Menges, Chris 1940-
Overview
| Works: | 175 works in 598 publications in 8 languages and 16,881 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations History Thrillers (Motion pictures) Historical films Biographical films Documentary television programs Legal films War films Western films |
| Roles: | Cinematographer , Interviewee, Photographer, Director, Illustrator, Other, Author, Film editor, Videographer , Performer, Contributor, Actor |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Chris Menges
North Country by
Charlize Theron(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and held by 2,437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States -- Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit
19 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in English and held by 2,437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States -- Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit
Extremely loud & incredibly close by
Sandra Bullock(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in English and held by 1,815 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Oskar is convinced that his father, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a message for him hidden in the city. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother and driven by an active mind that refuses to believe in things that can't be observed, Oskar begins searching New York City for the lock that fits a mysterious key he found in his father's closet. His journey through the five boroughs takes him beyond his loss to a greater understanding of the world around him
8 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in English and held by 1,815 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Oskar is convinced that his father, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a message for him hidden in the city. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother and driven by an active mind that refuses to believe in things that can't be observed, Oskar begins searching New York City for the lock that fits a mysterious key he found in his father's closet. His journey through the five boroughs takes him beyond his loss to a greater understanding of the world around him
The Mission by
Roland Joffé(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1986 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An epic about a man of the sword and a man of the cloth who unite to shield the Guarani South American Indian tribe from brutal subjugation by 18th-century colonial empires. "The historical events represented in this story are true, and occurred around the borderlands of Argentina, Paraguay & Brazil in the year 1750"--Opening credits
34 editions published between 1986 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An epic about a man of the sword and a man of the cloth who unite to shield the Guarani South American Indian tribe from brutal subjugation by 18th-century colonial empires. "The historical events represented in this story are true, and occurred around the borderlands of Argentina, Paraguay & Brazil in the year 1750"--Opening credits
Notes on a scandal by
Richard Eyre(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in English and held by 1,676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Barbara is a cynical schoolteacher who is close to retirement. Her only means of taking the edge off her desperate loneliness is writing in her journal. Sheba is a younger, attractive woman, who joins the faculty as an art teacher. Barbara watches her from afar and has nothing but caustic things to say in her diary. Barbara finds herself reaching out to Sheba. Sheba responds by inviting her to dinner at her house to meet Sheba's lecturer husband and their two children. Later, when Barbara discovers that Sheba is having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student, Barbara realizes that knowledge of this secret gives her power over Sheba which she can use for her own purposes. Sheba becomes uneasy with Barbara's friendship. The tenuous relationship between the two women reaches a crisis point when Barbara's cat is dying and she asks Sheba to go with her to the vet. Sheba chooses to go with her family to see their son in a play instead. In revenge, Barbara sets in motion the scandal that will rock both their lives in ways they never imagined
7 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in English and held by 1,676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Barbara is a cynical schoolteacher who is close to retirement. Her only means of taking the edge off her desperate loneliness is writing in her journal. Sheba is a younger, attractive woman, who joins the faculty as an art teacher. Barbara watches her from afar and has nothing but caustic things to say in her diary. Barbara finds herself reaching out to Sheba. Sheba responds by inviting her to dinner at her house to meet Sheba's lecturer husband and their two children. Later, when Barbara discovers that Sheba is having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student, Barbara realizes that knowledge of this secret gives her power over Sheba which she can use for her own purposes. Sheba becomes uneasy with Barbara's friendship. The tenuous relationship between the two women reaches a crisis point when Barbara's cat is dying and she asks Sheba to go with her to the vet. Sheba chooses to go with her family to see their son in a play instead. In revenge, Barbara sets in motion the scandal that will rock both their lives in ways they never imagined
The killing fields by
Roland Joffé(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1983 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Om en amerikansk sandhedssøgende krigskorrespondent for New York Times, Sydney Schanbergs ophold i det krigs- og revolutionshærgede Cambodia i 1970erne og hans venskab med hans cambodianske guide og selvbestaltede kollega, Dith Pran
23 editions published between 1983 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Om en amerikansk sandhedssøgende krigskorrespondent for New York Times, Sydney Schanbergs ophold i det krigs- og revolutionshærgede Cambodia i 1970erne og hans venskab med hans cambodianske guide og selvbestaltede kollega, Dith Pran
The three burials of Melquiades Estrada by
Tommy Lee Jones(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 1,327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Needing to keep his honor-bound commitment, Texas ranch foreman Pete returns the body of illegal Mexican immigrant ranch-hand Melquiades Estrada to his preferred resting place in the Mexican wilderness. Estrada had been accidentally shot by Mike, a newly-arrived U.S. border patrolman. Pete forces Mike to participate in his cross-country ritual of duty -- a voyage filled with revenge and redemption that will change both men forever -- and bring some semblance of meaning to the senseless death of Pete's good friend
21 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 1,327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Needing to keep his honor-bound commitment, Texas ranch foreman Pete returns the body of illegal Mexican immigrant ranch-hand Melquiades Estrada to his preferred resting place in the Mexican wilderness. Estrada had been accidentally shot by Mike, a newly-arrived U.S. border patrolman. Pete forces Mike to participate in his cross-country ritual of duty -- a voyage filled with revenge and redemption that will change both men forever -- and bring some semblance of meaning to the senseless death of Pete's good friend
Dirty pretty things by
Stephen Frears(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Okwe is an illegal immigrant living in London. He was a doctor in his homeland and now works two jobs - during the day as a taxi driver, at night as a hotel desk clerk. When a prostitute tells him there's a mess in one of the hotel's bathrooms, Okwe finds a human heart in the toilet. Using his previous knowledge of medicine, he begins to solve the case of where the heart came from and soon delves into the world of body organ black-markets. He finds that his only friend, Senay, a Turkish illegal immigrant chambermaid, may be next to be used for organ parts
23 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Okwe is an illegal immigrant living in London. He was a doctor in his homeland and now works two jobs - during the day as a taxi driver, at night as a hotel desk clerk. When a prostitute tells him there's a mess in one of the hotel's bathrooms, Okwe finds a human heart in the toilet. Using his previous knowledge of medicine, he begins to solve the case of where the heart came from and soon delves into the world of body organ black-markets. He finds that his only friend, Senay, a Turkish illegal immigrant chambermaid, may be next to be used for organ parts
The pledge by
Sean Penn(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 2001 and 2013 in English and held by 711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jerry Black, a homicide detective, undertakes one last case on the day he is due to retire. An eight year old girl has been found murdered in the snow-covered mountains of Mexico and her mother begs Black to solve the mystery of her death. Helped only by a local waitress and her young daughter, Black embarks on a suspenseful hunt for the killer
12 editions published between 2001 and 2013 in English and held by 711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jerry Black, a homicide detective, undertakes one last case on the day he is due to retire. An eight year old girl has been found murdered in the snow-covered mountains of Mexico and her mother begs Black to solve the mystery of her death. Helped only by a local waitress and her young daughter, Black embarks on a suspenseful hunt for the killer
Kes(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1970 and 2011 in English and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working class Yorkshire boy, is a scrappy loner who delivers papers before and after school, shares a bed with his bullying brother, Jud, and mostly ignores his self-absorbed mother. His routine is derailed when he spots a small falcon, a kestrel, in the countryside. He's raised birds in the past and is inspired to capture a young kestrel and try his hand at falconry. When not enduring the scorn of his peers and "betters," Billy wanders the countryside, pokes about the town, and secretively trains his kestrel, where his intelligence and imagination are as free as the bird. Because ever present in Billy's mind is fear and hatred of the pit--the local mine where he is destined to spend his adult life digging coal
2 editions published between 1970 and 2011 in English and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working class Yorkshire boy, is a scrappy loner who delivers papers before and after school, shares a bed with his bullying brother, Jud, and mostly ignores his self-absorbed mother. His routine is derailed when he spots a small falcon, a kestrel, in the countryside. He's raised birds in the past and is inspired to capture a young kestrel and try his hand at falconry. When not enduring the scorn of his peers and "betters," Billy wanders the countryside, pokes about the town, and secretively trains his kestrel, where his intelligence and imagination are as free as the bird. Because ever present in Billy's mind is fear and hatred of the pit--the local mine where he is destined to spend his adult life digging coal
The good thief by
Neil Jordan(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bob is an aging American thief is living in the French city of Nice. Addicted to both heroin and gambling, Bob is in the midst of an extended personal losing streak when he rescues a new girl in town named Anne from her pimp. When the opportunity to steal a fortune in rare paintings from a Monte Carlo casino comes along, Bob hopes for a score big enough to let him retire from his life of crime. His only hindrances are Anne's man troubles and his nemesis, local police chief Roger
14 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bob is an aging American thief is living in the French city of Nice. Addicted to both heroin and gambling, Bob is in the midst of an extended personal losing streak when he rescues a new girl in town named Anne from her pimp. When the opportunity to steal a fortune in rare paintings from a Monte Carlo casino comes along, Bob hopes for a score big enough to let him retire from his life of crime. His only hindrances are Anne's man troubles and his nemesis, local police chief Roger
London Boulevard(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and held by 494 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tras salir de la cárcel, un criminal del sur de Londres intenta olvidar su pasado y cambiar de vida; se convierte entonces en el protector de una joven actriz que tiene ciertos problemas
7 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and held by 494 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tras salir de la cárcel, un criminal del sur de Londres intenta olvidar su pasado y cambiar de vida; se convierte entonces en el protector de una joven actriz que tiene ciertos problemas
The yellow handkerchief by
Kristen Stewart(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three strangers, two teenagers and an ex-convict, of two generations embark on a road trip through post-Katrina Louisiana. Along the way, relationships forge and change in a myriad of ways, leading to the possibility of second chances at life and love
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three strangers, two teenagers and an ex-convict, of two generations embark on a road trip through post-Katrina Louisiana. Along the way, relationships forge and change in a myriad of ways, leading to the possibility of second chances at life and love
The boxer by
Jim Sheridan(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Danny Flynn es excarcelado de una prisión de Belfast tras cumplir una sentencia de catorce años a causa de su participación en actividades del IRA. Determinado a evitar volver a su sangriento pasado político, reabre un viejo gimnasio de su barrio para entrenar a jóvenes promesas del mundo del boxeo, sin ninguna clase de discriminación sectaria o religiosa, al tiempo que renueva su relación con su antigua novia, una mujer separada. Pero los viejos fantasmas no querrán dejarle tranquilo
11 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Danny Flynn es excarcelado de una prisión de Belfast tras cumplir una sentencia de catorce años a causa de su participación en actividades del IRA. Determinado a evitar volver a su sangriento pasado político, reabre un viejo gimnasio de su barrio para entrenar a jóvenes promesas del mundo del boxeo, sin ninguna clase de discriminación sectaria o religiosa, al tiempo que renueva su relación con su antigua novia, una mujer separada. Pero los viejos fantasmas no querrán dejarle tranquilo
Tickets by
Ermanno Olmi(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in Italian and Multiple languages and held by 284 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this anthology film, an elderly businessman finds solace and a new insight into life when he meets a younger woman who arranges his train ticket after his flight is canceled. A young man is torn between an older woman who controls him and a younger one that attracts him. And three Scottish youths on their way to the football match of their dreams are forced to open their eyes and see the bigger picture when they meet an Albanian family. In each case, the train journey changes the course of all their lives
10 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in Italian and Multiple languages and held by 284 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this anthology film, an elderly businessman finds solace and a new insight into life when he meets a younger woman who arranges his train ticket after his flight is canceled. A young man is torn between an older woman who controls him and a younger one that attracts him. And three Scottish youths on their way to the football match of their dreams are forced to open their eyes and see the bigger picture when they meet an Albanian family. In each case, the train journey changes the course of all their lives
A world apart by
Chris Menges(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1987 and 2010 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in South Africa in 1963, the story concerns an idealistic journalist Diana Roth who defies the government and becomes the first woman arrested under the 90-day Detention Act-- both a story of government abuse and a look at one mother's neglect of her family because of her involvement with a larger cause. Based on a true story
23 editions published between 1987 and 2010 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in South Africa in 1963, the story concerns an idealistic journalist Diana Roth who defies the government and becomes the first woman arrested under the 90-day Detention Act-- both a story of government abuse and a look at one mother's neglect of her family because of her involvement with a larger cause. Based on a true story
Michael Collins by
Neil Jordan(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1996 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic
24 editions published between 1996 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic
Crisscross by
Chris Menges(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A single mother tries to bring up her 12-year-old son. They struggle to recreate a happy family after being abandoned by a husband and father who had been traumatized by his tour in Vietnam
13 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A single mother tries to bring up her 12-year-old son. They struggle to recreate a happy family after being abandoned by a husband and father who had been traumatized by his tour in Vietnam
Walter(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From birth Walter has been a fighter. Through his own efforts, he learns to read and write, and even manages to hold down a menial job. But when his parents die, Walter suddenly finds himself alone and unable to cope with crowds, the noise and the world outside his home. The only solution is for him to stay at a psychiatric hospital. Eventually his spirit wins out over his fears and he creates a new life for himself, even finding a love interest
3 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From birth Walter has been a fighter. Through his own efforts, he learns to read and write, and even manages to hold down a menial job. But when his parents die, Walter suddenly finds himself alone and unable to cope with crowds, the noise and the world outside his home. The only solution is for him to stay at a psychiatric hospital. Eventually his spirit wins out over his fears and he creates a new life for himself, even finding a love interest
The reader by
Stephen Daldry(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Resumen: Alemania después de la II Guerra Mundial (1939-1945). Michael Berg (David Kross), un chico de quince años, pierde el conocimiento mientras regresa del colegio. Hanna Schmitz (Kate Winslet), una mujer seria y reservada que le dobla la edad, lo recoge y lo lleva a su casa. Entre ambos surge un apasionado y secreto idilio que se ve interrumpido por la misteriosa desaparición de Hanna. Ocho años más tarde, siendo estudiante de Derecho, Michael vuelve a verla, pero en una situación que nunca hubiera podido imaginar
4 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Resumen: Alemania después de la II Guerra Mundial (1939-1945). Michael Berg (David Kross), un chico de quince años, pierde el conocimiento mientras regresa del colegio. Hanna Schmitz (Kate Winslet), una mujer seria y reservada que le dobla la edad, lo recoge y lo lleva a su casa. Entre ambos surge un apasionado y secreto idilio que se ve interrumpido por la misteriosa desaparición de Hanna. Ocho años más tarde, siendo estudiante de Derecho, Michael vuelve a verla, pero en una situación que nunca hubiera podido imaginar
Black Jack by
Ken Loach(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hacia 1750, en Yorkshire, un chico debe hacerse cargo del cuerpo ahorcado de un vagabundo francés conocido como Jack Black, pero éste, aún con vida, lo secuestra. Así comienza un picaresco viaje de aprendizaje al que se sumará una niña huida del manicomio
6 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hacia 1750, en Yorkshire, un chico debe hacerse cargo del cuerpo ahorcado de un vagabundo francés conocido como Jack Black, pero éste, aún con vida, lo secuestra. Así comienza un picaresco viaje de aprendizaje al que se sumará una niña huida del manicomio
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ) Producer
- Santaolalla, Gustavo Composer
- Jenkins, Richard 1947- Actor
- Participant Productions
- Wechsler, Nick Producer
- Neeson, Liam Performer Actor
- Daldry, Stephen Restager Director Contributor
- Morricone, Ennio Conductor Arranger Musician Composer
- Irons, Jeremy 1948- Performer Actor
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Atrocities Bingham, Clara Burial Cambodia Child sexual abuse by teachers Collins, Michael, Dith Pran, England--London Ex-convicts Fathers and sons Foer, Jonathan Safran, Friendship Germany Grief Guarani Indians--Missions High school teachers Hotel cleaning personnel Hotel clerks Illegal aliens Ireland Law students Lesbians Loneliness in old age Man-woman relationships May-December romances Mexico Minnesota New York (State)--New York Oral reading Organ trafficking Paramours Promises Ranchers Revolutionaries Scandals Schanberg, Sydney H.--(Sydney Hillel), Schlink, Bernhard September 11 Terrorist Attacks (2001) Seven Reductions, War of the (1754-1756) Sexual harassment of women South America Steel-works Teacher-student relationships Texas Victims of terrorism War crime trials Women iron and steel workers Women miners Women teachers World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Chris Menges britischer Kameramann und Filmregisseur
Chris Menges Brits filmregisseur
Chris Menges brittisk filmfotograf och filmregissör
Chris Menges brytyjski operator filmowy
Chris Menges cineasta y director de cine británico
Chris Menges cinéaste
Chris Menges regista e direttore della fotografia britannico
Menges, Christopher.
Menges, Christopher 1940-
Κρις Μένγκες
Крис Менгес
Քրիս Մենգես
כריס מנגס במאי קולנוע בריטי
كريس مينجيز مخرج أفلام بريطاني
کریس منجس
멘지스, 크리스 1940-
クリス・メンゲス
克里斯·門傑斯
克里斯·门格斯
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