Against a violently dramatic backdrop of radical 19th Century Italian Nationalism Luchino Visconti's masterful epic The Leopard follows the Sicilian Prince of Salina and his family who must adjust to the social turbulence of revolutionary times. Presented complete and uncut in its original widescreen aspect ratio this stunning High Definition transfer - from the original 70mm negatives - was overseen by the film's director of photography Giuseppe Rotunno and features fully restored picture and sound.
It's midday and no self-respecting three year-old would be anywhere other than glued to the telly because at 12pm a revolution took place - for half an hour each day grown-up TV was replaced by programmes made especially for the kiddies. And they were great. Colourful loud informative without being boring and full of fun they amused and educated generations of pre-school children. For thirty minutes of every weekday they ruled the TV and gave tired parents a well-earned rest! Relive those moments and be a tot again with this special two-disc set featuring the best of pre-school childrens' programming from the '70s: specially selected episodes of long-running Rainbow and Pipkins rub shoulders with amongst others Hickory House Mr. Trimble Cloppa Castle Gideon Tingha and Tucker Mumfie The Magic Ball and the loud colourful and bonkers Animal Kwackers. Being three years old was never so good. Disc One: Rainbow Pipkins Cloppa Castle Gammon And Spinach A Handful Of Songs Paperplay The Tingha And Tucker Club Issi Noho Michael Bentine's Potty Time Jamie And The Magic Torch The Laughing Policeman Disc Two: Hickory House Mr. Trimble Gideon Magic Fountain The Magic Ball Topper's Tales Daisy Daisy Once Upon A Time Animal Kwackers Little Blue Music Man
Vin Diesel stars as a mercenary hired to deliver a package from the ravages of post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe to a destination in the teeming megalopolis of New York City. The "package" is a mysterious young woman with a secret.
Legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau changed the way we look at our world and here he explores more of the fascinating aspects of our planet. Cousteau and his team look at some of the most fragile ecosystems of the earth and suggest ways to protect it. On this 3 Disc Box Set their journies take them to the Phillipines The Mekong Africa and China. Cousteau's final film completed in 1997 which is dedicated to his memory saw the team exploring the marvels of Lake Baikal high up in Siberia. Also taking an in depth look at the largest of predatory fish in the sea; The Great White Sharks as well as the hidden lives of Dolphins and Whales. Storming fossil coral reefs Cousteau and his team set out on fantastic adventures enlightening us on some of the worlds natural wonders.
Perhaps the most iconic age of the car the 1960s provided us with some of the most instantly recognisable vehicles. Enjoy a summer's day out at a fabulous car rally as we examine some of the most beloved 60s cars from the Mini to the Morris Minor from the Ford Consul to the MGB Roadster. Expert narration and interviews with proud owners give us an insight into the passions people have for their 1960s cars vans and caravans.
This film is a unique and extraordinary response to the catastrophic events in New York City that shook the world on September 11 2001. producer Alain Brigand invited 11 renowned international directors to look towards their own cultures their own memories their own stories and their own language and create a film lasting eleven minutes nine seconds and one frame - 11'09''O1 - around September 11 and its consequences. The thought-provoking results - made with complete freedom of
Last Train Home follows a Chinese Family as they leave their daughter and family to look for work in more industrialized areas. They leave the country side and begin working in a cheap clothing factory. The film spans over two years observing the family's struggles for money as they attempt to keep their relationships intact.
Filmmaker Luc Jacquet returns to the Antarctic to revisit the Emperor Penguins who call the frozen continent home. A decade after making his Academy Award® winning March of the Penguins, Jacquet spent two months shooting in the Antarctic winter using the new technology of 4K cameras, airborne drones, and under-ice diving to show the astonishing lives of these mysterious creatures in an entirely new light. March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step tells the story of two penguins, a father and son, as they face and overcome the almost unimaginable challenges of life in this hostile land.
TRIUMPH: There can't be many pastimes more rewarding and pleasurable than owning a classic car; and there's certainly no classic car quite like a Triumph. In this programme you can see a handpicked selection and take a front seat as they're put through their paces. Also awaiting your attention is the rich history that lies behind each featured model. The Stag, TR2, TR7, Herald and the schoolboy dream Spitfire are all featured in detail - classic, iconic models indelibly implanted in t...
As a live performer his shows have played to sell-out audiences across the UK and in 2006 Something Wicked This Way Comes won the Olivier Award in the Best Entertainment category. At the end of its second and final year of touring around the UK this one-man Stage Show was specially re-staged at The Old Vic in London. This DVD features that special performance and captures Derren at his hilarious dramatic and spell-binding best. Derren takes the live theatre audience on a journey of psychological persuasion lie-detection scepticism sumliminal imagery and Victorian-style pain control. The finale of the show is a tour-de-force of prediction influence and showmanship that leaves the audience begging for more.
For the majority of people keen to master the great art of fly fishing one of the best starting points has to be on stillwater. With so much information to take on board from rods and reels right through to flies a well stocked lake at a managed fishery will help you to gain the experience and confidence you need to tackle more testing conditions. Along with a good location you will also require a well-qualified guide and there's no one better than fly casting champion the highly respected instructor Hywel Morgan to show you how it should be done. This programme is packed full of top tips from Hywel including picking the right tackle basic casting techniques and deciding which flies are appropriate at any given moment ensuring that you'll be catching fish in record time. Then it will simply be a case of practice making perfect as a whole lifetime of angling pleasure awaits you whether at the lakeside or as you progress along the river bank.
This DVD gives step-by-step advice on creating a beautiful cottage garden with expert advice and inspiration. Learn how to plant up a beautiful rainbow border decorate containers lay a rustic-style patio and choose the perfect arbour. There are lots of tips on improving the soil selecting the best plants and getting four seasons of colour and interest in the garden. Expert presenters from Garden Answers magazine perfom a makeover of a country garden in Chiddingfold West Sussex sh
Flaming StarIn the years after the civil war, western Texas is an uneasy meeting ground of two cultures: one white, the other Native-American. Elvis stars as Pacer Burton, the son of a white rancher (John Mcintire) and his beautiful Kiowa wife (Dolores Del Rio).Love Me TenderIn his film debut, singing idol Elvis Presley stars in this action-filled romance set in the aftermath of the Civil War. After hearing his older brother (Richard Egan) has been killed in combat, a young Texas farmer (Presley) marries the man's sweetheart (Debra Paget). But his brother returns, sparking a bitter sibling rivalry and tragic confrontations with Union Soldiers.Wild in the CountryPresley specialised in playing the bad boy, and this is Elvis at his baddest. 'Wild in the Country' features one of Elvis' greatest and most overlooked roles; a rebellious backwoods delinquent gifted with a rare literary talent. Hope Lange is the sympathetic psychiatrist who tries to help Elvis, Tuesday Weld is the King's seductive cousin, and Mike Perkins portrays his childhood sweetheart. Features a quartet of hit songs, including: 'I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell', 'Lonely Man', and 'Wild in the Country'. It's Elvis at his wildest, his baddest and his best.Frankie and JohnnyThe Mississippi River's never seen as many wild twists as in this spirited and extravagant riverboat ride which stars the King of Rock'N'Roll Elvis Presley and the lovely Donna Douglas of 'The Beverly Hillbillies!' Featuring hilarious support from Harry Morgan ('M.A.S.H') and eleven original Presley tunes, Frankie and Johnny is a sure-fire romp - Pretty girls, a toe-tapping score and Elvis all the way!ClambakeElvis Presley sizzles as a lovelorn million-heir in this riveting and romantic rock'n'roll romp. Vying for the attentions of the lovely Shelley Fabares, Elvis finds himself caught up in a rivalry with playboy Bill Bixby (The Incredible Hulk) against a tuneful background of comedy, romance and speedboat racing! Clambake is pleasing escape entertainment and the wildest party to hit the beach since they invented the beach ball!Kid GalahadYoung, Gallant Walter Guilick (Elvis) is a knockout both in and out of the ring. But when a shrewd gambler (Young) attempts to use the young knight as his pawn, it's up to Walter to show him what winning is all about in this one-two punch featuring six songs including 'King of the Whole Wide World', 'I Got Lucky' and 'This is Living'
From legendary director Ridley Scott. Lee and Grant delves deep into the lives of two titans of American history this dramatic special uncovers surprising details about the bold choices made and almost godlike power wielded by Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee for the Union and Confederacy respectively. As each proved their military mettle on decisive battlefields such as those at Manassas Vicksburg and Gettysburg they became figureheads for their causes and now over 150 years later are destined to be forever linked as representing the two opposing forces that fought over the future of America. It was Lee and Grant who led their respective armies to their greatest victories and it would ultimately be Lee and Grant who would bring the war to an end in the parlour of a small house in Appomattox.
A unique and inspiring look into the heart of the Cirque du Soleil universe. This 10-year anniversary retrospective made in 1994 highlights the essence of Cirque du Soleil the amazing energy and spirit that gave birth to the phenomenon and the breathtaking artistry that has captivated and delighted audiences around the world.
Britain's silent film history is finally emerging from an era of neglect. As Matthew Sweet writer and presenter of the programme says the silent era ""is one of the most creative extravagant sensational and pleasurable periods of film production in this country."" The film explores these pleasures by drawing extensively on the silent films held by the National Film and Television Archive and through newly filmed interviews and visits to celebrated silent film locations from Brig
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They were promised Heaven but they found themselves in Hell The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross unfurls two centuries of war two cultures impassioned by belief and one land to stage it all - an epic of human drama cast in the name of the holy. Once called the Levant the area encompassing modern day Israel and parts of Lebanon Syria and Turkey fell under the siege of Christian soldiers in 1096 AD. Galvanized by Pope Urban II waves of Christian warriors fought their way from Europe to the Holy Land intent on wresting it away from Arab occupiers. Countless battles amazing feats and unforgettable characters forged legends and legacies but clear victory remained elusive. Only the 13th century and a new menace from Asia finally brought an end to conflict.
Inspired by punk author Jon Savage's book Teenage gives voice to young people from the first half of the 20th century in America England and Germany - from party-crazed Flappers and hip Swing Kids to zealous Nazi Youth and frenzied Sub-Debs. By the end of World War II they were all 'Teenagers': a new idea of youth. Before that there was no second stage of life: you were either a child or you went to work as an adult. At the turn of the century child labour was ending 'adolescence' was emerging and a struggle erupted between adults and youth. Would the young be controlled and regimented or could they be free?
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