The Edge of Possible: A Barkley Marathons Tale

The Edge of Possible: A Barkley Marathon Tale takes you deep inside the legendary Barkley Marathons, the world’s most elusive and punishing ultramarathon. Set in the unforgiving terrain of Frozen Head State Park, this film follows elite ultrarunner Harvey Lewis as he battles the course, his limits, and time itself. Halfway through, we meet Jasmin Paris, whose grit and endurance add another layer to this epic test of human resilience. With insights from race founder Lazarus Lake, past Barkley finisher John Kelly, Gary Robbins and others, this documentary is an unprecedented look at the fine line between ambition and impossibility.

2025-03-14 | en

#17 - To Finish The Barkley Marathons

An unprecedented look into the psyche of Karel Sabbe in his attempt to finish the legendary Barkley Marathons. As the first documentary focusing on a finisher, it unveils Sabbe's mental fortitude and physical resilience in tackling the brutal course. Through intimate interviews and captivating footage, viewers gain invaluable insights into the mindset required to endure the grueling challenges of the Barkley.

2024-02-17 | en

Aurélien Sanchez, la Barkley à ses pieds

2024-03-11 | fr

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

In its first 25 years only 10 people have finished The Barkley Marathons. Based on a historic prison escape, this cult like race tempts people from around the world to test their limits of physical and mental endurance in this documentary that contemplates the value of pain.

2014-10-26 | en

Les Finisseurs

2021-09-06 | fr

Coral Dreamscapes: An Exotic Aquarium

Fascinating species bursting with color Gentle, meditative ocean water bubble away as exotic fish swim to the soft sounds of piano and strings. In this video, over 700 salt water fish will glide and drift across your screen. No feeding, no water testing and no clean up. It's as simple as hitting play on your DVD. Fascinating species bursting with color like you've never seen. Kick back and float along in the tidal pools of your very own trouble-free T.V. Aquarium. Turn your television into a coral reef teeming with underwater life.

2000-11-04 | en

Amicus: House of Horrors

For the first time on DVD, the Alpha Archives Collection proudly presents a two part feature length documentary celebrating the history of the Amicus Productions film company. Founded in the early 1960s by Americans Milton Subotsky and Max J. Rosenberg, Amicus produced some classic (now cult) horror movies, including Dr. Terror's House Of Horrors, The House That Dripped Blood, Tales From The Crypt, Asylum and From Beyond The Grave. Featuring interviews with key individuals who worked for Amicus (actors, directors, etc.), and with many rare photographs and production designs throughout, this documentary is a must-see for fans of British horror cinema.

2012-10-30 | en

As Pedras e o Tempo

Documentary short film on the city of Évora, Portugal. Usually regarded as the first film of the Portuguese New Wave.

1961-03-17 | pt

Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story

Born on Halloween, 1935, Dale Brown's fight for justice began the day his father walked out - two days before he was born. About how an overachiever from tiny Minot, North Dakota relentlessly fought his way to the top.

2012-05-08 | en

Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage

Explores the deep bond between Nelson and Winnie and their marriage in the struggle against apartheid. An intimate portrait of their connection from the early years through to the dismantling of apartheid and Mandela's historic presidency.

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8 Arms to Hold You

An "Ock-umentary" exploring the character of Doc Ock and the way he as well as his tentacles were brought to life on the silver screen.

2004-11-30 | en

Angst spür' ich, wo kein Herz ist

Children from poor families recount experiences from their daily lives.

1998-10-25 | de

Mladí muži poznávají svět

The docu-drama takes place during the war in the former Yugoslavia. A young journalist arrives in destroyed Sarajevo and finds out how people live in the middle of war. He encounters everyday problems that an individual, especially young people, has to deal with.

1996-03-01 | cs

WRC 2024 - FIA World Rally Championship

From Monte Carlo in January to Rally Japan in November, the pedals were pressed hard to the metal as the best of the best of the World's rally drivers fought furiously fpr points and the ultimate prize in rallying; the FIA World Rally Championship. Get right into the heart of the action with stunning course-side and on-board camerawork. Fascinating interviews and informative commentary. If you're not flinching from the flying rocks, bracing yourself as the cars hurtle over jumps and leaning into the corners, you'd better check your pulse! Get ready, this one's going to blow you away!

2024-12-06 | en

Adeus und Goodbye

Director Peter Patzak visits and interviews friends who decided to move from Germany to Rio de Janeiro and New York City.

2001-11-17 | de

Ein Fremder

Sixty years after the Holocaust, director Peter Lilienthal, himself a victim and refugee of the Nazi regime, sheds a light on Jewish life in Germany in the early 2000s.

2001-10-27 | de

Pedro Nava: 100, 200, 300 Anos

1994-01-01 | pt

Familienreise

Director Michael Gutmann comes to term with his own family's past by accompanying his mother to the Polish village of Klodzko where she grew up.

2004-05-16 | de

Once Upon a Time... Devil Story

Making of documentary on the brain damaged 1985 French film, Devil Story (Il Etait une Fois le Diable)

2011-01-01 | fr

Mahdi Amel in Gaza: On the Colonial Mode of Production

Assassinated Lebanese intellectual Mahdi Amel — often dubbed “the Arab Gramsci” — famously said: “He who resists is never defeated.” What use is his thought to us today, and what is our responsibility as image makers to Gaza?

2024-02-01 | en