The Xylouris Family is Greece’s most famous musical clan. Three generations of musicians uphold and pass on the vibrant tradition of Cretan music, performing ceaselessly to followers across the world, from a very young age. From 80 year old Psarantonis, credited with reinventing Cretan music, to…
Effects of strict Islamic law in Pakistan. Shows the effects of strict observance of Islamic law in Pakistan, where extramarital sex has become a crime against the state, punishable by death. Looks at the oppression and injustice this has brought to many Pakistani women. Women in prison and on bail…
Critical thinking - preparing young people to be responsible and informed citizens. A glimpse of the educational technique of Rodger Halstead, an American who teaches 'critical thinking' - the ability to analyse and evaluate the significant issues that affect pupils' lives and the complex…
Egyptian villagers learned to outwit the rats. Rats were causing serious damage to food and livestock in Egyptian villages, and strong poisons were being used. In this project, live traps were distributed and the villagers were encouraged to use imaginative ways of outwitting the rats. They speak…
The October revolution in Russia The tumultuous moments precipitating the October Revolution, and Russia’s involvement in World War I and World War II. The fifth part of a six part series 'Peter Ustinov's Russia', a series in which Peter Ustinov evokes the colourful, often tumultuous…
The Great Goddess of Cyprus investigates known and unknown aspects of the worship of Aphrodite on her island, Cyprus. Everyone knows that Aphrodite is the Great Goddess of Cyprus and that she was born on the coast of Paphos, where she was worshipped. We imagine her as the beautiful nude Aphrodite of…
"Make Me A Match" is the portrait of three Jewish-Orthodox singles –– their matchmakers and their effort to stay loyal to a possibly outdated tradition. Torn between their commitment to their Jewish culture and their own dreams, three 30-somethings,Vered, David and Ortal, try with…
Ronen and Orit have been together for almost three years. Both of them come from highly respected Bukhari families. Ronen is the star of Handa Handa theater troupe, a hit among the Bukhari community in Israel and around the world. According to the strict Bukhari tradition couples must marry after a brief…
Gisi Fleischmann believed she could stop the Holocaust if only she succeeded to raise enough money. She led a resistance group in Slovakia which tried to stop the transports to Auschwitz by bribing Nazi officials. Her story has been almost forgotten, and all that's left are dozens of letters she…
***Golden Palm Award – Mexico International Film Festival (Mexico, 2010)*** ***Special Award – BRAPEQ International Film Festival (China, 2010)*** ***Special Guest – Federal Senate of Brazil (2009), UN (2009) and UNESCO (2010)*** (English) When it comes to visual impairment, we…
David Bellamy makes a case for preserving the upper reaches of the Thames from development. Focuses on a ten mile stretch of the Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border of England's most celebrated river, the Thames. Dr David Bellamy and local conservationists successfully argue the case for preserving…
Biodiversity, and the role of botanical gardens in conservation. An introduction to the subject of biodiversity, which examines the amazing variety of plants that exist on earth, many of them in the rainforests. While considering the factors responsible for the decline of biodiversity, the film outlines…
