Salzburg Sight and Sound

Since its release in 1968, Planet of the Apes, the masterful film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring Charlton Heston, and its subsequent sequels have asked its viewers challenging questions about contemporary society under the guise of a bold science fiction saga: a fascinating look at a hugely successful pop culture phenomenon.

Main Characters/Performers: 1. Xiao Mei - first appearing as new star dancer in lavish Peony Pavilion brothel, Mei is believed to be the blind daughter of a rebel group's recently assassinated leader- played by Zhang Ziyi . 2. Jin - police captain in the ruling Tang emperor's service, enlisted by his superior Leo to play the role of double agent by helping Mei escape and getting her to lead him - and government troops - to the rebel stronghold - played by Takeshi Kaneshiro. 3. Leo - introduced as a high ranking policeman in the Tang emperor's service, Leo turns out to a mole planted years earlier by the rebels working to overthrow the corrupt ruling Tang government - played by Andy Lau.

In the late ‘90s, “Sex and the City” took television by storm with its honest and hilarious perspective on love, relationships… and sex, earning legions of devoted fans. Over 20 years later, this exclusive and immersive documentary offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the new chapter, “And Just Like That…”.

A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, The Exorcist. Includes interviews with Linda Blair and the other stars of the film, along with commentary from the director and writer on some of the deeper meanings behind the elements they used to terrify their audiences, and previously unreleased footage including make-up tests and deleted scenes.

A series of featurettes on the challenges facing cast and crew as filmmakers devise new technologies to push the limits of cinema

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.

A featurette where Ari Aster and the cast break down the story and give us a behind the scenes look at the making of the film. It gives a fascinating look inside Ari Aster’s mind, and the detail put into production.

The story of Elvira's rise to pop culture royalty.

A behind-the-scenes look at Sion Sono’s 2005 film Noriko’s Dinner Table.

This featurette from The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) details the history of Wallace and Gromit, their Oscar-winning short films and how Aardman Animations and DreamWorks came to work together.

The making of 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'.

Through the use of interviews (both vintage and new) with various cast and crew members, including Rick Baker, Bill Sturgeon, David Cronenberg, James Woods among others, as well as behind-the-scenes footage, this tells the story of how the special effects in the film were created.

This short documentary takes a look at director George Stevens' making of the classic 1951 film A Place in the Sun.

Spend time with the original cast, along with new voices, as this behind-the-scenes special recalls the birth of "X-Men: The Animated Series," and its revival thirty years later as "X-Men '97."

A look at the making of Popeye(1980) featuring interviews with Robert Altman, Stephen Altman, and Robin Williams

A quick look at the movie's structure, similar films, crafting a thriller/horror film in Peele's voice, issues of race in the film, Peele's work as director, themes, and more.

The making of the film that introduced Timothy Dalton as James Bond, who gave Bond a darker edge for a new generation.

A documentary about the making of the cult classic Disney Movie Atlantis.

Filmmaker Matthew Bate explores the making of Trent Parker and Narelle Autio's 'Summation of Force', a moving image work that studies bodies in motion and the world of professional sport.

An in-depth look at the making of John Carpenter's cult classic sci-fi horror The Thing, telling the story of a group of researchers in Antarctica who encounter a parasitic extra-terrestrial life-form that assimilates, then imitates other organisms.