This short film is a grotesque reflection of the threat of death that could come at any moment from Russian missiles and other weapons. This artistic expression sends a shout-out to John Smith, an English avant-garde director. Film is an embodiment of the idea that a person feels safe when he or she has a sense of control.
The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told? Which art has the most impact and on whom? The power of great art lies in its ability to communicate with anyone, no matter their art historical knowledge, their background, their beliefs. This film gives voice to those who work at the gallery – from cleaner to curator, security guard to director – who identify the one artwork that means the most to them and why. An assortment of people from all walks of life who have a strong connection to the gallery make surprising choices of both well-known and lesser-known artworks. Finally, some well-known celebrities explain what they head for when they visit the gallery. These stories are used as a lens through which to explore the 200-year history of the National Gallery and what the future may hold for this spectacular space.
Explores the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist through biblical origins, expert insights, and personal testimonies, revealing the Eucharist's transformative power for those who believe.
A time-traveling “penny-farthing” bicyclist invites you to ride along for a 360-degree tour of his 400-year-old city by the sea. Time moves at wharf speed in this slow-motion visual poem celebrating the wonders of Portsmouth, NH.
Deo “Diwata” Balbuena was once a viral sensation from his news appearance, modeling at the police station even though he was a victim of a crime. This documentary film is about Diwata’s story on how he reached success with his now popular business Diwata Pares Overload.
SEM TÍTULO (UNTITLED) talks about the hardships of making a documentary of a topic as complex as sexuality, which is to this day a taboo in the society, approaching it in a comical way showing the steps that went wrong throughout the process.
Rory Gallagher was the original Irish guitar hero, whose artistry with a battered ’61 Stratocaster became the stuff of legend. Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters admired him, the Rolling Stones tried to hire him – and his fans worshipped him. Clad in faded denim and a checked shirt, he sold 30 million records and became a charismatic icon of Irish music, inspiring musicians such as Brian May, The Edge, Slash and Johnny Marr. But away from the stage, Rory was an intensely private man. His closest confidante was his brother Dónal who accompanied Rory on his rise from their childhood Everly Brothers stage performances and the Showband scene across the North and South of the Irish border through to the deafening heart of the ‘70s rock scene in London – and far beyond. Now, Dónal, along with insights from Rory’s friends and admirers, takes us on a musical journey through the life and career of this shy guitar hero to better understand what made him so great.
Alberto Angela retraces the stages of the largest military landing in history, recounting the preparation and consequences, up to the liberation of Paris on 25 August 1944, which ideally marks the end of the great operation that began with D-Day.
On the eve of the 2018 presidential election, Andrey Loshak released the series "The Age of Disagreement", about young supporters of Alexei Navalny who participated in his election campaign. In the sequel to the series, filmed ahead of the next ‘elections,’ the dramatic changes in the lives of activists over the past six years are chronicled. These activists once dreamed, alongside Navalny, of a beautiful Russia of the future. The filming was almost complete when news of the politician’s death broke. The protagonists of the film are left questioning: how do you live without dreams and hope?
A walk through the life of a Chicago hustler, narrowly avoiding the devastating consequences of death and incarceration, as he reflects on the systemic root causes of the violence and trauma that consume youth in urban centers like Chicago.
An exciting and colorful glimpse into the lives of the emerging voices of Mexico City's drag scene. We meet Andromeda Dugay, a trans woman from Coahuila who arrives in the city to fulfill her dreams of becoming a star; and Clover Clow, the matriarch of a drag collective whose mission is to take her art to unconventional places.
Documenting the recovery of a Tuskegee Airman's downed WWII plane in Lake Huron and uncovering its 80-year-old mystery through underwater archaeology, firsthand accounts, and footage of the wreck.
This is an autobiographical story by Daria Zhuravel, dedicated to the childhood and those who are no longer with us, but whose presence accompanies us wherever we go.
Taped at the iconic Apollo Theater, Wayans comedically explores grief after losing his parents. He reflects on his father's lessons, joining the "Dead Mama Club," changing aging parents' diapers, and who's the funniest Wayans.
The last sovereign Zulu King, a female British missionary, an ambitious colonial official and a young Welshman are all voiced by actors to make AMASHINGA a beautiful and epic explanation of the British invasion of the Zulu Kingdom in 1879.
Violent Earth with Liev Schreiber explores the unbelievable science behind epic natural disasters. Featuring incredible footage and interviews with scientists, storm chasers, and survivors, this series examines our changing climate.