A popular production from 2021, straight from the historic building of the National Theatre. This star-studded title is directed by experienced director Magdalena Švecová, with soloists, the National Theatre Orchestra and Choir, and conducted by Jaroslav Kyzlink. The Barber of Seville was composed by the then 23-year-old Gioachino Rossini in just three weeks, resulting in a witty and dynamic work that perfectly captures the genre of Italian opera buffa. Rossini based his work on the 1772 play The Barber of Seville, or The Misguided Precaution by French dramatist Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. The two-act opera tells the story of the young love between Rosina and Count Almaviva. However, her guardian Don Bartolo also has his eye on her. Almaviva does not give up and asks the local barber Figaro for help, who comes up with a daring plan to bring the couple to their dream wedding.
Sense and Sensibility is a romantic drama TV show set in 19th century England. It follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, loss, and societal expectations.
A woman named Jane is obsessed with Jane Austen and the Regency era. She decides to go on a vacation to Austenland, a resort where guests can experience the Regency era firsthand. Once there, Jane falls in love with a man, but soon realizes that the fantasy is not all that it seems.
A charismatic and unconventional teacher at a girls' school in 1930s Edinburgh, Miss Brodie influences her students with her unorthodox methods and idealism. Her teachings both inspire and lead them down questionable paths, as she becomes involved in a love triangle and political intrigue during the Spanish Civil War.
Lost in Austen is a TV show about a modern woman named Amanda who swaps places with Elizabeth Bennet, a beloved character from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Amanda finds herself trapped in a world of corsets and carriages, trying to navigate the strict social rules of the Georgian era while also trying to find a way back home. As she gets more entangled in the story, Amanda realizes that her actions have the potential to change the beloved novel forever.
Set in 1830s Australia, a former convict returns to Sydney and becomes embroiled in a web of secrets, jealousy, and forbidden love.
A U.S. Army sergeant is home on leave to reconnect with his girlfriend he hopes to marry. However, in the years he's been away, she's gotten a huge promotion where they used to work together - and has become engaged to another man.
Sense and Sensibility (1981) is a TV show based on the novel by Jane Austen. The story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, and their experiences with love, heartbreak, and class differences in 1800s England. After their father's death, the sisters are left in a precarious financial situation and must navigate the complexities of societal expectations and unrequited love. Elinor, the sensible sister, struggles to conceal her emotions while Marianne, the romantic, falls headlong into a passionate but ill-fated relationship. As the sisters face various obstacles and make difficult choices, they learn the importance of balancing reason and emotion, and ultimately find happiness and love.
Tess of the D'Urbervilles follows the story of Tess, a young woman from a poor background who is seduced and later abandoned by her cousin. She faces numerous challenges and tragedies as she tries to navigate her way through the rigid social expectations of Victorian England.
Count Three and Pray follows the story of a recovering alcoholic minister who returns to his small Southern town after the Civil War. He confronts his past, including his former fiance and the town's preacher, as well as the lingering effects of the war. As he navigates the challenges of rebuilding and finding redemption, he must also confront the lingering hate, sin, and prejudice that still exist in the community.
Copying Beethoven is a period drama about a music student who takes on the task of copying Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Set in the 1820s, the film explores the relationship between the composer and his young female copyist, showcasing the challenges she faces in a male-dominated music world. Alongside the musical composition, the movie delves into themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for recognition.
The funny situations that happen inside and outside a mechanical workshop and the mechanics part of it.
Moonfleet is a TV mini-series set in 18th century Dorset, England. It follows the story of John Trenchard, a young orphan who becomes involved with a group of smugglers and embarks on a dangerous adventure to find a hidden diamond. Along the way, he encounters pirates, magistrates, and a seaside village filled with secrets.
Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision (2004) is an animated documentary that delves into the world of art, science, and poetry during the 19th century. It explores the connections between these disciplines and how they shaped the cultural landscape of that era, with a particular focus on the themes of oceanography, biology, evolution, and romanticism. Through a surreal and experimental film style, the movie takes viewers on a journey through the fascinating ideas and discoveries of the time.
The story revolves around Elinor and Marianne, two daughters of Mr. Dashwood by his second wife. They have a younger sister, Margaret, and an older half-brother named John. When their father dies, the family estate passes to John, and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances.
Kao is given a mission by his elderly master to take a cursed sword and solve petty squabbles between skilled martial masters.
Amour Fou is a dark romantic comedy about a poet who decides to find a woman who will join him in a suicide pact. As he desperately tries to convince a young woman to die with him, their relationship takes unexpected turns, leading to a profound exploration of love, loneliness, and the meaning of life. With a touch of black humor, the film delves into the depths of human desires and the complex nature of romantic relationships.
Leopardi is a biographical drama that tells the story of Giacomo Leopardi, an Italian poet in the 19th century. The movie explores his struggles with illness, his passion for poetry, and his search for enlightenment amidst the challenges of his time.
Fresh out of university, agricultural engineer Voica Teodorescu returns to her native village where she joins a local team of engineers in the planning of a dam and an irrigation mega project.Although Voica is engaged to be married to Ilarie she also is romantically attracted to local engineer Radu. Radu doesn't agree with local boss Vasile Axente's management style and deems Vasile incompetent.Therefore, Radu tries to form an alliance with the village vice-mayor Dumitru Vardaru but when a large sum of money from the public works budget goes missing Radu is investigated by authorities for embezzlement of public funds.His relationship with Voica and the villagers gets sourly tested.
Colonel Wolodyjowski follows the journey of a brave knight as he battles against the invading Ottoman forces and faces betrayal from within. Filled with battles, sieges, and political intrigue, this movie is a tale of courage and sacrifice during a turbulent time in Polish history.