This groundbreaking documentary unlocks the hidden psychology of J.M.W. Turner through his 37,000 private sketches, drawings, and watercolours – an extraordinary archive that reveals the man behind the masterpieces. For the first time on television, these pages – Including erotic sketches previously thought to have been destroyed – are used as a window into Turner’s inner world, exposing his private thoughts, creative obsessions and emotional life. Rarely writing about himself, Turner left behind few clues to his personality. But in his sketchbooks, his restless imagination and vulnerabilities come vividly to life. They guide viewers through Turner’s life and art, revealing how his 37,000 sketches not only chart his creative evolution but also provide an unprecedented psychological portrait of a man both visionary and vulnerable.
Anna Osborn and Sonia Rockhouse were forever changed when the Pike River Mine Disaster stole their loved ones, but instead of sitting down, they stood up! But They Did tells Anna and Sonia's story, following them through the period of time before and during the re-entry of the mine.
Victoria travels back in time to understand what defines her as a woman and is confronted with the grief of losing her friend Meril. The film becomes a space to share her pain and the memories of her surgery with Athena and Aamina, who are themselves at the beginning of their own transition journeys. Returning to Thailand, they set out in search of the ghosts of the past and a better future.
In the midst of the Civil War, President Lincoln went to Gettysburg. "The Gettysburg Address" investigates the five extant copies of Lincoln's famous speech, separating fact from fiction along the way. Lincoln's greater journey to Gettysburg is chronicled, from his early anti-slavery sentiments as a poor farmer's son to his rousing orations as one of America's greatest leaders.
In this in-depth analysis of controversial artist, director and sex pervert, Warner Warnerton, we are painted a picture of obsession, abuse, and mental Illness by Doctor Beef Wellington.
Twenty-nine-year-old Sasha Chusov has been growing giant pumpkins on his six-acre plot of land in the Moscow region for many years. For him, it's an agrosport and a path to the title of "Pumpkin King." Last year, Sasha set a Russian record with his 817-kilogram pumpkin. This year, he truly believes his pumpkin will not only weigh over a ton but also become the heaviest in the world. After all, he's already purchased a selective seed at auction and built a greenhouse with heat pumps, a heating system, irrigation, and ventilation. He controls everything from the nutrition to the soil.
Instead of doing some blogging, I did some vlogging. I decided to just go out for a walk and a cup of tea and do a wee video about it. I’ll tell you, I love doing stuff about nothing. The more nothingness to it, the more I love it. So you can expect more of this. (From https://limmy.com/)
The tumuli rising from Ankara’s steppe carry a memory that reaches beyond stone. Each hill stands as a silent witness to an unchanging vigil that has endured for centuries. This documentary brings to light the traces of civilizations forgotten in the shadow of the capital, embarking on a journey of discovery that reconstructs Ankara’s identity through its past.
The Vanishing Knot explores the centuries-old craft of quilt making—now on the verge of disappearing—through the life of a master who has kept his workshop in Ankara’s Çankaya district running for over forty-five years. The documentary traces the delicate process from raw wool to hand stitching, contrasting the warmth of handmade quilts with the coldness of industrial materials. It captures the master’s struggle to find an apprentice and the fragility of traditional craftsmanship in the face of changing consumption habits and modern education.
In the late 1970s, two idealistic physical education teachers at Ankara’s 50th Year High School founded a football team. This challenging journey evolved into a saga of success through friendship and passion. Years of perseverance were crowned with victory at the World High School Championship held in Peru in 1997. More than just a sports story, it is an inspiring tale of how faith and determination can push beyond all limits.
They quietly and selflessly work for the wellbeing of humanity, investing their efforts and talents in the realm of science and technology. What binds them is an invisible net of bright minds, which emerged from the academy of the renowned physics teacher Theodosiy Theodosiev. They are the socially strong people of Bulgaria who are building the future of the world.
A stranger-than-fiction caper, a man who gained influence over a London bank, charmed senior figures in British football and government and fronted a deal with North Korea.