Marco Polo is a grand historical drama that follows the adventures of the famous explorer and his journey through Ancient Asia. Set in the 13th century, the series showcases the power-play, rebellion, and friendship amidst the vast landscapes and cultures of the Orient.
In post-World War II Venice, retired detective Poirot attends a seance where a murder occurs. He must uncover the killer's identity in a palazzo filled with suspects.
Assigned to accompany two priests on a mission to convert the court of Kublai Khan to Christianity, Marco Polo is abandoned in the mountains when the priests, doubting the very existence of China, turn back. Polo eventually pushes bravely forth alone toward the fabled country where he is accepted as an envoy into Khan's court. Marooned on the far side of the world, Polo, accompanied by his servant, Pedro, advances as a Mongol grandee for twenty extraordinary years. What he eventually brings back with him to the West is a chronicle that changed history forever.
Set in 19th century Italy, Senso tells the story of a countess who falls in love with an Austrian officer during the Austrian occupation of Venice. The countess is torn between her unrequited love and her loyalty to her country as she becomes involved in the underground resistance movement. Betrayal, political exile, and self-destructiveness ensue, leading to a tragic ending.
Le Guignolo is a comedy action film that follows a charismatic con man and a cunning con-woman as they join forces to pull off an audacious heist. With their intelligence and skills, they plan to steal a secret formula that could change everything. However, they are not alone in this pursuit, as they have to outsmart the authorities and other criminals who are after the same prize. It's a thrilling adventure filled with twists and turns, where nobody can be trusted.
My Piece of the Pie is a comedy-drama film set in London and Paris. It tells the story of a cleaning lady who loses her job due to financial speculation and forms an unlikely bond with a wealthy trader. The film explores themes of social contrast, capitalism, and the struggles of single mothers. As the cleaning lady tries to overcome her financial difficulties, she gets involved in protests and confronts the challenges of the modern world.
John Romer recreates the glory and history of Byzantium. From the Hagia Sophia in present-day Istanbul to the looted treasures of the empire now located in St. Marks in Venice.
Chris & Don: A Love Story is a biography documentary that tells the story of the love relationship between Chris and Don. The film explores their journey as a gay couple, their involvement in the art world, and the challenges they faced due to societal norms and health issues.
Set in the days leading up to the September 11th attacks, A Few Days in September is a thrilling drama that follows a spy trying to safeguard her son while navigating political intrigue and international conspiracies. With a backdrop of Paris, Venice, and Dubai, the story unfolds with sexual tension, assassinations, and surprising twists.
When a man's marriage is on the rocks, he concocts a wild scheme to pretend to be his wife's lover in order to reignite their passion and save their relationship. Chaos ensues as misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and comedic situations abound. This comedy is filled with laughter, romance, and outrageous moments.
The "casanova" gondolier Bepi struggles to accept his future monogamous life, being Venice a hub of attracting tourists.
The Goebbels Experiment is a documentary that delves into the life of Paul Joseph Goebbels, the minister of propaganda in Nazi Germany. Through his diaries, speeches, and interviews, the film explores Goebbels' rise to power, his role in promoting Nazi ideology, and the psychological warfare tactics he employed. It also sheds light on his family relationships, delusions, and the impact of his propaganda on society. The documentary provides a comprehensive look into the life of one of the key figures of the Nazi regime.
I, Don Giovanni is a movie that tells the story of the famous composer Mozart, focusing on his relationships and artistic collaboration. Set in the 18th century, the film explores themes of jealousy, artistic creation, and the challenges faced by Mozart in the Holy Roman Empire. It also delves into the world of opera performances and the struggles of a genius composer. The plot follows Mozart's banishment and exile, his encounters with the Roman Inquisition, and his involvement with Freemasonry. With beautiful settings in Vienna, Austria, and Venice, Italy, the movie showcases the debauchery and libertine lifestyle of the time. This historical drama is a morality tale of damnation, with ghostly visions and a haunting conclusion. Alongside Mozart, the movie also explores the character of Casanova, an opera singer, and the themes of womanizing and jealousy.
Set in medieval Venice, this swashbuckler chronicles the courage of an executioner and his godson as they attempt to show that the Grand Inquisitor is in league with murderous pirates.
A short film made for Venezia 70 - Future Reloaded
The four brothers Peter, Uwe, Manni and Günter live together in the German town of Dernbach and run what is probably the most chaotic car recycling business in Germany. Nothing is the same here as in other junkyards. Over four million spare parts lie in huge piles in the brothers' warehouse. Nevertheless, they manage to find just the right spare part time and time again and get a car back into shape.
What is the "feeling" of a city? Is it the roads, the light that illuminates them, the people that live there and their stories? It's all these things, but also something else, something requiring time and attention to be understood. The film goes in search of this feeling exploring the city of Venice and its lagoon, prying into its less-known corners and listening to the stories of six citizens: a hotel waitress, an old archaeologist, a pensioner from Mestre, a painter/fisherman, an apartment burglar and a young boy.
On holiday in Venice, a young couple try in vain to recapture the spirit of their relationship.