According to the plot of the film Borisa Nebieridze "Roksolana", a Ukrainian girl who was recently bought in Istanbul at a slave market, was at first more
According to the plot of the film Borisa Nebieridze "Roksolana", a Ukrainian girl who was recently bought in Istanbul at a slave market, was at first one of the many concubines of the harem of the famous and wealthy Turkish sultan nicknamed Suleiman the Magnificent. However, this girl always had an extraordinary mind, pride and beauty, thanks to which the Slavic managed to win the heart of the almighty sultan and become not only his lawful wife, but also the mistress of the Ottoman Empire.
Roksolana has her first child, who is named Selim, and the woman learns that according to the laws of Fatih, during the accession to the throne of Mustafa, the first son of the Padishah, all the heirs will be killed. In order to save his son, Roksolana sets up Ibrahim Pasha and Mustafa, whom Suleiman orders executed. After that, Selim rightfully becomes the heir to the throne, and Roksolana is the mistress, from whom all who learned about her role in the death of the innocent Mustafa turned away. What happens next? close
A period drama about the time of Khedive Isma'il Pasha's reign, focusing on the inside world of Abdeen palace, where competitive conflict develops between more
A period drama about the time of Khedive Isma'il Pasha's reign, focusing on the inside world of Abdeen palace, where competitive conflict develops between the Harem in order to win the Khedive's heart, against a backdrop of political tension and unrest. close
Introducing the Walmington-On-Sea home guard. During WW2, in a fictional British seaside town, a ragtag group of Home Guard local defense volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion.
Introducing the Walmington-On-Sea home guard. During WW2, in a fictional British seaside town, a ragtag group of Home Guard local defense volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion. close
Ellis Island is a television miniseries broadcast in three parts in 1984 on the CBS television network. The screenplay was co-written by Fred Mustard more
Ellis Island is a television miniseries broadcast in three parts in 1984 on the CBS television network. The screenplay was co-written by Fred Mustard Stewart, adapted from his 1983 novel of the same title. The series tells the story of several immigrants from the late 1800s until the early 1910s, trying to achieve the American Dream and arriving on Ellis Island, hoping for a better life. Ellis Island highlighted numerous important events which occurred up to and during World War I, and many of the characters are based on real persons, such as Irving Berlin. close
If we talk about one particular year of the Russian history of the twentieth century, connecting it with a certain person, the picture turns out to be more
If we talk about one particular year of the Russian history of the twentieth century, connecting it with a certain person, the picture turns out to be more vivid and convex. Such a “portrait against the background of the year”, analyzed by Nikolai Svanidze, perfectly illustrates its main goal: to trace the inextricable connection between the fates of Russia and an individual real person on the example of the lives of famous people. 1911, dedicated to Stolypin killed at that time, 1918 - Denikin, who created the Volunteer Army.
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Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at more
Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in London’s posh Belgravia neighborhood, surviving social change, political upheaval, scandals, and the horrors of the First World War. close
Bonn depicts the rise of the young West Germany, a country struggling to break free from the terrors and legacies of World War II and longing for a 'normal' more
Bonn depicts the rise of the young West Germany, a country struggling to break free from the terrors and legacies of World War II and longing for a 'normal' life. Into this heady and volatile mix steps Toni, a young woman determined to seize every opportunity, overcome every obstacle and make her own way in what is still a very male-dominated society. But what at first appears to be only an entry-level office job at one of the country's two competing secret services soon sucks her ever deeper into a clandestine world of suspicion close
This 1984 miniseries chronicles the life of George Washington, the 1st President of the United States, from age 11 to age 51. Based on the biography by James Thomas Flexner.
This 1984 miniseries chronicles the life of George Washington, the 1st President of the United States, from age 11 to age 51. Based on the biography by James Thomas Flexner. close
South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the British colony of Cape more
South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the British colony of Cape Town. A volunteer cadre of explorers, mercenaries and professional soldiers are sent to Zululand to try to make contact with Shaka and assess the real threat of his army. close
The documentary series “History of Ukraine”, released in 2009, will be of interest to both history lovers and applicants preparing for admission to universities. more
The documentary series “History of Ukraine”, released in 2009, will be of interest to both history lovers and applicants preparing for admission to universities. In this film, where the text in Ukrainian is read by a popular actor Bogdan Stupka, the history of early settlements on the territory of the Crimea, the history of Kievan Rus and the Galician-Volyn Principality, the history of the Zaporozhye Sich, as well as the period when Ukraine was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Russian Commonwealth.
Directed by Sergey Brunko, the film “History of Ukraine” contains 100 episodes, which very clearly tell about both large and little-known events in the history of the country. The series is based on the works of such scientists as N. Polonskaya-Vasilenko, D. Yavornitsky, M. Grushevsky and others. close
Over the past two centuries, not only has the world changed dramatically. As nothing stands still, the science of crime investigation has been changing more
Over the past two centuries, not only has the world changed dramatically. As nothing stands still, the science of crime investigation has been changing from year to year for two hundred years, bringing new details, making discoveries and giving more and more reasons for the triumph of justice.
Nowadays, if it is possible to commit a perfect crime that no one can solve, it is very difficult to do it. Created in the genre of documentary drama series "History of criminalistics" ("History of criminalistics") and its host, actor Daniil Spivakovsky, talk about what discoveries on the basis of forensics and what people contributed to our world became better, and criminals lived worse. close
The story of Dirty Lines starts in 1987's Amsterdam, at a time when Dutch society was changing rapidly. Psychology student Marly Salomon takes on a side more
The story of Dirty Lines starts in 1987's Amsterdam, at a time when Dutch society was changing rapidly. Psychology student Marly Salomon takes on a side job working for a brand new firm: Teledutch - a company started by two brothers, Frank and Ramon Stigter, who established Europe’s first erotic telephone lines. Frank and Ramon become rich overnight and Marly finds herself immersed in this wild and rapid transformation. The final years of the Cold War sparked a sense of hope and inspired a new generation to celebrate life to its fullest. Amsterdam became the center of that cultural revolution with a radically new form of music: house and a new love drug: XTC. The erotic phone lines offer the opportunity to experience anonymous sex in a new way, changing the morality of its consumers, but also very much the people creating it. close
During the period of martial law in 1960s Taiwan, some teachers and students from Cui Hua High School were arrested for possessing banned books. A female more
During the period of martial law in 1960s Taiwan, some teachers and students from Cui Hua High School were arrested for possessing banned books. A female student fell to her death and rumors spread of a ghost haunting the campus. Thirty years later, the draconian culture of the school remains unchanged as a new transfer student uncovers the dark secrets behind the school’s haunting. close
SportsCentury is an ESPN biography program that reviews the people and athletic events that defined sports in North America throughout the 20th and 21st more
SportsCentury is an ESPN biography program that reviews the people and athletic events that defined sports in North America throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
In 1999, ESPN counted down the Top 50 Athletes of the 20th Century, selected from North American athletes and voted on by a panel of sports journalists and observers, premiering a new biography highlighting each top athlete every week throughout the year. The episodes for the top two athletes, Michael Jordan and Babe Ruth, appeared on a special combined edition broadcast on Christmas Day on ABC. The top two names were announced in no particular order, and the final positioning was announced at the conclusion of the two episodes. An additional list of numbers 51-100 were announced on the ESPN SportsCentury website. Themed specials such as Greatest Games, Greatest Coaches, Greatest Dynasties, and Most Influential Individuals were premiered throughout the year, as well as six SportsCenter of the Decade programs.
After the initial run was complete, the episodes were rerun at various times on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Classic. The original plan for the series was to expand to include #51-#100. Ultimately, the series featured nearly every athlete from #51-#100, and numerous other personalities, especially those who were recently deceased, or notable for more recent accomplishments. close
When the United States of America was founded, the ideals of freedom and equality did not apply to all people. These are the stories of the brave Americans more
When the United States of America was founded, the ideals of freedom and equality did not apply to all people. These are the stories of the brave Americans who fought to right the nation’s wrongs and enshrine the values we hold most dear into the Constitution — with liberty and justice for all. close
Inside the halls of power, Boris Johnson grapples with Covid-19, Brexit, and a controversial personal and political life during his tumultuous first months as Prime Minister.
Inside the halls of power, Boris Johnson grapples with Covid-19, Brexit, and a controversial personal and political life during his tumultuous first months as Prime Minister. close
"Lincoln" was a 1988 American television mini-series starring Sam Waterston as Abraham Lincoln, Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Todd Lincoln, and Richard Mulligan more
"Lincoln" was a 1988 American television mini-series starring Sam Waterston as Abraham Lincoln, Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Todd Lincoln, and Richard Mulligan as William H. Seward. It was directed by Lamont Johnson and was based on Gore Vidal’s novel. It covers the time period running from Lincoln’s election as President of the United States to the time of his assassination. When released for home entertainment, the title was changed to "Gore Vidal's Lincoln"
Lamont Johnson won an Emmy for directing Lincoln.
The film was shot almost entirely in Richmond, Virginia and it cost $8 million to produce. close
The year is 1536. Lawyer Matthew Shardlake finds his life turned upside down when Thomas Cromwell sends him to investigate a suspicious death at the remote more
The year is 1536. Lawyer Matthew Shardlake finds his life turned upside down when Thomas Cromwell sends him to investigate a suspicious death at the remote monastery of Scarnsea. Deception, deceit, and corruption are rife as it soon becomes clear that the murder is not the first. Shardlake is drawn into a web of lies that threatens not only his integrity but his life. close
Russian Russian emperor and the ballerina who established the glory of Russian ballet. A passion that could change Russian history. A love that has become more
Russian Russian emperor and the ballerina who established the glory of Russian ballet. A passion that could change Russian history. A love that has become a legend. There are several days in every person's life that can change it forever. When the most important thing happens. You turn around at the voice of love. And you make a choice. But if the ruler of the empire falls in love with a dancer who is maddening with her beauty… The Assumption Cathedral, the Kremlin, the Khodynka Field, the royal palaces, the stages of the Mariinsky and Bolshoi theaters — where the heart of eternal Russia beats. close
The story of the film “Iron Curtain” begins on the eve of 1947. Kostya and his parents return to Moscow from evacuation. At first, the family settles more
The story of the film “Iron Curtain” begins on the eve of 1947. Kostya and his parents return to Moscow from evacuation. At first, the family settles with Kostina grandmother, who lives in a huge overcrowded communal apartment. On the street, the boy is waiting for new acquaintances – a local punk.
So begins a new life of the hero of the historical, and largely autobiographical, based on the events of the life of the creator of the film Savva Kulish drama "Iron Curtain", the events of which take place in the period 1940-1950s and unfold against the background of sometimes dramatic upheavals in the life of the whole country. close
In 1944, by decree of Stalin, thousands of Meskhetian Turks were expelled from their ancestral lands. People were driven from their homes and put under escort in freight cars.
In 1944, by decree of Stalin, thousands of Meskhetian Turks were expelled from their ancestral lands. People were driven from their homes and put under escort in freight cars. close
It seems that the history of the Great Patriotic War is known to everyone in our country, and it is difficult to add something new in this regard. But more
It seems that the history of the Great Patriotic War is known to everyone in our country, and it is difficult to add something new in this regard. But the authors of the documentary mini-series “1941: Forbidden Truth” turned to historical facts, about which it is not customary to talk publicly, and offer their viewers a different look at the course of the military confrontation between Germany and the Soviet Union.
Based on authentic testimonies, archival documents, eyewitness recollections, materials from photo and video archives, the series 1941: The Forbidden Truth exposes a number of myths and legends and forces a different look at many events of that war. close
Ancient Apocalypse investigates six catastrophic stories of how the world’s greatest civilisations collapsed. Every continent has its ruins — places where more
Ancient Apocalypse investigates six catastrophic stories of how the world’s greatest civilisations collapsed.
Every continent has its ruins — places where only stones tell the tale of a fallen people. They might lay buried under the Earth, in the shade of jungle canopy or amidst the teeming industry of a modern city. However, they all raise the same questions: How could something so great all but vanish? Why do civilisations collapse?
In this 6-part series, we uncover the scientific reasons why some of history’s most fascinating peoples have disappeared in the face of the natural world’s might. We investigate the end of The Akkadian Empire, The Lost City of Helike, Sodom and Gomorrha, The mystery of the Sea Peoples, The Maya Civilisation and Doggerland. Some of the world’s greatest natural disasters reduced these societies to nothing. close
Spanning 1919 to 1982, in the fictional village of Schabbach, lives Maria Simon and her family, whose lives and community are changed by historical events around them.
Spanning 1919 to 1982, in the fictional village of Schabbach, lives Maria Simon and her family, whose lives and community are changed by historical events around them. close