The Selfish Giant is a drama film about two young boys, Arbor and Swifty, who find solace and excitement in the dangerous world of scrap metal collection. As they work for a local scrap dealer, they navigate through poverty, friendship, and the tempting allure of illegal activities. Inspired by Oscar Wilde's short story, the film is a gritty portrayal of life in a working-class neighborhood in Yorkshire, England.
Planet of the Humans is a documentary that delves into the destructive impact of human activities on the planet, highlighting issues such as overpopulation, deforestation, the use of fossil fuels, and the consequences of capitalism. It examines how greed and corporate interests have contributed to the decline of the environment, and suggests that changes in energy policy and a shift towards renewable energy sources are necessary for sustainability.
When a series of earthquakes, explosions, and volcanic eruptions occur simultaneously, a team of scientists must work together to find a solution and prevent the world from being destroyed. As they race against time, they face bureaucratic inaction, an organic monster, and the apathy of the public. Will they be able to find a way to save the world before it's too late?
The film is dedicated to the achievements of the Ukrainian SSR for the eleventh anniversary of the October Revolution.
In August, 1991, Estonia reclaims its independence from the USSR and brings to its national bank nearly $1 billion in gold bullion hidden in Paris for 50 years. Russian mobsters have a bold plan to hijack the gold after shutting down the capital's power at midnight
This film is devoted to Algeria's vast equipment plan which has fostered the development of the ports of Algiers and Oran. The inauguration of new aerodromes, roads, the construction of dams and power stations, the development of coal production, the textile and metallurgical industry, the opening of canneries, as well as the phenomenal boom in production of wheat and wine.
Produced in 1922, this 9-part silent documentary is an important document of the beginnings of industrialization in Brazil and the conditions of workers at the time.
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