Geoffrey Matthews

The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Gaul. A well-planned town with all modern conveniences, it is threatened by conflict between conquerors and conquered. Macaulay also visits Pompeii, Herculaneum, Ostia, Nimes, Orange, and Rome, to view actual Roman architecture and engineering greatness.

A young man's life is turned around with the help of a genie inside a lamp.

The annual village sleigh race has arrived once again, and Tom's rickety sleigh is the cause of such amusement amongst the villagers. When his rival George decides to cheat in the race, Tom's chances of winning seem even less likely. But will Tom's friend's be there to help him win the race and the affections of Miss Bright?

As a merchant sets off for market, he asks his three lovely daughters what they would like as a present upon his return. His youngest daughter, who he adoringly calls Beauty, replied. "All I'd like is a rose you've picked specially for me." Remembering his promise to Beauty he plucks a rose, enraging the owner of the rosebush, a fearsome boarlike beast who inhabits the nearby castle. The Beast agrees to spare his life, but on one condition, that he brings him the daughter for which he plucked the rose.

The beloved fairy tale is brought to life, faithfully following the traditional storyline, with gentle touches of humor.

How did ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid at Giza, joining two million blocks of heavy stone with amazing precision? Who were the leaders who built these enormous structures, and what did these tombs signify? Host David Macaulay explores the history, mythology, and religions of Egypt's people, combining live footage and animation. Take a rare look at the mummy of Ramses II and buried treasure in the sacred Valley of the Kings.

Author David Macaulay hosts CATHEDRAL, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality animation, the program surveys France's most famous churches. Travel back to 1214 to explore the design of Notre Dame de Beaulieu, a representative Gothic cathedral. The program tells period tales revealing fascinating stories of life and death, faith and despair, prosperity, and intrigue.

블랙 래브라도 개 로프와 폭스테리어 스니터는 영국 국립공원 지대의 한 동물 실험 연구소에서 온갖 잔인한 실험을 당하며 갇혀 지낸다. 그러던 어느 날 관리자가 로프의 철창을 실수로 열어두고 퇴근을 하자 스니터와 로프는 기회를 틈타 연구소를 탈출한다. 근처 농장에 양을 잡아먹으며 배고픔을 달래던 두 마리의 개는 우연히 영리한 여우를 만나서 야생동물로 살아가는 법을 배운다. 한편 마을에서는 전염병에 감염된 실험실 개들이 탈출하여 가축을 습격한다는 소문이 퍼지고 사태가 심각해지자 정부에서 직원과 군대까지 동원해 로프와 스니터를 사살하려 한다. 두 마리 개의 험난한 모험을 통해서 인간의 잔인성이 생생히 드러나는데... 는 리차드 아담스의 소설을 애니메이션으로 제작한 작품. 영국정부의 동물실험 연구소에서 탈출한 두마리의 개 ‘스니터’와 ‘로우프’는 간교한 여우 ‘토드’의 도움으로 야생에서 살아간다. 하지만 탈출한 개들이 전염병을 옮겨 양들이 계속해서 죽어나간다는 소문이 퍼지자, 정부당국은 개들을 사냥하기 위해 나서게 된다. 감독은 인간의 흉포함과 무자비함을 실험동물의 자유를 향한 순수한 몸부림의 여정을 통해 보여주고 있다. (부산시네마센터 2011 - [개관영화제]애니메이션 천국)

A 'machinegunner' (West Country slang for a debt-collector) turns amateur sleuth, but finds himself in hot water with local criminals.

After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.