Max von Sydow
Series
Language
Swedish
Description
In 1909, poor, idealistic theology student Henrik Bergman falls in love with Ann Akerbloom, the intelligent, educated daughter of a rich family in Uppsala. After their wedding Henrik becomes a priest in the north of Sweden. Urbane Anna can't stand living in the rural country and grows increasingly restless. She returns to Uppsala and the couple's love and commitment are put to the test. The story of Ingmar Bergman's parents.
43) Nuremberg
Language
English
Description
Dramatic presentation of the WWII war crimes trials in Nuremberg, Germany.
Language
English
Description
The past has cast a long shadow over the present. A picturesque farm is where the now-married Melanie lives unhappily with her husband. When Melanie invites fellow Holocaust survivor Jakob to her home, he unexpectedly brings Christopher, whose love for Melanie has never diminished since their confinement in an internment camp. Old feelings and long-suppressed memories are stirred up and reveal a climactic, life-changing feasts.
47) Flash Gordon
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English
Formats
Description
When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, New York Jets quarterback Flash Gordon unwittingly finds himself heading for the planet Mongo, where, with the assistance from beautiful Dale Arden, he will take on Ming the Merciless and rescue humankind.
Series
Criterion collection volume 321
Language
Swedish
Description
A peasant girl is raped and murdered in 14th century Sweden. When her killers seek shelter in her father's house, he kills them to avenge her death. Soon a spring appears from where the girl was killed and her father sees this as a sign from above.
Language
English
Description
In a dystopian society where mega-corporations rule, a terrifying conspiracy has been unleashed-one that controls the minds of the citizens. One man is determined to unlock the truth behind the conspiracy. His quest to find it will plunge him into a tangled web of power and intrigue, leading to a shocking revelation and an epic battle with the hidden forces and creatures that threaten the fate of mankind.
50) Dune
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English
Description
"Set in a distant future where life in the universe and space travel is dependent upon a spice found only on the planet Dune, this film tracks the risk of young Paul Atreids, son of god Duke Lito, from the time of his father's betrayal and murder by a rival lord, Baron Harkonnen, to his discovery of the great secret behind the planet Dune and his own destiny, which is to free the planet and its denizens of the cruel rule of the emperor"--Container....
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English
Formats
Description
After the death of their two children in a car accident, Dr. Chris Nielson and his wife Annie find continuing their lives fraught with difficulties, especially for Annie. When Chris dies four years later and goes to Heaven he meets Albert, a friendly guardian angel. Chris discovers that Heaven is even more wondrous than anything he could have imagined. However, Chris's death is the last straw for Annie and in her madness commits suicide and journeys...
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English
Description
Departing Hamburg in high spirits, 937 Jewish Germans have been offered safe haven in Havana, Cuba, in 1939. The passengers are looking forward to their new life. However, the whole voyage is actually a Nazi propaganda scheme and the passengers are never really intended to be allowed ashore once they reach their destination. After weeks of unsuccessful pleas they are forced to return back to Europe. Based on the tragic 1939 voyage of the SS St. Louis....
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English
Description
Life of dreams: An overview of Carl Jung's life and works using film clips, photographs, and interviews with some of his colleagues, as well as a major English-language interview with Jung, recorded in 1956. This interview had not been previously transmitted on television until the series aired in 1989. This episode also includes previously undiscovered home-movies shot during Jung's travels in Africa and elsewhere.
Inheritance of dreams: Jung's...
57) Needful things
Language
English
Description
A mysterious new store has opened in Castle Rock, Maine, where every item has a nerve-shattering price. But the owner is always willing to make a devil of a deal.
59) Hour of the wolf
Language
Swedish
Description
A brooding artist accompanied by his wife travels to a remote island where he hopes to escape his demons.
60) Hawaii
Language
English
Description
The story of Hawai'i from the arrival of the first missionaries in 1820. The white man came with the intention of bringing God to the natives, but in doing so brought disease and destruction. Much research was conducted to give the film an authentic look at life during the time depicted. Filmed in part on the islands of Oahu, Hawai'i at Makua Beach where the Lahaina village was reconstructed.