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Berlin Film Review: Mellow Mud

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Harsh circumstances force a resourceful and determined Latvian lass to mature beyond her years in this compelling, bittersweet coming-of-ager. Harsh circumstances force a resourceful and determined Latvian lass to mature beyond her years in “Mellow Mud,” a compelling, bittersweet coming-of-ager from first-time feature helmer-writer Renars Vimba. Read More...

Famous Deaths on October 28

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October 28 Calendar Roman emperor (306-312), drowns at the Battle of Milvian Bridge at 34 1138 Boleslaw III Wrymouth [scheefmond], Duke of Poland, dies at 52 1225 Jien, Japanese poet and historian, dies at 70 1312 Elisabeth of Tirol, German queen 1412 Margaret I of Denmark, wife of Haakon VI of Norway (b. 1353) 1468 Bianca Maria Visconti, Duchess of Milan (1450-68), dies at 43 1520 Pier Gerlofs Donia, Frisian pirate and freedom fighter 1568 Ashikaga Yoshihide, Japanese shogun (b. Read More...

Henri Leconte (Tennis Player) - On This Day

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Profession: Tennis Player Biography: Best known for reaching the men's singles final at the French Open in 1988. His career-high singles ranking was World No. 5. Born: July 4, 1963 Birthplace: Lillers, France Age: 61 years old Generation: Baby Boomer Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit Star Sign: Cancer Playing Career 1982-11-27 Davis Cup, Grenoble, France: US takes unassailable, 3-0 lead over France as John McEnroe & Peter Flemming take the doubles 6-3, 6-4, 9-7 over Henri Leconte & Yannick Noah; tie ends 4-1 1988-06-05 French Open Men's Tennis: Mats Wilander of Sweden wins 3rd French title; beats home favourite Henri Leconte 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 Famous Tennis PlayersncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sLrToaCsnJGue6S7zGinnqegobJwtMSnqaJlnJqwsLrTng%3D%3D