The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon rainforest in search of a lost civilization. Along with his son and a small team, Fawcett faces dangerous obstacles, encounters a mysterious tribe, and discovers evidence of an ancient, advanced civilization. The film explores themes of obsession, discovery, and the courage to venture into the unknown.
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter is a horror-western film set in the 1910s. The story follows a 19-year-old girl who is kidnapped by a group of vampires and the efforts of a group of people to save her. It is a prequel to the cult film From Dusk Till Dawn and explores the origins of the vampire myth and the character of Santanico Pandemonium.
Queen of the Desert is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Gertrude Bell, an Englishwoman who explored and mapped the Arabian Desert in the early 20th century. Frustrated with her privileged life in England, Gertrude embarks on a journey to the Middle East, where she becomes immersed in the culture and politics of the region. She forms deep friendships with Bedouin tribes and becomes involved in political affairs, including negotiations with the Ottoman Empire. Throughout her adventures, Gertrude navigates romantic relationships and grapples with her own identity and purpose in life.
In the year 1913, a young widow in Budapest finds herself searching for work and identity amidst the backdrop of an ever-changing society. As she explores the city, she encounters various challenges and uncovers hidden secrets, ultimately discovering her own strength and resilience.
During World War I, a German count living in Africa seeks revenge against two British adventurers for destroying his navy.
Our Town follows the lives of the people in a small town called Grover's Corners, focusing on the everyday experiences and relationships that shape their lives. The story explores themes of love, family, and the passage of time.
Tarzan must navigate the dangers of the jungle as he searches for a lost city, battles enemies, and uncovers secrets that could change his world. With action, romance, and magic, Tarzan's journey takes him on a thrilling adventure.
Old Gringo follows the journey of a retired journalist who travels to Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. In search of adventure, he becomes involved with a wealthy landowner and a fiery revolutionary leader. As he navigates the complex political landscape and finds himself in a dangerous love triangle, he must decide where his loyalties lie.
The film follows Alma, a doctor in 1910s Barcelona, who sets out on a journey to find her missing husband. Along the way, she gets entangled in a series of comedic and mysterious events involving a prostitute, cross-dressing, incest, and a brothel.
In 1913, laconic sea captain Corto Maltese, adrift in the Pacific, gets rescued by his bandit friend Rasputin who's taking two rich shipwrecked teens to an island where his boss the Monk will hold them for ransom. WWI complicates things.
In the summer of 1913, 17-year-old Jacob, a Danish high school student, lives in the frustrating limbo between boyhood and manhood. He worries about his excessive focus on masturbation and, although he is aware of the sexual overtures by the housemaid Sophie, Jacob doesn't know how to respond to her.
Tells the story of a great milestone in aviation history: the 1935 crossing of the Pacific Ocean by a Pan American Airways flying boat known as the China Clipper. The documentary series recounts the development of this technological innovation – led by Pan Am’s chief executive Juan Trippe, pilot Charles Lindbergh, airplane engineer Igor Sikorsky and radio engineer Hugo Leuteritz – with dramatic re-enactments, interviews with historians and biographers, and archival photographs, newsreel clips and film.
A gray-haired convict, within the shadows of the gallows, tells his story to the prison chaplain beginning twenty years earlier when he was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit.
Starting in 1913 movie director Connors discovers singer Molly Adair. As she becomes a star she marries an actor, so Connors fires them. She asks for him as director of her next film. Many silent stars shown making the transition to sound.
Harishchandra's Factory is a film that tells the story of Dadasaheb Phalke, who made India's first feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913. The film explores the challenges and obstacles faced by Phalke as he strives to bring his vision to life, including the financial struggles, societal opposition, and technical limitations of the time. Through his determination and optimism, Phalke manages to overcome these hurdles and create a groundbreaking work of art that paves the way for the Indian film industry.
Shogi, a Japanese form of chess, is a game that requires skill and determination. When poor sandal-maker Sakata decides to pursue his dream of becoming the Shogi Grand Master Champion, everything is at stake – including his family. What will it cost for Sakata to follow his passion?
Paris, 1913: Passionate, odiferous Pepe Le Pew pursues the latest love of his life, a cat who's been made up to look like a skunk, through the sets of a silent-movie studio.
The largest man-made disaster of the 20th century, now largely lost to history. A journey through the early history of Los Angeles and the city's water needs. Ever-growing demand led to larger and larger projects, and eventually to tragedy. The history of the tragedy, the role of William Mulholland in the disaster and the city's water development, and how the lessons of the tragedy reflect on our current infrastructure needs today.