Her life has been the subject of countless myths and rumours: April 7, 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Billie Holiday (1915-1959). A worthy occasion to honour the unforgettable jazz icon. We call into question many of the myths and reveal a strong a woman who was anything but a pitiful victim of drugs, men or her skin colour.
Fifty years after his death, Piero Manzoni (1933 – 1963 ) is still considered to be an artist of great importance and relevance. Made in collaboration with the Fondazione Manzoni and featuring statements from friends, relatives and fellow artists, this film looks at the man himself, documents his artistic journey and explores the secrets of his amazing career.
From psychedelic rock in the 1960s and the 1970s’ punk movement to the gloomy dark wave of the 1980s and gangsta rap in the 1990s: artists from the various decades explain their relationship with dying and death.
In the final days of World War II, Altaussee in Austria was the scene of some dramatic events. The salt mines served as a huge repository for over 22,000 works of art stolen by the Nazis. As the Allied troops approached, the Nazis gave orders to blow the mines up. The destruction was prevented, but who rescued the thousands of paintings?
The best newcomers to the opera scene from Australia, Canada, France, Poland, Russia, South Korea and the USA compete against each other in an extraordinary and exciting singing competition on a luxury cruise ship.
The fascinating story of one of the greatest soul geniuses of our time: Stevie Wonder
The three Argentine musicians travel to Finland to find out whether Aki Kaurismäki is telling the truth when he asserts that tango music was invented in Finland. A music-laden, humorous cinema documentary, capturing the many comic and charming moments when musicians from two worlds come together.
A journey into the heart of yoga.
The docudrama discovers the truth behind the lies of Baron Munchausen – a colorful story of intrigues and adventures.
Which role did the on-going physical transformation play in the extraordinary career of the “King of Pop”?
We show that a scientific investigation into “Shakespeare” continues to pose exciting questions and present the age of the Renaissance in a new light.
The palaces that line Venice’s Grand Canal are a treasure trove of secrets, stories and eccentric inhabitants. This series of documentaries takes a look behind the fine facades and presents a magnificent, flamboyant and luxurious side of Venice that remains hidden from the eyes of tourists. If these palaces could talk, what would they tell us of raucous parties, grand receptions and secret scandals? We delve into the millennia-old history of the lagoon city and encounter some unusual characters. With a keen eye for special events and the unique beauty of the palaces, the series tells of the clash between the old treasures and modern life.
