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Into the Silver Ether
New York, 1927. An aspiring model goes to have her picture taken, but a camera can have a mind of its own.
Margarethe Doesn’t Want to be Seen Dancing
It is the European Middle Ages. Ana’s mother is out in the street and, for no apparent reason, has started to dance. Ana feels deeply humiliated by her mother’s unexplainable behavior. To make matters worse, her mother keeps dancing without stopping for several days, and eventually other people start joining her without giving any explanation. Mortifed by embarrassment, Ana and other teenagers in the village try everything to distance themselves from the adult dancers; but the grown-ups seem determined to make fools of themselves, and to carry everything along with them while landscape, plants, animals, and social roles seem to turn ridiculous as well.
Arreda Homem Que Chegou Mulher
Documentary about terreiro women in Fortaleza who occupy the highest positions in the hierarchy, subverting the patriarchal tradition of religious communities.
When Ermis Held His Breath: The Battle of Crete
A COSMOTE TV production that looks back at the historical events that marked the famous battle of Crete, when the "Operation Mercury" of the Nazi forces met unexpected and heroic resistance from the inhabitants of the island.
The Happy Island
The Happy Island looks at the work of the London Missionary Society on Gemo (now Hanudamua) Island in Port Moresby harbour, Papua New Guinea, which from 1937-1974 treated people who suffered from infectious diseases, mainly leprosy and tuberculosis. The film offers insight into the attitudes and practices of Christian missionaries of that time. Despite the colonial paternalism that underpins the Missionary Society’s model of care, the film tells the story of a happy, active community, as it follows the lives of the patients, their families and the dedicated staff, all of whom live, work and socialise on the island together.
Little Life
The film tells about the fate of a little boy Pylypko. In the hungry winter of 1932-1933, his mother died. The boy is taken away by his uncle, but Pylypko runs away from his house in search of his mother. He got lost in the woods and almost froze. The child is saved from death by two monks and taken to a monastery. There he learned to paint icons and proved to be a very capable artist. Later a Frenchman came to the monastery. His young daughter is very ill, and the boy sincerely wishes her recovery. Learning that this requires praying to St. Panteleimon, Philip decides to draw his icon and help the girl.
Lps~ The JFK assassination
The JFK assassination re-created with stunning specificity using the family friendly Littlest Pet Shop characters.
Sissi, L'impératrice de la solitude
On September 10, 1898, Empress Elisabeth of Austria was tragically assassinated in Geneva. Since then, this illustrious empress has fascinated adults and children alike. A century later, we present to you a historical documentary on the exceptional destiny of this legendary empress. Her legendary beauty, her charm and her independence of mind, her thirst for travel and her passion for sports were as magical as they were dramatic, but the memory she left behind for eternity is that of a woman close to all. This film highlights the political role of Empress Elisabeth, neglected by historians, as well as her tastes and passions. The important stages of her life are also widely mentioned, such as her marriage to the young Emperor Franz Joseph, the disappearance of her cousin King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the tragedy of Mayerling.
Following the Ark of the Covenant
Ark of the Covenant - Truth or Fiction? Two world-renowned scholars embark on a detective journey following the development of the Holy of Holies of the Jewish people. Between science and faith, between the biblical story to the facts, the watcher is exposed to a secular interpretation and to new information about the origins of the people of Israel and the sacred texts that gave rise to Judaism.
Studies on Monet (In the Imaginary Museum)
There are about 140 landscapes painted by Claude Monet in Pourville during 4 long stays between 1882 and 1897. The coastline has hardly changed since then. Enriched by the historic dimension Wyborny presents a panorama of this coast by superimposing Monets paintings with the present reality of the location.
Gettysburg 1938: The Last Reunion of the Blue and Gray
This program contains newsreel and radio broadcasts that were recorded live during the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, June 30th - July 4th, 1938.
Pompeii: The Bodies in the Basement
A new investigation into one of the most harrowing gravesites of the 79AD eruption, where more than 55 bodies were found cowering in a warehouse at a site that has long baffled archaeologists. While the skeletons at the back of the room have no possessions, those crowded at the front are laden with jewellery and gold - but why, in the chaos of their dying moments, were the bodies so starkly divided by wealth?
Desert Triumph: The Complete Story of Operation Desert Storm
CBS News footage is used to chronicle the events of the 1991 war between United Nations allies and Iraq, from Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990 to its liberation six months later.
Nicholas Roerich. Altai-Himalayas
Film by Tatyana Borsch “Nicholas Roerich. Altai-Himalayas" (2017) talks about the Central Asian expedition of the outstanding artist, thinker and public figure Nicholas Roerich. It was the largest journey of the 20th century through the most unexplored areas of Asia. The route ran through the majestic, inaccessible mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Tibet, China, Kashmir, Mongolia and Altai. ... Altai - Himalayas.
Flower Battle
Inoue Mao plays the role of Mineko, a young maiko (apprentice geisha) in the Gion district of Kyoto.
Wheel of Fire
The film shows the hard life and labor disputes of urban workers, as well as the harsh reality of Koreans during the Japanese occupation.
The American St. Nick
On Dec. 5, 1944, American soldiers, led by Harry Stuts, put their guns down for one day and organized a party celebrating the town's centuries-old Saint Nick tradition. Soldiers made hot chocolate from their D-rations, company cooks made donuts and cookies for the children, and 22-year-old corporal Richard Brookins from Rochester, NY played the role of Saint Nick. An emotional and heartfelt story, THE AMERICAN SAINT NICK illustrates how American soldiers and residents of the hamlet were able to bond over a moment in time, creating a tradition that continues to this day.
Silverton: Pride of the Rockies
Nestled down in a pocket of the majestic San Juan Mountains sits the historic mining town of Silverton, Colorado. Enjoy the stories of its colorful locals, rich mining history, and the narrow gauge railroad that was nearly abandoned. Visit Silverton, a hidden gem in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
Secrets of Pompeiis Greatest Treasures
POMPEII archaeologist Bettany Hughes revisited an incredible discovery in what was described as "the most intriguing survivor of Pompeii," a masterpiece of the Roman Empire that can be linked to the 21st century.
Ezra Taft Benson: The Modern Prophets
Ezra Taft Benson, Statesman, Patriot and Prophet ... Born in the farmlands of Whitney, Idaho, Ezra Taft Benson learned to love the land. The work ethic and dedication to farming Ezra gained in his youth carried him through a lifetime of service and leadership. Loyalty to God, family and country guided his thoughts and actions always. As a missionary, leader of the nation's farmers, US Cabinet member, apostle, prophet and father, he left no doubt as to his ethics and beliefs. He was an influential champion of liberty and freedom, and became the greatest advocate of the Book of Mormon in our day.
The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart
An account of the life and career of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, and who disappeared in 1937 during what began as a round-the-world flight.
Fire in the Heartland: Kent State, May 4, and Student Protest in America
This is the story of Kent State University students who stood up to question racism, violence against protesters, and the long American involvement in the Vietnam War. On May 4, 1970, the National Guard shot thirteen of them, killed four, and all were forever changed.
Montmartre…Pleasure, Crimes and Art
A hilltop Arrondissment of Paris comes to vivid life in this beguilling foray into artistic Montmartre, where winding cobblestone streets offer a mecca for those in search of the sordid or the sublime.
Debbas
A 300 years old Ghost, Debbas, believed to be a demon in the Eritrean Highlands, haunts a young artist, Aman, to write the truth about a feudal conspiracy that led to his murder.
The Last Gallows: John Morgan's Farewell
In 1897, a hired hand named John F. Morgan commits a vicious triple murder at the Pfost-Greene farm in West Virginia, leaving only one survivor. This story forever changes the surviving victim and the legal system in the state.
Tales of the Old Piano: George Gershwin
George Gershwin's musical world becomes clearer and closer thanks to the children's story of the cook's son Izya Shmulevich. And, as the composer said: "Jazz is music, it uses the same notes that Bach used".
Richard the Lion-Hearted
Short silent adaptation of the later stages of Walter Scott's novel "The Talisman".
