Karen Blixen

This is the story of the incredible life of Karen Blixen/ Isak Dinesen − a story just as dramatic as her own fantastic tales. It is a story about a formidable and extraordinary woman, a vain eccentric, and a very sensitive human being, whose life was characterized by great ups and downs. The documentary takes the viewer on a journey through the author's life as described by many of those who were close to her. A journey that not only documents her extraordinary life, her extensive travels and the people she encountered-but one which also depicts the era in which she lived. A time of adventure, eccentric aristocrats, and of unending possibility and immeasurable hardship. Introduced by actress Meryl Streep, Karen Blixen−Out of this World tells the real story behind the inspiration for the Academy Award winning film, Out of Africa.

An impressively done new documentary taking a look back at the making of this picture. Interviews with everyone from director Pollack to composer John Barry take us through the memories of the making of the picture. In between interview segments are looks and thoughts on and at the history of the story and Africa itself. Especially entertaining is when Streep and Pollack talk about working with the animals.

A look at the life of esteemed Danish writer Karen Blixen.

Dinamarca, século XIX. Filippa (Bodil Kjer) e Martine (Birgitte Federspiel) são filhas de um rigoroso pastor luterano que sempre pregou a salvação através da renúncia. As irmãs sacrificam suas paixões da juventude em nome da fé e das obrigações, e mesmo muitos anos depois da morte do pai, elas mantém vivos seus ensinamentos entre os habitantes da cidade. Então surge no vilarejo Babette (Stéphane Audran), uma misteriosa parisiense refugiada da guerra civil na França, que se oferece para ser a cozinheira e faxineira da família. Muitos anos depois, ainda trabalhando na casa, Babette recebe a notícia de que ganhou um grande prêmio na loteria e se oferece para preparar um jantar francês de alto nível em comemoração ao centésimo aniversário do pastor. Os paroquianos, a princípio temerosos, acabam se rendendo e aceitam participar do banquete de Babette. Filme vencedor do Oscar de Melhor Filme Estrangeiro em 1988. (e 10 - Estimado 10 Anos)

Karen Blixen é uma rica dinamarquesa que vai morar em uma fazenda de café no Quênia com Bror Blixen-Finecke, um barão com quem se casou por conveniência. Mas o casal vive como se fossem mais amigos do que amantes e acabam se separando e Bror vai embora. Agora Karen está sozinha na fazendo cuidando do trabalho, mas conhece Denys Finch Hatton, um aristocrata inglês que se torna seu grande amor.

Footage shot for Orson Welles' unfinished and unreleased film project, edited into a short documentary.

Wolfgang Cazotte, a famous, refined and charming court painter of the early 19th century,plans to seduce Ehrengard, an attractive and proud virgin, without touching her, just by instilling in her a throbbing passion. At one point, though, the painter's artifice seems to start turning its back on him...

An aged, wealthy trader plots with his servant to recreate a maritime tall tale, using a local woman and an unknown sailor as actors.

The film will be set in a religious community in small-town Minnesota, where two older, unmarried sisters accept a refugee, who leads them to confront their regrets, over an extraordinary meal.