Bethany's Story is a documentary about the healing power of food. Bethany lived the life of a normal teenage girl before she became paralyzed by a bad reaction to medication and was told she would never walk again. The documentary covers her amazing recovery as she makes dramatic lifestyle changes. Featuring interviews with leading nutrition experts and medical doctors, Bethany's Story is a testament to the power of food as medicine, as well as the courage of a young girl to face an immense obstacle, overcome it and in the process help inspire all of us to make forward progress in our lives, whatever our challenge may be.
Fall and Winter is an epic and spectacularly photographed journey across the U.S. in search of what is causing our unfolding global crisis. Pollution, droughts and diminishing resources now threaten the very engine driving these catastrophes; civilization itself. Massive dislocations are manifesting in our lifetime, and our world will never be the same.
Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animation filmmakers.
In a desolate place called the Badlands, four men stand off with guns drawn, their fingers ready at the trigger. Among them are a fugitive seeking redemption, a son out to avenge his father's murder, a loyal servant with a secret and a murderous criminal hired to kill with a vengeance. This is their story...in a place where revenge, deception and cruelty are a way of life.
Pluto walks past the zoo and sees the huge bone the sleeping lion has but getting it out is easier said than done. He gets it out of the lion's cage, but then has to face the kangaroo and its playful joey. Next is the gorilla, then the crocodiles.
Based on Gauri Deshpande's short story 'Paus Aala Motha', the film is about a strange relationship between a girl and her step-mom.
Vello moved to a secluded swamp island 30 years ago. He left his career and city life to live in harmony with mother nature. Vello makes a living from beekeeping and hunting, his life flows in the same rhythm as the nature around him.
Er ist ein knallharter Geschäftsmann und ein Meister des Wettbewerbs. Doch als ein Zwischenfall sein Leben auf den Kopf stellt, sucht er Trost bei einem alten Freund.
Famous fantasy author Pierre Dubois and his wife, Aline, talk about the loss of their teenage daughter, Melanie, who committed suicide after a heartbreak.
In a dark, ambiguous environment, minuscule particles drift slowly before the lens. The image focuses to reveal spruce trees and tall pines, while Innu voices tell us the story of this territory, this flooded forest. Muffled percussive sounds gradually become louder, suggesting the presence of a hydroelectric dam. The submerged trees gradually transform into firebrands as whispers bring back the stories of this forest.
When Grace "Ariel Mortman" is "ghosted" at the same time as recovering from an injury, she drives herself mad waiting for a call. Grace must confront reality in her sedentary state in order to heal both mentally and physically.
A documentary about the building of a damn near Caño Mánamo and the effects it has on the environment.
When the movie opens Devan(Arun Pandiyan) murdering photographer Jeeva(Thalaivasal Vijay) in cold blood in his house. Jeeva strategically positions a video camera to capture the impending murder but Devan never shows his face to it. And when Jeeva shouts out the name of his killer before dying, the audio is lost at that point. While the police search for the killer, Devan zeroes in on Chetta (Saikumar) as his next target. He follows Chetta to Chandigarh but is apprehended by CBI officer Ratnavel(Vijayakanth). But once Ratnavel realises Chetta's true nature, he begins to help Devan, even hiring successful lawyer Chakravarthy(Karthik) to fight for him. The flashback shows that Devan's sister (Kausalya) was killed by Chetta, Devan wants to avenge the death of his sister. In the climax, villain is killed.
Bizzlejig Films' short Batman-inspired film, "Face Behind the Clown," follows a young Dr. Jonathan Crane as he does a court-ordered psych evaluation of one of Gotham City's most notorious criminals -- Jack Napier, also known as The Joker.
Truck driver Teddy's late night stop at a gas station takes a dark turn when he meets the mysterious hooker Katerina, leading to unexpected consequences.
A group of American adventurers discover a bed of black pearls off a South Pacific island. When one of them is shot dead, a young girl in the group is accused of the crime.
This picture shows an old gentleman seated at his shaving table. The razor is evidently giving him a great deal of trouble...
Der Katmai-Nationalpark in Alaska ist ein scheinbar friedliches Idyll. Doch hier leben mit Grizzlybären einige der größten und gefährlichsten Raubtiere der Welt. Ein Mann hatte allerdings vor ihnen keine Furcht. Vielmehr glaubte er sogar, sie wären seine Freunde. 13 Jahre lang lebte Timothy Treadwell unter Grizzlybären - bis er von einem getötet wurde.
1777 wird der britische Entdecker Kapitän James Cook erster westlicher Augenzeuge des hemmungslosen Surf-Vergnügens der Polynesier. Die calvinistischen Missionare verbieten in der Folge den doch recht gefährlichen Spaß, bis in den 40er Jahren des letzten Jahrhunderts die Jungs und ein paar Mädels an der US-Westküste das Surfen zum Lifestyle machen. Die 50er Jahre stehen im Zeichen von Brett-Heroen wie Greg Noll, die den Sport endgültig salonfähig machen. In den Neunzigern erreicht der Extremsport schließlich das offene Meer.
Der Meeresbiologe Jeremiah Sullivan, Erfinder eines Hai-Schutzanzugs, wagt ein brisantes Experiment: Er will sich von einem Tigerhai beißen lassen – und überleben.
Seit zwanzig Jahren werden gentechnisch veränderte Organismen (GVO) weltweit angebaut. Durch Manipulationen am Erbgut lässt sich insbesondere der Ertrag von Pflanzen steigern. Doch der Einsatz von Gentechnik in der Landwirtschaft ist weltweit stark umstritten. Umso aufgeheizter ist die Debatte; die Unterscheidung zwischen Fakten und pseudowissenschaftlichen Argumenten fällt zuweilen schwer. Was stimmt, was ist erfunden? Wo liegt die Wahrheit über die Grüne Gentechnik?
Antarktis, Südpol. Packeis hat sich auf dem Ozean gebildet. Die Durchschnittstemperatur beträgt minus 40 Grad. Doch ein einzigartiges Lebewesen trotzt dem neun Monate andauernden Winter: der Kaiserpinguin. DIE REISE DER PINGUINE beschreibt deren außergewöhnlichen Lebenszyklus in einer der einsamsten und lebensfeindlichsten Gegenden des Planeten – erzählt in Bildern, die den Atem rauben. In einem bewegenden und zugleich packenden Filmereignis gewährt der französische Dokumentarfilmer Luc Jacquet Einblicke in die spektakuläre Welt der Antarktis. Hingerissen von Stärke und Geschick der Pinguine verfolgt der Zuschauer gespannt ihren beschwerlichen Marsch über das Eis, ihre Liebestänze, das Schlüpfen der Jungen und ihren immerwährenden, teils grausamen Kampf ums Überleben.
Ursprungsland | US |
Original Sprache | en |
Produktionsländer | United States of America |
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