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The New Ten Commandments

January 2, 2008 1h 41m 8.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2008. The New Ten Commandments is a documentary film. directed by David Graham Scott.

Starring Tilda Swinton, Mark Cousins, and Aamer Anwar

Synopsis

The film was produced by Nick Higgins from Lansdowne Productions and Noémie Mendelle from the Scottish Documentary Institute and has 10 film-chapter directors for each of the 10 chapters of the film. The film's unifying theme is human rights in Scotland with each chapter illustrating one of the "New Ten Commandments" - 10 articles chosen from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The 10 film chapters of The New Ten Commandments 1. The Right to Freedom of Assembly - Dir, David Graham Scott 2. The Right not to be enslaved - Dir, Nick Higgins 3. The Right to a fair trial - Dir, Sana Bilgrami 4. The Right to freedom of expression - Dir, Doug Aubrey 5. The Right to life - Dir, Kenny Glenaan 6. The Right to liberty - Dir, Irvine Welsh & Mark Cousins 7. The Right not to be tortured - Dir, Douglas Gordon 8. The Right to asylum - Dir, Anna Jones 9. The Right to privacy - Dir, Alice Nelson 10. The Right to freedom of thought - Dir, Mark Cousins & Tilda Swinton.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 2008 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 8.7/10 Excellent (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Lansdowne Productions
  • Scottish Documentary Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The New Ten Commandments about?

The film was produced by Nick Higgins from Lansdowne Productions and Noémie Mendelle from the Scottish Documentary Institute and has 10 film-chapter directors for each of the 10 chapters of the fi...

Who directed The New Ten Commandments?

The New Ten Commandments was directed by David Graham Scott.

How long is The New Ten Commandments?

The New Ten Commandments has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was The New Ten Commandments released?

The New Ten Commandments was released on January 2, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The New Ten Commandments?

The main cast of The New Ten Commandments includes Tilda Swinton, Mark Cousins, Aamer Anwar, Jim Swire, Tony Blair.