The Ten Commandments (1956) is a biblical epic that tells the story of Moses, an adopted Egyptian prince who becomes the chosen leader of the Hebrew slaves. Moses leads his people out of Egypt, defies the Pharaoh, and receives the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.
When Julius Caesar challenges Cleopatra to build a grand palace in three months, the Egyptian queen enlists the help of Asterix and Obelix. Together, they face challenges like pirates, anachronisms, and cultural misunderstandings, all while trying to meet the absurd deadline. Will they succeed and save Cleopatra's honor?
In Victorian England, a British officer is accused of cowardice after resigning his post on the eve of a great battle. Determined to prove his bravery, he disguises himself as an Arab and joins the army in Sudan, where he must face his fears and prove his loyalty.
Mountains of the Moon is an epic drama based on the true story of the exploration of the Nile. It follows the journey of British army captain Richard Francis Burton and his friend John Hanning Speke as they embark on an expedition to discover the source of the Nile. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, including battles with native Africans, encounters with slavery, wildlife, and the mysteries of the African jungle. The movie also explores themes of obsession, illness, and the complexities of friendship.
Join Michael Palin on his epic journey from the North Pole to the South Pole, exploring diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and encountering unique experiences.
Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom is an animated short film that follows the comedic journey of a music teacher as he educates his students about the history of music. Through various animated sequences, the film explores different musical instruments, orchestras, and music genres. The teacher encounters humorous situations and engages in a mix of singing, dancing, and playing music to teach his students. The film combines educational elements with comedy and music to create an entertaining and informative experience for viewers.
Set in the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire and Ancient Egypt, 'The Treasure: Truth & Imagination' follows a nonlinear timeline and explores the themes of rebellion, love, and revenge. A Muslim girl embarks on a perilous journey to find a legendary treasure, navigating through the complexities of a society steeped in tradition and power struggles. Along the way, she uncovers shocking secrets and faces unexpected challenges, all while coming face to face with a powerful pharaoh and a strong-willed rebel. Through vivid storytelling and mesmerizing music, this movie takes viewers on an unforgettable quest for truth and self-discovery.
This big-budget historical epic from acclaimed Egyptian director Youssef Chahine features a crazed turn by Patrice Chereau as Napoleon Bonaparte. The film, an Egyptian-French co-production, deals with Napoleon's occupation of Alexandria and its effect on a typical Egyptian family. Michel Piccoli leads the cast as a general in Napoleon's army who tentatively befriends a local poet.
A dramatic retelling of the story of Moses, who leads the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and towards the promised land. The series explores Moses' struggle with the Pharaoh, the plagues that befall Egypt, and the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea.
In 1930s Egypt, a town council controlled by a despotic rule deprives the working-class peasants of their water resources. A brave schoolteacher leads a petition to fight against the corrupt mayor and land owner to secure water rights and put an end to the oppressive regime.
Joanna Lumley goes on the trip of a lifetime - exploring the longest river in the world, the River Nile, from sea to source.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is credited as being the World’s Greatest Living Explorer. Among his extraordinary achievements, he was the first to circumnavigate the world from pole to pole, crossed the Antarctic on foot, broke countless world records, and discovered a lost city in Arabia. He has travelled to the most dangerous places on Earth, lost half his fingers to frostbite, raised millions of pounds for charity and was nearly cast as James Bond. But who is the man who prefers to be known as just ‘Ran’?
Journey to Mecca is a historical drama set in the 1300s, following the journey of Ibn Battuta, a young scholar from Tangier, as he travels to Mecca. Battuta faces numerous challenges and encounters as he joins a caravan crossing the Arabian Peninsula, navigates the Nile River, and finally reaches Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. The movie provides insight into the richness of Arabic history, the cultural diversity of the region, and the significance of the pilgrimage to Mecca, known as Hajj.
The North Star is a gripping crime drama thriller set in 1930s France and Belgium. It follows the story of a detective investigating a murder that takes place in a hotel room. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and intrigue, leading him to uncover the truth.
The Dream Is Alive is an IMAX documentary that offers a breathtaking look at the Space Shuttle program, showcasing the various aspects of space travel, from the training of astronauts to the awe-inspiring views of Earth from space. With stunning footage and compelling narration, this film allows viewers to experience the excitement and wonder of exploring outer space.
Join us as we delve into the production of the 1978 film 'Death on the Nile,' based on Agatha Christie's novel. Discover the challenges faced while filming on location along the majestic River Nile and witness the creation of the iconic detective character Hercule Poirot.
As if they were showing their film to a few friends in their home, the Johnsons describe their trip across the world, which begins in the South Pacific islands of Hawaii, Samoa, Australia, the Solomons (where they seek and find cannibals), and New Hebrides. Thence on to Africa via the Indian Ocean, Suez Canal, North Africa, and the Nile River to lion country in Tanganyika. (They are briefly joined in Khartum by George Eastman and Dr. Al Kayser.) Taking a safari in the Congo, the Johnsons see animals and pygmies, and travel back to Uganda, British East Africa, and Kenya.
In Adrift on the Nile, a group of friends embarks on a riverboat journey along the Nile River, encountering various challenges and navigating through political turmoil. Their journey brings to light personal struggles, including alcoholism, poverty, and strained relationships. Set against the backdrop of the Six-Day War, the friends find themselves caught up in the larger societal issues of the time. As they float along the river, they discover the true nature of friendship and the complexities of life.
Spoiled rich girl Nadia gets jealous after finding out her father's plan to remarry. She tries to break them apart, spreading lies about her new mother-in-law and getting involved with a man twice her age.
Has the famed Egyptian beauty, Queen Nefertiti, been found in a secret chamber deep in the Valley of the Kings? A Discovery Channel Quest expedition led by Dr. Joann Fletcher and a team of internationally renowned scientists from the University of York Mummy Research Team hopes to find out. If they find her, it will be one of the greatest archaeological discoveries since Nefertiti's stepson, King Tutankhamen, was discovered in 1922. The "Great Royal Wife" of the renegade Akhenaten, Nefertiti was a mother of six who helped lead a religious revolution that changed Egypt and the world forever. Yet after her death, her enemies destroyed all evidence of her life. Now, drawing on 13 years of research, Fletcher and her team bring Nefertiti's turbulent reign to life like never before with cutting-edge computer animations to recreate ancient Egypt's great temples, x-rays to reveal the telltale signs of foul play on her mummy, and forensic graphics to recreate the mummy's face.