The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

Superfan David Whiteley celebrates the unsung British heroes behind the first film in the Star Wars’ franchise, 1977’s eponymously titled Star Wars. The Star Wars saga ends with the release of The Rise of Skywalker in December 2019. This documentary celebrates where it all began. It includes previously unheard stories from the people who made one of the most successful movies of all time, with additional interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage. The presenter, Star Wars superfan David Whiteley, who has his own connection to the original film (he was born on May the 4th), tracks down the often modest British talent who brought the galaxy to life. David explores the contribution of the London Symphony Orchestra and meets Ann Skinner, who was in charge of continuity. As well as seeing her original stills from the set, Ann reveals how she helped Sir Alec Guinness with one of the most famous speeches in Star Wars.

2017-12-21 | en

Interview with Júlio

An excerpt about the troubled, passionate and intriguing relationship of an actor with his own life.

2025-12-31 | pt

Petr Kostka – Štace mého života

2023-06-03 | cs

Léta s Jaromírem Hanzlíkem

2023-02-11 | cs

Pan herec Miroslav Donutil

2021-02-06 | cs

Il principe dei attori aneb Herecký kníže z Kampy

1969-01-01 | cs

Národní umělkyně Leopolda Dostalová

1964-01-01 | cs

Marie Svobodová

1954-01-01 | cs

E o Resto é Silêncio

2020-07-01 | pt

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