Jesse, der als kleiner Junge dem Orca-Wal Willy zum Sprung in die Freiheit verhalf, hat einen Ferienjob auf einem Forschungsschiff ergattert. Dort will er helfen, den mysteriösen Rückgang des Walbestandes aufzuklären und hofft natürlich auch, seinen alten Freund Willy wiederzusehen. Gar nicht weit entfernt, begleitet der zehnjährige Max seinen Vater zum ersten Mal auf dessen Fischerboot. Aber das verbirgt ein Geheimnis, das Willy und seine Familie schon bald bedroht. Gemeinsam starten Jesse und Max eine gefährliche Rettungsaktion. Ein spannender Wettlauf mit der Zeit beginnt…
Im idyllischen, im Westen des fiktiven Kontinents Mittelerde gelegenen Auenland wohnt das Volk der kleinen, gemütlichen, friedfertigen, menschenähnlichen Hobbits. Als eines Tages der Zauberer Gandalf auftaucht und in seinem Gefolge 13 Zwerge in der Wohnhöhle des Hobbits Bilbo Beutlin einkehren, stellt sich die bisher wohlgeordnete Welt für den Hobbit auf den Kopf. Weil ihn selbst kurz die Abenteuerlust packt, sieht er sich plötzlich zum Meisterdieb ernannt: Er soll den Zwergen helfen, ihren von dem Drachen Smaug gestohlenen Schatz wieder zurückzugewinnen. Als Bezahlung soll er ein 14tel des Schatzes erhalten. Nicht nur, dass für Hobbits die Existenz von Drachen fraglich erscheint und Abenteuer von ihnen verabscheut werden: Der Berg Erebor, in dem der Drache mit dem gestohlenen Schatz lebt, befindet sich noch dazu in einem weit entfernten Land im Osten von Mittelerde.
While people's artist of the USSR Sergey Cherkassky "fights" with the role of king Lear, trying to understand the psychology and actions of Shakespeare's character, his own large family presents him with one riddle after another. His daughter Elena, who broke off her unsuccessful marriage, falls in love with rock musician Dean Makarov. The grandfather does not know that the son of his late daughter - in-law Sonia is gay, who is madly in love with the same Dean. All Sonya's daughter, Lala, "twists" the love with a student Vakhtangov school, the future actor Misha, but dreams of a luxurious life abroad. Son of Sergei Andreevich, father of Vitya and Lyali - Andrey - General, Hero of Russia, serving in Chechnya.
This is the story of a Golden Age superhero living in the Modern world. In his heyday, the Protector was greatest of all superheroes. But now, as an old man with a heart condition, this former hero is learning that even though his will might be strong, there are some things you can't save from time.
A film about the Yakut rock musician Gavril Kolesov - Hannibal.
Rabbit and Rongo, two dumb but kind-hearted criminals, want to help a young girl get the medical treatment she needs. Inspired by true crimes around the world, they attempt to raise money through a series of dumb plans and hopeless schemes.
Explores Tolkien's classic fantasy/adventure novel The Hobbit and examines the story behind its conception.
In Rückblenden, die von ihrem engsten Freund Noel Coward kommentiert werden, wird das Leben der Gertrude Stein erzählt: Anfang des zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts war Stein ein einfaches, englisches Chormädchen aus ärmlichen Verhältnissen. In den 20er und 30er Jahren arbeitete sie sich in den Londoner Music Halls schließlich zu einer gefeierten Diva hoch...
Die Sommerferien stehen vor der Tür und mit ihnen das viel Spaß versprechende Sommercamp. Doch mit Erschrecken muss Fred Figglehorn feststellen, dass seine Mutter ihn beim falschen Camp angemeldet hat.
Program of 4 short films: 1) AT MADAME POULE: Poor Madame Poule! His chicken elder does as he pleases. He looks up at the dishes she is preparing for him. Until the day when she has had enough ... 2) THE SEWN MOUTH: A character with a sad and lost look gets on a bus with a pizza in his hands. He is almost seated when the driver falls suddenly. His pizza flies and falls ... 3) IS: A little girl has a nervous breakdown after an argument with her parents. But what can she do to calm down? 4) THE WINTER OF LEON: Winter is falling on the kingdom and the mountain ogre takes away the beautiful princess Mélie Pain d'Epice. Leon, a young bear adopted by a couple of beekeepers, runs away and falls into the hands of Boniface, the storyteller.
Der Buchhalter Ugo Fantozzi ist mittlerweile im Ruhestand, geht aber weiterhin ins Büro, wo er als hervorragendes Beispiel für Mitarbeiter mit Berufswunsch gilt.
Um an das Geld aus dem Treuhandfonds ihres wohlhabenden aber geizigen Vaters zu kommen, täuscht eine Frau mithilfe eines naiven jungen Mannes ihre eigene Entführung vor.
One of the key factors in Italian unification was the overthrow in 1860 of Francesco, the King of Naples and the two Sicilies, who went into elegant but impoverished exile in Rome with his Queen, Maria Sofia. This seriocomic drama follows the deposed royals as they adapt to their new lives. The former king has recognized the political finality of his deposition, but his queen has taken to traveling in men's clothing all over Italy trying to foment an uprising to restore them to the throne. She is also frantic to have a baby, an heir, but the king has become celibate as a kind of homage to his beloved mother; he spends all his time lobbying the Vatican to get her declared a saint.
Chandru's friends make fun of him as he does not have a girlfriend. He points out at a girl claiming that she is his girlfriend, due to which a number of unfortunate events take place in her life.
In the middle of a broadcast about Typhoon Yolanda's initial impact, reporter Jiggy Manicad was faced with the reality that he no longer had communication with his station. They were, for all intents and purposes, stranded in Tacloban. With little option, and his crew started the six hour walk to Alto, where the closest broadcast antenna was to be found. Letting the world know what was happening to was a priority, but they were driven by the need to let their families and friends know they were all still alive. Along the way, they encountered residents and victims of the massive typhoon, and with each step it became increasingly clear just how devastating this storm was. This was a storm that was going to change lives.
Pound x Pound introduces you to the world of boxing elite through the eyes of Juan Manuel Marquez, four-time world champion. It is a ringside ticket to the professional and personal life of Juan Manuel. An unique access to the truth behind the rivalry with Manny Pacquiao. Read the story behind the Mexican idol, who through work, effort, sacrifices and frustrations, has established itself as one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world.
The comedian and best selling author of "Cancer on $5 a Day...How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life," has plenty to say on everything from raising a 17 year old daughter, bargaining with the Almighty, and how not to make friends with a dolphin.
A short film by Marsha Timothy, adapted from short story “Naruto Bersyukur” by Pidi Baiq.
In a house in Oxford lived a remarkable man called J.R.R. Tolkien who told stories that thrilled the world. To this very day readers and film audiences are enjoying his magnificent epics “THE LORD OF THE RINGS” and “The Hobbit” – adapted to the big screen by producer, Peter Jackson. Although everybody has heard of Tolkien’s writing, very few people could tell you much about the man responsible for creating the best loved magical creatures that have become household names. This program will give you a real insight into the man behind the legends of “THE LORD OF THE RINGS,” and the people and places that shaped his unique literary genius. From the rolling English countryside to the sooty streets of Industrial Birmingham, the dreaming spires of Oxford to the World War I trenches of the blood soaked Somme; this is the story of the quintessential English College Professor who made epic mythology and legend accessible to one and all.
The feature-length documentary about the making of the cult film favourite, "Donnie Darko".
Origin Country | US, CA |
Original Language | en |
Production Countries | Canada |
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