In the mid-C19th William Walker operated out of Latin America as a soldier of fortune, but he was not merely a mercenary for hire, he was also a doctor, a lawyer and, most dangerous of all, an idealist. When Walker invaded Nicaragua, at the behest of robber baron Wanderbilt, he decided against handing the country over, instead declaring himself President, and sighting that America was obligated to "protect our neighbours from oppression". A glorious and bloody re-interpretation of history, ‘Walk find out more...

Jarman's startling directorial style is put to full use in this superbly acted biopic. Low-budget, but not self-consciously so, episodes from Wittgenstein's life are played by a skilful cast in an almost theatre-like atmosphere. A visually interesting account of an often misunderstood philosopher. find out more...