Never before could you get this close to seven thousand years of history. Time Life's LOST CIVILIZATIONS combines cutting-edge digital effects technology with powerful dramatization. Dazzling spectacles re-create rituals and events - from the bloodletting of Maya kings and a pharaoh's last journey to the secret pleasures of a Roman empress. Original location cinematography in 25 countries takes you from Cuzco in Peru to Petra in Jordan. Computer graphics restore Egypt's pyramids and the Great Wall of China with breathtaking accuracy. From ancient Mesopotamia to modern Tibet, lost worlds live again in this must-have collection!
Martin Shaw stars as Cecil Rhodes, the man whose controversial career included the creation of de Beers, the addition of nearly one million square miles to the Britain's African Empire, and had given his name to a country (Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe) larger than most of Europe. Martin Shaw's son plays the younger Rhodes and other cast members include Neil Pearson, Frances Barber and Ken Stott.
An American insurance investigator is sent to Rhodesia to investigate the mysterious death of a diamond broker who drowned whilst diving off the coast. The broker was insured for $1 million so the insurers are suspicious.
Africa United is a heartwarming adventure following a group of children from different backgrounds who join forces to travel across Africa to attend the World Cup. Along the way, they face various challenges and learn valuable lessons about friendship, resilience, and the power of dreams. Their journey is full of unexpected encounters, thrilling escapes, and important discoveries as they navigate the diverse landscapes and cultures of the African continent.
John Baxter is a freewheeling trader of goods in Africa with a pet chimpanzee and one dream: to save enough money to buy a gas station in Detroit.
When her father goes missing during an archaeological expedition, a young woman embarks on a journey to find him. Along the way, she discovers an underground city and faces various challenges in her quest for answers.
Beware of Mr. Baker is a documentary film that portrays the legendary drummer Ginger Baker's life and career. It explores his extreme talent, eccentric personality, and his impact on the world of music.
In Southern Rhodesia in the 1940s, city-dweller Mary marries farmer Dick Turner and is plucked from the comforts of her cosmopolitan life and forced to live on his unsuccessful farm. Mary slowly goes insane and has a sexual affair with her black servant, Moses. When the affair is discovered, Mary asks Moses to leave the farm, but he returns and murders her.
The South African businessman David Swansey is delivering illegal German helicopters to Rhodesia. That makes the patriot Gideon Marunga an angry man.
The film follows a BBC war reporter and Harvard psychiatrist Dr. John Mack, whose careers were threatened by the investigation of the incident, as well as a former student who journeys back to the rural Ariel School.
Know where you come from; know who you are. In this fast-paced travel show, young adults accompany immigrant parents back to their country of origin on a 10-day trip of a lifetime. While enjoying stunning views and local cuisine, these parent-child duos will relive the sacrifice, struggle, and dramatic circumstances that led their families to where they are.
Shaina, a young girl in Zimbabwe, faces the challenges of self-confidence and resilience in a society plagued by poverty and violence. She must confront her traumatic past and navigate the path to self-discovery amidst a backdrop of cultural norms and societal expectations.
The film depicts the harrowing last stand of the Shangani Patrol, a British Army unit ambushed by Matabele warriors in 1893 Zimbabwe. Based on a true story, it showcases the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers as they defend their position against overwhelming odds.
Two strangers refuse to leave the seaside home of a couple, which leads to sexual tension and crime.
An intriguing look at an authoritarian state on the verge of democratization: how Zimbabwe got a new constitution. Two political enemies are forced on a joint mission to write Zimbabwe's new constitution. The ultimate test that will either take the country a decisive step closer to democracy and away from President Mugabe's dictatorship, or toward renewed repression. In a country with little respect for human rights, impeded by economic sanctions and hyperinflation running rampant, failure is not an option.
At the beginning of the 1960s, in Salisbury (now Harare), in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the government of Ian Smith hanged three black revolutionaries who had nevertheless been pardoned by the Queen of England. René Vautier, with ZAPU (Zimbabwe African Party for Unity), denounces this killing. Expelled by the Rhodesian police (informed by the French secret services), the filmmaker shoots a film in Algeria in the form of an indictment against colonial savagery. The film was first banned in France, then authorized in 1965.
Concerning Violence is a documentary film that examines the systematic violence and oppression faced by African nations during the period of colonization. It delves into the impact of imperialism, colonialism, and neo-colonialism on the social, political, and economic structures of these nations. Through archive footage and interviews, the film exposes the struggles, resistance, and fight for independence of these countries.
Cecil: The Legacy of a King is a documentary film that tells the extraordinary story of Cecil the lion, a majestic creature living in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. The movie explores the captivating life of Cecil, his relationship with other wildlife, and his tragic death at the hands of a trophy hunter. Through interviews with experts and activists, the film sheds light on the importance of wildlife conservation and the ongoing fight to protect wild animals against human interference.
Thandi finds out the complexities of love, when David, the schoolboy Mister Charming, coolly sweeps her off her feet.
The lives of three extraordinary African women from different social levels and origins determined to bring about radical transformations in their day to day realities: Kenyan attorney and reputed lawyer Njoki Ndung'u, Puthi Ragophala the committed school principal of a remote South African village and Zimbabwean housewife-entrepreneur, Amai Rosie.