THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE (E) 2013 £9.99
Five propaganda shorts produced by the USA during World War II which cover the Battle of the Bulge.
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries
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BENJAMIN BRITTEN: PEACE AND CONFLICT (E) 2013 BRITTEN, TONY
£12.99
Director drama documentary examines the acclaimed composer’s lifelong
commitment to pacifism. Using a dramatic narrative to explore the
development of Britten’s pacifist beliefs during the time he spent at
the liberally progressive Gresham’s School in Norfolk between the years
of 1928-1930, the film charts a time which marked a crucial period of
the composer’s personal and musical development. Interwoven throughout
are contemporary performances of the composer’s works and contributions
from, amongst others, conductor and composer Joseph Horovitz, cellists
Anita Lasker Wallfisch and Raphael Wallfisch, and Britten’s agent for
many years, Sue Phipps.
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BLOCKADE/LANDSCAPE/REVUE (E) LOZNITSA, SERGEI £19.99
Collection of three documentaries. In ‘Blockade’ (2006), archive
images of Hitler’s siege of Leningrad show how the city became victim to
a blockade which caused the deaths of as many as 800,000 innocent
people due to starvation, disease and cold weather. In ‘Landscape’
(2003), Loznitsa records the inhabitants of the Russian village Okulovka
while they wait at a bus stop in the middle of winter.
In ‘Revue’ (2008), the director pieces together a collection of
archive propaganda material produced in the Soviet Union during the
1950s and 60s. Giving an insight into the mindset of the people at the
time, the film shows both sides of the communist ideology from grand
images of the Socialist realism art form to the harsh realities of human
suffering and poverty.
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CODEBREAKER – THA ALAN TURING STORY (E) 2011 BEAVAN, C/STACEY,
C £15.99
Documentary drama about British codebreaker and computer scientist
Alan Turing. After serving as a codebreaker during World War II, Turing
designed the Automatic Computing Engine and helped to develop the
Manchester computers. In 1952 he was convicted of homosexual acts and to
avoid going to prison he accepted a course of hormonal injections to
reduce his sex drive.
Two years later he was found dead and was reported to have committed
suicide, though many believe it to have been accidental. The film
features contributions from those who knew him and experts who explain
how his work has proved significant to the development of technology,
while Ed Stoppard portrays Turing in re-enactments of his conversations
with psychiatrist Dr. Franz Greenbaum (Henry Goodman).
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries.
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HOME FRONT BRITAIN (E) £12.99
Six-part Discovery Channel documentary series presented by actor Jim
Carter that endeavours to tell the story of World War II on the British
Home Front through archive footage.
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HUBBLE: COLLECTION (E) £18.99
Collection of Discovery Channel documentaries that explore the
operation and importance of the giant space telescope Hubble. The
programmes included are: ‘Hubble Live: The Final Mission’, ‘Hubble:
Secrets from Space’, ‘Mission Critical: Hubble’, ‘The Ends of the
Universe: Hubble’s Final Chapter’ and ‘Hubble and Beyond: Telescopes in
Space’.
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries
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HAWKING (PG) 2012 FINNIGAN, STEPHEN £19.99
A documentary profile of the world-renowned physicist and cosmologist.
Choosing to tell his story in his own words, Hawking allows director
Stephen Finnigan unprecedented access to his private life, resulting in
an intimate portrait of how, after being diagnosed with motor neurone
disease when he was 21-years-old and given two years to live, he battled
against the odds to become pre-eminent in his chosen field. Documenting
Hawking’s journey through the major milestones in his life, from his
early academic failures, the demands of his disability, his marriages
and his eventual superstardom, the film also features dramatic
reconstructions and testimonies from those who have known and worked
with him during his life.
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INTO THE UNIVERSE WITH STEPHEN HAWKING (E) £12.99
Discovery Channel documentary series in which the renowned physicist
lends his perspective and insight to some of the biggest questions in
science. Among the questions tackled by Hawking are theories of how the
universe began, the possibility of time travel and the likelihood of
alien life forces existing in other galaxies. The episodes are:
‘Aliens’, ‘Time Travel’ and ‘The Story of Everything’.
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STEPHEN HAWKING’S GRAND DESIGNS (E) £12.99
Documentary presented by the esteemed physicist in which he sets out to
explain what science can tell us about the meaning of life. With
reference to the laws of physics, philosophers such as Descartes and his
own intuition and scientific perception, the professor attempts to
answer one of the toughest and most enduring questions ever conceived by
the human mind.
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries
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IN SEARCH OF ROBERT BURNS (E) 2013 £12.99
David Hayman presents this documentary about Scottish poet Robert
Burns. Hayman explores Burns’ life from his childhood to his rise to
fame throughout the nation while a team of experts use forensic
technology to create a model of the writer’s head to show, with as much
accuracy as possible, what he would have really looked like.
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THE LONG WALK OF NELSON MANDELA (E) 2013 £17.99
Documentary that examines the remarkable life of Nelson Mandela, the
South African civil rights activist and leader who spent over a quarter
of a century in prison. Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island for his
role as leader of an anti-apartheid group. His release in 1990 marked a
turning point in South African history; Mandela would go on to serve as
president of the country from 1994 to 1997.
This documentary includes contributions from Mandela biographers
Richard Stengel and Anthony Sampson and a number of figures close to the
leader.
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THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION IN COLOUR/FASCISM IN COLOUR (E) £19.99
Double bill of colour documentaries exploring two of the most
significant political movements in the first half of the 20th century.
‘Russian Revolution in Colour’ endeavours to tell the story of the 1917
rebellion which landed power in the hands of Lenin and the Russian
Communist Party. ‘Fascism in Colour’ explores the rise to power of the
Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini and his relationship with Adolf
Hitler.
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries
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THE STORY OF THE JEWS (PG) 2012 £15.99
Historian Simon Schama presents this five-part BBC documentary series
that traces over 4,000 years of Jewish history. In addition to tracing
the Jewish experience from its birthplace in the ancient world of the
Hebrew bible, the series also examines the contribution that Jewish
people have made in shaping the modern world, through the legacy of
their involvement in the arts, finance, culture, science and
entertainment.
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries
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THE MEN WHO BUILT AMERICA (E) 2012 DVD £19.99 BLU-RAY £24.99
History Channel documentary that explores the growth of American
business in the 19th and 20th century and the men whose ambition fuelled
the construction of a nation. The names Henry Ford, John D.
Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P.
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THE PUNK SYNDROME (15) 2012 £15.99
Documentary following Finnish punk rock band Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät
as they begin to gain popularity. The film captures the group, which
comprises four mentally disabled members – Pertti Kurikka, Kari Aalto,
Sami Helle and Toni Välitalo – as they work in the recording studio and
go on tour. As they experience both ups and downs, they express their
views on a number of topics through their music and discuss attitudes
towards mentally handicapped people.
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries
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THE TYPEWRITER IN THE 21ST CENTURY (E) 2013 LOCKETT, CHRISTOPHER £23.99
Documentary about the typewriter and its importance in the 21st
century. Speaking to a number of enthusiasts, collectors and repairmen,
the film shows how a machine which was first introduced in the 19th
century has grown and adapted with the times and is still enjoying great
success in some circles.
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VIRAMUNDO (15) 2013 FRANCE BORGEAUD, PIERRE-YVES IN FRENCH £17.99
Pierre-Yves Borgeaud’s documentary follows the renowned Brazilian
musician Gilberto Gil as he embarks on a journey around the southern
hemisphere to promote cultural diversity. Starting his sojourn in his
home state of Bahia, the former Brazilian Minister of Culture first
travels to Australia, where ex-Midnight Oil singer Peter Garrett, now
Minister for School Education, demonstrates how music and art are
helping Aborigines to bridge racial divides. It’s then on to South
Africa, where he joins with Johannesburg’s multi-racial MIAGI Youth
Orchestra to explore how musical genres can come together and meets some
of the local artists, including Vusi Mahlasela, to talk about the
challenges of reconciliation.
Finally, Gil returns to Brazil to highlight the struggles of the
Amazon region’s indigenous tribes and the fight to protect their
threatened culture..
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WALKING THE WESTERN FRONT: SOMME – PART 1 (E) 2013 £17.99
First part of the documentary series about the Battle of Somme which
took place in 1916 during World War I. Film-maker Ed Skelding and
historian Nigel Cave visit some of the battle’s significant locations
and explore each stage of the offensive.
WALKING THE WESTERN FRONT: SOMME – PART 2 (E) 2013 £17.99
Second part of the documentary series about the Battle of Somme which took place in 1916 during World War I.
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