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20,000 days on earth is a bold and unique look at one of music’s most mysterious and charismatic figures, the iconic musician and writer Nick Cave. Directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard present a vision of an artist in a way that is unconventional yet undeniably intimate, while also exploring more universal themes of creativity and how we choose to spend our time on the Earth. The film presents Cave’s personal analysis of his own life..
Argent Films presents the definitive collection of Tinto Brass' art-house Erotica. Acknowledged by film critics and fans worldwide as the "Maestro of European Erotica". Brass is at his most kinky abd the girls spectacularly gorgeous in these - his most controversial - films on the very edge of hard-core! This classic must-have collector's set brings together for the first time these three pivotal cinematographic works of this unique fil..
Every subsequent and the original instalment of the famous 1964 'World in Action' special directed by Michael Apted that looked at the lives of seven-year-olds from a variety of social backgrounds. With extraordinary ambition, the show set out to study the extent to which children's backgrounds influenced their future prospects, with Apted returning to visit the participants at seven-year intervals to see how they were getting on. The p..
Every subsequent and the original instalment of the famous 1964 'World in Action' special directed by Michael Apted that looked at the lives of seven-year-olds from a variety of social backgrounds. With extraordinary ambition, the show set out to study the extent to which children's backgrounds influenced their future prospects, with Apted returning to visit the participants at seven-year intervals to see how they were getting on. The p..
An insight into the infamous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' (1960). This American documentary examines this particular scene, how it was constructed and how it was perceived by its audiences. Industry experts from actors to producers examine the effects on modern cinema today and the controversy following the release of the film...
9.79 tells the astonishing story of the infamous men's 100 metre race at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, where the scandalous tale of illegal substance abuse changed the world of athletics forever. Canadian Ben Johnson and the U.S.A's Carl Lewis had one of the greatest sporting rivalries of the 20th century, and their competition let to one of the most dramatic moments in Olympic history as Johnson took the gold medal bu..
A triple set of BBC documentaries presented by Professor Brian Cox. 'Wonders of the Solar System' (2010) focuses on such phenomena as Saturn's rings, the solar flares of the Sun and the deserts of Mars to demonstrate how the forces that shaped our world are also responsible for creating some of the most breathtaking sights in our solar system. In the follow-up series, 'Wonders of the Universe' (2011), Cox continues his exploration of th..
In the second part of his fascinating series, TV historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver (Coast and A History of Scotland) tells the story of Britain, before and during the Roman occupation. The series traces the development of Britain from 1000 BC to 400 AD. It shows how a thriving Iron Age Britain became part of the Roman Empire, heralding an era of luxury for some and harsh subjugation for many; it reveals how Celtic communities surv..
In this fascinating series, TV historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver (Coast, A History of Scotland) travels the British Isles to tell the story of the very beginnings of our land and its people. The series traces the development of Britain, from the glacial wasteland of 12,000 BC, through the glories of the Stone Age to the magnificence of international Bronze Age society - following the growth of farming and trade; the establishment ..
“MacCulloch's fresh way of thinking and thorough research upturns long-held views on how we typically view the major religion of the west.” The Guardian. Presented by Diarmaid MacCulloch – one of the world's leading historians and Professor of History of the Church at St Cross College Oxford, A History of Christianity considers the evolution of the Christian faith and its four main forms: Orthodoxy, Oriental Christianity, Western Cathol..
Out of StockBertrand Tavernier writes and directs this documentary which looks at some of the most influential figures from French cinema during a period of 40 years up to the late 1970s. A life-long film fan himself, Tavernier profiles a number of renowned directors, actors and writers as he discusses the influence they have had on his own career and also the role each has played in French cinema history. Featuring archive clips and rare behind-th..
with characteristic passion and enthusiasm, Alan Titchmarsh takes an incredible voyage of discovery - from the frozen summit of Ben Nevis to the white sands of the temperate isles of Scilly, and from the rain-drenched tip of western Ireland to the dry expanses of East Anglia. To reveal the secrets hidden in the landscape, Alan descends a Yorkshire waterfall twice as high as Niagara falls, climbs one of the highest mountains in Scotland ..
INCLUDES 5 EXCLUSIVE ART CARDS Planet Earth is perfect. Everything about our world - its size, its distance from the Sun, its spin and tilt, its moon - is perfectly suited to our existence, and our planet's natural forces perfectly nurture life. A global weather system circulates and distributes fresh water to all corners of the globe, marine currents deliver nutrients to even the deepest reaches of the ocean, sunlight warms and energ..
INCLUDES 5 EXCLUSIVE ART CARDS Planet Earth is perfect. Everything about our world - its size, its distance from the Sun, its spin and tilt, its moon - is perfectly suited to our existence, and our planet's natural forces perfectly nurture life. A global weather system circulates and distributes fresh water to all corners of the globe, marine currents deliver nutrients to even the deepest reaches of the ocean, sunlight warms and energ..
INCLUDES 5 EXCLUSIVE ART CARDS Planet Earth is perfect. Everything about our world - its size, its distance from the Sun, its spin and tilt, its moon - is perfectly suited to our existence, and our planet's natural forces perfectly nurture life. A global weather system circulates and distributes fresh water to all corners of the globe, marine currents deliver nutrients to even the deepest reaches of the ocean, sunlight warms and energ..
You had to be there. Now you can finally can be. For the first time ever on disc and completely remastered, AC/DC's famed 1979 Paris concert film is ready to rock your world (and pin your ears to the wall!). The band - guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, lead singer Bon Scott in his legendary final tour, Phil Rudd And Cliff Williams - powers up the thunder, glory and passion of 13 signature songs (including the gritty. anthemic Highway ..
You had to be there. Now you finally can be. For the first time ever on disc and completely remastered, AC/DC's famed 1979 Paris concert film is ready to rock your world (and pin your ears to the wall!) The band - guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, lead singer Bon Scott in his legendary final tour, Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams - powers up the thunder, glory and passion of 13 signature songs (including the gritty, anthemic Highway to He..
Acorn Antiques the Musical! is the all-singing, all-dancing and fully overalled stage version of the beloved TV spoof. The triumphant West End production brought together Julie Walters (Mrs Overall), Celia Imrie (Miss Babs) and Duncan Preston (Mr Clifford) - the original cast of the series. It was directed by Sir Trevor Nunn (Les Miserables, Woman in White, Starlight Express) and written by Julie's understudy, the award-winning Victoria..
An amazing new perspective on the landscapes and creatures of Africa's wildest places. This is the world's wildest continent as you've never seen it before - an intense sensory adventure from the Atlas Mountains, through the Savannah lands to the Cape of Good Hope and from the Roof of Africa and the Kalahari to where the dark rainforests of the Congo meet the Atlantic Ocean. Each episode shifting the focus onto a different region as it ..
An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the real-life love, humour and determination of the majestic kings of the savannah. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother's strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his fam..
2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Agatha Christie's first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles (2020 in the UK, 2021 in the US). It was the moment that one of the most famous fictional detectives of all time, Hercule Poirot was introduced to the world, and marked the debut novel for the best-selling writer of all time (after Shakespeare and the Bible).With access to the Christie estate archives, we explore her t..
Steve Hoover directs this documentary following the activities of Ukrainian Pastor Gennadiy Mokhnenko, or 'Crocodile Gennadiy'. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the establishment of the independent Ukraine devastated much of what infrastructure and political and social services existed previously. As a result of a rise in poverty and child homelessness many children became addicted to injecting a mixture of cold medicine and alcohol..
No continent hosts as many different environments and landscapes as Africa. From wide savannahs, resting gently on vast desert dunes, to dense rain forest, bordering the equator. See how many tribes, such as the Massai in the savannah, have kept their traditional way of life to this day and watch how animals have had to adapt their behaviours in order to survive. Join us on a magical journey through the history and culture of mankind. J..
Out of StockWith over 40 years at the top of his trade, Ken Dodd performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation of his enduring talent...
Big budget, six episode BBC drama about the Roman Empire starring popular British actors. Focusing on the known history of the 500 year Roman Empire rather than fictionalising it, this drama-documentary dissects the most written about of historic periods. 500 years are covered in six episodes by focusing on key turning points for the empire...
All six episodes of the BBC ancient history documentary series presented by archaeologist and historian Richard Miles. The series looks at the origins of human civilisation, culture and society, from the first cities of Mesopotamia to the Christianisation of the Roman Empire...
Collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous hit musicals. 'Cats' is based on the poetry by TS Eliot. 'Jesus Christ Superstar' is a dramatisation of the Christian story, and 'Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' is adapted from the biblical story about the young boy sold into slavery, who rises to become chief advisor to the Egyptian pharoah...
Experience in glorious high definition the breathtaking new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies and continue the story of The Phantom of the Opera. Set 10 years later, the Phantom has escaped from Paris to New York where he lives amongst the joyrides and freak shows of Coney Island. He has finally found a place for his music to soar, all that is missing is his love Christine Daae. In a bid to win back her love, the Phant..
Experience the breathtaking new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies and continue the story of The Phantom Of The Opera. Set 10 years later, the Phantom has escaped from Paris to New York where he lives amongst the joyrides and freak shows of Coney Island. He has finally found a place for his music to soar, all that is missing is his love Christine Daae. In a bid to win back her love, the Phantom lures Christine, her husb..
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera, Cameron Mackintosh produced a unique, spectacular staging of the musical on a scale which had never been seen before. Inspired by the original staging by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, this lavish, fully-staged production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall features a cast and orchestra of over 200, plus ..
The BBC's political commentator, Andrew Marr journeys across the globe to present this eight-part series tracing humanity's history over 70,000 years. Alongside re-enactments and state-of-the-art CGI, the series charts the major events in the story of mankind's development, from its earliest beginnings in Africa through to the position of dominance it holds today. The episodes are: 'Survival', 'Age of Empire', 'The Word and the Sword', ..
Join Andy and his friends on a prehistoric adventure searching for the dinosaurs that once roamed the planet. Andy loves his job at the Museum, and he loves dinosaurs - but his clumsiness often threatens the grand opening of the latest exhibit. In a race against the clock, Andy must travel millions of years back in time and come face to face with real dinosaurs to save the exhibition! Pre-history is brought to life in Andy's Dinosaur Ad..
All 25 episodes from the first series of the CBeebies show in which museum worker Andy Day travels back in time to gather artefacts for the museum's displays. He also uses the opportunity to take a closer look at some prehistoric predators and our ancient ancestors. The episodes are: 'Argentinosaurus and Eggshell', 'Woolly Mammoth and Tusk', 'Epidexipteryx and Tail Feather', 'Nothrotheriops and Dung', 'Ophthalmosaurus and Painting', 'Pa..
Every episode from the first series of the Cbeebies series centred around Andy Day, a park ranger at Pickles' Animal Park who has a passion for learning about the planet's wildlife. The episodes are: 'Emperor Penguins', 'Elephants', 'Black Bears', 'Meerkats', 'Grasscutter Ants', 'Mountain Gorillas', 'Chinstrap Penguins', 'Flamingos', 'Capuchin Monkey', 'Sengi', 'Grizzly Bears', 'Fruit Bats', 'Caiman', 'Australian Adventures', 'Monarch B..
As seen on Channel 4 and the National Geographic Channel, Apocalypse is the groundbreaking documentary series that tells the brutal and moving history of World War 2 entirely through colourised archive footages. Three years in the making and gathered from more than 60 national libraries and personal archives, Apocalypse tells in amazing, never-before-seen detail, the key events that shaped the conflict: from the Blitzkrieg to the Allied..
Out of StockTodd Douglas Miller directs this documentary which chronicles the 1969 American space mission to the moon featuring exclusive footage of the mission itself with crew members Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins...
Todd Douglas Miller directs this documentary which chronicles the 1969 American space mission to the moon featuring exclusive footage of the mission itself with crew members Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins...
Todd Douglas Miller directs this documentary which chronicles the 1969 American space mission to the moon featuring exclusive footage of the mission itself with crew members Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins...
TO CELEBRATE THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON Over 8 hours of content including the Apollo 11 moon walk, an interview with Neil Armstrong and the brand new documentary, 8 Days: To The Moon and Back This 50th anniversary collection contains the most important examples of the BBC's comprehensive coverage of the Apollo missions to the Moon. The cultural impact is featured in James Cameron's sobering film 'Nobody Ever Ask..
Award-winning adventurer-presenter Bruce Parry follows Tribe and Amazon with an epic journey among the people of the Arctic Circle. Following the six-month Polar summer - across Siberia, Greenland, Alaska, Canada, Russia and Norway - Bruce Parry immerses himself in the remote communities of the Arctic. Living and working alongside the indigenous people, he reveals how their culture and ancient traditions stand on the brink of change... ..
All five episodes of the BBC series following anthropologist Bruce Parry as he journeys into the Arctic Circle. In the series, Parry examines the threat posed to indigenous people like the Inuits of Northern Greenland by superpowers racing to cash in on the polar region's rich supply of natural resources such as oil, gas and minerals...
Set in the vast snow kingdom at the top of the world, Arctic Tale is a real-life adventure from the people who brought you March Of The Penguins. Join narrator Queen Latifah as she follows two very different Arctic creatures, Nanu the polar bear cub and Seela the walrus pup, through exciting and harrowing struggles for survival. Armed only with their natural instincts and mothers' guidance, these inspiring animals face countless trials ..
All six episodes of the BBC series following Michael Palin as he retraces his footsteps across the Persian Gulf. In the autumn of 1988, Michael Palin set out to circumnavigate the world, following the route taken by Phileas Fogg in the epic novel of 1873. His journey became a great 20th-century adventure that was made into a BBC television series. 20 years later, Palin returns to the scene of one of the most memorable sequences of the s..
Putting Spanish art on the map. We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous art treasures of the country. Travelling from the south to the north he explores some of Europe's most important artists from Renaissance to Modernist – including Goya, Pic..
In 1969 Jacob Bronowski was commisioned by David Attenborough, then Controller of BBC2, to write and present this 13-part documentary series that examines in great depth and with great erudition the intellectual and technological history of the human race from prehistoric times to the present day. Broadcast in 1973 and designed to complement Kenneth Clarke's earlier BBC documentary series 'Civilisation', Bronowski concentrates on the gr..
The Atlantic is an ocean everyone thinks they know, but what we see from the shore is only a fraction of the story. This beautiful and dramatic series takes viewers on a mind-blowing journey from north to south, from Africa to Brazil, pulled by the currents and blown by the wind for thousands of miles, touching countless nations and reaching crushing depths. The series captures all the romance, raw power and spectacular beauty of the At..
Luc Besson first gained national recognition with his eighties, cyberpunk classic Subway. This was shortly followed by the mystical drama of The Big Blue. By the 1990's he was taking on Hollywood with his own new-wave style, visionary imagination and intellect, with groundbreaking action films such as Nikita and the classic Leon. The rarely seen Atlantis, on the other hand, is one of Besson's most elusive, personal and accomplished piec..
Luc Besson first gained national recognition with his eighties, cyberpunk classic Subway. This was shortly followed by the mystical drama of The Big Blue. By the 1990's he was taking on Hollywood with his own new-wave style, visionary imagination and intellect, with groundbreaking action films such as Nikita and the classic Leon. The rarely seen Atlantis, on the other hand, is one of Besson's most elusive, personal and accomplished piec..
A unique testimony from a unique broadcaster. Sir David Attenborough revisits his award-winning shows, shares anecdotes from an astonishing career spanning 60 years, returns to the Borneo jungle as he tracks a lifetime of developments in filming technology and scientific discovery and explores the ever-growing plight of the natural environment. Through such acclaimed series as Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants, Life in Cold Bloo..
BBC documentary that celebrates the 90th birthday of British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough. Presenter Kirsty Young interviews Attenborough in front of a live studio audience and looks back over some of the highlights of his storied career. Featuring contributions and tributes from famous and grateful admirers including Michael Palin, Chris Packham, David Cameron and Prince William, Attenborough reflects upon his film..
Out of StockLife on Earth, The Living Planet, Trials of Life, Life in the Freezer, The Private Life of Plants, The Life of Birds, The Life of Mammals, Life in the Undergrowth..
60 years after liberation, the astonishing story of the most horrific single place on the planet is finally unveiled.... AUSCHWITZ THE NAZIS & THE FINAL SOLUTION This is the definitive screen history of the evolution of Auschwitz, how it fitted into the Nazis' plan for the conquest of the East and how scarcely a country in Europe was untouched by its existence. Recognising the horror is not enough. this series reveals how and why the Na..
Bad Reputation chronicles the life of Joan Jett, from her early teenage years as a founding member of The Runaways to her enduring presence over four decades later as a rock ‘n’ roll icon. Jett’s relentless passion for music and her revolutionary spirit has allowed her to defy great odds and find success, credibility and respect among her peers. The film shows the evolution of a young girl with a radical notion that girls could play ele..
THE BEE GEES: HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART takes audiences on a unique cinematic journey through the brotherhood of the Bee Gees and their ever-enduring musical accomplishments. The story of Barry, Maurice and Robin is one of phenomenal success, of loss and heartbreak, and a continual spirit of creative reinvention. From the award-winning producers behind The Beatles: Eight Days A Week and Sinatra: All Or Nothing At All, How Can You ..
Liang Zhao directs this documentary about Inner Mongolia's coal mines and iron works. The film focuses on how China's growing industrialism and productivity has altered the environmental and social landscape of the surrounding regions...
Collection of public information films for the British public with topics ranging from paying National Insurance, good design principles and safety warnings for children when playing outdoors...
Three-part BBC documentary series which showcases different species of big cats across the globe. The show captures the lives of a wide range of some of the planet's most dangerous predators from cheetahs in the Namibian desert to lions in Tanzania, Siberian tigers, Pantanal jaguars, pumas in Patagonia and snow leopards in the Himalayas. The programme also looks at how these big cats have adapted to live and hunt in these environments a..
Live from Dublin, Dandelion Mind finds Bill Bailey grappling with the theme of Doubt, or is he? This sensational new show features hilarious rants about celebrity, TV, creationism, frogs, Michael Winner, and a wonderfully inspired guide to Doubting Thomas - plus stunning visuals by film wizard Joe Magee. Bill communes with the Oud, croons an internet love song, lets rip with a punk lament and performs a joyous French disco reboot of Gar..
From London's Victoria Palace Theatre, this special performance brings all the humour, emotion and excitement from the multi award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical for you to enjoy on DVD for the very first time. Experience the joy of this spectacular live event featuring stunning performances and a unique finale that unites 25 current and former Billy Elliots in an awe-inspiring routine. Based on the Academy Award nominated film first ..
A mesmerising psychological thriller with a killer whale at its centre, Blackfish is the first film since Grizzly Man to show how nature can get revenge on man when pushed to its limits. Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that has killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature’s extra..
Documentary directed by Karina Holden about the industrialisation of the oceans. Looking in detail at large-scale fishing, pollution and destruction of habitats, the documentary sheds light on the importance of ocean life and what must be done to preserve it...
The Blue Planet is the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans. Narrated by David Attenborough, the extraordinary images of this marine epic reveal the sea at its most fearsome and alluring, exposing some of its best kept secrets. Enter a workd of breathtaking beauty and discover new species, visit unseen habitats and witness stories of survival never caught on camera before. To accompany the series ..
The Blue Planet: The Blue Planet is the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans. Narrated by David Attenborough, the extraordinary images of this marine epic reveal the sea at its most fearsome and alluring, exposing some of its best kept secrets. Enter a world of breathtaking beauty and discover new species, visit unseen habitats and witness stories of survival never caught on camera before. Accompa..
In recent years, our knowledge of what goes on in our Ocean has been transformed. Blue Planet II uses cutting-edge breakthroughs in science and technology to explore new worlds, reveals astonishing creatures and extraordinary new animal behaviours. As we journey through our deep seas, coral reefs, open ocean, green seas and coasts we share these extraordinary new discoveries. But we now know that ocean health is under threat. Never has ..
Bob Dylan is captured on-screen as he never would be again in this groundbreaking film from D.A. Pennebaker. The legendary documentarian finds Dylan in England during his 1965 tour, which would be his last as an acoustic performer. In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century's greatest artists, Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists, and kicks back with fellow musi..
American biographical documentary focusing on the life and career of enigmatic Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood film star whose career spanned from 1933 to 1951. Alongside her starring roles, Lamarr pioneered sophisticated technology used to prevent radio-controlled torpedoes from being tracked or thrown off course, which has also been adapted today to be used in GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth...
Bottom Live 4' finds Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmonson bravely and bodly poking their dirty bits into the start of a new millenium. Armed only with an endless stream of knob gags, gallons of banana and raison ouzo and the funniest, most outrageous stage show show ever invented! Filmed during the sell-out 2001 tour we find Richie and Eddie where we left them - stuck on a Pacific Island and still the saddest pair of no-hope losers the world ..
This year's bottom live 5 is a terrifying, brain shreddingly deafening, rib-splintering, (technically illegal), insanely explosive live show. It's like full metal jacket meets apocalypse now...in the toilet. Rik and Ade of course star as the criminally insane no-hopers Richie and Eddie, who plan to save the world (and possibly destroy it trying) from a conflict much bigger than a mere Gulf War; the fight between good and underpants. Edd..
All six episodes from the British television documentary series in which presenter Alice Roberts examines the history of the United Kingdom and the towns and cities in which events took place that stood as landmarks in time. The episodes are: 'Roman Chester', 'Viking York', 'Norman Winchester', 'Tudor Norwich', 'Regency Cheltenham' and 'Victorian Belfast'...
All six episodes from the second series of the British television documentary in which presenter Alice Roberts examines the history of the United Kingdom and the towns and cities in which events took place that stood as landmarks in time. The episodes are: 'Wartime Dover', 'Georgian Bristol', 'Edwardian Cardiff', 'Civil War Oxford', 'Plantagenet Canterbury' and 'Stewart Stirling'...
In Series 3 of Britain’s Most Historic Towns, Professor Alice Roberts explores a new set of British towns but this time looking at towns that have a radical edge. Although kings and queens inevitably play a role, this is essentially the people’s story. Alice unpicks each era with a focus on riots, disasters, strikes and rebellions that shaped Modern Britain.Includes:Medieval Lincoln • Restoration London • Portsmouth Age of Empire •..
Bruce Lee Box Set Anniversary Edition - The Intercepting Fist & Jeet Kune Do & Path Of The DragonBruce Lee Box Set Anniversary Edition - The Intercepting Fist & Jeet Kune Do & Path Of The DragonBruce Lee Box Set Anniversary Edition - The Intercepting Fist & Jeet Kune Do & Path Of The Dragon..
Director Wim Wenders accompanied musician Ry Cooder to Cuba to reunite the musicians who played on his best-selling album, 'Buena Vista Social Club'. The band were recording an album with singer Ibrahim Ferrer, and are shown in interview (talking about their lives, careers and personal philosophy), rehearsal and performance, concluding with a final, triumphant concert at Carnegie Hall...
The Criterion Collection, a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films, presents. Burroughs: The Movie - Made up of intimate, revelatory footage of the singular author and poet, filmed over the course of five years, Howard Brookner's 1983 documentary about William S. Burroughs was for decades mainly the stuff of legend. That changed when Aaron Brookner, the late director's nephew, discovered a print of it in 2011 and ..
Award-winning documentary from renowned Italian filmmakers the Taviani brothers following a production of Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' by a group of incarcerated criminals. Filming the rehearsals and performance of the play by the inmates of the Rebibbia prison near Rome, the Taviani brothers allow for a candid look within the prison's walls and by using a blend of narrative and documentary show how the events of the play begin to mirr..
Out of StockCarmen is a 1983 Spanish musical film written and directed by Carlos Saura and the second part of Saura’s Flamenco trilogy. Art imitates art in this Bafta-winning film, which stars Antonio Gades as Antonio, a choreographer looking for someone to play the lead in his new dance work, based on Georges Bizet’s opera of Prosper Merimee’s story. He spots a young dancer named Carmen whose skills are unrefined but her wildcard spirit is just ri..
With unprecedented access, Cartel Land is a harowing look at the journeys of two modern-day vigilante groups and their shared enemy - the murderous Mexican drug cartels. In the Mexican state of Michoacan, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small-town physician known as "El Doctor", leads the Autodefensas, a citizen uprising against the violent Knights Templar drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years. Meanwhile, in Arizona's Altar Val..
Out of StockOne of the longest-running musicals in West End and Broadway history has now been re-mastered in high definition for Blu-ray. The show that changed the face of modern musicals - Cats as you've never seen it before... and as you'll never see it again! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats, one of the most famous musicals of all time, first exploded onto the West End stage in 1981. 'Memory', one of its many classic songs, became an instant worldwide..
Cats is the longest running musical in West End history, the show that changed the face of modern musicals - now as you've never seen it before ... and as you'll never see it again! This Ultimate Edition of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning classic boasts an all-star cast headed by Elaine Paige (London's original Grizabella) and Sir John Mills, with music performed by an eighty piece orchestra. From the opening dance number to the fina..
A world history produced in 26 one-hour programmes, this series is the most comprehensive visual record ever assembled, of the conflicts and battles which shaped the last one hundred years. Archive footage, which goes back as far as 1896, is coupled with the latest full colour combat material from the Gulf Wars. An unparalleled collection of military and historical archives has been assembled from the USA Japan Britain Germany France It..
Ooh, look! Chris Addison - star of BAFTAs-winning The Thick of It and In The Loop, Mock The Week regular, Live At The Apollo and Have I Got News For You type person, evil headmaster off Skins and host of E4's Show & Tell - has made a DVD of this critically acclaimed stand-up for the first time. Innit. Recorded live (obviously) at London's Bloomsbury Theatre following a massive sell-out tour, Chris Addison Live is a blisteringly funny ex..
Following the Emmy winning success of his tour-de-force HBO comedy special "Bring The Pain" and feature film stardom in movies like "Lethal Weapon 4" and "Down To Earth", America's hottest comic Chris Rock keeps it real, loose and live from the Apollo Theatre in New York with Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker. Be there, front and center, as Chris Rock takes on fidelity - "A man is basically as faithful as his options"; racism - "The most rac..
In Kill The Messenger, three time Emmy Award-winner Chris Rock - comedian, actor, writer, producer, director and one of Time magazine's "100 most influential people in the World" - is at his wisecracking, groundbreaking best. This all-new HBO exclusive follows Rock as he takes his unique, adults only comedic assault to three international venues: The Carling Apollo, Hammersmith in London, Harlem's world famous Apollo theatre in New York..
Comic superstar and three-time Emmy® Award-winner Chris Rock stars in his fifth solo HBO stand-up performance. Kill The Messenger features Chris Rock from three international performances - at South Africa's Carnival City Casino,Londons Carling Apollo Hammersmith and New York 's legendary Apollo Theater - where he delivers his unique,adults-only take on dozens of social,political and celebrity issues...
The complete first and second seasons of Chris Rock's award-winning series features the comic's incomparable stand-up monologues, wildly inventive sketched and parody commercials, musical performances from the industry's top talents and candid interviews with major celebrity and political figures...
Documentary directed by Laura Gabbert centering on the professional and personal life of unconventional food critic Jonathan Gold. Gold, who won the first Pulitzer Prize for food criticism in 2007, is famous for reviewing low-key restaurants and food stalls producing diverse cuisine from different cultures across Los Angeles. For Gold, seeking out little known food vendors means deepening his relationship and connection with the city he..
In 1966 BBC Television embarked on its most ambitious documentary series to date. The eminent art historian Lord Clark was commissioned to write and present an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considered to be the crucial phases of its development. Civilisation: A Personal View by Lord Clark would be more than two years in the making, with filming in over 100 locations across 13 countries. The lavish series..
In 1966 BBC Television embarked on its most ambitious documentary series to date. The eminent art historian Lord Clark was commissioned to write and present an epic examination of Western European culture, defining what he considered to be the crucial phases of its development. Civilisation: A Personal View by Lord Clark would be more than two years in the making, with filming in over 100 locations across 13 countries. The lavish series..
This genre-defining series explores the history of civilisation through the prism of art. Great masterpieces are brought closer and made clearer than ever before, from Cambodia's majestic Angkor Wat temple to Michelangelo's exquisite Basilica of St Peter. Inspired by Kenneth Clark's groundbreaking series, it's an epic story of passion and struggle, introducing a new generation to classic works created across the continents. Civilisation..
Simon Schama, Mary Beard and David Olusoga present this nine-part BBC series which looks at the history of art across the world. The episodes are: 'The Second Moment of Creation', 'How Do We Look?', 'The Eye of Faith', 'Picturing Paradise', 'The Triumph of Art', 'First Contact', 'Radiance', 'The Cult of Progress' and 'The Vital Spark'...
LIMITED EDITION BOOKLET (FIRST PRINT RUN) - IF LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS (BOOKLET) ARE REQUIRED PLEASE CHECK WITH CUSTOMER SERVICES THAT THIS IS STILL AVAILABLE BEFORE ORDERINGIN THE FILM BUSINESS, DREAMS TAKE WORK.Navigating the current film business is more difficult than ever before. Rapidly changing technology and an overcrowded marketplace have led to an industry in which anyone can now make a film, but few can make a living.F..
Dinosaurs were the ultimate prehistoric survival machines, ruling the Earth for 120 million years. Hidden inside their bodies are anatomical secrets to surviving prehistoric planet Earth. Combining cinematic photo-real 3D graphics and leading-edge anatomy and palaeontology, Clash Of The Dinosaurs peels back their skin, their muscles, and their brains to reveal the unique inner workings of the greatest beasts that ever lived.Extreme Su..
British documentary from film-maker Anthony Bueno which explores the hit action comedy 'Ghostbusters' (1984). The cast and crew share their experiences of making Ghostbusters, with exclusive footage and interviews from the likes of Sigourney Weaver, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson...
Cliff Richard celebrates his 75th birthday with a live performance of some of his greatest hits at the Royal Albert Hall where he is joined by some special guests including Olivia Newton-John...
2018 sees Sir Cliff Richard celebrate 60 years in the business – a feat that not many artists can even dream of. Cliff is giving you the opportunity to join him in his celebrations by kicking off a 60th Anniversary tour and launching his first album of entirely new music in 14 years. You can experience Cliff’s 60th Concert in the comfort of your own home, and enjoy the night as he performs live in front of a packed Manchester Brid..
Chris Smith directs this documentary profile of American radical thinker Michael Ruppert. A former Los Angeles police officer turned independent reporter, Ruppert predicted the economic collapse of the 2000s in his self-published newsletter 'From the Wilderness' at a time when most Wall Street and Washington analysts were still in denial. He also discusses the perils of the global dependence on oil, and delivers a stark warning about th..
Documentary by Jihane Noujaim about war, truth and the media, focusing in particular on the 2003 Iraq conflict.Noujaim and her film crew visit the headquarters of Al-Jazeera, the first commercial non-state-owned Arab satellite channel, to find out what the news looks like from the 'other side'.As well as interviewing producers and journalists from Al-Jazeera, Noujaim talks to American correspondents from American news channels NBC a..
From Carl Sagan’s collaborators on the original series, Ann Druyan and Steve Souter, comes this spectacular follow-up to one of the most beloved programmes of all time. Hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and executive produced by Ann Druyan, Seth MacFarlane, Mitchell Cannold, Brannon Braga, and Jason Clark, with stunning cinematography by Bill Pope, Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey continues the exploration of the rema..
Inspired by the 1980s series by Carl Sagan, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson presents this science documentary series examining the way the universe works. The episodes are: 'Standing Up in the Milky Way', 'Some of the Things That Molecules Do', 'When Knowledge Conquered Fear', 'A Sky Full of Ghosts', 'Hiding in the Light', 'Deeper, Deeper, Deeper Still', 'The Clean Room', 'Sisters of the Sun', 'The Lost Worlds of Planet Earth', 'The ..
Since 1951, Crazy Horse Paris has been one of the highlights of the Paris nightlife. The unique show celebrates the beauty, raw talent and personality of the sensual dancers in an inimitable, sophisticated and glamorous way. Since its inception it has captivated the imagination of over 6 million spectators and has been visited by an endless list of celebrities who have been drawn to the show by its sheer aesthetic genius. In 2001 the Cr..
