George Jonas
Writing
Biography
George Jonas was a Hungarian-born Canadian writer, journalist, and poet, acclaimed for his works on political and historical subjects. After immigrating to Canada in 1956, he became a prominent figure in Canadian journalism, contributing to various publications. Jonas authored several books, including Vengeance (1984), which recounts the Israeli government's response to the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre. This book served as the basis for the 2005 film Munich, directed by Steven Spielberg. Jonas's insightful analyses and compelling narratives have left a lasting impact on literature and journalism.
Known For
During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.
Munich
In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with opera singer Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.
M. Butterfly
Chronicles a Mossad team hand picked to hunt down the terrorists involved in the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre of Israeli athletes.
Sword of Gideon
Poor and beautiful girl is hired by a sales promoter to advertise a new brand of soap. The success is immediate, but the need for a new face hinders her way to stardom.
Bebel, Garota Propaganda
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Por Um Fio
A brief tribute to Brazilian painter Cândido Portinari relating to his humble beginnings as a citizen born in the town of Brodósqui, located on the countryside of São Paulo. Some of his paintings and poems are presented along with some archive images.
Cândido Portinari, um Pintor de Brodósqui
A respectable businessman with a family has a shady past that leads him to commit a murder. Detective Coulter and two forensic scientists try to solve the case.