Farmiga, Vera

The departed by Martin Scorsese ( Visual )
25 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in English and held by 3,468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In South Boston, the state police force are waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence. Colin Sullivan is a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the police department as an informer for the syndicate. Colin is rising to a position of power within the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by his double life, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations he has penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there's a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, they each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself

The boy in the striped pajamas by Mark Herman ( Visual )
30 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 2,608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in Poland during World War II. Innocent and naive 8-year-old Bruno is bored and restless in his new home. Ignoring his mother, he sets off on an adventure in the woods. He comes across a high fence which separates him from the people he can see through it. Soon he meets a young boy in striped pajamas, and a surprising friendship develops

Up in the air ( Visual )
38 editions published between 1985 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 2,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Clooney stars in this comedy drama based on the novel by Walter Kirn. Ryan Bingham (Clooney) is a corporate downsizing expert - in other words, his job is to fire people from theirs - and he takes his job very seriously. He travels the length and breadth of the country, racking up air miles and living out of a suitcase, and relishing every moment of it. When his job and way of life come under threat by new centralised procedures implemented by his hotshot colleague Natalie (Anna Kendrick), Ryan determines to show her just how valuable his role is - but instead ends up facing up to some of the pitfalls of his lifestyle. The fim won the 2010 BAFTA for Best Adapted Screenplay

Iron jawed angels ( Visual )
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,990 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The dramatized story of Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, leaders of the suffragist women who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment. They broke from the mainstream women's rights movement to create a more activist wing, daring to push the boundaries to secure women's voting rights in 1920

Source code by Duncan Jones ( Visual )
34 editions published in 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train. He is part of a government experiment called Source Code, a program that enables him to cross into another man's identity in the last 8 minutes of his life. With a much larger target threatening to kill millions, Colter re-lives the incident over and over again, gathering clues, until he can solve the mystery of who is behind the bombs

Safe house ( Visual )
15 editions published in 2012 in English and German and held by 1,642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Tobin Frost..., one of the CIA's most dangerous traitors, resurfaces in South Africa after eluding capture for almost a decade. During Frost's interrogation, the safe house where he is being held in is attacked by brutal mercenaries forcing rookie agent Matt Weston ... to take the infamous Frost on the run. As the masterful manipulator toys with his reluctant protégé, shaking the young operative's morality and idealism, the unlikely allies must fight to stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead"--Container

The conjuring by Vera Farmiga ( Visual )
24 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,569 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Based on true events, The Conjuring tells the thrilling story of ghost hunters Lorraine and Ed Warren..., who help a family terrorized by an evil spirit in their mysterious farmhouse"--Container

Orphan by Jaume Collet-Serra ( Visual )
15 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in English and Multiple languages and held by 966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the loss of their unborn baby, Kate and John Coleman decide to adopt a child as a way to bring some joy and normalcy into their lives. The couple is drawn to Esther, a 9-year-old orphan and they welcome her into their home. As soon as Esther moves in, a series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther - this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be

Nothing but the truth ( Visual )
6 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 822 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A volatile story about a Washington, D.C. political reporter who writes an explosive story about a government scandal in which she reveals the name of a covert CIA agent. Unexpectedly finding herself behind bars, she struggles to maintain her principles and relationship with her family when she refuses to divulge her source. Inspired by true events

Autumn in New York by Allison Burnett ( Visual )
8 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in English and held by 821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At 48 years-old, Manhattan restauranteur Will Keane adores women, but has never thought seriously about marriage or commitment until he meets Charlotte Fielding. As their relationship blossoms, they both realize that this love will last a lifetime, but for Charlotte a lifetime may be much shorter than either of them is prepared to accept