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A 1998 production staring Anna Netrebko, Larissa Diadkova, Nikolai Gassiev, Aleksander Gergalov in this Kirov Opera & Ballet production of the Prokofiev opera, with Valery Gergiev conducting.
Jane Austen was born in 1775 and died in 1817. It may have been a short life, and seemingly uneventful, but for the world of literature it was a very valuable one. This DVD takes us to the places which shaped Jane Austen’s vision, and inspired her to write some of the best loved classic novels worldwide. Explore Steventon, the village of her birth; find out what she really thought about Bath and discover Cassandra’s revelations about Jane’s mystery seaside admirer. Combine all this with the fascinating Jane Austen Museum at Chawton and enjoy a journey through the same glorious English countryside which Jane Austen experienced for herself nearly two hundred years ago.
Lisa, an insecure coed, is desperate to break free of her disturbed past by joining a sorority...but a ruthless sorority sister's mind games threaten Lisa's sanity and soul.
Kati Sinenmaa wanted to break away from the dependence on society, and in the spring of 2001 she started building her own fortress in the forest in Pasila. Hiltunen photographed the life of Sinenmaa for 4 years.
Yugoslav Nobel Prize winner Ivo Andrić’s novel ‘A Bridge over the Drina’ describes a yearslong conflict of the local people of the Bosnian region around the town of Višegrad. This short documentary rightly evokes associations with the novel. As a kind of annex to the novel, the film combines the scenes of the bridge with the testimony of Mevsud Poljo from the nearby village of Vlahovići, who was pulling dead bodies out of the Drina in order to identify them. Although we do not see Mevsud, we get to know how many men and how many women were among the dead, whether there were traces of violence or rape on them... And the Drina keeps fl owing under the bridge...
Young viewers take an unusual field trip in this collection of six educational segments that demystify various scientific concepts. Learn about standards and judgment in "The Mismeasure of Me"; relive the days when penicillin changed the face of microbiology; see how inventions such as the automobile and the World Wide Web revolutionized industries; debate the existence of extraterrestrial life; and find out what plate tectonics is all about.
A story about the fat king and his people who have plenty of food, while the animals are starving after the drought has set in. And about how the animals succeeded in making the fat men share.
Looks at various cases of people being badly injured or burned whilst attempting sex acts with various substances or implements, including vaccum cleaners and pipes, a hot melon, and concrete.
Work begins in the industrial plant of the Pantotechnicon Works tomorrow. The machine will only work perfectly if every part is in the right place. But is it? Mr. Lux has his qualms about it.
A documentary portrait of the leader of the Leningrad group, musician, poet and foul-mouthed Sergei Shnurov.
Documentary based on the films produced in Puerto Rico in the 1950s by the Division of Community Education (DivEdCo). Of the more than 112 films produced by DivEdCo, five films were selected for this project to reflect in an innovative way on the changes and transformations during the last 50 years in Puerto Rico.
Wout is a competition cyclist, a mountain climber, and a student at the film academy; Joost is an artist with a substantial track record. This film tells the story of their difficult relationship, seen from the perspective of the younger brother, who is not afraid to dish up a good share of self-mockery. “My brother thinks that once in a lifetime, everyone should take apart an engine block,” we hear him say in the voiceover. Next, we see Wout grapple with a towel and a pile of engine parts, while his older brother irritably lectures him from a distance. When Wout scales the slopes of the Himalayas with his camera, he comes to the point of making an important decision about his life.
The Dawn is Your Enemy was a sign-off bump that was shown on Adult Swim between 2005 and 2010. The point of the bumper was to scare children as a punishment for staying up too late and watching the block, hence why it would appear early in the morning. The bumper shows a pencil sketch style image of a pair of human-like eyes gazing over a field covered with flowers, trees and in the distance a sun with a face is seen.
Surrounded by candles and immersed in petals, a woman tired of a life without purpose carefully prepares her death scene in the bathtub, turning it into a ritual. Every drop of blood in her veins mixes with the warm water as she remembers small fragments of her life.
A vibrant anthology of live performances from the legendary Jazz à Juan Festival, captured by Zycopolis Productions and broadcast on Zycopolis TV. This playlist showcases world‑class jazz, funk, and soul artists performing on the Côte d’Azur stage, blending timeless musicianship with the festival’s Mediterranean atmosphere.
Gay secondary school-boy runs away after principal embarrasses him in front of school.
My mother’s older brother tragically perished in a mountain accident at the young age of thirty-eight. Growing up, I was always told that I was his reincarnation. Yet, in stark contrast to my brilliant uncle, I had lost my job, been abandoned by my lover, and was leading a completely self-destructive life. That is, until I finally came to a certain fateful decision...
A behind-the-scenes documentary about Peter Kay's 180-date "Mum Wants a Bungalow" stand-up tour, presenting a first-hand view of his life on the road.
This film lists language discrepancies. Speaking backwards, listening to world radios, conversing in different languages, writing a coded message, signing, calligraphy, singing in Esperanto, praying in tongues, speaking imaginary languages are some of the actions of this curious encyclopedia.
School is finally out for the summer, and little Alexander will spend his vacation in his grandmother's village, however, he is still too young to know the meaning of some words, such as "thief" for example.
Art critic Waldemar Januszczak is on the quest to explain exactly what the Sistine Chapel's ceiling is actually trying to tell us.
A portrait of Peruvian Jorge Poholyrec, a 71-year-old pariah who is a defender of National Socialism and such extremist postures as misogyny, eugenetics, the importation of females, and the suppression of minority populations.
A man with a haunted past returns to his small midwestern town to check on his brother who has had a bit of a mental break. Upon arriving in the town of Savenville, he finds his brother holed up, sitting in front of a boarded up section of his house, swearing that there is something horrible on the other side. And he's the only thing keeping it from getting out.
Armand works on the assembly-line of a tinned pasta factory. One evening he opens up a tin of ravioli for dinner. Much to his surprise, a Genie jumps forth, promising to fulfill any two wishes.
At Baycrest, an old-age home in Toronto, we follow a social worker as she talks to residents, particularly Max, Claire, Ida, and Rachel. The film opens on Claire's birthday, she's 89; Max, a tiny cheerful man, is her close friend. Rachel is lonesome, missing her son, complaining he rarely visits. Ida relies on memory for her solace. Helen has no memory and doesn't recognize her daughter; her moods swing. Murray keeps his cap on and likes women. Staff members bring medication, provide care, and offer small talk. Memory is fleeting: Claire re-experiences the death of a close companion several times, each time without remembering her previous grieving. Lives are circumscribed
The CZW Tournament of Death 4 took place on July 30, 2005, in New Castle, Delaware, USA. This event featured intense ultraviolent wrestling matches, showcasing various brutal stipulations.
Shy clerk Douglass is ridden by bad luck. He would like to be rich, but his work bores him. So does his lifestyle. One night in his dream, he sees six numbers which are to change his life. The lottery with the highest jackpot in history is about to close the ticket offices...
Carl, a man taught that life 'either likes you or hates you' has always thought life hated him.
The Playhouse follows the story of a young orphan who is picked on by a group of girls at her new school. She then decides to go adventuring off on her own in an abandoned house, but who or what will she find lurking in the shadows of The Playhouse...
Loggins & Messina: Sittin' In Again At The Santa Barbara Bowl
Direction/Fil/Edit: Hiromix, Fashion: Dress by Tsumori Chisato, Styling: Setsuko Todoroki, Model: Lina Ohta at Okazaki Models, Luke at Be Natural Models, Special thanks to: Junko Arioka, Yukiko Fujinaga, Shinji Kobayashi, Yoshikatsu, Higuchi Slick
Maloti, a mentally challenged girl, lives a hand to mouth existence with her ailing mother in a dilapidated house. A day labourer named Aju, who usually spends the night at a corner outside Maloti's house, loves her very much. However, because of the stratagem of the village head, Maloti is told to leave her home. The film is the usual story of the oppressed people who suffer at the hands of the powerful.
Ignorant armies of sketchy people clashing by night continued.
Having suffered incest from her father from the age of eight to the age of twelve, at forty-five, Beatrice filmed, with two cameras, a long meeting with her mother to try, with the viewer, to understand their story.
Explore the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago's Columbian Exposition. Many of the world's greatest achievements in art, architecture, science, technology and culture are unveiled there. The grounds were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, famous for his design of New York City's Central Park, and constructed under the supervision of Daniel Burnham. The Fair was an engineering marvel. On opening day, President Grover Cleveland depressed a golden telegraph key which sent the first courses of electricity throughout the Fair powering fountains, machines, electric railways and thousands of lights. It was the first use of electricity on such a massive scale. Nearly 28 million visit the "White City," which inspires future innovators like Henry Ford, Walt Disney and Frank Lloyd Wright, and debuts the Ferris Wheel and Cracker Jack.
Here Les Luthiers is a recital of the Argentine group of informal musical instruments Les Luthiers, made especially for the 45th edition of the Cosquín Folk Festival. It was presented for the only time on January 28, 2005, at the Plaza Prosper Molina in the city of Cosquín, Córdoba, Argentina, traditional venue of the festival.1
Drawing on techniques developed by their father Cal Ripken Sr., baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. and his brother Bill bring decades of experience to this coaching series, aimed at strengthening the skills of young athletes. Perfect for any player, this easy-to-follow tutorial covers the basics of hitting. In addition to the drills for each lesson, this series also uses archival footage of Major League sluggers to help illustrate each technique.
A short film on a small scale about the beautiful game, from director Grant Orchard. A precursor to the LOVESPORT films.
Never limited to the present-day experience, noted professor of anthropology and archeology Dr. Dwayne L. Merry tours France the only way he knows how -- from the very beginning. Travel through time to prehistoric days in the Dordogne region, relive the Roman invasion, visit World War II battle sites and stroll into modern-day Paris, the city of romance. Discover the landmarks, culture and history that shaped the country into what it is today.
This is the ultimate tribute to David Bowie, the essential music of Bowie arranged for grand piano and string quartet. Featured here are the musical highlights from Bowie's career from 1969-1990 featuring the entire spectrum of Bowie classics from 'A Space Oddity' to 'Let's Dance'.
A nightmare of blood and violence. Ben's brother shot himself at the dark, old mansion in the middle of the forest. To investigate, Ben and his gang decided to drive to the scene. But there's Zack, an unscrupulous drug dealer who does not shy away from murder. Everyone meets at the villa and make terrible discoveries. The forest seems to be full of zombies and a crazy mass murderer.
As a young couple discuss the idea of giving up smoking, the sounds of a neighboring argument spill into their flat. The argument makes them question their own marriage, while doing nothing about the neighboring situation. Meanwhile, a young teenager argues with his mother as he tries to sneak out to a party with friends. His mother blackmails him into staying home, using his guilt against him.
Daguerréotypes filmmaker Agnès Varda made this short video of a daguerreotype exhibit in 2005.
Rachel Corrie was aged 23 when she was killed by an Israeli Army bulldozer.
Anna, married to a husband much older than she, longs to see her island, which is right across the island she lives. She has never visited it again since her marriage. Thus, she persuades Mathio, a young shepherd to take her there with a 'borrowed' boat. He accepts, hoping for a romantic adventure. However, all she wants is to see her island. Her husband follows her ...
After the publication of a CD book with the poems of Leopoldo María Panero, musicians Carlos Ann and Enrique Bunbury travel to the Canary Islands to meet the "cursed poet", who is hospitalized in the psychiatric hospital of Las Palmas.
Ayul Regai is a South Indian Tamil film released in July 2005.