A documentary film about Västerbotten County, with visits to several points of interest.
Documentary about the making of a pair of skis using old methods, from the scouting for the perfect tree to finished product.
Coral grows outside of the government-run liquor store and the diamond factory’s soul watches over ghosts, refuges and sleeper who move through a depopulated northern Sweden.
London socialite Cathleen Paget's adventures in love and misfortune a year after the death of her husband. Ivor Willington and Lionel Jesop play cards for who will be given the shot at flirting with Paget, as to claim her wealth. But when her brother Bruce has lost the family fortune in bad business, Cathleen is suggested to court Nordic giant Birger Holm. The two marry and the families financial problems seem to be at bay, although the life in the northern Sweden is wearing Cathleen down as she misses parties, friends and dancing at the Savoy Hotel.
Bad harvests and starvation makes northern Swedish farmers consider emigrating to the USA.
Teenage misfits Amandus and Johan find solace in an unconventional friendship, challenging the norms of their provincial Swedish town.
Many are aware of the heinous crimes against civilizational heritage in the Middle East committed by ISIS. But do people know that this kind of terror is happening in the very heart of Europe? Over 150 Christian churches and monasteries have been destroyed in Serbia's province of Kosovo since 1999. 4 monasteries are part of UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger.
The title refers to three “female-to-male” men. Ko has been taking hormones for 8 years in the belief that he must become completely “masculine” to be accepted; Han has her breasts removed as part of a process of becoming “ungendered”; while Kim finds that his new male legal identity only opens up new confusions.
As the first feature documentary film about Belgrade, it presents the Serbian capital through the eyes of its inhabitants, presenting the history, culture, food and nightlife of the city.
An exhaustive, detailed documentary on the 30-day film shoot of "The Devil's Rejects"
A production of Roar (1981) had special demands on both cast and crew. Learn about this incredible film and about the amazing people who made ROAR possible.
An enlightening investigative report on Rosatom, Russia's powerful atomic energy agency and Vladimir Putin's formidable geopolitical tool for increasing his influence around the world.
An on-the-scene documentary following the events of September 11, 2001 from an insider's view, through the lens of two French filmmakers who simply set out to make a movie about a rookie NYC fireman and ended up filming the tragic event that changed our lives forever.
Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.
Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.
Omar, a former paramilitary member, rebuilds his life through music after years of armed conflict. The documentary explores his journey towards peace and societal reintegration, highlighting his efforts to destigmatize ex-combatants. Through personal testimonies, it showcases how someone with a violent past can truly change and contribute positively to society.
In April 1978, almost 200 Greek immigrants are arrested on the spurious charge of attempting to defraud Australia's Department of Social Security.
Knife in the Water: A Ticket to the West
Before Lance Armstrong, there was Greg LeMond, who is now the first and only American to win the Tour de France. In this engrossing documentary, LeMond looks back at the pivotal 1986 Tour, and his increasingly vicious rivalry with friend, teammate, and mentor Bernard Hinault. The reigning Tour champion and brutal competitor known as “The Badger,” Hinault ‘promised’ to help LeMond to his first victory, in return for LeMond supporting him in the previous year. But in a sport that purports to reward teamwork, it’s really every man for himself.