Horror, Faith and Genius - Gothic Art
Death and the devil. Nudity and eroticism. Horror. With its daring subjects and blazing colors, the art of the Gothic period captivated viewers some 500 years ago, and still affects us deeply, today.
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Death and the devil. Nudity and eroticism. Horror. With its daring subjects and blazing colors, the art of the Gothic period captivated viewers some 500 years ago, and still affects us deeply, today.
Documentary portrait of the life of playwright Joe Orton, who was murdered by his lover Kenneth Halliwell in April 1967.
Philo T. Farnsworth's invention of television changed the face of modern communication. Learn about
Nikola Tesla is considered the father of our modern technological age and one of the most mysterious and controversial scientists in history.
CAM Sugar & Decca Records present "CELEBRATING ENNIO MORRICONE: THE SECRETS BEHIND HIS GENIUS", featuring tracks from the new album Morricone Segreto, the first posthumous release of the Maestro.
The life and death of Hawaii comedian Rap Reiplinger is featured in-depth in this one-hour documentary. Although he has been gone for nearly thirty years, his influence on Hawaii comedy is as powerful as ever. In his lif
A tribute to the human and artistic greatness of a genius that continues to surprise us.
Perhaps the most important director of his generation, Patrice Chéreau left an indelible mark on theatre, film and opera. This documentary traces the French artist’s life and work ten years after his death.
Acclaimed British art critic, Waldemar Januszczak, investigates the few known facts about William Dobson and seeks out personal stories he left behind as it follows him through his tragically short career. Among the Dobs
Gordon Welchman was one of the original elite codebreakers crucial to the allies defeating the Nazis in World War II. He is the forgotten genius of Bletchley Park.
A tribute to football legend George Best, highlighting the ups and downs of a very controversial career. He became an idol at Manchester United and for Northern Ireland during the late 1960s and 1970s with his electrifyi
A documentary about Gypsy Jazz legend, Django Reinhardt.
Charlie Chaplin finds a genie who grants him his every wish.
Charlie Chaplin visits the realms of fantasy, going to Mars and other planets as he journeys through the Milky Way.
Children singing — it’s precious, pure and good for them! An amazing group of Baby Genius characters create a musical funfest with marvelous sing-a-longs like Apples and Bananas and I’ve Been Working on the Railroad. Fav
Has one of Britain's greatest artists been unfairly forgotten? Waldemar Januszczak thinks so. In this documentary, Januszczak argues that the little known 17th-century portrait painter William Dobson was the first Englis
Alder uncovers not only the life and works of the elusive Cold War soviet master, but also sheds light on the Soviet animation regime.
The documentary examines Frank Zappa and his music through archive footage, including unique video excerpts from Austrian television archives featuring interviews with Zappa and backstage scenes from the 1970s and 1980s.
The film tells the story of the big head son’s family who encountered difficulties in the process of the child’s growth; they were not afraid of anything and faced everything together. The mother hoped that their son wil
Over 80 years after her death, Maria Skłodowska-Curie remains by far the best-known female scientist. In her lifetime, she became that rare thing - a celebrity scientist, attracting the attention of the news cameras and