Aldous Huxley

The story of the cross destiny of George Orwell (1903-50) and Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), the genius authors of the two most groundbreaking novels of anticipation of the 20th century: 1984 and Brave New World; two lucid witnesses of the maledictions of the modern world whose novels have found a considerable echo with our time.

Italian-born Laura Huxley, a teenage violin virtuoso, played for European royalty and made her American debut at Carnegie Hall before leaving the concert stage to become a renowned psychotherapist and author. In 1956 Laura married Aldous Huxley, author of BRAVE NEW WORLD, literary giant and prophet of the 20th century.

Plant Explorer Richard Evans Schultes was a real life Indiana Jones whose discoveries of hallucinogenic plants laid the foundation for the psychedelic sixties. Now in this two hour History Channel TV Special, his former student Wade Davis, follows in his footsteps to experience the discoveries that Schultes brought to the western world. Shot around the planet, from Canada to the Amazon, we experience rarely seen native hallucinogenic ceremonies and find out the true events leading up to the Psychedelic Sixties. Featuring author/adventurer Wade Davis ("Serpent and the Rainbow"), Dr. Andrew Weil, the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir and many others, this program tells the story of the discovery of peyote, magic mushrooms and beyond: one man's little known quest to classify the Plants of the Gods. Richard Evans Schultes revolutionized science and spawned another revolution he never imagined.

Long before Timothy Leary urged a generation to "tune in, turn on and drop out," lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD, was being used by researchers trying to understand the human mind. This documentary is a fascinating look at the story of "acid" before it hit the streets. Featuring interviews with many LSD pioneers, Hofmann's Potion is much more than a simple chronicle of the drug's early days. With thoughtful interviews, beautiful music and stunning cinematography, it is an invitation to look at LSD, and our world, with a more open, compassionate mind.

Após um período terrível, a Guerra dos Nove Anos, e de um grande colapso econômico, a humanidade teve que escolher entre sua própria destruição e um governo mundial baseado em certos princípios de controle. A sociedade é, portanto, um estado mundial, onde a guerra foi eliminada e o principal objetivo dos que a lideram é impedir, a todo o custo, que seus membros causem qualquer perturbação.

This refreshingly frank and impartial study of the discovery and development of the notorious hallucinogenic drug is notably free of moral judgmental, and features contributions from such legendary heroes of psychedelia as Albert Hoffman - the Swiss scientist who discovered the drug - Aldous Huxley - author of 'The Doors of Perception' - Ken Kesey - author of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

An acclaimed TV miniseries based on the classic sci-fi novel.

The action takes place in Florence in the 1930s. Alfred, an Englishman who moved to that city in order to write a book on Giotto, meets a boy who is fond of music and mathematics, with whom he becomes close friends. Alfred goes to Switzerland, but one day he receives an anguished letter from the boy and rushes back to Florence where he learns some terrible news.

Ambientado durante o violento regime católico que tomava conta da França nos idos de 1631, parte da suposta possessão de uma madre-superiora cujas fantasias sexuais com o mais proeminente padre do vilarejo de Loudon resulta num dos mais sangrentos episódios daquela era.

This opera revolves around the demonic collective possession suffered by the Ursuline nuns in the convent of Loudun in 1634. The story concentrates on the handsome but doomed Urbain Grandier who fights against fanaticism and evil.

Alice é uma garota curiosa e cansada da monotonia de sua vida. Um dia, ao seguir o apressado e misterioso Coelho Branco até uma toca, ela acaba entrando no País das Maravilhas. Lá, ela conhece diversos seres incríveis, como o peculiar Chapeleiro Maluco, o misterioso Mestre Gato, a Lagarta e a tirana Rainha de Copas.

Prelude to Fame is a 1950 British drama film directed by Fergus McDonell from a story by Aldous Huxley. While vacationing in Italy, Nick Morell (Robin Dowell), son of John Morell (Guy Rolfe), a famous English philosopher and amateur musician and his wife Catherine (Kathleen Ryan), becomes friendly with young Guido (Jeremy Spenser), and Morell discovers the boy has an extraordinary instinct for orchestration and a phenomenal music memory. A neighboring couple, Signor and Signora Boudini (Henry Oscar and Kathleen Byron) become aware of the boy's talents, and she appeals to his parents to let her educate him musically. Torn by their love for their son and, they feel,the duty to let the world hear his talent, they consent.

A cheating husband is charged in the poisoning death of his invalid wife, in spite of other women and suicide also being suspected.

A cheating husband is charged in the poisoning death of his invalid wife, in spite of other women and suicide also being suspected.

After a harsh childhood, orphan Jane Eyre is hired by Edward Rochester, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house to care for his young daughter.

Mãe de cinco filhas, a Sra. Bennet (Mary Boland) procura ansiosamente por maridos em boa condição financeira para as duas mais velhas, Jane (Maureen O'Sullivan) e Elizabeth (Greer Garson). Um belo dia, elas estão comprando novos vestidos, quando avistam os cavalheiros Sr. Bingley (Bruce Lester) e Sr. Darcy (Laurence Olivier) e uma dama em uma carruagem.