舞台は1923年のドイツ（ワイマール共和国）にあるミュンヘン。この頃のドイツでは、第一次世界大戦敗戦後の、インフレに伴う貧困に喘ぎながら、それでも人々は懸命に生きていた。 アニメ最終話で錬金術世界から現実世界へと飛ばされたエドワードは18歳になり、元の世界に戻る為にロケット工学を研究していたが、先の見えない現実に焦燥していた。その頃、エドの同居人で「自らの手でロケットを作りたい」と夢見るアルフォンス・ハイデリヒは、パトロンを得て念願のロケット製作に着手する。しかしその裏には謎の組織・トゥーレ協会の陰謀が隠されていた。 あるとき、街で行われたカーニバルに来ていたエドワードは一人の女性に出会った。彼女の名は「ノーア」。彼女には、自分が触った相手の心の中や記憶を観る事ができるという不思議な力があった。彼女は「ジプシー」と呼ばれる被差別民族で、自分たちのことは「ロマ」と呼んでいた。そんな彼女と出会ったエドワードは、次第にドイツで起ころうとしている壮大な計画へと巻き込まれてゆく。そしてそれは同時に、錬金術世界の破滅の危機をも意味していた。 一方、アメストリスで13歳に成長したアルフォンスは兄を探す旅に出る。アルはエドとともに旅した4年間の記憶を失くしていたのだった。そして大切な思い出とともに、希望が時に予想だにしない悲劇を引き起こすことになるということも忘れていた。「兄さんに会いたい」その純粋な想いの果てに悲劇が待っているとは知らずに…。 引き裂かれた兄弟、シャンバラを求める者。門の鍵を為す者、様々な人間の思惑と欲望を孕んで物語の幕は再び上がる。
Five Jewish Hungarians, now U.S. citizens, tell their stories: before March, 1944, when Nazis began to exterminate Hungarian Jews, months in concentration camps, and visiting childhood homes more than 50 years later. An historian, a Sonderkommando, a doctor who experimented on Auschwitz prisoners, and US soldiers who were part of the liberation in April, 1945.
The plot is based on the dramatic fate of the Red Army commander Aleksei Ivanovich Pavlov. Having been captured in January 1942 and being among the displaced persons, he didn't immediately decide to return to the USSR. Having rolled around the foreign country for 17 years, Aleksei nevertheless returned to his homeland. He goes to his brother in the south of the country to Sevastopol. Aleksei accidentally meets the doctor Anna Andreyevna, who was saved from death in besieged Leningrad. She travels by car from Moscow and also to the south, with her daughter Tanya; she suggests he join them. Aleksei tells about his life on the road.
One of the last great German Expressionist films of the silent era, Joe May’s Asphalt is a love story set in the traffic-strewn Berlin of the late 1920s. Starring the delectable Betty Amann in her most famous leading role, Asphalt is a luxuriously produced UFA classic where tragic liaisons and fatal encounters are shaped alongside the constant roar of traffic.
In this film essay, critic Peter Buchka explores the German cinema of the 1920s, ranging from the disquieting images of Fritz Lang's Metropolis to the castrating sexuality of Marlene Dietrich in Die Blaue Engel. The program provides an introduction to Weimar cinema, with Buchka's essay narrated over the images from film clips of 1920s era German films.
A lighthearted psychodrama about mommy issues and Hillary Clinton.
In this realistic, unsentimental portrait of Germany’s dire economic situation, a middle-aged payroll clerk loses his job due to technological advances and, unable to find another, descends into despair. The film’s director, Marie Harder, was one of only a few women directors of the time and was also the head of the German Social Democratic Film Office. She made only two known films before her accidental death in exile in Mexico in 1936.
In this docudrama Rosa von Praunheim looks into Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s sexual orientation, especially into his erotic experiences during his travels in Italy. Contrary to the common belief, von Praunheim argues that Goethe was not a heartbreaker and conqueror after all. It was only in Italy, that he had diverse sexual experiences, not least with men. Von Praunheim bases his assumption on letters written by Goethe to his friend Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi about these sexual encounters. Some of the content of these letters is re-encated in the film. At the same time, historians and linguists analyse and classify the letters into their historical context.
Loki brings the trajectory of Arnaldo Baptista from childhood, passing through the most successful phase as leader of the Mutantes, marriage to singer Rita Lee and then separation. He also goes through the depression that devastated his life after the group ended and that led him to attempt suicide, his solo career, rapprochement with his brother and member of the Mutantes, Sérgio Dias, culminating in the band's return in 2006.
Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).
Journalist Fabian Burstein looks behind the curtains of the porn industry. Starting in Budapest he heads westwards to explore a new world on its victory march rooted deeply in Austria. On this journey he meets the heroes and leading actors of this story: Austrians Mick Blue, Renee Pornero and Thomas Janisch. Porno Unplugged follows its native porn stars to where their lives happen. From east to west...
世界中の人々に愛されている冒険ファンタジー『ナルニア国物語』の原作者、C.S.ルイスにスポットを当てた英BBC制作のドキュメンタリー。シリーズ第1作目「ライオンと魔女」の誕生秘話を交えながら、豊かな想像力が育まれた彼の人生を紐解いていく。
Johnny Knoxville of 'Jackass' releases unused material of stunts, tricks, antics and shenanigans shot during the production of 'Jackass 3D' that didn't make it into the film, as well as the hilarious outtakes.
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, family, friends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and many more.
Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago. The greatest martial artists, athletes, actors, directors, and producers in the entertainment business today will share their feelings about the one who started it all. We will interview the people whose lives, careers, and belief systems were forever altered by the legendary "Father of Martial Arts Cinema". Rarely seen archival footage and classic photos will punctuate the personal testimonials. Prepare to be inspired.
What do they have in common a boy playing in a field of Villa Fiorito and the owner of a bar in Naples? What do they have in common 500 people celebrating Christmas on October 30 and 25 football fans showing their tattoos? They are all loving Maradona.
Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.
The Making-of James Cameron's Avatar. It shows interesting parts of the work on the set.
