In order to make sure that Koryo was free, Gong Min Wang married a woman he did not love. The Mongolians ruled Koryo so Gong Min Wang married the Mongolian princess in hopes that one day Koryo could be freed. Shin Don was a Buddhist priest who both Queen Nokuk and King Gong Min depended on for advice in ruling Koryo.
A definitive look at how the new challenges facing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia could change our world. This investigative series takes an in-depth look at one of the most important international stories of our generation, examining a crucial moment in Saudi Arabia's history - one that could impact the future of the world at large.
This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and finds out how the incredible advances made by the Victorians forged the world we live in today.
The story of county party secretary Mei Xiaoge and the reforms he and his colleagues introduce to bring about much-needed change and development to the lives of the people of Guangming County.
Set in the 18th century, A Royal Affair tells the story of a physician who becomes the confidant and lover to Denmark's mentally ill King Christian VII. Their relationship takes a turn when Catherine the Great of Russia starts to manipulate the king, leading to political intrigue and power struggles. Based on a true story, this period drama explores themes of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of power.
In May 1974, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing became President of the Republic and wanted to bring about a new era of modernity. One of his first decisions was to break up the ORTF with the creation of three new television channels: TF1, Antenne 2 and FR3. Three new public channels but autonomous and competing. It is a race for the audience which is engaged then, and from now on the channels will make the war! This competition will give birth to a real golden age for television programs, with variety shows in the forefront. The stars of the song are going to invade the living rooms of the French for their biggest pleasure. This unedited documentary tells the story of the metamorphosis of this television of the early 1970s, between freedom of tone, scandals, political intrigues and programs that have become mythical.
Wan Jiaming, a community police officer with a scholarly background from Jiangnan, and Qu Xiaohe, a retired athlete assigned to work in a grassroots community, navigate the challenges of their new roles as they help transform a children's clothing town from a chaotic industrial hub into a harmonious, modern city where people live in peace.
In Bedlam, a mentally ill woman finds herself in jeopardy as she tries to navigate through a corrupt system. With the help of a kind-hearted African-American, they uncover the dark secrets of the asylum and fight for their freedom.
Evil Roy Slade is an outlaw with a reputation for being the meanest and evilest in the Wild West. However, when he falls in love with a beautiful schoolteacher, he begins to reform and make amends for his past crimes. With his quirky gang and unexpected humor, Evil Roy Slade brings a unique twist to the genre of westerns.
Boys Town is a boys' boarding school in Nebraska run by Father Edward J. Flanagan. When a young troublemaker named Whitey Marsh comes to Boys Town, he starts a series of pranks and conflicts with another boy, Pee Wee. But as they both face challenges and learn valuable life lessons, they become friends and work together to save the reputation of Boys Town.
It proceeds to document the stages of sugar production once in the mill then shifts to the unrest outside where a sakada was shot to death by one of the hacienda's guards. A sakada is a farmer who works in a sugarcane field, harvesting it during the months of October to December.
A ronin samurai comes to the aid of a small village that is being oppressed by a powerful and cruel clan. Together with two other skilled samurais, they fight against injustice and defend the villagers from harm.
Sword of the Beast follows the story of a ronin who becomes a fugitive after discovering a hidden stash of gold. As he tries to escape his pursuers, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous power struggle and must decide where his loyalties lie.
After the relatively low box office takings of 'Intolerance', D. W. Griffith would revisit his epic film three years later by releasing two of the film's interlocking stories as standalone features, with some new additional footage. The second of these was 'The Mother and the Law', which demonstrates how crime, moral puritanism, and conflicts between ruthless capitalists and striking workers help ruin the lives of marginal Americans.
In 'Justice, My Foot!', a corrupt lawyer poses as a judge to reform the justice system after he and his wife experience the tragedy of losing a child. With his witty and cunning antics, he brings humor and chaos to the courtroom, ultimately seeking justice for himself and others.
Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan from 1892-1896. These were his last four years. Dapitan served as his prison cell. He always compared it to “a beautiful cage” where he is imprisoned. This was the longest imprisonment Rizal ever had. He became so lost by those times, but still he did not lose his mind. Even there, he continued studying and discovering things. He continued his conversation with his friends, scientists and doctors outside the country.
In Sarileru Neekevvaru, a soldier named Ajay takes on corrupt politicians and saves a village. He exposes their scams and reforms the system while also dealing with personal and family relationships.
Inner city kids are given new direction when they are convinced to join the school chess team.