A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II. The story is told from the viewpoint of Lt. Werner (Herbert Grönemeyer), who has been assigned as a war correspondent on the German submarine U-96 in October 1941. He meets its captain (Jürgen Prochnow), chief engineer (Klaus Wennemann), and the crew in a French nightclub. Thomsen (Otto Sander), another captain, gives a crude drunken speech to celebrate his Ritterkreuz award, in which he openly mocks Winston Churchill and implicitly Adolf Hitler. The next morning, they sail out of the harbor of La Rochelle to cheering crowds and a playing band...
In the aftermath of the 13/11/2015 attacks in Paris, November takes us deep into the heart of the French anti-terrorism services. Over the course of five intense days, we witness the relentless hunt for the suspects that carried out the horrific acts. As the authorities race against time to prevent further tragedy, tensions escalate and the true cost of terrorism is revealed.
This documentary film recounts the events of August 6, 1945, when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, detailing the devastation and the aftermath of the bombing.
The Beginning or the End is a movie that explores the events leading up to the creation of the atomic bomb, focusing on the key figures involved in its development. It highlights the challenges faced by scientists and military personnel, as well as the ethical implications of harnessing such destructive power. The movie also delves into the decision-making process behind the use of the bomb and its impact on the world.
A young Spaniard and his girlfriend, survivors of a terrorist attack, struggle to cope with the psychological trauma and attempt to find healing and peace.
Sharad, a brave sailor, discovers the secret location of the legendary city of Atlantis. He must face mortal combat matches, tightrope walking, and an invisible wall to conquer the kingdom and save his people.
Duck and Cover is a short animation film released in 1952 during the Cold War era. It was created to educate children on what to do in the event of a nuclear attack. The film features an anthropomorphic turtle named Bert who teaches schoolchildren the importance of 'ducking and covering' to protect themselves from the effects of a nuclear explosion. The film is part animated and part live-action, and it utilizes catchy songs and colorful visuals to engage its young audience.
After the attacks in Paris in 2015, Raphael Mehlman is really aware of his Jewishness. His brother, the writer Joël Mehlman, develops a novel then gets lost between his characters and reality, mixing his fiction and his own life.
The Day the Dinosaurs Died is a documentary that explores the cataclysmic event that led to the mass extinction of dinosaurs. It focuses on the asteroid impact and its effects, including the shock wave, tsunamis, and global fallout. The documentary follows scientists as they conduct core samples, excavations, and paleontological digs to uncover more about this significant event in Earth's history.
A documentary investigating the science, aerodynamics and technologies involved in enabling aircraft to travel at speeds approaching or surpassing that of sound.
On April 27, 1813, American forces defeated the British at York (present-day Toronto) and captured the capital of Upper Canada - but not before suffering their own losses. History Television's Explosion 1812 looks at the Battle of York and unearths new evidence around this lesser-known event from the War of 1812.
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