Dutch composer Simeon ten Holt achieved worldwide renown in 1979, when his work for four pianos Canto Ostinato was first performed. Although some music experts viewed it with disdain – it broke with prevailing notions of serialism and tonality – the piece was a huge hit in the contemporary classical music world. In the yearsContinue reading “About Canto – 2011”
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Der Mann mit dem Fagott – 2011
Bremen, 1891. Udo Jürgens’ grandfather Heinrich strolls thoughtfully about the Christmas market. For days, the young man has suffered a momentous decision: should he emigrate to America or seek his fortune in Moscow? The touching performance of a street musician playing a Russian song on his bassoon gives him an unexpected decision-making aid. Henry setsContinue reading “Der Mann mit dem Fagott – 2011”
Britain’s Most Fragile Treasure – 2011
Historian Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of a centuries-old masterpiece in glass. At 78 feet in height, the famous East Window at York Minster is the largest medieval stained-glass window in the country and it was the creative vision of a single artist – a mysterious master craftsman called John Thornton, one of theContinue reading “Britain’s Most Fragile Treasure – 2011”
Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall – 2011
This documentary looks at the conception, design and live shows of The Wall performed by Pink Floyd in 1980 and 1981. It features in-depth 1980s era interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason and shows footage of The Wall performed at Earl’s Court in 1980. It also features archival footage ofContinue reading “Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall – 2011”
The Night Watchman – 2011
From dusk ’til dawn, El Velador accompanies Martin, the guardian angel whom, night after night, watches over the extravagant mausoleums of some of Mexico’s most notorious Drug Lords. In the labyrinth of the cemetery, this film about violence without violence reminds us how, in the turmoil of Mexico’s bloodiest conflict since the Revolution, ordinary lifeContinue reading “The Night Watchman – 2011”
When China Met Africa – 2011
A cinematic feature documentary about China’s foray into Africa told through the lives of Chinese adventurers & Zambian power brokers as they negotiate the tricky waters of this rapidly expanding and vital relationship. Director : Marc Francis|Nick Francis Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 10/7/2011 Country : France
Apache 8 – 2011
This is the story of the courageous all-female Apache 8 firefighting unit which has protected their reservation and responded to wildfires around the nation for 30 years. This group, which recently became co-ed, earned the reputation of being fierce, loyal and dependable–and tougher than their male colleagues. Despite facing gender stereotypes and the problems thatContinue reading “Apache 8 – 2011”
Fantome Island – 2011
In 1945, at the age of seven, a young Joe Eggmolesse was diagnosed with Leprosy. He was immediately removed from his family and home and transported under police escort over a thousand kilometres to be confined on an island for the treatment of the disease. For the next ten years, a leprosarium for Aboriginal peopleContinue reading “Fantome Island – 2011”
Becoming Santa – 2011
The story of one man entering the culture and character of Santa Claus for a single season. Director : Jeff Myers Cast : Jack Sanderson Genre : Comedy|Documentary Release Date : 3/12/2011 Country : United States
180 – 2011
The film begins by showing images of the Holocaust, and stating that Hitler sanctioned the killing of 11 million people. This is followed by Comfort interviewing people about Adolf Hitler; their responses indicate a lack of historical knowledge, although he also finds a neo-Nazi who claims to love Hitler. Comfort proposes a hypothetical situation toContinue reading “180 – 2011”
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