The road trip began from Brussels to Caen, where the famous Battle for Caen took place between the British troops and the Germans in the Second WW (1944)
Juno Beach, one of five beaches of the Allied invasion of the German-occupied France, 1944. A tribute to the Canadian troops who were responsible for the landing on Juno
Arromanches-les-Bains, with the remains of Mulberry harbour in its bay
Arromaches-les-Bains
Mont St. Michel, a World Heritage Site, according to UNESCO
Mont St. Michel, the second most visited place in France, after Paris
Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach
Memorial to the US soldiers during the Battle for Normandy
Pointe du Hoc, where remains of German bunkers are still visible
Directed by Hendrick Dusollier, "A Day in the Life of a Dictator" investigates the mentality of three
tyrannical leaders during periods of time that defined their reigns. The trio
of dictators - Joseph Stalin, Idi Amin Dada and Muammar Gaddafi – reincarnate through
intense accounts from historians and witnesses, stock footage, and creative
photo-realistic replications of the leaders as they function hour-by-hour
through each tumultuous event.
"Once
he decided to attain absolute power, he would never relinquish it,"
observes Alexandre Allilouiev, nephew of Joseph Stalin. "He was a
monster." In order to achieve his goals, Stalin set about re-imaging the
vast empire in his own image, which included the extermination of all those who
dared oppose or refused to adhere to his ideology. The film follows the
activities of Stalin on November 24, 1938 - a crucial day that set in motion
the end of his Great Purge.
Muammar
Gaddafi is shown rising from his bed the morning of June 28, 1996. A man driven
and destroyed by an insatiable need for wealth and excess, Gaddafi
lies in dreadful hiding from those who seek to end his unspeakably ruthless
reign.
"People
were scared of him, and also he was scared of the people," says Babby
Salamshyda of her father, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada. One of the people who
provoked Amin's fear was a member of his own family who planned to overthrow
him. The film dramatizes the events of March 26, 1974, when Amin set in motion
a plan to quell this familial threat.
Each
dictator is portrayed by an extensive thirst for absolute power, a distressing
paranoia of their own people, and a willingness to commit the most staring acts
of violence when their supremacy is threatened. Stunning in its ability to
place these horrific dictatorships in a human context, "A Day in the Life
of a Dictator" is a unique and vital living history.
During the cold war in West Berlin, a Coca-Cola executive is given the task of taking care of his boss' passionate daughter... An inviting comedy displaying the clash of ideologies during the period of the "iron curtain"...
The Temple of Diana in the city of Évora, in Portugal, is believed to have been built around the first century A.D in honour of Augustus, the founder of the Roman Empire.
With a Roman style, Évora Cathedral represents a major symbol of the city's historic center. In 1988, it was classified as a World Heritage Site.
Évora is located in the region of High Alentejo and it's known by its white houses and a very hot climate.
In 715, Évora was conquered by the Moors. Evidence of the Moorish influence is visible all over the city.
Stone bench with "azulejos", traditional from Portugal.
Ruins of what once was inhabited by the Moors.
Évora was wrested from the Moors through a surprise attack by Gerald the Fearless (Geraldo Sem Pavor) in September 1165.
Peacock!
Sun clock
Welcome to the Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos), created in the late XVI century by Franciscan monks.
For some, this Chapel is one of the most creepy touristic spots. Perhaps because its interior is all made out of real bones, skulls and entire bodies hanging from the wall.
By the 16th century, there were as many as 43 cemeteries in and around Évora that were taking up valuable land. Not wanting to condemn the souls of the people buried there, the monks decided to build the Chapel and relocate the bones.
The design of the Chapel of Bones in Évora is based on the ossuary of San Bernadino alla Ossa in Milan, Italy.
Public Library in the city center, Évora.
The Moors were definitely here.
Moorish window.
The ideal outdoors lounge for a light refreshment during an usual afternoon heat wave.
Relaxing view over a quiet city.
Narrow street in the city center.
In the Praça Giraldo, center of Évora.
Traditional window.
The ruins of the ancient temple is classified by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
A delicious healthy meal was a necessary stop in the restaurant "Momentos". The friendly staff informed us we were in a carbs and butter free restaurant. Welcome to Alentejo!
