Reds

An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.

1981-12-25 | en

The Executioner's Song

In this fact-based made-for TV film, Gary Gilmore, an Indiana man who just finished serving a lengthy stay in prison, tries to start anew by moving to Utah. Before long, Gary begins an ill-advised romance with the troubled Nicole Baker, a teenage single mother. As their relationship quickly deteriorates, Gary goes on a murderous rampage, leaving two dead. During his trial, he demands capital punishment; a media circus ensues and outsiders look to profit from his story.

1982-09-10 | en

The Spirit of St. Louis

Charles Lindbergh struggles to finance and design an airplane that will make his 1927 New York to Paris flight the first solo trans-Atlantic crossing.

1957-04-01 | en

André Chénier

The life of French poet André Chénier, precursor of the Romantic movement, who was guillotined during the Revolution aged only 31.

1910-02-06 | fr

Excellent Cadavers

Palermo, Sicily, 1984. Examining magistrate Giovanni Falcone allies with Tomasso Buscetta, a former mobster, to defeat the clan of Corleone, the ruthless Mafia faction that rules Cosa Nostra with an iron hand, cruelly eliminating all those who dare to oppose its immense power: other criminals, policemen, judges, even innocent civilians. One of them wants revenge, the other wants justice. But only one can survive such an unequal fight.

1999-10-16 | en

The Winds of Kitty Hawk

The story of the Wright Brothers and their efforts to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful motor-operated airplane.

1978-12-17 | en

Bethune: The Making of a Hero

True story of Norman Bethune, a medical doctor who fought for justice in China during Mao's rise to power.

1993-09-17 | en

Hendrix

Biography of rock star Jimi Hendrix chronicles his early career, including a stint with Little Richard who fired him for getting too flamboyant, to his tragic early death.

2000-09-17 | en

Painted Fire

In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.

2002-05-10 | ko

The Young Victoria

As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.

2009-03-04 | en

Sur les pas de Robespierre

2019-10-22 | fr

Bronson

A young man who was sentenced to 7 years in prison for robbing a post office ends up spending 30 years in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson.

2009-03-13 | en

They Died with Their Boots On

The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.

1941-11-20 | en

The Pride of the Yankees

The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.

1942-07-14 | en

Heinrich Heine

1978-01-01 | de

Veeraputhran

Freedom fighter and politician Mohammed Abdul Rahiman leads the revolution in Kerala.

2011-11-14 | ml

Soldier Monika

Monika Donner is a transsexual elite soldier, a front figure for gender rights and an author celebrated by the political right-wing. She, who was once a he, quickly becomes a lone fighter between the ideological fronts.

2024-04-01 | de

Ramanujan

A prodigious Indian mathematician has to overcome poverty and prejudices and make a mark with the help of his British mentor.

2014-07-11 | ta

The Fall of the Roman Empire

In the year 180 A.D. Germanic tribes are about to invade the Roman empire from the north. In the midst of this crisis ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius has to make a decision about his successor between his son Commodus, who is obsessed by power, and the loyal general Gaius Livius.

1964-03-24 | en

Another Man’s Treasure

One man's hat is another man's treasure when it comes to the importance and significance of saving items of historic value.

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