War Games: At the End of the Day
Encyclopedia
War Games: At the End of the Day is a 2010 Independent thriller film directed by acclaimed Italian director Cosimo Alema
, who co-wrote it with Daniele Persica and Romana Meggiolaro. Luca Legnani
is credited as executive producer. The film is distributed by Universal Pictures
. It stars Stephanie Chapman Baker, Neil Linpow
, Michael Lutz, Sam Cohan, Valene Kane
, Andrew Harwood Mills
, Tom Stanley, Monika Mirga, Daniel Vivian and Michael Schermi.
The film is based on real events that took place in 1992.
to spend the day playing Softair. However, after discovering a building filled with dark secrets they are hunted down one by one, by the building's vicious occupants: three ex soldiers intent on keeping them from telling anyone. Their War game is turned into a reality, where they will be forced to fight for their survival.
, Italy
.
, Berlin film festival, Fantafest. Courmayeur Noir in festival, Fantasy FilmFest and Raindance
.
Cosimo Alemà
-Biography:Cosimo Alemà began working in music videos in the early '90s, and after several years as an assistant director, he founded his own production company "The Mob". He has directed some 250 music videos for Italian and foreign artists...
, who co-wrote it with Daniele Persica and Romana Meggiolaro. Luca Legnani
Luca Legnani
Luca Legnani is an Italian producer, noted art collector, former dancer, and one-time TV cop.- Biography :He has done music videos for Ricky Martin, Snoop Dogg, Fabri Fibra, Cor Veleno, The Rain, Eros Ramazzotti, Stateless, Geri Halliwell, Gwen Stefani, Planet Funk, Gianluca Grignani, Katie Price...
is credited as executive producer. The film is distributed by Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
-1920:* White Youth* The Flaming Disc* Am I Dreaming?* The Dragon's Net* The Adorable Savage* Putting It Over* The Line Runners-1921:* The Fire Eater* A Battle of Wits* Dream Girl* The Millionaire...
. It stars Stephanie Chapman Baker, Neil Linpow
Neil Linpow
-Early life and career:Neil grew up in Bournemouth and was a talented football player having played at schoolboy level for both Bournemouth and Portsmouth. After a series of ankle injuries he chose to attend drama school and pursue a career in acting.-Screen work:...
, Michael Lutz, Sam Cohan, Valene Kane
Valene Kane
Valene Kane is an actress from Newry, Northern Ireland, known for playing the lead role in The Fading Light', winner of Best Irish Film at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2010-Early life:...
, Andrew Harwood Mills
Andrew Harwood Mills
-Early life and career:Andrew Harwood Mills began acting at The Angles Theatre, Wisbech where he starred as the Tin Man in The Wiz. He has appeared in numerous other theatrical productions including Guys and Dolls, The Laramie Project and Merrily We Roll Along at the Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. He...
, Tom Stanley, Monika Mirga, Daniel Vivian and Michael Schermi.
The film is based on real events that took place in 1992.
Plot
The film follows an adventure seeking group of friends who visit a National ParkNational park
A national park is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Although individual nations designate their own national parks differently A national park is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or...
to spend the day playing Softair. However, after discovering a building filled with dark secrets they are hunted down one by one, by the building's vicious occupants: three ex soldiers intent on keeping them from telling anyone. Their War game is turned into a reality, where they will be forced to fight for their survival.
Cast
- Stephanie Chapman Baker as Lara
- Neil LinpowNeil Linpow-Early life and career:Neil grew up in Bournemouth and was a talented football player having played at schoolboy level for both Bournemouth and Portsmouth. After a series of ankle injuries he chose to attend drama school and pursue a career in acting.-Screen work:...
as Riko - Michael Lutz as Unkle
- Valene KaneValene KaneValene Kane is an actress from Newry, Northern Ireland, known for playing the lead role in The Fading Light', winner of Best Irish Film at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2010-Early life:...
as Monika - Sam Cohan as Alex
- Andrew Harwood MillsAndrew Harwood Mills-Early life and career:Andrew Harwood Mills began acting at The Angles Theatre, Wisbech where he starred as the Tin Man in The Wiz. He has appeared in numerous other theatrical productions including Guys and Dolls, The Laramie Project and Merrily We Roll Along at the Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. He...
as Chino - Tom Stanley as Thomas
- Monika Mirga as Diana
- Daniel Vivian as Vinny
- Michael Schermi as Raw
Production
War Games: At the End of the Day began filming in August, 2009, and in BraccianoBracciano
Bracciano is a small town in the Italian region of Lazio, 30 km northwest of Rome. The town is famous for its volcanic lake and for a particularly well-preserved medieval castle Castello Orsini-Odescalchi...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
Reception
The film attracted strong reviews during its theatrical release and has screened at festivals including Cannes Film FestivalCannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
, Berlin film festival, Fantafest. Courmayeur Noir in festival, Fantasy FilmFest and Raindance
Raindance Film Festival
Raindance is an independent film festival and film school that operates from various cities including: London, New York, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Budapest, Berlin and Brussels...
.