Saka no Ue no Kumo is an NHK 21st Century special drama which was aired over three years starting from November 29, 2009. The series runs 13 episodes more
Saka no Ue no Kumo is an NHK 21st Century special drama which was aired over three years starting from November 29, 2009. The series runs 13 episodes at 90 minutes each. The first series, with 5 episodes, was broadcast in 2009, while series two and three, each with 4 episodes, were broadcast in late 2010 and 2011. While most episodes were shot in Japan, one of the episodes in series two was shot in Latvia. The TV series is based on the novel Saka no ue no kumo by Ryōtarō Shiba and adopted by Hisashi Nozawa.
The theme song of the drama series is titled "Stand Alone". It was composed by Joe Hisaishi, written by Kundo Koyama and performed by British soprano singer Sarah Brightman. close
One of the first Soviet television series. A film story about a Soviet scout, a pilot of the Condor Legion associated with the test of a jet "swallow" more
One of the first Soviet television series. A film story about a Soviet scout, a pilot of the Condor Legion associated with the test of a jet "swallow" Willy Messerschmidt - Me-262 (in the film - "Albatross") and the disruption of a promising project during the Great Patriotic War. close
A reassessment of the role Albert Speer played in the Third Reich. Speer, who was ultimately convicted at the Nuremburg trials and served a 20-year prison more
A reassessment of the role Albert Speer played in the Third Reich. Speer, who was ultimately convicted at the Nuremburg trials and served a 20-year prison sentence, was known for designing many of the Third Reich's buildings and for being Hitler's minister for war production. close
When war broke out in Europe in 1914, most people thought the conflict would be over by Christmas; they could not imagine how wrong they were. An attack more
When war broke out in Europe in 1914, most people thought the conflict would be over by Christmas; they could not imagine how wrong they were. An attack in Sarajevo ended up becoming a snowball that swept the world: a new kind of warfare had begun, waged with techniques and means never seen before. By November 1918, ten million people had died and the political map of the planet had been redrawn. close
Die Abenteuer des braven Soldaten Schwejk is an Austrian television series. Schwejk is a bumbling fool (he claims to have been discharged from the army more
Die Abenteuer des braven Soldaten Schwejk is an Austrian television series.
Schwejk is a bumbling fool (he claims to have been discharged from the army on the grounds of being a certified idiot) but manages to outwit his superiors and his arch nemesis, the secret policeman "Bretschneider" with hilarious results. Set during the first world war, it follow Schwejks adventures as a recruit in the Austro-Hungarian army. close
Summer of 1945. The Iron Curtain separating the communist Eastern Bloc and the American-led West is coming down. And nuclear weapons leave humanity under the constant threat of a new Apocalypse.
Summer of 1945. The Iron Curtain separating the communist Eastern Bloc and the American-led West is coming down. And nuclear weapons leave humanity under the constant threat of a new Apocalypse. close
Drama "Wealth" with Oleg Tabakov In the main role is the story of how, by the will of an unpredictable accident, a former journalist became the head of more
Drama "Wealth" with close
Battles BC is a 2009 documentary series looking at key battles in ancient history. The show was known for its very gritty nature, visual effects similar more
Battles BC is a 2009 documentary series looking at key battles in ancient history. The show was known for its very gritty nature, visual effects similar to the movie 300 and its highly choreographed fight scenes with various weapons. close
Follow three friends through their many years of intensive training to become fighter pilots with the Royal Netherlands Air Force and as they graduate more
Follow three friends through their many years of intensive training to become fighter pilots with the Royal Netherlands Air Force and as they graduate and carry out a dangerous mission in the Middle East. close
A high-budget war epic, Road Number One commemorates the sixty years that have passed since the Korean War. It's based around the historical Route 1, more
A high-budget war epic, Road Number One commemorates the sixty years that have passed since the Korean War. It's based around the historical Route 1, a national highway that served as the main passageway between North and South Korea during the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950. Lee Jang Woo, the son of a poor peasant, has been in love with his master's daughter, Soo Yeon, since childhood. He joins the military in order to put her through medical school and becomes a brilliant officer, leading his men to victory through guerilla warfare. Mistakenly believing that Jang Woo was killed in battle, Soo Yeon becomes engaged to military officer Tae Ho. Jang Woo returns on the eve of their wedding, and the two are briefly, painfully united, but the eruption of war tears them apart once again, forcing him to fight alongside Tae Ho on top of everything. Jang Woo keeps fighting to get back to his love, but the war continues to find new ways to keep them apart. Leading drama stars So Ji Sub and Kim Ha Neul portray star-crossed lovers who are torn apart by war. close
Adolf Hitler is infamous today as a war criminal - arguably one of the worst war criminals in history. Yet during the 1930s he was loved by millions of more
Adolf Hitler is infamous today as a war criminal - arguably one of the worst war criminals in history. Yet during the 1930s he was loved by millions of Germans. How was this possible? In this fascinating series, award-winning historian and documentary maker Laurence Rees examines the background to Hitler's 'charismatic' rule. close
Russia recently marked the 65th anniversary of Moscow’s heroic defense. The further back in history those days of 1941, the fewer witnesses and participants more
Russia recently marked the 65th anniversary of Moscow’s heroic defense. The further back in history those days of 1941, the fewer witnesses and participants in the battles, the harder it is to realize, especially the younger generation, the tragedy and significance of the battles for the capital. The documentary series dedicated to this date. You will learn about the initial stage of the war - from the plan "Barbarossa" to the establishment of the medal "For the Defense of Moscow": the strategy and tactics of German and Soviet troops, the main battles and battles, the comparative characteristics of the weapons of the opposing parties, the guerrilla movement, the life of people in frontline Moscow and much more. The combination of traditional chronicles and technological capabilities of the twenty-first century undoubtedly make the Battle for Moscow equally interesting for viewers of all generations. close
The Third Dimension (1982) is a psychological multi-part drama by Soviet director Vilen Novak based on the novel by Leonid Borich of the same name. The more
The Third Dimension (1982) is a psychological multi-part drama by Soviet director Vilen Novak based on the novel by Leonid Borich of the same name.
The crew of the nuclear submarine of the Northern Fleet of the Red Army lives a harsh life in which there is a place for determination, courage, willpower and there is no cowardice and betrayal. The submarine is headed by Yuri Bukreev ( Alexander Parra ) - a real submariner, as if made of steel - a confident, determined, strong-willed leader. However, it is not immediately possible to find a common language with the Deputy politician Maxim Kovalev (Herman Yushko), recently appointed to the ship. But after getting to know Bukreev, Maxim becomes as loyal to the commander as the other crew members. close
November 11, 1918. The world emerges from the most horrific conflict ever known. While leaders of the victorious countries design a new world order, traumatized more
November 11, 1918. The world emerges from the most horrific conflict ever known. While leaders of the victorious countries design a new world order, traumatized societies struggle to find their footing. In the aftermath of war the Russian, German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires fall apart, currencies fluctuate wildly, and vast numbers of refugees flee misery. Before long, age-old hatreds, fears, and resentments resurface and drive the world to the brink of a new apocalypse. close
During the period of the Republic of China, the cardamom talented girl Lin Hangjing was imprisoned because of her father’s murder. She went to her father’s more
During the period of the Republic of China, the cardamom talented girl Lin Hangjing was imprisoned because of her father’s murder. She went to her father’s friend Xiao Dashuai. Although she was under the fence, she was not humble or overbearing. Xiao Beichen, the overbearing three young master of the Xiao family, had bullied her from the very beginning to gradually attracted by her strong independence. close
The events of the medical drama unfold in a military hospital. It is there that the surgeon Sergey Zadorozhny comes to work from an extraordinary business more
The events of the medical drama unfold in a military hospital. It is there that the surgeon Sergey Zadorozhny comes to work from an extraordinary business trip. This man is a true professional in his field. For years he worked as a doctor in the UN peacekeeping mission in the hottest places of our planet. And this time he thought he wouldn't be here long. But suddenly the picture changes dramatically. A peaceful city that did not know what war was coming face to face with it. Our hero will have to delay, simultaneously unravelling his own life. After all, this is where his first love Olga and her husband Sergey work. close
Based on the novels and novels of Mikhail Alekseev "Bread is a noun" "Cherry Swirl" "Karyukha" "Dracuny". About the life of a large Saratov village from more
Based on the novels and novels of Mikhail Alekseev "Bread is a noun" "Cherry Swirl" "Karyukha" "Dracuny". About the life of a large Saratov village from the beginning of the century to the mid-30s. A kind of collective portrait of a Russian peasant. The film was shot in the Saratov region in the filming of the film was attended by villagers and actors of the Saratov theaters. close
The rise and fall of Italy's fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. Recounting his life with his wife, children and mistress, this biography (based on the more
The rise and fall of Italy's fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. Recounting his life with his wife, children and mistress, this biography (based on the recollections of Mussolini's eldest son, Vittorio) chronicles Il Duce's tyranny as he plunges Italy into the dark days of World War II. close
Shinsengumi! is a Taiga drama television series produced by Japanese broadcaster NHK. It was a popular drama about the Shinsengumi, a Japanese special police force from the Bakumatsu period.
Shinsengumi! is a Taiga drama television series produced by Japanese broadcaster NHK. It was a popular drama about the Shinsengumi, a Japanese special police force from the Bakumatsu period. close
Charlemagne, le prince à cheval is a 1993 television miniseries about the life of Charlemagne. It consists of five episodes and covers the period from more
Charlemagne, le prince à cheval is a 1993 television miniseries about the life of Charlemagne. It consists of five episodes and covers the period from the death of his father, Pepin the Short in AD 768 until Charlemagne's corronation as the first Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day, AD 800. However, there is a minor chronological anachronism: in an earlier episode, we see Widukind, the king of the Saxons surrender and convert to Christianity, which didn't happen until AD 803.
This program was directed by Clive Donner and based primarily on the contemporary biography of Charlemagne written by Einhard, who knew Charlemagne personally. close
The story of Sima Yi, a great politician and strategist who lived during the Three Kingdoms era. By his side, Sima Yi has his politically-astute distaff more
The story of Sima Yi, a great politician and strategist who lived during the Three Kingdoms era. By his side, Sima Yi has his politically-astute distaff members of his household, and pitted against them are the formidable Cao Cao and his heirs. After defending the Kingdom of Wei from Kongming formidable talents, who will end up with the ultimate power? close
“Forgotten Wars of Russia” is a series of documentary-fiction films about the armed conflicts in which the Russian state entered from the time of Ancient more
“Forgotten Wars of Russia” is a series of documentary-fiction films about the armed conflicts in which the Russian state entered from the time of Ancient Russia to the Patriotic War of 1812. Over the years, Russia was confronted by the strongest powers: Byzantium, the Golden Horde, Sweden, the Ottoman Empire, Persia. The viewer will learn about the features of weapons and tactics of fighting at different stages of Russian history, will see the reconstruction of the little-known battles of Prince Svyatoslav and Vladimir Monomakh, Bogdan Khmelnitsky and Alexei Mikhailovich Tishayshoe, Kutuzov and Bagration. close
Alone and without her parents, Judith Dunbar spends her school days in a boarding school. When her friend Loveday invites her to Gut Nancherrow one day, more
Alone and without her parents, Judith Dunbar spends her school days in a boarding school. When her friend Loveday invites her to Gut Nancherrow one day, it is love at first sight for Judith. The elegant lady of the house Diana, her husband Colonel Cary-Lewis and Loveday's siblings Edward and Athena immediately fall in love with her and treat her like family. But the outbreak of the Second World War put an end to the idyll on Nancherrow overnight. A long, thorny road lies ahead of Judith until she finally finds happiness in a family of her own... close
According to the documentary novel by Ivan Novikov "Ruins shoot at point-blank range", dedicated to the heroes of the Minsk underground during the Great more
According to the documentary novel by Ivan Novikov "Ruins shoot at point-blank range", dedicated to the heroes of the Minsk underground during the Great Patriotic War.
In the center of the plot are real people: petroleum engineer Isai Kazinets, soldier Ivan Kabushkin, journalist student Vladimir Omelyaniuk, medical professor Yevgeny Klumov, party and Soviet worker Sergei Blagorazumov and others. From the very first days of the occupation of Minsk, these people began to create underground groups. Their main weapon was hatred of the invaders. Soon, the underground managed to establish contact with the guerrillas, and they began to plan joint operations.
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1, 2, 3, 4 series - 13-14 and 16 September 1971;
5, 6 series - May 30-31, 1974.
State Prize of the BSSR in 1974 in the field of cinematography V. Chetverikov, I. Novikov, I. Chigrinov, B. Olifer, V. Belousov, I. Ledogorov. close