From the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic to the Pacific, photographer York Hovest is on a quest to find people who have solutions to one of the most pressing problems of our time: Saving the oceans. Producer: York Hovest Director: Sabine Streich & Katrin Eigendorf www.heroesofthesea.com
The film takes its title from perculiar reluctance some young men have about buying contraceptives from a chemist shop (back in 1973). One of few films which manage to look at sexuality openly (in the era). In a light-hearted but provactive way it makes a very suitable introduction to a discussion of…
Clearly explains what epilepsy is, and what causes seizures. Various types of seizures are illustrated and classified under the International Classification of Seizures, and ways of management are mentioned. Many people with epilepsy helped to make the programme and they and their families share their…
Shows a few of the ways in which children with autistic difficulties may be helped. It is particularly aimed at the medical profession, parents teachers and health visitors, and makes the point that the condition is normally treatable, and that considerable improvement is probable if the child attends…
This film is introduced by Terry Wogan, Chairman of this Charity's Appeals committtee. In no way is it a begging film, rather an insight into the work of Arthritis Care - the only national voluntary organisation (of the time) devoted solely to the welfare and rehabilitation of arthritis sufferers.…
10 years of Britain's Most Brutal Race. A dream of two British polar explorers, the 268 mile non-stop mid-winter footrace has become a mainstay of the endurance world.
It´s 150 years since the initial ideas of organised mountain guiding in the High Tatras began. The ancient tradition has remained unchanged in its essence. Even today, mountain guides are part of the magical world of the Tatras. They are still helping others to fulfil their dreams and desires,…
Join us to explore the celebratory history and purpose of a Caribbean Carnival to understand its combination of Trinidadian roots, African traditions and Jamaican sound system culture and how it came to symbolise freedom in the face of oppression for the Afro Caribbean community in West London’s…
Sira 6' Canada 2018 Director & Producer: Rolla Tahir Sira is an experimental essay that traces the exodus of a Sudanese family from Kuwait as a result of the Iraqi invasion. Excavated footage disrupt constructed memories as a mother recounts the evacuation, marring the bliss of her new family. Sira…
The Elderly are trying to accept their presence in the -nursing home- by remembering their former lives that will not return. Director of photography: Omar Doghouz Sound: Ahmed tarabek Editor: Mohamed Emad Rizk Director: Yousef Abodan
Thirteenth century Danish spy Lars enters the tribal lands of the Baltic people, where he takes part in religious rites and cruel forays, gets high during the summer solstice, becomes the slave of Curonians, and even fights the crusaders in the Battle of Saule. Following Lars's journey, this…
PL Jeden z najczęsciej nagradzanych filmów Bogdana Dziworskiego o tematyce sportowej, zrealizowanych w Wytwórni Filmów Oświatowych. Tak jak i w pozostałych filmach cyklu, dociekliwa kamera ujawnia mroczne kulisy sportowych zmagań - tym razem na przykładzie dziecięcych treningów…
