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Biographical documentary following war photographer Robert King. The film spans over a 15-year period looking at King's work in locations such as Bosnia, Chechnya and Iraq. The story reveals what effect time spent seeing the tragedies of war first-hand has had on King and also demonstrates how the media coverage of war has altered in recent years.
Peter Rosen directs this documentary profile of the great Russian composer. The film charts the life of the composer, and examines the balancing act Khachaturian he had to perform between his role as an active member of the communist party, and that of a champion of artistic freedom. The film, also includes a performance of the Concerto-Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra performed by Mstislav Rostropovich.
Richard Mervyn narrates this three-volume documentary set about the history of Britain, featuring a number of aerial shots. 'Britain at Work' explores Britain's industrial heritage and covers topics such as farming, trade, transport, factories and the modern-day office. 'Building Britain' examines the history of British architecture. Among other buildings, the programme features Roman villas, medieval manors and 20th century tower blocks and also discusses the work of Sir Christopher Wren, Sir John Vanbrugh, Robert Adam, Inigo Jones and William Morris. Finally, 'Spiritual Britain' looks at religious practices in Britain through the ages and investigates sites of worship from stone circles to cathedrals.
Made-for-television biopic, directed by Peter Hall, about the famous Biblical character. Jacob (Matthew Modine) and Esau (Sean Bean) are two brothers fighting for their father's affection and inheritance, driven to war, enmity, and eventual reconcilliation. Also featuring performances from Lara Flynn Boyle and Joss Ackland.
All six episodes of the BBC ancient history documentary series presented by archaeologist and historian Richard Miles. The series looks at the origins of human civilisation, culture and society, from the first cities of Mesopotamia to the Christianisation of the Roman Empire.
Documentary filmed during the alternative No Mind Festival, which is held annually in a forest at Angsback in Sweden. Filmmakers Robert Cannan and Corrina McFarlane take a playful look at the festival, at which all manner of new and different 'adult' experiences can be undertaken, and those who attend it, focusing on six main characters and how their experiences affect them. These attendees, who include an Australian rugby coach who didn't really intend to be there, a Swedish celebrity, a Finnish grandmother, and a Californian hippy, are followed as they get involved in a number of mind-altering activities such as walking on hot coals, tantric sex and shamanism. Nick, the Aussie rugby coach, is the main character featured and while he arrives with a very cynical attitude to all things hippy, his opinion gradually alters.
Documentary tracing the final day in the life of soul artist, Marvin Gaye. The programme discusses the events that led up to the shooting of the American singer-songwriter, at the hands of his father, in April 1984.
Series of conversations about the idea of non-duality, entitled 'The Open Secret', 'The Transparency Of Things - Parts 1 and 2' and 'Seeing Who You Really Are'. This programme features author and speaker Tony Parsons, ceramic artist and author, Rupert Spira and Richard Lang, who is co-ordinator of the Sholland Trust, a charity which uses Douglas Harding's 'Headless Way' experiements.
Terence Davies ('The Long Day Closes', 'Distant Voices, Still Lives') directs this highly personal portrait of his native city, Liverpool, and shares his musings on his relationship with the city where he was born and lived until his late twenties. Composed largely of atmospheric archive footage accompanied by Davies's lyrical narration and a melancholy, nostalgic soundtrack, the film seamlessly intersperses Davies's personal memories and experiences with observations about the history and culture of this iconic city.
Collection of three short films by British artist and filmmaker Jayne Parker. 'Free Show' (1979) is split into three acts and looks at domestic events which have overtones of threat as well as the circus (cutting liver, ironing a fly, plucking eyebrows). 'RX Recipe' (1980) features a large eel in a bath, stuffed with vegetables and bandaged by a woman who then similarly binds her own leg. Finally, 'Cat' (1980) is the first in a series of roughcast but sharply-drawn animations featuring a woman, a cat and a fish.
Gary Tarn's remarkable film Black Sun, winner of many international awards and co-produced by Alfonso Cuarón (Y tu mamá también, Children of Men) and John Battsek (One Day in September), tells the story of Hugues de Montalembert, a French artist and filmmaker living in New York, who was blinded during a violent assault in 1978. With this portrait of an unique man and his extraordinary reaction to a life-changing trauma, Tarn has created an expressionist film whose power lies in visualising a world from the perspective of the blind de Montalembert. Part-survivor's testimony, part-philosophical meditation on the nature of perception, Black Sun is a celebration of life that makes us see the world anew.
Documentary series on the history of the First World War, from the causes that led to its outbreak, through the horrors of trench warfare to the jubilant celebration of the armisitice. Featuring over seven hours of footage from news bulletins and military archives plus interviews with surviving veterans from both sides, the film offers a valuable insight into life and death on the battlefields of World War 1.
Rick Stein is returning to a Marseille restaurant where he claims to have had "one of the best seafood lunches imaginable"; but the celebrated cook is in no hurry. He is travelling by barge through the waterways of Southern France and is intent on sampling the local culinary delights on the way. Rick leaves Cornwall for the mouth of the mighty Girdone river in Bordeaux, where he boards the Anjodi - an eighty-year-old, hundred foot long barge - and meets the captain, Bernard, a man who, fortunately, knows the best bars, wine producers and restaurants along the 800 kilometre journey. For Rick, this is a journey of inspiration and discovery. In each step of his trip, he delights in the local products and techniques and demonstrates how to make traditional recipes from the artichoke salads of Brittany to the traditional Agen dish of rabbit with prunes; from the famous sausages of Toulouse to the cassoulet of Castelnaudry; and from John Dorey cooked in the vermouth of Marseille to a Carmargue speciality of roast bass and fennel. A feast for the senses, Rick Stein's French Odyssey is a souvenir of an unusual and idyllic journey through rural France and a celebration of a rich gastronomic tradition.
Re-edited review of the premier motorcycle championship featuring all 15 races. Trackside, on-board, slo-mo and inteview footage from races around the world , including Japan, Europe and South America.
All the highlights from the 2007 tournament, covering all the action from 24 hours of solid racing, including interviews with top drivers.
Danny Gottlieb covers everything from the rudiments to rock and jazz grooves to help aspiring drummers develop speed and consistency. Sixteen basic exercises show essential techniques for players of all levels.
Guide to soccer tactics. 'Tactical Games' builds on the learning-based games concepts presented in the bestselling video series 'Soccer Games'. These games are targeted for advanced competitive players aged 12-17. The two main elements are: 'Developing Team Play' and 'Attacking and Defending the Goal'.
The third in a series of documentaries charting the events of World War II year by year, using unique archive footage to take you back in time to see what actually happened when the world went to war. This film focuses on 1941.
More comedy from the chain-smoking American anti hero, determined to shock and anger in this recorded live performance. Includes material which some might find offensive.
Get started on improving your golf swing with dozens of practice drills
Review of the 2006 British Rally Championship, in which Mark Higgins defended his title against three-times BRC winner Jonny Milner.
A visual journey through some of Wales' picturesque countryside, accompanied by Celtic music from the region.
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