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Europe in 8 Bits

2013

Europe in 8 Bits

2013
6.1
The stars of Europe's ascendant chip music movement demonstrate the repurposing of old videogame and home computer hardware like Nintendo's GameBoy and NES, Atari's ST, and Commodore's Amiga and C64 into tools by which they have created a new sound, a modern tempo and an innovative musical style.
Hitler Lives

1945

Hitler Lives

1945
5.1
This short film, produced at the end of WWII, warns that although Adolf Hitler is dead, his ideas live on.
Notes on the Circus

1967

Notes on the Circus

1967
6.7
Jonas Mekas transforms footage of the Ringling Brothers Circus into a rapid-fire montage set to music, structured in four segments that highlight different acts. Earlier images reappear in later sections as background to new performances, with the accelerated pacing of the clips mirroring the rhythm and energy of the soundtrack.
Ocean Predators

2013

Ocean Predators

2013
6.8
Ocean Predators Immerse yourself deep into the ocean in search of the most dangerous predators in our seas. Unveil the mysteries of these fascinating and skilled hunters. Razor-sharp teeth and lightning-fast reactions rule in this unforgiving environment. Are you ready to discover the facts behind the myths and legends about sharks, barracudas and moray eels? Shot in 3D, this documentary introduces you to the Kings of the Sea in an unprecedented way..
Intérieur d'une imprimerie (tirage d'une épreuve)

1899

Intérieur d'une imprimerie (tirage d'une épreuve)

1899
5.6
Within a printing (printing a test).
Cherbourg: Entrée des souverains russes et du président de la République sous le hall

1896

Cherbourg: Entrée des souverains russes et du président de la République sous le hall

1896
4.2
Sovereign Nicholas II, Alexandra Feodorovna and President Félix Faure, walking by, followed by their respective escorts.
No Más

2013

No Más

2013
6.5
A look at the November 1980 re-match between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran and how two infamous words haunt both.
The Birth Reborn

2013

The Birth Reborn

2013
6.7
The feature film ' The Birth Reborn' portrays the serious obstetric reality in the world, which is characterized by an alarming number of cesarean or deliveries with traumatic and unnecessary interventions, as opposed to what is known and recommended by science today. This situation has serious perinatal, psychological, social, anthropological and financial consequences. Through the reports of some of the leading experts in the area and the latest scientific discoveries, the film questions the current obstetric model, leads to a reflection on the new paradigm of the twenty-first century and the future of a civilization born without the so-called 'love hormones', released only under specific conditions of labor.
The Book of Manning

2013

The Book of Manning

2013
8.1
Explores the personal and professional life of former NFL and Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning and how the sudden loss of his father impacted his life and the way he and his wife Olivia raised their three sons: their oldest Cooper Manning, and younger sons, All-SEC stars, and NFL champion QBs Peyton and Eli.
The Man Whose Mind Exploded

2014

The Man Whose Mind Exploded

2014
5.9
In this "beautifully intimate and utterly unique piece of cinema", Toby Amies crosses the line between filmmaker and carer, trying to cope with the strange and hilarious world view of the fragile eccentric, Drako Zarharzar. A love story. Drako Oho Zaraharzar can remember modeling for Salvador Dali and hanging out with The Stones. But he can’t remember yesterday. Following a severe head injury, Drako Zaraharzar suffers from terrible memory loss, he can access memories from before his accident, but can’t imprint new ones. As he puts it, “the recording machine in my head doesn’t work”. Consequently, and as an antidote to depression he chose to live “completely in the now” according to the bizarre mottoes delivered to him whilst in a coma.
Nine Muses of Star Empire

2012

Nine Muses of Star Empire

2012
6.4
After initially sweeping through Asia, Korean pop music has now taken the world by storm led by the likes of SNSD, JYP and PSY. Take a look behind the scenes of the formation and debut of the 9 member girl group, Nine Muses, in a documentary that gives a glaring insight into the world of K-pop. Follow a year long journey with the Model Idols, as they have been called, and their management label, the relatively small in stature Star Empire, leading up to the group’s debut and emergence in the K-pop charts. Covering everything from dance lessons, recording sessions and the physical and psychological toll on the girls, the film reveals the lengths the girls must go to achieve their dream, to become K-Idols.
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

2000

The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

2000
6.7
This documentary provides film fans with an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the horror comedy about a man who must lead a medieval army to victory against a horde of undead in order to return to his own time. Includes interviews with star Bruce Cambell, director Sam Raimi and other members of the cast and crew, who discuss what it was like to be a part of the making of this cult classic.
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

2003

Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King

2003
8.1
Documentary exploring the parallels between 'The Return of the King' and real events and people in history.
Cast Iron

1964

Cast Iron

1964
4.7
Documentary of the Rustavi Metal Works, in the country of Georgia.
DEFCON: The Documentary

2013

DEFCON: The Documentary

2013
6.2
DEFCON is the world's largest hacking conference, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2012 it was held for the 20th time. The conference has strict no-filming policies, but for DEFCON 20, a documentary crew was allowed full access to the event. The film follows the four days of the conference, the events and people (attendees and staff), and covers history and philosophy behind DEFCON's success and unique experience.
Filthy Gorgeous: The Bob Guccione Story

2013

Filthy Gorgeous: The Bob Guccione Story

2013
5.2
A look at the extraordinary world of Penthouse founder, visionary and provocateur Bob Guccione.
TWA Flight 800

2013

TWA Flight 800

2013
6.7
A thought-provoking documentary about the ill-fated Trans World Airline Flight 800 to Paris, France, which exploded on July 17, 1996 just 12 minutes after takeoff from JFK International Airport, killing all 230 people on board. The special features six former members of the official crash investigation breaking their silence to refute the officially proposed cause of the jetliner's demise and reveal how the investigation was systematically undermined.
Dinosaur!

1985

Dinosaur!

1985
7.5
An entertaining documentary look at dinosaurs with Emmy Award-winning special effects, feature film clips and stills, commentary by leading paleontologists of the time, and an on camera as well as voice-over narrative by Christopher Reeve. Shot on location in Los Angeles and New York at the American Museum of Natural History
South

1999

South

1999
6.2
Chantal Akerman investigates the American Deep South through the story of a lynching and grisly murder of an African-American man that took place in Texas in 1998.
Janis

1974

Janis

1974
7.4
Released just a few years after her death, this forms a picture of who Janis was through interviews and performance clips.