It’s death on an unimaginable scale, when a majority of Earth’s species quickly die out. It’s called “mass extinction,” and it’s happened at least five times before. Cataclysms, such as supervolcanoes or asteroids, are thought to cause these events, but some experts believe a manmade mass extinction could be next. Is our planet in trouble?Continue reading “Mass Extinction: Life at the Brink – 2014”
Category Archives: Documentary
Mensch und Erde – Im Zeichen der Evolution – 2014
Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/31/2014 Country :
In Love With The Samurai Sword – 2014
Samurai swords have served as lethal weapons and as revered objects in Japan. But a sword’s true beauty can be only revealed by the polishers who bring out its splendid temper patterns. Today, there are only 50 polishers left in this traditional occupation and that number is dwindling. Director : Katsuhiro Tanabe Cast : GenreContinue reading “In Love With The Samurai Sword – 2014”
Blow Ups: Borowczyk’s Works on Paper – 2014
A visual essay about Walerian Borowczyk’s works on paper. Director : Daniel Bird Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 9/8/2014 Country :
In The Face of Manaslu – 2014
Director : Cast : Genre : Adventure|Documentary Release Date : 7/1/2014 Country :
Love Thy Nature – 2014
Narrated by Liam Neeson, the award winning film ‘Love Thy Nature’ vividly illustrates how we’ve lost touch with nature and presents a compelling case that reconnecting with the natural world is the key to both good health and to solving our environmental crises. Traversing the globe, the film celebrates the dazzling natural spectacles of ourContinue reading “Love Thy Nature – 2014”
The Other Side of the Heart Is White – 2014
Supporters from all walks of life try to describe what makes so many inhabitants of Rotterdam love the red-and-white of Feyenoord so much. But, as one fan puts it: ‘You can’t explain it, you just have to feel it.’ Made by a supporter for supporters. Director : Leonardo Pansier Cast : Gerard Baks|Helene Mulstee|Ismail Eralp|RobertContinue reading “The Other Side of the Heart Is White – 2014”
Britney Spears Workin’ It – 2014
With the release of her eighth studio album, Britney is back and she’s workin’ it! This documentary chronicles the career of international superstar from her more innocent years with the release of “Baby One more Time” to being the highest paid judge on US X Factor and collaborating with Will.i.am on her latest album. SheContinue reading “Britney Spears Workin’ It – 2014”
O Rap Pelo Rap – 2014
To do this documentary, the director Pedro Henrique Fávero featured 42 characters – among MCs, DJs and producers – to make a detailed map of its kind in the country. Without mincing words, they speak openly here about 8 topics proposed by the film and try to understand Hip Hop in Brazil. The result isContinue reading “O Rap Pelo Rap – 2014”
See and Listen – 2014
Blind and deaf people converse, question, surprise and educate each others. Fingers move about quickly, translation follows promptly, both visible and audible, hands get touched and squeezed, and out of their tactfulness, sentences, stories, reserve and emotions arise Director : José Luis Torres Leiva Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 8/2/2014 Country :Continue reading “See and Listen – 2014”