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
If it weren't for a series of cataclysmic events, a comet impact being first on the list, our planet could well still be the domain of dinosaurs. Following Pr Rodolfo Coria, a world-renowned Argentinian paleontologist, we visit sites of major discoveries he has contributed to in Patagonia and travel back in time to see these amazing beasts come to life in 3D...
The gases left in the wake of a comet that passed by earth have the effect of making everyone on the planet lazy and lethargic, and actually stops time.
In 2012 the comet Rose crossed the skies of the city of Barcelona and its magic that night caused 346 love stories flourish. An atmosphere of dreams, hopes and desire mixed to give a special connection between people. From these stories six are the stars of the film. A dinner among friends with a love of life is coupled with a first time for miles. An encounter that can change their lives and revive old ties that clash with the discovery of a baby on the way. In parallel, the struggle between friendship and love strikes the last story, a clandestine love between gay athletes who have to make a tough decision.
A contemplative short capturing the present and a predictive vision of the future-world.
The heroes of the film are the people of Kiev, who have not lost their zest for life: they cook shashlik in their courtyards by candlelight and dance to the sound of generators. We see shelters in maternity wards and pregnant women ready to give birth as sirens wail. A story of incredible resilience and light that shines brightest in the darkest times, uniting different cultures in a common cause.
In this intimate portrayal of friendship, patience, and transformation, filmmaker Pierce McCleary follows Buffalebrity drag trio She Lives through a night of convoluted, cross-dressing chaos. Will she ever make it?!
Regional Boarding Primary Schools (YİBO), established in 1962 with the stated purpose of providing access to education for children in mountainous and scattered settlements who lacked such access, were officially founded in 1962.
In the 5th century BC, a Celtic prince was buried with magnificent status symbols. Archaeologists discovered his extraordinary grave in 2014 in the northern French municipality of Lavau, a suburb of Troyes. Scientists at the French Institute of Archaeology INRAP are now unraveling the secrets of the tomb with the help of state-of-the-art technologies.
A glimpse into the life of Vilnius theatre "Lėlė" - backstage, preparations, the performance. How does the magic of the theatre come alive in the minds of actors? What do the magnificent dolls add to it?
Part of FIFF's section "Une Histoire de Fribourg : Terre de hockey sur glace"
Eden to Southport along the east coast. Great yarns and spectacular footage about the dangerous bars and dramatic boating accidents.
Bronze bust, digital guard
A film about the creation of the first artificial satellites in the USSR and their launch into Earth’s orbit.
A Boston filmmaker profiles experimental musician and inventor (and former Harvard faculty) Victoria Shen, aka Evicshen, known for her improvised style of “chaotic sound.”
Trieste la contesa
The stirring personal journey of an amazing couple whose story would help shape the 20th century. A small town boy from Illinois with big dreams, Ronald Wilson Reagan began his rise to public life in sports broadcasting and then as a star of film and television. But it was during his years in Hollywood as president of the Screen Actor's Guild that he discovered the two great passions of his life: politics and his soul mate, Nancy Davis. Together, Ron and Nancy forged a legacy as the first couple of California and then the United States of America as they led the charge for the rebirth of conservative values. This candid and intimate portrait captures the Reagans' inspiring journey, historic partnership and touching love story.
This video is designed to help brothers and sisters understand and support siblings on the autism spectrum. It contains three segments for children of different age ranges (4-7, 7-12, and 12 to adult.) It also includes a fourth segment designed for parents. The program features interviews with children who share the "best practices" they've learned to use with siblings.
Meet Wes Davis, a 33-year old teacher and musician, two trades that rely heavily upon coffee consumption. On Valentine's Day in 2010, he decided to break up with coffee and see if he could make it 21 days. Set in sunny San Diego in a neighborhood called Ocean Beach, Buzzkill takes a light-hearted look at life, work, music, people, and of course, coffee. Along the way, Wes talks to hippies, yuppies, friends, dermatologists, tea gurus, coffeeshop owners, and the metal detector guy. Buzzkill is not anti-coffee, or even pro-coffee. It's not "Super Size Me" with caffeine. Shot with no crew or budget, it's an honest documentation of one man's quest to better himself and those around him in the process.
An Inspirational film about the power of family and music, told through the lives if Greece's most famous musical clan, from the island of Crete. The film captures the Xylouris family at crossroads: fifty - year old Giorgis performs non-stop to satisfy his passionate fans, while his Australian wife and manager Shelagh, struggles to keep the family together. Their three children find new freedom abroad, but struggle to uphold the music of their homeland, while finding their own voice. 'A Family Affair' reveals how this age-old and little known musical tradition is passed on from father to son to grandchildren. it brings to light the redemptive but also obstructive power of a strong family, while bringing us closer to the intimate process of the creation of music.