Rick Steves takes viewers on a journey through Europe, exploring its diverse cultures, art, architecture, and cuisine. With his knowledgeable insights and engaging storytelling, Rick provides a unique perspective on travel and the rich history of the continent.
Middlemarch, set in the 1870s, delves into the lives of the residents of a small town in Europe. The story follows various characters, their relationships, and the impact of political and societal changes on their lives. Amidst love affairs, dysfunctional marriages, and the struggle for power, Middlemarch offers a rich exploration of Victorian society.
Oliver's Travels is a five-part television serial written by Alan Plater and starring Alan Bates, Sinéad Cusack, Bill Paterson, and Miles Anderson. It first aired in the UK in 1995. Bates plays the titular Oliver, a keen word-game enthusiast and lecturer in comparative religion. After his teaching post is made redundant, he resolves to make use of his new wealth of free time by going to visit his favourite crossword compiler, 'Aristotle', with whom he has corresponded but whom he has never met. When he arrives, however, he finds Aristotle's house has been ransacked and its occupant has departed for parts unknown, and he sets out to discover why.
In Faraway, So Close!, an angel named Cassiel falls to Earth and becomes involved with a group of friends in Berlin. As he navigates the complexities of human life, he helps them face their struggles and find hope in the midst of despair. The film explores themes of existentialism, temptation, and the nature of mortality.
The Best of Youth follows the lives of two brothers, Nicola and Matteo, from their youth in the turbulent 1960s to their adulthood in the 2000s. This epic drama explores themes of love, loss, political activism, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
In Wings of Desire, an angel in Berlin falls in love with a mortal woman and decides to leave the immortal world to experience human life and the many emotions that come with it. As he navigates his new existence, he grapples with the complexities of love, desire, and the meaning of life.
After witnessing a crime, a man becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deception and murder.
Cleopatra (1934) tells the story of Cleopatra, the powerful queen of Egypt, as she navigates dangerous political alliances, romantic entanglements, and the ultimate downfall of her empire.
Classic tale of King Arthur and how his wife is kidnapped by his evil sister. Lancelot is sent out to try and retrieve the lost queen and unfortunately falls in love with her. Forbidden love, revenge, family rivalry, and magic are all prominent themes.
Faster, Faster is a gripping crime drama set in Spain, following a group of young gang members involved in bank robberies, drug dealing, and murder. The story revolves around their dangerous and chaotic lives, as they navigate through nightclubs, discotheques, and illegal activities. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of their actions.
In this drama, a civil servant travels to Poland and visits a Nazi concentration camp. He becomes an interpreter for a former prisoner and forms a new love interest. The film explores themes of memory, friendship, and the bias and approach towards historical monuments.
A simple-minded dreamer pretends to be a ghost in order to help acquit himself of a murder charge.
Drama about how the Statue of Liberty came to be erected in New York Harbor in the early 1880s and the people responsible for its creation.
Follow along the breathtaking coastline of the French Riviera in this nostalgic travelogue. Explore the charming towns, beautiful beaches, and historical landmarks. Experience the renowned glamour and elegance of Saint-Tropez, Nice, and Monaco. Immerse yourself in the rich history, art, and culture of this iconic destination. Discover the hidden gems and breathtaking views that the French Riviera has to offer.
In 1971, a German woman survives a commercial airplane crash in the Amazon jungle. She becomes the sole survivor and must navigate through the rainforest while dealing with her wounds, dangerous wildlife, and the harsh conditions of the jungle. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and encounters, including stingrays, crocodiles, and a jungle expedition. The movie explores her struggle for survival and her journey towards rescue and recovery.
Adaptation of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about an emperor who prefers the tinkling of a bejeweled mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. When the Emperor is near death, the nightingale's song restores his health.
FBI agent Brad joins Tony and Nick, the self styled Supermen who battle crime wearing bullet-proof super-suits. They are on a case involving radioactive counterfeit money and people who can be broken down into precious jewels.
In the village of Athens, Greece during the military junta, a teacher strives to educate his students and challenge the conservative traditions upheld by the corrupt police. The story explores the complexities of politics, oppression, and the generation gap while emphasizing the importance of knowledge and progressivism.
Ivan Ivanović, a party functionary, arrives in a provincial town as a temporary replacement for a cultural official. The newcomer is fanatically eager to reform the town's cultural life in accordance with socialist ideals. He abolishes all five music societies and orders a monument of the town's most revered native, late composer Ciguli Miguli, removed from the main square. Ivanović's actions, however, meet stiff resistance from the townspeople, especially the youth.
Two young men journey across the U.S.A to honor one's mother by spreading her ashes at monuments she always dreamed of visiting. Along the way they encounter interesting characters and dangerous situations that force them to question their own character and their life-long friendship. Marital strife, jail time, car chases, old secrets and a demolition derby all threaten to derail their trip and their lives.