In the midst of the California gold rush, a group of prospectors encounter various comedic mishaps while searching for wealth.
In ancient Thailand, a man seeks revenge for the murder of his parents and the theft of his small village's cattle. Along the way, he becomes a skilled martial arts master and must overcome numerous obstacles to fulfill his quest for justice.
Mother India tells the story of Radha, a strong-willed woman who faces poverty, tragedy, and societal pressures while trying to raise her children in a village. She battles against a money-lender, deals with the loss of her limbs, and sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of her family.
Variety Lights is a comedy-drama that follows a young woman who dreams of becoming a star in the entertainment industry. She joins a traveling variety show and faces challenges and romantic entanglements along the way.
Behind the Sun (2001) is a movie set in a rural village in the 1910s. The story revolves around a family feud triggered by a tragic event. It explores themes of tradition, violence, suffering, and revenge. The protagonist, a young man, finds himself caught between loyalty to his family and his own desires for a different life. As the tensions escalate, secrets are revealed, and the consequences of past actions become unavoidable.
A headstrong young woman, Joan Webster, travels to the remote Scottish island of Kiloran to marry a wealthy naval officer. However, a series of unexpected events, including a curse, a whirlpool, and the charming laird of Kiloran, interfere with her plans and lead her to question her true desires.
In Mexican Bus Ride, a man finds himself on a transforming journey when he is tempted by his ailing mother's inheritance. As he embarks on a bus ride to claim the money, he encounters various obstacles and colorful characters. The film explores themes of temptation, family dynamics, and the pursuit of happiness. With comedic and dramatic moments, Mexican Bus Ride showcases the beauty and complexities of life in Mexico during the 1950s.
The Missing Gun follows a policeman in China who discovers that his gun has gone missing. He embarks on a search to find it, encountering various suspects and uncovering a web of secrets and deception. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he must confront his own past and confront the truth.
Xinghua lives with her husband, who makes money by selling stones from the Great Wall. But she is unable to give him a son to inherit this wealth. When her husband hatches a plan to tear down the local historic fortress to find a legendary hidden treasure, she finds herself drawn to a gentler, more educated man who wants to preserve it.
Plenty of fun erotic stories in the spirit of the "Decameron", united by one constant hero - unlucky cow Fiorina.
Bhuvan Shome, a middle-aged civil servant known for his strictness and discipline, decides to take a hunting trip in the countryside. Along the way, he meets Gauri, a young village woman, who introduces him to a different way of life. As they spend more time together, Bhuvan Shome starts to question his beliefs and reevaluate his priorities. This comedy-drama explores themes of loneliness, honesty, and personal transformation.
The search for the everlasting blue paint from Byzantine church murals turn into a sensual love story in which Europe meets the Balkans.
Pitaah (2002) is a movie that revolves around the theme of injustice and revenge. It tells the story of a farmer who becomes a vigilante after his daughter is raped. He takes matters into his own hands and seeks revenge against the rapists and the corrupt landowner responsible for the injustice. The movie explores the complex dynamics of parent-child relationships and the consequences of societal prejudices.
A new ice age is coming to England. All energy sources have been depleted and despair is taking over the earth. The young king decides to use his last trump card before his power collapses and anarchy reigns over the island kingdom.
Richly detailed amateur ethnographic film on the agrarian economy and society in rural Punjab.
Gorgeously dreamlike colour images of (then) French India – present-day Puducherry.
An impoverished farmer faces problems after he is blacklisted for refusing to sell his prize-winning oxen to an oppressive landlord.
Lawyer Jimmy Donovan thinks a bicycle tour through Mexico is just the thing to keep him out of trouble until his client arrives. But when school teacher Jean Harper misses her tour bus, all of a sudden Jimmy is in for much more than he bargained for.
Life on the road in India, showing the traffic, people and animals.
WARRIOR EMPIRE: THE MUGHALS is a sweeping, in-depth portrait of India's most colorful, violent, and majestic era. From 1526 to 1858, this dynasty of nomadic warriors indulged their appetite for territorial expansion, spreading their rule throughout the Indian subcontinent. Though they conquered their kingdom with crushing brutality, the Mughals were also brilliant technological innovators and masters of art and architecture. This program offers lush, detailed images of Mughal accomplishments such as the glorious Taj Mahal, palaces, forts, water systems, elaborate gardens, and richly crafted artwork. Step-by-step scientific recreations of advanced Mughal metallurgy and weaponry show the meticulous production of chain mail armor for a battalion of elephants, lethally flexible composite bows, rocketry, and swordsmith techniques passed down through the generations, and still alive today.