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Eleanor is staying in a sanatorium for the nerve-wise. She claims to be the daughter of the owners of the manor house in which the hospital is located. Nobody, except the old watchman, believes her stories. One of the nurses, along with a young apprentice, steals food parcels sent to Eleonora. He also tries to counteract the awakening of sympathy from Dr. Majerad, who runs the sanatorium, to Eleonora.
Michael Reeves s a martial arts instructor. Michael meets Marina who brings her young son, Christopher to his school. Michael develops a relationship with Marina. Marina's ex husband, Jimmy owes money to a crime syndicate, Christopher is kidnapped. Michael brings Jimmy to the gangsters insisting they free Christopher but defeats one of their best fighters in self-defence. Michael is offered to fight in an underground tournament to free Christopher. Michael agrees.
Enter the world of an ancient creature that has become an expert weaver, a consummate hunter, and with more than 30,000 faces - a master of adaption.
A nostalgic yet energetic look at a bygone chapter in Chicago history: the 1920s and '30s, when city life was far less threatening than it is today. More than 30 Chicagoans, including Irv Kupcinet, Studs Terkel, Shirley Belle Cole and Chuck Schaden share their heartfelt memories of Chicago. Snapshots and original music from that period accompany the narrative, depicting an era when life was simple -- a streetcar to the Loop was 7 cents, and a box of popcorn at the Marbro cost a nickel.
Documentary explores how sex has become pervasive in every genre of television. Includes clips from talk shows, soap operas, game shows and cartoons from countries around the world that have more liberal broadcast regulations than the United States.
"A Chiller Theater Reunion" was a reunion special featuring the cast of Chiller Theater that originally ran from 1963 to 1984.
A biographical film about Józef Konrad Korzeniowski, better known as Joseph Conrad, a world-famous English writer of Polish origin. Before Conrad started to deal with literature, however, he worked for many years as a sailor. In this profession he rose to the rank of captain. He later used the experience gained in the seas around the world in numerous novels and short stories, earning himself a reputation as a classic of marine literature.
Two strangers meet in a broken elevator.
The film takes place just after the war in Lower Silesia. Jan and his wife, Janina, who are expecting a child, settle in one of the villages. The soldier Bartek dies in tragic circumstances, and in his honor the couple named their son Bartłomiej.
Based on skits from SNL. A cat who can drive a car, among other things. Homages to Terminator and a skit involving Abe Lincoln and a time machine.
A BBC pirate radio documentary about Kool FM's origins plus interviews with the DTI and those associated with Kool FM.
S.Prokofiev's ballet based on the tragedy of the same name by W. Shakespeare, staged by the Moscow Academic Musical Theater named after K.Stanislavsky and V.Nemirovich-Danchenko in 1990.
A ten-episode series dealing with Silesian issues. A picture of the life of a multigenerational family in the period of rapid social and political changes - just after World War II, until the 1970s. All Kanderowie work in the mine. Newcomers from other parts of Poland appear here. Their lifestyle and moral freedom differ from the rules of life of a traditional, patriarchal Silesian family. This often causes conflicts and fights with "aliens". Moral changes are slowly taking place in the everyday life of the younger generation, but the pattern of a traditional family is still strong.
A wandering photographer reaches a village whose inhabitants are trying to build a new road.
Teenage Berenika is a pretty girl, but devoid of natural charm and freedom in dealing with the opposite sex. He is staying with his bright and self-confident cousin, Meg. She wants to meet the demands of her socially attractive environment at all costs. By following Meg's directions, she learns amazingly quickly to win favor with men. The most handsome of them, Warren, who adored Meg so far, is also charmed by her. A jealous girl tries to discredit her rival - she provokes her, offering to bet that Berenika will not dare to cut her hair ... The psychological and moral story evokes the realities of the 1920s - beautiful clothes, old cars and a romantic atmosphere.
In the daily struggle for survival, terrible thirst drives wildlife to water...even when the water is just inches away from the jaws of a crocodile. During one harsh season, a punishing drought draws some of Africa's most magnificent creatures to the shrinking pools of the Luvuvhu River. Its dwindling waters provide relief for baboons, impala, elephants, lions, water birds and bee-eaters - but also a refuge for scores of hungry crocodiles. Amidst the stunning scenes of nature at its harshest, strange things happen. A baby crocodile basks on top of a hippopotamus. Baboons attack a crocodile that has taken a youngster from the troop. Crocodiles harass a heron and steal its hard-won catch. And hippos calmly wade into the middle of a crocodile feeding frenzy. But the power of nature and her relentless drought may prove greater than even that of the most fearsome beasts. This cruel season may turn out to be the LAST FEAST OF THE CROCODILES.
Conversation with prisoners of the RAF.
The behind the scenes look at the series "Tales From The Crypt".
Train Fest follows the history of the Wyoming railroad industry, as the old Cheyenne railroad depot is turned into the Wyoming Transportation Museum. Interviews with technicians and visitors reveal the popularity of old Union Pacific Railroad trains; even if work is hard to find, the railroad industry has proven itself to be an enduring family tradition.
Rembrandt van Rijn has been described as the greatest artist of the Dutch school of the Seventeenth Century. Thoughout his life he obsessively painted a series of self-portraits which now act as a visual autobiography.
In the summer of 1989, Poland astonished the world by starting the revolution which has swept Eastern Europe. Solidarity, the once-banned independent trade union, took power in a coalition government ending 45 years of Communist repression. In this report, Frontline examines a society attempting something which has never been done-changing overnight from Communism to capitalism.
A crisis of feelings, mutual misunderstandings. The man leaves his partner and drives the car along a forest road skidding. The drivers manage to avoid an accident, but when, after a short walk to calm his nerves, he tries to return to the car, he does not find the way back. He does not know yet that he has entered a dangerous area - into the thicket of his shaky self. Will he find relief and reconciliation thanks to his wandering through this mysterious, disturbing "inner" world of memories, desires, dreams and dreams with your partner and yourself ?
Contrary to the expectations of a family focused on a new car, Mr. Wężowski buys the hull of the yacht.
The runaway shows up in a forest hut in the Bieszczady Mountains, taking advantage of the host's hospitality. After dark, three hunting party dignitaries join them.
A provincial prosecutor who has just moved to Warsaw appears at the General Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw with the intention of resuming an investigation into a high-profile political crime from years ago - known as the Murder of Bohdan Piasecki
The film is a biography of the legendary Warsaw shoemaker - Jan Kiliński, who became famous for his heroic participation in the defense of the capital.
1990's promo spot for Club USA, NYC.
Famous Ukrainian singers perform songs from the war years. The plot is based on Leonid Bykov's film Only "Old Men" Are Going Into Battle.
Director: Michael Locsin Writers: Judith Albano, Lito Anzures Stars: Zoren Legaspi, Edmund Cupcupin, Bing Davao, Leo Lazaro, Mariel Salvador, Donita Rose, Norma Gloria, Edber Mamisao
The dead comes to life in Makucska, and tries to live together with the townspeople, but most people wants the resurrected to remain dead.
10-year-old Joasia is given by her mother to the care of her grandparents.
"If I don't speak up for bread, who will," asks the self-appointed bread promoter. Her days are filled calling people on the phone to raise awareness for the food, practicing bread taxidermy, playing with her bread toys and taking bread baths. You might never look at bread the same way again. Or maybe you will. I don't know.
The sequel to the award-winning Greater Tuna, A Tuna Christmas focuses on the town's annual Christmas Yard Display Contest, a mysterious "Christmas Phantom" vandalizing the yard displays, and the town's perspective on what Christmas is really about.
Based on the play by Alejandro Casona. On a warm autumn evening, a group of old friends—three married couples—gather to celebrate their eighteenth wedding anniversary. Happy, they assure each other of the sincerity of their feelings and hope that their love will last forever. The news of an old marital betrayal becomes a real test for their love...
The young heroes of the series come from a provincial town, now they are studying in Warsaw. Małgosia is in the first year of chemistry at the Warsaw University of Technology, she lives in a dormitory. Raised in the so-called good home, she rarely felt happy in it. Mother controlled her at every step, sometimes even checking the contents of the purse, making a fuss about every late return home. My father treated the only child with greater tenderness and tolerance, but he often traveled on business, so she had no support in him either. Andrzej is finishing his studies at the Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, and lives with his aunt. After his mother died, he was brought up by his father alone, but they could never find a common language.
Piotr meets Anna. He invites her to a friend's apartment, but they mistakenly end up in another place.
This film is based on Hasek's unfinished novel about a good-humored, simple-minded, middle-aged man who pretends to be enthusiastic to serve Austria-Hungary in World War I.
A story about the life of the poet Bolesław Leśmian based on factual materials, memories of family and friends. Its main theme is the relationship between the poet and the doctor Teodora "Dora" Lebenthal, from the moment they met in the summer of 1917