In this highly anticipated sequel to his groundbreaking, ADVERTISING AND THE END OF THE WORLD, media scholar Sut Jhally explores the devastating personal and environmental fallout from advertising, commercial culture, and rampant American consumerism. Ranging from the emergence of the modern advertising industry in the early 20th century to the full-scale commercialization of the culture today, Jhally identifies one consistent message running throughout all of advertising: the idea that corporate brands and consumer goods are the keys to human happiness. He then shows how this powerful narrative, backed by billions of dollars a year and propagated by the best creative minds, has blinded us to the catastrophic costs of ever-accelerating rates of consumption.
Featurette about the filming of Durchs wilde Kurdistan and Der Schut
The story of Fantômas, the first villain of modernity, from his birth in 1911 as a novel character to his contemporary vicissitudes, passing through Louis Feuillade, André Hunebelle, surrealism and Moscow.
Musicians inspired by the Moon. Since the Apollo landings, the Moon has entered popular consciousness like never before. A journey through pop music's lunar obsession.
Featurette about the making of 'Mad Foxes - Feuer auf Räder'
Plastic Galaxy explores the ground breaking and breathtaking world of 'Star Wars' toys. Through interviews with former Kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, the documentary looks at the toys' history, influence, and the passions they elicit today.
Following the artist from the bustling streets of New York to her rain-soaked hometown of Bergen, the film includes interviews with AURORA's closest friends, as well as uniquely stripped-back performances of tracks including “Warrior” and “Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1).” Whether she’s reminiscing on her childhood with her sisters, dancing through the city streets in her headphones, or discussing the secret life of apples, there’s a spellbinding quality to everything the artist does.
How the gothic film by british production company Hammer Films helped in shaping the horror genre for audiences worldwide.
A look at the global culture and appeal of the LEGO building-block toys.
Documentary about the Emmanuelle movies, looking at their making as well as their social and cultural impact.
The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.
Featurette starring actor Rolf Eden.
Peter Baumgartner talks about his life and work as a DoP for Erwin C. Dietrich and Jess Franco.
Featurette about the making of "Rolls Royce Baby".
Erwin C. Dietrich and Eric Falk talk about the 1980 film "Die Nichten der Frau Oberst".
Featurette about the 1980 film "Gefangene Frauen" starring Eric Falk and Erwin C. Dietrich.
Actor Jörg Wischnauski talks about his role in Marian Dora's "Pesthauch der Menschlichkeit".
Featurette about the making of Sergio Corbucci's 'Il grande silenzio' consisting mostly of footage from 'Western Italian Style'.
Featurette showing the promo material for Sergio Corbucci's 'Il grande silenzio'.
Featurette showing approximately 100 bts-photographs from 'Il grande silenzio'