A German-born woman flees from her oppressive marriage in Istanbul, taking her son with her. She hopes to find a better life with her family in Berlin, but her unexpected arrival creates intense conflicts. Her family is trapped in their conventions. They are torn between their love for her and the traditional values of their community resulting in tragic consequences.

"Lotte Reiniger's enchanting 1926 animated masterpiece The Adventures of Prince Achmed is all about magic - from the flying horse our hero rides into a series of wondrous adventures to the glorious bird who removes her plumage to reveal that she is a princess in disguise. Throw in Aladdin, an evil sorcerer, and a powerful witch, and you have a timeless story of love, jealousy, revenge, and transformation."--Container.

A 19th-century Brazilian rancher, born Francisco Manoel da Silva, turns to banditry after being driven from his land by drought and famine. As Cobra Verde, he is a solitary, vengeful figure, roaming the dusty backlands, shooting, drinking and womanizing. Hired as an overseer by a decadent sugar planter, he runs into trouble when his employer's three daughters wind up pregnant. The local bigwigs ship da Silva off to Africa to administer the faltering...