Cindy Sherman is one of the world’s leading contemporary artists. She is also notoriously elusive. So, it is a coup for Arena to get this in-depth and revealing audio interview with her. An exuberant weave of art and archive gives us a rare insight into one of the most influential artists alive today.
This film explores the life of Alan Turing, a brilliant codebreaker whose work during World War II helped decrypt the Enigma machine used by the Germans. Despite his contributions, Turing faced discrimination for his homosexuality and was ultimately prosecuted for indecency. Forced to undergo chemical castration, Turing tragically took his own life.
Daphne tells the story of a closeted lesbian actress who embarks on a secret affair in 1940s Venice. Frustrated by her husband-wife relationship and in love with a friend, she finds inspiration and frustration in her forbidden love. Based on a true story, Daphne explores themes of unrequited love, identity, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in the 1940s.
In this new film from Arena, a cast of musical experts and admirers uncover the truth about the Maria Callas myth and the gift of her extraordinary voice.
In 1976, the Tate Gallery exhibited an experimental artwork that became a national sensation - Carl Andre's Equivalent VIII, or, to its detractors, 120 bricks laid on the floor. This documentary explores the origins of Andre's work and the extraordinary fallout from its exhibition.
Joan Collins takes us on a journey through her 70-year silver screen and showbiz career, with her trademark wit, showcasing the ups and downs of her life.%s
It's a timeless classic of children's literature and the third most-quoted book in English after the Bible and Shakespeare. But what lies behind the extraordinary appeal of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to generations of adults and children alike? To mark the 150th anniversary of its publication, this film explores the life and imagination of its author, the Reverend Charles Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll. Journalist Martha Kearney delves into the biographies of both Carroll himself and of the young girl, Alice Liddell, who inspired his most famous creation. She discusses the book with a range of experts, biographers and distinguished cultural figures - from actor Richard E Grant to children's author Philip Pullman - and explores with them the mystery of how a retiring, buttoned-up and meticulous mathematics don, who spent almost his entire life within the cloistered confines of Christ Church Oxford, was able to capture the world of childhood in such a captivating way.
A profile of the Australian author and academic whose 1970 book "The Female Eunuch" became an international bestseller and an important part of the feminist movement. Featuring previously unseen archive footage.
Hustlaball Berlin is a documentary that bares all while it explores the complete Hustlaball experience. Enter a place where porn stars, Hustlers, DJs, and customers meet on and off the dance floor at the famed Kit Kat Club in Berlin. But here you get a first-hand uncensored look!
The story of Gluck - Britain's cross-dressing high society painter of the 1930s - who staged 'one-man shows', had relationships with women and somehow got away with it.
Martina: Farewell to a Champion tells the story of Martina Navratilova's retirement from professional tennis in 1994, marking the end of an exceptional career. This documentary highlights her achievements, contributions, and impact on the sport, providing a glimpse into her personal life and the challenges she overcame.
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