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Academy Award-nominated documentary detailing the horrors of the Cambodian genocide which occurred under the Pol Pot dictatorship of the late-1970s. Using clay animation as a way of illustrating the undocumented experience of the common people, film-maker Rithy Panh tells the story of how he and his family were taken from their home in the city and forced to work in rural labour camps as part of the Khmer Rouge's social engineering policies. Not only did Panh witness first-hand a number of atrocities, including routine executions and widespread malnutrition, as a result, his own father starved himself to death as a way of protesting against the regime. The movie received an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
John Akomfrah directs this documentary about cultural theorist Stuart Hall. The film examines Hall's life and his journey from student to prominent theorist. He determined that one's position in society is dependent upon a variety of factors which are constantly changing. As the documentary explores these factors it looks back through the decades from the 1950s to the present day, covering significant events that have had an impact on culture and society such as the Cold War and Margaret Thatcher's rule as Prime Minister.
All episodes from the 16th series of the Channel Four archaeology programme presented by Tony Robinson, exploring the history of Britain through digs and the artefacts uncovered. The episodes are: 'The Trouble With Temples', 'The Wedding Present', 'Heroes' Hill', 'Toga Town', 'Blood, Sweat and Beers', 'Buried Bishops and Belfries', 'Anarchy in the UK', 'Mystery of the Ice Cream Villa', 'Hermit Harbour', 'Called to the Bar', 'Beacon On the Fens', 'The Hollow Way' and 'Skeletons in the Shed'.
A stand up performance featuring the US actor and comedian. Recorded in front of a sold-out crowd at New York's Madison Square Gardens, the film also follows Hart as he crosses the country and continents on his 2012 'Let Me Explain' tour.
Joey Figueroa and Zak Knutson's documentary profile of screenwriter and director, John Milius. A contemporary of Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas during the 1970s, Milius' fame as a screenwriter will forever be secured by the 'Do I Feel Lucky?' Clint Eastwood speech in Dirty Harry (1971) and the 'I Love the Smell of Napalm in the Morning' speech for Robert Duvall in 'Apocalypse Now' (1979). Famously out-of-sync with the liberal movers and shakers in Hollywood at the time, Milius' forthright political views and controversial support of right-of-centre groups like the National Rifle Association led to claims that he was 'blacklisted' by his peers. Figueroa and Knutson affectionately trace the film-maker's career with the help of contributions from friends and family and a host of Hollywood stars including Francis Ford Coppola, Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Martin Scorsese and Oliver Stone.
Griff Rhys Jones presents this documentary about Kenneth Grahame's classic children's novel 'The Wind in the Willows' and, in particular, the character Mr. Toad. Griff takes a look at Toad's personality traits, such as his tendancies to act impulsively and form passing obsessions, and suggests that Grahame's troubled son Alastair may have been an inspiration for the character. The programme also examines Grahame's relationship with Alastair, who suffered from health problems and committed suicide when he was still just a young man.
Three documentaries about London set to music by electronic band Saint Etienne. 'Finisterre' (2003) pays homage to the capital city with input from, among others, Mark Perry, Julian Opie, Liam Watson and Vashti Bunyan. 'What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?' (2005) follows a paper boy around the Lower Lea Valley prior to its transformation into the Olympic Park. Finally, 'This Is Tomorrow' (2007) captures the renovation of the Royal Festival Hall.
A tour of Genoa accompanied by the music of Antonio Vivaldi.
A musical journey through the sights of Austria to the accompaniment of Anton Bruckner's Symphony No.4.
A musical journey through the Spanish regions of Córdoba and Andalusia to the accompaniment of music by, amongst others, Georges Bizet, Maurice Ravel and Jules Massenet.
Dan Snow presents this four-part documentary series about the Royal Navy and its role in the development of a modern Britain between the 16th and 20th centuries. He takes a look at historical events such as England's defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 and the 1916 Battle of Jutland during World War I. The episodes are: 'Heart of Oak', 'The Golden Ocean', 'High Tide' and 'Sea Change'.
All episodes from the 15th series of the Channel Four archaeology programme presented by Tony Robinson, exploring the history of Britain through digs and the artefacts uncovered. The episodes are: 'Gold in the Moat', 'Street of the Dead', 'Bodies in the Dunes', 'The Naughty Nuns of Northampton', 'Mysteries of the Mosaic', 'Blitzkrieg On Shooter's Hill', 'Keeping Up With the Georgians', 'Saxons On the Edge', 'Fort of the Earls', 'From Constantinople to Cornwall', 'Five Thousand Tons of Stone', 'The Romans Recycle' and 'Hunting King Harold'.
Incorporating archive footage of performances from the last 100 years, director Enrique Sanchez Lansch's documentary traces the history of Berlin's famous opera house. The film features contributions from Karan Armstrong, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, René Kollo and Christa Ludwig, amongst others.
Lauren Greenfield directs this documentary following timeshare billionaire couple David and Jackie Siegel as construction begins on their new home, a lavish mansion inspired by the palace of Versailles. Filmed over a two-year period, the documentary sees the couple having to modify their plans as their empire becomes affected by the worldwide economic downturn.
Four-part documentary series which takes a look at four cities affected by WWII bombings and occupation by Hitler's Nazi regime. With actual footage of the events and interviews with those who were present, the programmes demonstrate the atrocities committed and the resilience of some of those living in the tumultuous period of the war. The four cities featured are Paris, Berlin, London and Leningrad and each has a unique story to tell.
Documentary from director Sally Rowe that follows the career of the highly-rated British chef Paul Liebrandt over the course of several years. Liebrandt made a name for himself in New York when he became the youngest ever chef to receive three stars from the New York Times. Rowe began filming the chef in 2002 and follows his development as he opens his own restaurant on the competitive terrain of Tribeca and sets about winning over the critics. Will he survive in the cut-throat world of New York cuisine?
Child development expert and noted paediatrician Harvey Karp demonstrates the technique of the 'calming reflex', the secret trick to getting babies to stop crying.
This third collection of British filmmaker Molly Dineen's works features three made-for-TV documentaries. Filmed shortly after she left girl group the Spice Girls, 'Geri' (1999) follows the career of Geri Halliwell, containing interviews with the singer and behind-the-scenes footage. 'The Lord's Tale' (2002) explores the effect of the change in Britain's political system that no longer allowed for Lords in the House of Commons to inherit their position, resulting in 700 losing their titles. 'The Lie of the Land' (2007) investigates the agricultural issues faced by farmers and other country dwellers due to changes being made in government legislation.
Docu-drama about a woman whose body was not discovered until three years after her death. Joyce Vincent died in 2003 in her North London bedsit. In 2006 her remains were found lying on her sofa, surrounded by wrapped up Christmas gifts and with the TV still on. The film investigates the facts of Joyce's tragically short existence and the mysterious circumstances of her death, featuring interviews with friends and colleagues who had lost touch with her and reconstructed dramatic scenes from her life, as imagined by writer-director Carol Morley, with Zawe Ashton playing the role of this seemingly forgotten woman.
Documentary about the breakout of AIDS in San Francisco in the early 1980s. During the 1970s, San Francisco had a very open gay community where men and women were able to enjoy a sense of freedom denied them in most other cities in America. However, when AIDS began to spread it caused a huge increase in deaths in the city, as it did around the world. The film focuses on the impact of the disease on the people of San Francisco and how the community rallied together to support one another through the crisis.
A documentary profile of the life and work of the great Italian tenor, including film of some of his most iconic performances.
This second collection of British filmmaker Molly Dineen's works features her four-part documentary series, 'The Ark' (1993). During a tough economical period, with the possibility of redundancy, the workers at London Zoo must make difficult decisions about the future of the animals.
Collection of 15 documentary shorts from British filmmaker Humphrey Jennings. The films in this volume were made between 1934 and 1940 and include 'The First Days' (1939), 'Spare Time' (1939) and 'London Can Take It!' (1940).
David Gladwell's film looking at Britain's rural traditions. A local churchyard keeper explores the way of life for villagers in Suffolk, England, focusing on how the introduction of machinery has affected the community.
Documentary about Vidal Sassoon, hairdresser to the stars. From his impoverished childhood in a Jewish orphanage in London, Sassoon went on to enjoy a jet-setting life of art, style and international fame in the 1960s, and revolutionised the world of hairdressing with his pioneering styles and liberating 'wash and wear' philosophy. |
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