In 1962, a U.S. soldier sent to guard the peace in South Korea deserted his unit, walked across the most heavily fortified area on earth and defected more
In 1962, a U.S. soldier sent to guard the peace in South Korea deserted his unit, walked across the most heavily fortified area on earth and defected to the Cold War enemy, the communist state of North Korea. He became a star of the North Korean propaganda machine, but then disappeared from the face of the earth. Now, after 45 years, the story of James Dresnok, the last American defector in North Korea, is being told for the first time. Crossing the Line follows Dresnok as he recalls his childhood, desertion, and life in the DPRK. close
A young, charismatic priest John, his time missionary in Africa, every day helping Warsaw young people addicted to drugs. Unconventional methods, which more
A young, charismatic priest John, his time missionary in Africa, every day helping Warsaw young people addicted to drugs. Unconventional methods, which are used in pastoral work, raise many doubts about his superiors. Surprisingly, however, his life undergoes a sudden transformation when routine testing finds out that he is HIV positive. close
Most people never have to face the fact that at the right time and right place, they're capable of anything," says John Huston's character, Noah Cross, more
Most people never have to face the fact that at the right time and right place, they're capable of anything," says John Huston's character, Noah Cross, in the movie Chinatown -- dialogue that seems especially apt watching this engrossing docu collaboration to be simulcast by Sundance Channel and Court TV. Following up on their "First Amendment Project," the cable nets tap filmmaker Alex Gibney (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) to craft this thought-provoking examination of three controversial psychological studies whose chilling results still resonate today. close
Chronicling the life and tragic death of Tupac Shakur, this documentary traces the events that led to the gifted African-American poet, actor and artist's more
Chronicling the life and tragic death of Tupac Shakur, this documentary traces the events that led to the gifted African-American poet, actor and artist's rise and untimely demise. Although Tupac's mother always thought her son would grow up to save the Black Nation, she never anticipated his volatile career as one of the most notorious rappers on record -- or the stray bullet that led to his downfall in a fatal drive-by shooting. close
The largest predator on the planet, the sperm whale, is your host for an amazing exploration of the final frontier – the world at the bottom of the ocean. more
The largest predator on the planet, the sperm whale, is your host for an amazing exploration of the final frontier – the world at the bottom of the ocean. From the makers of the Walking With series comes this incredible marine tour, in which you'll witness a rarely seen world of hidden mountain ranges, majestic canyons, volcanoes and the beautiful and often deadly creatures that inhabit the deep sea. close
Can a snowflake that fell on the ground for more than 100 thousand years start the mechanism of one of the largest disasters in history? The authors of more
Can a snowflake that fell on the ground for more than 100 thousand years start the mechanism of one of the largest disasters in history? The authors of this film with the help of modern technologies and computer graphics simulated the story of the infamous iceberg that sank the Titanic: from the moment of the emergence of the glacier, to the tragic collision of the iceberg with a vessel considered unsinkable before. A  also tried to find out whether to expect the emergence of new mega-icebergs in the near future. close
Čtyři zbrusu nové pohádky pro chytré děti a chytré dospělé z oblíbené knihy Jana Wericha. Klasik animovaného filmu Břetislav Pojar natočil slavný příběh more
Čtyři zbrusu nové pohádky pro chytré děti a chytré dospělé z oblíbené knihy Jana Wericha. Klasik animovaného filmu Břetislav Pojar natočil slavný příběh maličkého Palečka, plný zvratů a dobrodružství o jeho cestě do světa a zase domů. Pod vedením Aurela Klimta ožijí tři navzájem si podobní hrbatí bratři. Hrbáči z Damašku přinášejí atmosféru exotického Blízkého východu s pestrostí orientálního vypravěčstvím, ale přitom o věcech nám všech dobře známých. Vlasta Pospíšilová ve Třech sestrách a prstenu vypráví vesnický dekameronský návod o tom, jak pro sázku o prstýnek zblbnout tři milující chotě. A Jan Balej dovolí bratrům Markovi a Koubovi prožít prastarý pohádkový příběh o kouzelném mlýnku, závisti, čertech s originálním vysvětlením jednoho přírodního úkazu v pohádce Moře, strýčku, proč je slané? close
National Geographic: The Most Dangerous Drug Methamphetamine tells about the drug, which, unfortunately, in recent years has become increasingly popular. more
National Geographic: The Most Dangerous Drug Methamphetamine tells about the drug, which, unfortunately, in recent years has become increasingly popular. He stops at nothing, fully justifying the name given to him “devil’s drug”. In addition, he has many names: crystal, tin, ice, winding ... But for most, it's just "meth," short for methamphetamine. It acts 3.5 times stronger than cocaine, the duration of action of one dose is 6-12 hours. At the same time, methamphetamine is not only significantly cheaper - it can be prepared right in your backyard. close
On the one hand you have Judith Zahn, an arrogant, snobbish, bitchy Parisian editor. On the other hand meet Julien Demarsay: an insecure, timid, young more
On the one hand you have Judith Zahn, an arrogant, snobbish, bitchy Parisian editor. On the other hand meet Julien Demarsay: an insecure, timid, young bookseller from the East of France who has just written his first autobiographic novel, with what it takes of navel-contemplating and soul-searching. What do they have in common? Nothing much, except that sex will unite them, ambition part them before true love is born between them at last. close
You're looking at a very special DVD that very nearly didn't happen. Stewart Lee's tour de force, 90s Comedian, has been dubbed so controversial (along more
You're looking at a very special DVD that very nearly didn't happen. Stewart Lee's tour de force, 90s Comedian, has been dubbed so controversial (along with his directing debut Jerry Springer the Opera) that none of the big DVD manufacturers would touch it with a barge pole. Which is a shame, and is why the fearless Go Faster Stripe stepped in and offered to organise a special one-off evening's pe close
Picture by National Geographic. The Da Vinci Code Uncovered is a tale of secret societies, amazing revelations and chilling conspiracies. The film is more
Picture by National Geographic. The Da Vinci Code Uncovered is a tale of secret societies, amazing revelations and chilling conspiracies. The film is based on Dan Brown’s famous novel The Da Vinci Code.
Ever since the book was published, readers have wondered whether this story really has a true background. Did Mary Mandalene and Jesus Christ marry, live happily ever after, and have children? Is it true that the code that protects the “kind of Christ” is actually hidden in the paintings of the great Leonardo da Vinci? The filmmakers, if possible, objectively tried to tell the viewer about the available facts, as well as unobtrusively express their individual point of view. close
A group of historians and archaeologists prepare a Tudor feast as it would have been over 400 years ago, including the use of period clothes, recipes more
A group of historians and archaeologists prepare a Tudor feast as it would have been over 400 years ago, including the use of period clothes, recipes from the era, food sourced from the land and the absence of modern conveniences. close
The film is dedicated to the legendary boxing match, held in New York in June 1938. The world is threatened by an unprecedented scale of war, and the more
The film is dedicated to the legendary boxing match, held in New York in June 1938. The world is threatened by an unprecedented scale of war, and the Great Depression is raging in the United States. Despite this, the attention of millions of people around the world is focused on the Yankee Stadium, where the rematch between American Joe Louis and German Max Schmelling will take place. "Two minutes and four seconds of murder," as one commentator calls it. To see this event firsthand, 90,000 people came to the stadium, and their radios gathered a record audience for those times. close
Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, Ann Bonny and Black Bart Roberts. Larger than life, more dangerous than legend - pirates and buccaneers set sail for plunder. more
Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, Ann Bonny and Black Bart Roberts. Larger than life, more dangerous than legend - pirates and buccaneers set sail for plunder. Shot in high definition - True Caribbean Pirates recreates the rise of piracy in the Caribbean and its climactic, inevitable downfall. close
Twenty-five hundred years before the reign of Julius Caesar, the ancient Egyptians were deftly harnessing the power of engineering on an unprecedented more
Twenty-five hundred years before the reign of Julius Caesar, the ancient Egyptians were deftly harnessing the power of engineering on an unprecedented scale. Egyptian temples, fortresses, pyramids and palaces forever redefined the limits of architectural possibility. They also served as a warning to all of Egypt's enemies-that the world's most advanced civilization could accomplish anything. This two-hour special uses cinematic recreations and cutting-edge CGI to profile the greatest engineering achievements of ancient Egypt, and the pharaohs and architects who were behind them. Includes Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Senusret's Nubian Superfortresses, Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple at Dier el-Bahari, Akhenaten's city at Amarna, and the temples of Ramesses the Great at Abu Simbel. close
Each year, several Formula I teams race across five continents. To win the Grand Prix, you need strict discipline, a lot of money and careful study of more
Each year, several Formula I teams race across five continents. To win the Grand Prix, you need strict discipline, a lot of money and careful study of any situations. The competition is as high as the stakes... close
Extraordinarily informative and fascinating film Mark Verkirk "Jaipur Palaces. The Red Fort and Taj Mahal is an exciting tour of fascinatingly beautiful more
Extraordinarily informative and fascinating film Mark Verkirk "Jaipur Palaces. The Red Fort and Taj Mahal is an exciting tour of fascinatingly beautiful India, which holds many ancient secrets, a diverse and contrasting country.
You will find yourself in the amazing city of Jaipur with its world-famous palaces. In addition, the viewer will be able to visit Agra, rightfully considered one of the most delightful cities in the world. You will see the huge Red Fort with your own eyes and enjoy the splendor of the Taj Mahal, this proud symbol of great love and a visiting card of the whole country. close
Early recordings of Franco Zeffirelli's 2006 production of Verdi's opera which saw Roberto Alagna's high-profile exit during the second performance. Egypt more
Early recordings of Franco Zeffirelli's 2006 production of Verdi's opera which saw Roberto Alagna's high-profile exit during the second performance. Egypt and Ethiopia are at war. Radames is appointed commander of the Egyptian forces by the King, whose daughter, Amneris, loves Radames. It is in fact Amneris' Ethiopian slave Aida whom Radames loves. Ramades wins the war against the Ethiopians, capturing Aida's father Amonasro in the process. On his return to Egypt he faces a choice between marrying Amneris or betraying his country through his love for Aida. close
Young aviation major Jerry Barton and his pretty sister Joanna settle in the estate of Fez near the city of Limston. One morning they receive an anonymous more
Young aviation major Jerry Barton and his pretty sister Joanna settle in the estate of Fez near the city of Limston. One morning they receive an anonymous letter of bad content. Jerry discovers that there are many such letters. The search for an anonymous person is taken by Miss Marple... close
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