also considered a Continent#Subcontinents, subcontinent of Eurasia and it is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. Comprising the westernmost peninsulas of Eurasia, it shares the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with both Africa and Asia. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south and Asia to the east. Europe is commonly considered to be Boundaries between the continents of Earth#Asia and Europe, separated from Asia by the drainage divide, watershed of the Ural Mountains, the Ural (river), Ural River, the Caspian Sea, the Greater Caucasus, the Black Sea and the waterways of the Turkish Straits. "Europe" (pp. 68–69); "Asia" (pp. 90–91): "A commonly accepted division between Asia and E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pål Espen M Kilstad
Paul () is a common masculine given name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. Paul – or its variations – can be a given name or surname. Origin and diffusion The name has existed since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name ''Paulus'' or ''Paullus'', from the Latin adjective meaning "small", "humble", "least" or "little" . During the Classical Age it was used to distinguish the minor of two people of the same family bearing the same name. The Roman patrician family of the Gens Aemilia included such prominent persons as Lucius Aemilius Paullus, Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus, Lucius Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Tertia Aemilia Paulla (the wife of Scipio Africanus), and Sergius Paulus. Its prevalence in nations with a Christian heritage is primarily due to its attachment to Saint Paul the Apostle, whose Greek name was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Sjöberg
Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname. It is also the basis for various derived given names and surnames. Background The name evolved into over 100 different spellings in countries around the world. Nicknames (Dan, Danny) are common in both English and Hebrew; "Dan" may also be a complete given name rather than a nickname. The name "Daniil" (Даниил) is common in Russia. Feminine versions (Danielle, Danièle, Daniela, Daniella, Dani, Danitza) are prevalent as well. It has been particularly well-used in Ireland. The Dutch names "Daan" and "Daniël" are also variations of Daniel. A related surname develo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroline Bartholdson
Caroline may refer to: People *Caroline (given name), a feminine given name * J. C. Caroline (born 1933), American college and National Football League player * Jordan Caroline (born 1996), American (men's) basketball player Places Antarctica * Caroline Bluff, a headland in the South Shetland Islands Australia *Caroline, South Australia, a locality in the District Council of Grant * Hundred of Caroline, a cadastral sub-unit of the County of Grey in South Australia Canada *Caroline, Alberta, a village Kiribati *Caroline Island, an uninhabited coral atoll in the central Pacific Micronesia *Caroline Islands an archipelago in the western Pacific, northeast of New Guinea *Caroline Plate, a small tectonic plate north of New Guinea United States *Caroline, New York, a town *Caroline, Ohio, an unincorporated community * Caroline, Wisconsin, an unincorporated census-designated place *Caroline County, Maryland *Caroline County, Virginia *Fort Caroline, the first French colony in what is now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Pizzey
Christopher Pizzey (born 23 December 1976) is a British actor and comedian from London, best known for playing Mr. Stephen in the CBBC series ''The Basil Brush Show''. Early life Pizzey was born and raised in London and graduated from the Rose Bruford College. Career Pizzey's first notable appearance was as Keith in episode 11.9 of TV series '' London's Burning''. His next appearance was as Busyboy in the ''Doc Martin'' TV series. He then appeared in the UK film ''Anomaly'' in 2005 as Captain Dale Waxman. His most long-standing appearance was as Basil Brush's sidekick Mr Stephen in the 2002 remake of the classic Basil Brush show from 2002 to 2005. He appeared from series one to series four as one of the four main characters who all lived in the same flat. This show was regularly repeated on the CBBC Channel until the programme ceased to be aired in the late 2000s. He has also appeared in the BBC soap '' EastEnders'' as the character of Andy in a 2006 episode and the Roman Myst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orla O'Rourke
Orla O'Rourke is an Irish actress known for her role in the 2014 film ''Calvary''. Early life and education O'Rourke was born in Zambia to Irish parents. Her family returned to Ireland when she was five. At 13, she entered drama school. At 16, she acted in public in ''Adult Child/ Dead Child''. Orla earned a degree in film and broadcasting. Career While still studying, O'Rourke began her first regular role as "Sinead Kelly" in the television show ''The Clinic''. She then worked on ''Malice Aforethought'' for director David Blair. She acted in a first feature film ''The Front Line'', directed by David Gleeson. After graduation, she worked in England on the TV drama ''Casualty'' and the film '' Harry Brown'' with Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, and Charlie Creed-Miles Charlie Creed-Miles (born 24 March 1972) is an English actor and musician. Creed-Miles was born in Nottingham, and had his first starring screen role, aged 21, in ''The Punk'' (1993). His brief relationship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sallie Harmsen
Sallie Harmsen (born May 2, 1989) is a Dutch actress having had roles in '' In Real Life'' for which she won Golden Calf for Best Actress at the Netherlands Film Festival 2008. Harmsen appeared in ''De Geheimen van Barslet'' Golden Calf for Best Actress in a TV drama in 2012. She has been recognised for her work in ''The Heineken Kidnapping'' (2011), ''Polleke, Vrijdag'', and ''Tasso'' (2014-2015), '' Accused'' (Lucia de B.) (2014), and ''Moloch'' (2022). Career Sallie Harmsen was born May 2, 1989. As an actress she achieved notoriety for her role as Simone in '' In Real Life'', for which she won Golden Calf for Best Actress at the Netherlands Film Festival 2008. In 2015 it was announced that Harmsen would be co-starring with Robert de Hoog in a television series based on the American outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. Harmsen portrayed the female replicant that was 'born' in the 2017 film '' Blade Runner 2049''. Filmography Film *'' Guernsey'' (2005, as Buurmeisje) *''Winky's Horse'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Röse
Eva Röse (born 16 October 1973) is a Sweden, Swedish actress and television host. She is best known internationally for her role as the sinister android Niska in Season 1 of the Swedish science fiction TV series ''Real Humans''. Since 2022, she is the President of the Republic of Jamtland. Biography Röse was born in Skärholmen, Stockholm, and began acting as a child at Vår teater, a children's theater in Stockholm. Röse started, together with Alice Bah Kuhnke and Johan Petersson (comedian), Johan Petersson, as a presenter for Sveriges Television's ' and then studied at the Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting. She graduated in 1998 and has had roles in films as well as at the Royal Dramatic Theatre and Stockholm City Theatre. She was appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2007. Röse has also been an emcee and awards presenter at a number of cultural events, including the August Prize ceremony and the Stockholm International Film Festival. In 2016, she was the ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denis O'Hare
Denis Patrick Seamus O'Hare (born January 17, 1962) is an American actor, singer, and author noted for his award-winning performances in the plays '' Take Me Out'' and ''Sweet Charity'', as well as portraying vampire king Russell Edgington on HBO's fantasy series ''True Blood''. He is also known for his supporting roles in such films as '' Charlie Wilson's War'', ''Milk'', ''Changeling'', and ''Dallas Buyers Club''. In 2011, he starred as Larry Harvey in the first season of the FX anthology series ''American Horror Story'', for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie in 2012. He returned to the show in 2013, playing Spalding in '' American Horror Story: Coven'' and once more as Stanley in '' American Horror Story: Freak Show'', the latter for which he earned a second Primetime Emmy Award nomination. For his performance in '' American Horror Story: Hotel'' as Liz Taylor, O'Hare received critical acclaim. Earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruairi O'Connor
Ruairí O’Connor is an Irish actor. He is known for his role as Henry Tudor, the future Henry VIII, in Starz series ''The Spanish Princess''. He has also starred in '' Handsome Devil'' and '' The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It''. Early life and education O'Connor grew up in Howth, County Dublin, Ireland, until his three younger sisters, Melanie, Ella and Nicola were born. His family then moved to the countryside when he was 14 to live on a stud farm. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in acting from The Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin in 2015. Career O'Connor began his career when he was cast as Niall in the Lenny Abrahamson film ''What Richard Did''. In 2016, he had a guest role in the RTÉ2 series '' Can't Cope, Won't Cope'' and a recurring role in the BBC Northern Ireland series ''My Mother and Other Strangers''. He landed his first major television role as Michael Vincent in the Sky One series ''Delicious (TV series), Delicious'' from 2016 to 2018. That same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naomi Battrick
Naomi Faye Battrick (born 11 April 1991) is an English actress. Career She was born in Kettering Northamptonshire and her first television appearance was in a guest role on ''The Bill'' as Miranda Roscoe, following which she won the part of 15-year-old band member Toyah Swann in the 2009 CBBC show '' My Almost Famous Family'', for which she is predominantly known, starring alongside Dominique Moore and Rakie Ayola. It revolved around a family band who were part of a chat show. The series ended in November 2009. Following this, Battrick made guest and recurring appearances on television shows including ''Casualty'' and as Grace Jacobs in ''Doctors'', for which she is also predominantly known. She has also appeared in films, including the 2012 thriller film ''Blood'' as Miriam Fairburn. In January 2014, she joined the cast of BBC One school drama '' Waterloo Road'' where she appeared as the new girl Gabriella Wark, and in 2015 signed on for the third season of ''Crossing Lines'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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