Writing

René Balcer

Born

1954-02-09 (72)

Place of birth

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Known for

Writing

Credits

6 titles

Known for

Above the Drowning Sea poster
NR

A documentary about Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe who, at a time when all doors were closed to them, found sanctuary in Shanghai, thanks to the intervention of Chinese diplomat Ho Feng Shan who as Chinese consul in Vienna defied the Nazis and his own government by issuing travel visas to the desperate refugees. The film tells the story from the point of view of the refugees and the Chinese people who sheltered them. In light of today's refugee crisis, an inspiring poetic tale about two peoples who found common cause and dignity in a world in chaos.

Above the Drowning Sea

2017

Out on the Edge poster
5.8

Danny is a troubled teen with a difficult home life. His parents' marriage has disintegrated, and his father's already found someone else he'd like to wed. So, Danny turns to drugs to soothe his lost soul, and when he goes too far, his mother checks him into a psychiatric unit. Can Danny finally turn his life around, and will his father help?

Out on the Edge

1989

Stranger in the Family poster
5.4

Steve Thompson is losing himself, one memory at a time. Plagued with amnesia after getting a concussion, Steve is overwhelmed by his unrecognizable life and leaves his family in search of answers. But his quest only returns him back home, where he must face his demons and get at the truth.

Stranger in the Family

1991

Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice poster
6.7

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Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice

1990

Proof of Lies poster
4.9

A scientist researches the genetic cause of addictive behavior.

Proof of Lies

2006

Amanita Pestilens poster
6.5

A man obsessed with his award-winning lawn goes to great lengths to keep it looking great when mushrooms suddenly start appearing all over the yard.

Amanita Pestilens

1973

Film credits

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