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When King Ansa betrayed his subjects, his mother is left with one choice only: love her son and look away or twist the fate of her son for the good of the people Will the kingdom crumble, or will a hidden truth change everything?
Tells the extraordinary story of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch who, along with other victims of Auschwitz, played and created music amidst the terrors of the Holocaust.
A crazy Facebook deal and trouble over the "Gruscheln": studiVZ rose at an incredible pace in the 2000s to become Germany's largest social network. This drove its US competitor Facebook crazy. So much so that studiVZ founder Ehssan Dariani and his co-founders met Mark Zuckerberg in Silicon Valley and were presented with an offer that would go down in history. But a rise in ecstasy was followed by a dramatic fall - of the network and its most important founder. The documentary is about scandals, personal stories of loss and the question: did the studiVZ founders just steal everything?
In 1806, the collapse of Mount Rossberg triggered one of Switzerland's most devastating natural disasters, which obliterated the village of Goldau, claiming 457 lives. This film vividly portrays the harrowing moments that reshaped an entire valley.
While searching for her grandmother, the director comes across the story of three brothers who are torn between the fronts of political ideologies in the Third Reich and divided Germany: "the third brother" is the filmmaker's grandfather, who, in confronting her father, tries to overcome decades of speechlessness and, in the process, to understand where in the past her father's sense of family fell by the wayside.
In the days leading up to the start of the Uruguayan dictatorship in 1933, Eugenia and Emanuel argued over their differing positions on the issue, which created tensions in their relationship...
Kari and Onia meet in Cannes, experiencing love at first sight. Upon returning to Sakartvelo, they are quarantined in different hotels in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They stay in touch via phone calls and video chat. Kari teaches Onia Caucasian Yoga breath training and they travel in past to meet a variety of Georgian historical figures during their important life events, in order to understand the wisdom and limits of love.
In the 1800s American Southwest, an Indigenous family witness an extraordinary extraterrestrial event. The family must confront their fear of the phenomenon while also fending off the encroaching American military.
After a brutal battle, two knights wander a field of the dead, searching for the body of a fallen noble. As silence thickens and faith begins to decay, they face not just the weight of death, but the absence of divine order.
Mariam Al-'Ijliya, a Muslim woman who wants to be an astronomer and research the direction of the qibla. However, her dream must be barren because of the stigma of society including her family about women who according to them are not worthy of being science researchers, they think women should just stay at home and do not deserve higher education. Mariam tries to realize her dream while fighting against the patriarchal principles that are still rampant.
From the fragile democracy of the Weimar Republic to the brutal tyranny of the Nazi regime, this in-depth series explores how Germany's descent into chaos paved the way for Adolf Hitler's rise to power. After World War I, Germany faced economic collapse, political instability, and widespread social unrest, creating the perfect storm for radical ideologies to flourish. Tracing the Nazis' emergence from the fringes of politics to their consolidation of power, the series reveals the pivotal events, propaganda, and policies that reshaped Germany into a totalitarian state.
Fast on his feet with a fat mustache, short stature, and investigative gaze. For a couple of days in the mountain, in his native land, we approach a man, strange and loud but nevertheless genuine and sensitive, a hunter. In his own way, Mr. Sotiris shines light on our bond with nature, history and man.
During the Interceltic Festival of Lorient, the Grand Parade of Celtic Nations is the FIL's must-see event, a truly unique moment. Three thousand artists, traditional costumes, dancers, musicians, bagadoù, circles, pipe bands, and gaita bands from all Celtic countries parade through the streets of Lorient.
An MPB Original Production honoring the life, work, and impact of one of Mississippi’s most courageous voices. This powerful two-hour documentary features interviews with Evers’ family, colleagues, and historians. Everlasting offers a moving, personal look at his legacy in the fight for civil rights.
Breathtaking climbing sequences. As a guide, none other than "The Rock Queen" Catherine Destivelle. Climbing companions of the caliber of Chris Bonington or Tom Livingstone, one of the greatest Himalayan climbers today... for the production of "Great Britain, Journey to the Sources of Mountaineering," Vincent Perazio and Bertrand Delapierre have proven themselves equal to a complex but fascinating subject: the British origins of mountaineering. A journey through time. Since the second half of the 19th century and the beginnings of the British writer Albert F. Mummery, who would become the first sport mountaineer, notably in the Alps and the Caucasus.
A docudrama about the historical uprising (1875-1877) led by the Christian Serb population against the Ottoman Empire, firstly and predominantly in Herzegovina, from where it spread into Bosnia and Raška.
Modà is one of the most famous Italian bands of all time, especially thanks to their amazing leader Francesco Silvestre, known as Kekko. This is their story, but most importantly, his story... A documetary approved by Kekko Silvestre himself
An in depth look at the history of Delta Airlines over the last 100 years. See how Delta defied the odds at every step to become one of the world's largest air carriers.
This documentary explores the historical and emotional significance of the Staburags cliff, combining personal memories, archival footage, photographs, and contemporary landscapes. Through people’s testimonies and visual material, viewers are invited to reflect on whether it is possible to reclaim what time and water have washed away. Once one of Latvia’s most popular sightseeing spots, Staburags has been widely celebrated in legends, folktales, and songs. Audiences will have the opportunity to see rare footage filmed 40 meters below the surface of the Daugava River, as well as follow a modern expedition during which special equipment was used to check whether the 18–20 meter-high Staburags cliff still remains in its place.
Love, jealousy, ambition. In the 17th century, a violinist becomes consumed by the passion to create a flawless composition. His hopeless love ultimately drives him to strike a deal with the devil.
The film tells the story of the outstanding role of the legendary ruler, Prince Yaroslav the Wise, in the formation of Kyivan Rus. As a lame boy who was bullied as a child, he had no idea that one day he would be able to unite the scattered lands around Kyiv and create a powerful medieval state.
Is there anything new to say about Zdzisław Beksiński? Grzegorz Gajewski, who has been associated with the Beksiński family for many years, proves the point. His latest is a multi-dimensional portrait of the Master, crafted from the voices of those closest to him.
A 19th century tragedy of feuding families and duelling affairs amongst the rugged landscapes of Cornwall
This installment of Land of Opportunity explores the impact of real estate and federal policies on urban communities. Inspired by Richard Rothstein’s ‘The Color of Law,’ this film focuses on Kansas City’s Highway 71 project and reveals how the city’s urban renewal efforts displaced 10,000 families.
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) was a videogame magazine that started in 1989 and lasted (sporadically) until summer of 2014. This feature documentary involves many people from its heyday, from starting up to its eventual selling to Ziff Davis and how that affected the tone of the magazine.
Morvan, 1842: forced to pass themselves off as men in order to reach Paris, two sisters embark on an eventful raft journey among the log drivers.
Meet “the 35s”, a daring group of housewives and mothers from Dublin and London who defied the Soviets at the height of the Cold War to help secure the release of dissidents. They paved the way for the liberation of over a million Soviet Jews. Now in their 80s, these women finally tell their story.
Ane, daughter of two members of the terrorist gang ETA, born in prison, and a film student, embarks on a search for her own identity, lost between collective memory and personal experience.
A Complex History of the United States explores America's wild history covering its rise as a global power starting at the Spanish-American War, to World War I, and onto the eventual fallout from the Treaty of Versailles. The documentary focuses on key historical figures such as Smedley Butler, Herbert Hoover, and Charles Lindbergh, as well as analyzing the rise of domestic extremist movements of the era.
The Last Tango takes place hours before Violeta's performance with Carlos Gardel; replaced by her friend Lucecita, she locks up her ex-partner Julio to disguise herself as him and be able to dance with Lucecita in front of the singer.
“In a meeting between history and the present, this docufiction takes us on a unique journey through the Ria de Aveiro, through the curious eyes of a child who discovers, for the first time, the Vouga Class boats. Guided by an adult, a symbol of the generations that preserve this centuries-old tradition, the child enters a world of memories, knowledge and traditions that resist the test of time. Between workshops and shipyards, conversations with master builders and walks along the waters of the estuary, the story unfolds like a bridge between generations. This docufiction interweaves reality and fiction, testimonies and dramatization, showing how cultural heritage is transmitted, not only through words, but through lived experiences. More than telling the story of the Vougas, this film celebrates those who keep them alive, and those who will one day carry them forward.”
Women's work, gender equality, prison conditions, AIDS patients, humanization of hospitals, parental authority, equal pay... Simone Veil fought many battles that are little known today. As we prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the law on abortion, enacted on January 17, 1975, the time has come to tell her story in a new way through this portrait of a woman ahead of her time: in the light of her other struggles.
A retrospective to a bygone era, as seen from 4 centenarian villagers from the Messaria and Menites villages in Andros island.
A one-man show about the Swedish nobleman Axel von Fersen and his life.
The film explores the haunted mansions of Belém, inhabited by apparitions that are not as dead as they appear. The experimental short film embraces the aesthetics of photomontage and walks the line between horror and drama.
1944, Piedmont Alps. Four teenagers dream of the end of the war and the moment when they will be reunited with their parents and older siblings. When they discover, by chance, that their age allows them to avoid suspicion and searches, they decide to secretly help the partisans, without being discovered. Marta, Davide, Sara and Marco thus become "Sandokan", the mysterious rebel who puts the Nazis and fascists of the valley in difficulty. Between steep climbs and breathtaking descents, between enormous dangers and great tests of courage, the four children will contribute to the final victory of the Resistance and the liberation of Italy from enemy occupation. A great partisan adventure and a story of love and friendship, told from the point of view of thirteen-year-old Marta.
The film is a poignant personal memory quest that begins at the Bay of Diamant, in Martinique, and carries us to 3 continents, to shine light on what it means to be black today in a globally interconnected world, as seen through the eyes of Martinican artist Laurent Valère and his transatlantic dialogs with the black diaspora.
Unit 2 of the StB receive information from their Polish counterparts on a suspicious Indonesian diplomat. He is to be stationed in the Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw but flew early and is headed towards Prague instead. He was seen to be carrying a nondescript box. Agent Tomáš of the StB is assigned to stalk him and find out why he decided to go to Prague.
