Synopsis:
Human Weapon was a weekly television show on The History Channel that
premiered on July 20, 2007. The hosts, Jason Chambers and Bill Duff,
travel across the world studying the unique martial arts, or styles of
fighting, that have origins in the region.
Each episode usually
consists of a brief introduction regarding the featured martial art,
including footage of established fighters sparring. The hosts will then
travel to various locations, learning several strikes, blocks, or other
techniques valuable to the particular art from various instructors
and/or masters. Along the way, they learn about the origins and cultural
history of each fighting style. To help the viewer understand the moves
the hosts learn, each technique is visually broken down with a motion
capture element.
After practicing featured aspects of the art, the
hosts typically assess the various skills and their effectiveness. At
the end of each episode one of the hosts must fight a representative of
the episode's fighting style.
The show is similar to a later program called "Fight Quest".
In August 2008, the History Channel cancelled the show.
31 October, 2013
Human Weapon: Krav Maga ()
Synopsis:
Human Weapon was a weekly television show on The History Channel that premiered on July 20, 2007. The hosts, Jason Chambers and Bill Duff, travel across the world studying the unique martial arts, or styles of fighting, that have origins in the region.
Each episode usually consists of a brief introduction regarding the featured martial art, including footage of established fighters sparring. The hosts will then travel to various locations, learning several strikes, blocks, or other techniques valuable to the particular art from various instructors and/or masters. Along the way, they learn about the origins and cultural history of each fighting style. To help the viewer understand the moves the hosts learn, each technique is visually broken down with a motion capture element.
After practicing featured aspects of the art, the hosts typically assess the various skills and their effectiveness. At the end of each episode one of the hosts must fight a representative of the episode's fighting style.
Human Weapon was a weekly television show on The History Channel that premiered on July 20, 2007. The hosts, Jason Chambers and Bill Duff, travel across the world studying the unique martial arts, or styles of fighting, that have origins in the region.
Each episode usually consists of a brief introduction regarding the featured martial art, including footage of established fighters sparring. The hosts will then travel to various locations, learning several strikes, blocks, or other techniques valuable to the particular art from various instructors and/or masters. Along the way, they learn about the origins and cultural history of each fighting style. To help the viewer understand the moves the hosts learn, each technique is visually broken down with a motion capture element.
After practicing featured aspects of the art, the hosts typically assess the various skills and their effectiveness. At the end of each episode one of the hosts must fight a representative of the episode's fighting style.
Iron Mike Tyson ()
Synopsis:
Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is a retired American professional boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles at 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days old. Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, 12 of them in the first round. He won the WBC title in 1986 after defeating Trevor Berbick by a TKO in the second round. In 1987, Tyson added the WBA and IBF titles after defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker. He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, and the only heavyweight to successively unify them.
Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is a retired American professional boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles at 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days old. Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, 12 of them in the first round. He won the WBC title in 1986 after defeating Trevor Berbick by a TKO in the second round. In 1987, Tyson added the WBA and IBF titles after defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker. He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, and the only heavyweight to successively unify them.
The Story of Mike Tyson ()
Synopsis:
Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson (also known as Malik Abdul Aziz) (born June 30, 1966) is a retired American professional boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles at 20 years, 4 months and 22 days old. Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, with 12 of them occurring in the first round. He won the WBC title in 1986 after defeating Trevor Berbick by a TKO in the second round. In 1987, Tyson added the WBA and IBF titles after defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker. He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, and the only heavyweight to individually unify them.
In 1988, Tyson became the lineal champion when he knocked out Michael Spinks in the first 91 seconds of the fight. Tyson successfully defended the world heavyweight championship nine times, including victories over Larry Holmes and Frank Bruno. Tyson lost his titles to 42-to-1 underdog James "Buster" Douglas on February 11, 1990, in Tokyo, Japan, by a knockout in round 10. Tyson continued in his quest to regain the titles, defeating Donovan Ruddock twice in 1991. Tyson was then scheduled to take on the undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield but pulled out due to injury.
In 1992, Tyson was convicted of raping Desiree Washington, for which he was sentenced to six years in prison but was released after serving three years. After his release, he engaged in a series of comeback fights. In 1996, Tyson won the WBC and WBA titles after defeating Frank Bruno and Bruce Seldon by knockout. After being stripped of the WBC title, Tyson lost his WBA crown to Evander Holyfield in November 1996 by an 11th round TKO. Their 1997 rematch ended when Tyson was disqualified for biting off part of Holyfield's ear.
In 2002, he fought for the world heavyweight title at the age of 35, losing by knockout to Lennox Lewis. Tyson retired from professional boxing in 2006 after he was knocked out in consecutive matches against Danny Williams and Kevin McBride. Tyson declared bankruptcy in 2003, despite having received over US$30 million for several of his fights and $300 million during his career.
Throughout his career, Tyson became well known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style as well as his controversial behavior both inside and outside the ring. Tyson is considered to have been one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. He was ranked No. 16 on The Ring's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. and No. 1 in the ESPN.com list of "The hardest hitters in heavyweight history". He has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame!......plz rate n leave ur comments..
Michael Gerard "Mike" Tyson (also known as Malik Abdul Aziz) (born June 30, 1966) is a retired American professional boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles at 20 years, 4 months and 22 days old. Tyson won his first 19 professional bouts by knockout, with 12 of them occurring in the first round. He won the WBC title in 1986 after defeating Trevor Berbick by a TKO in the second round. In 1987, Tyson added the WBA and IBF titles after defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker. He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, and the only heavyweight to individually unify them.
In 1988, Tyson became the lineal champion when he knocked out Michael Spinks in the first 91 seconds of the fight. Tyson successfully defended the world heavyweight championship nine times, including victories over Larry Holmes and Frank Bruno. Tyson lost his titles to 42-to-1 underdog James "Buster" Douglas on February 11, 1990, in Tokyo, Japan, by a knockout in round 10. Tyson continued in his quest to regain the titles, defeating Donovan Ruddock twice in 1991. Tyson was then scheduled to take on the undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield but pulled out due to injury.
In 1992, Tyson was convicted of raping Desiree Washington, for which he was sentenced to six years in prison but was released after serving three years. After his release, he engaged in a series of comeback fights. In 1996, Tyson won the WBC and WBA titles after defeating Frank Bruno and Bruce Seldon by knockout. After being stripped of the WBC title, Tyson lost his WBA crown to Evander Holyfield in November 1996 by an 11th round TKO. Their 1997 rematch ended when Tyson was disqualified for biting off part of Holyfield's ear.
In 2002, he fought for the world heavyweight title at the age of 35, losing by knockout to Lennox Lewis. Tyson retired from professional boxing in 2006 after he was knocked out in consecutive matches against Danny Williams and Kevin McBride. Tyson declared bankruptcy in 2003, despite having received over US$30 million for several of his fights and $300 million during his career.
Throughout his career, Tyson became well known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style as well as his controversial behavior both inside and outside the ring. Tyson is considered to have been one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. He was ranked No. 16 on The Ring's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. and No. 1 in the ESPN.com list of "The hardest hitters in heavyweight history". He has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame!......plz rate n leave ur comments..
Swami Vivekananda - Life of Dedication ()
AKA:
Swami Vivekananda - Life of Dedication (150th Birth Anniversary Special)
Synopsis:
Swami Vivekananda Documentary on his life story .Swami Vivekananda the great monk who inspires millions of people around world to lead a life of Dharma. His words still have the same power to transform people and make them courageous and Dharmic.
Video Courtesy:Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh
Swami Vivekananda - Life of Dedication (150th Birth Anniversary Special)
Synopsis:
Swami Vivekananda Documentary on his life story .Swami Vivekananda the great monk who inspires millions of people around world to lead a life of Dharma. His words still have the same power to transform people and make them courageous and Dharmic.
Video Courtesy:Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh
Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna ()
Synopsis:
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Kanu Banerji stars as Sri Ramakrishna in this old film of Sri Ramakrishna's life.
This file has already been uploaded but some corruption in it caused it to freeze in one part for about 10 mins.This is the fresh file.
Kanu Banerji stars as Sri Ramakrishna in this old film of Sri Ramakrishna's life.
Too Late For Tears (1949)
AKA:
Der blonde Tiger >> German
About:
Too Late For Tears is a great example of late 40s pure Noir cinema. Too Late for Tears was directed by Byron Haskin and stars Lizabeth Scott, Don DeFore, Dan Duryea and Arthur Kennedy. The screenplay was written by Roy Huggins, developed from a serial he wrote for the Saturday Evening Post
Synopsis:
Dennis Schwartz had the following to say about Too Late For Tears: "Byron Haskin's low-budget film noir makes good use of its Los Angeles locale and its lady bluebeard is fun to watch as she does her nasty gun thing with her nice guy hubby and rotten poison thing with her boyfriend (she took care of her first hubby off camera, so we're not sure how he got it!)...Though a minor film noir, it relates to the ambitions the middle-class had during the postwar period to better their life materially and socially. Jane's drive for wealth was so extreme that she will not stop at murder to rise above her impoverished middle-class circumstances, and her warped character is used to show how money can't buy one happiness. The husky-voiced winsome smiling Lizabeth Scott turns in a finely tuned performance as the femme fatale; while Dan Duryea is in his element as the alcoholic weak-kneed cad, who shows he doesn't have as much stomach for his criminal mischief as does his lady accomplice."
Starring:
Lizabeth Scott
Don DeFore
Dan Duryea
Arthur Kennedy
Director: Byron Haskin
Der blonde Tiger >> German
About:
Too Late For Tears is a great example of late 40s pure Noir cinema. Too Late for Tears was directed by Byron Haskin and stars Lizabeth Scott, Don DeFore, Dan Duryea and Arthur Kennedy. The screenplay was written by Roy Huggins, developed from a serial he wrote for the Saturday Evening Post
Synopsis:
Dennis Schwartz had the following to say about Too Late For Tears: "Byron Haskin's low-budget film noir makes good use of its Los Angeles locale and its lady bluebeard is fun to watch as she does her nasty gun thing with her nice guy hubby and rotten poison thing with her boyfriend (she took care of her first hubby off camera, so we're not sure how he got it!)...Though a minor film noir, it relates to the ambitions the middle-class had during the postwar period to better their life materially and socially. Jane's drive for wealth was so extreme that she will not stop at murder to rise above her impoverished middle-class circumstances, and her warped character is used to show how money can't buy one happiness. The husky-voiced winsome smiling Lizabeth Scott turns in a finely tuned performance as the femme fatale; while Dan Duryea is in his element as the alcoholic weak-kneed cad, who shows he doesn't have as much stomach for his criminal mischief as does his lady accomplice."
Starring:
Lizabeth Scott
Don DeFore
Dan Duryea
Arthur Kennedy
Director: Byron Haskin
Most Evil: Murderous Women (2006)
Synopsis:
Most Evil is an American forensics television program on Investigation Discovery presented by forensic psychiatrist Michael Stone of Columbia University. On the show, Stone rates murderers on a scale of evil that he has developed. The show features profiles on various murderers, serial killers, mass murderers and psychopaths. This episode features Marybeth Tinning, Susan Smith, Gwendolyn Graham and Cathy Wood, Aileen Wuornos, Elizabeth Báthory, Belle Gunness, Nannie Doss, Theresa Knorr.
Most Evil is an American forensics television program on Investigation Discovery presented by forensic psychiatrist Michael Stone of Columbia University. On the show, Stone rates murderers on a scale of evil that he has developed. The show features profiles on various murderers, serial killers, mass murderers and psychopaths. This episode features Marybeth Tinning, Susan Smith, Gwendolyn Graham and Cathy Wood, Aileen Wuornos, Elizabeth Báthory, Belle Gunness, Nannie Doss, Theresa Knorr.
Nazi-Kollaborateure: Anton Mussert ()
Synopsis:
Der Vorsitzende der niederländisch-nationalsozialistischen Partei Anton Mussert träumte davon Hitlers Stellvertreter in einem Großdeutschen Reich zu sein. Ursprünglich war der Ingenieur kein Antisemit, doch nach dem Einmarsch der Nationalsozialisten änderte sich seine Haltung. Mit der Aussicht auf Macht ließ er sich blenden. Trotz der Ernennung zum "Führer des niederländischen Volkes" wurde er von den Führenden ignoriert und erlangte keine Befehlsgewalt. Hilflos sah er mit an, wie die niederländische Bevölkerung unterdrückt und getötet wurde. Nach dem Krieg wurde er zum Tode verurteilt.
Der Vorsitzende der niederländisch-nationalsozialistischen Partei Anton Mussert träumte davon Hitlers Stellvertreter in einem Großdeutschen Reich zu sein. Ursprünglich war der Ingenieur kein Antisemit, doch nach dem Einmarsch der Nationalsozialisten änderte sich seine Haltung. Mit der Aussicht auf Macht ließ er sich blenden. Trotz der Ernennung zum "Führer des niederländischen Volkes" wurde er von den Führenden ignoriert und erlangte keine Befehlsgewalt. Hilflos sah er mit an, wie die niederländische Bevölkerung unterdrückt und getötet wurde. Nach dem Krieg wurde er zum Tode verurteilt.
Nazi Kollaborateure: Dinko Sakic ()
Synopsis:
Dinko Sakic ist als Pionier und als brutaler Nazi-Kollaborateur bekannt. Als Mitglied der faschistischen Bewegung Ustascha, ließ er Minderheiten verfolgen und sie in Konzentrationslagern unterbringen. Seine Brutalität als Kommandant des Konzentrationslagers Jasenovac war gefürchtet. Nach dem Krieg floh er nach Argentinien. Doch die Bemühungen des Simon Wiesenthal Zentrums führten zur Auslieferung, Anklage und Verurteilung Sakics.
Dinko Sakic ist als Pionier und als brutaler Nazi-Kollaborateur bekannt. Als Mitglied der faschistischen Bewegung Ustascha, ließ er Minderheiten verfolgen und sie in Konzentrationslagern unterbringen. Seine Brutalität als Kommandant des Konzentrationslagers Jasenovac war gefürchtet. Nach dem Krieg floh er nach Argentinien. Doch die Bemühungen des Simon Wiesenthal Zentrums führten zur Auslieferung, Anklage und Verurteilung Sakics.
Nazi-Kollaborateure: Die IRA ()
Synopsis:
Trotz unterschiedlicher politischer Einstellungen strebte die Irisch-Republikanische Armee eine Allianz mit den Deutschen gegen Großbritannien an. Das Ziel der IRA war es, Nord- und Südirland zu einer Republik zu vereinen. Ihr "S Plan" sah dazu die massive Bombardierung Englands vor, um die britischen Truppen von dort zu vertreiben und Irlands Unabhängigkeit zu erreichen. Der Ire Sean Russel trieb den Plan einer deutschen Invasion in Nordirland voran. Nach Russels Tod entwarf Stephen Hayes "Plan Kathleen", der jedoch nur zu Auseinandersetzungen innerhalb der IRA führte.
Trotz unterschiedlicher politischer Einstellungen strebte die Irisch-Republikanische Armee eine Allianz mit den Deutschen gegen Großbritannien an. Das Ziel der IRA war es, Nord- und Südirland zu einer Republik zu vereinen. Ihr "S Plan" sah dazu die massive Bombardierung Englands vor, um die britischen Truppen von dort zu vertreiben und Irlands Unabhängigkeit zu erreichen. Der Ire Sean Russel trieb den Plan einer deutschen Invasion in Nordirland voran. Nach Russels Tod entwarf Stephen Hayes "Plan Kathleen", der jedoch nur zu Auseinandersetzungen innerhalb der IRA führte.
Nazi Kollaborateure: Chaim Rumkowski ()
Synopsis:
Mit Adam Czerniakow führte er den Judenrat in den Ghettos von Warschau und Lodz. Er trat als Vermittler zwischen Juden und Nationalsozialisten auf. Sein Angebot: Juden in den Ghettos sollten für ihre Arbeit Nahrungsmittel als Lohn erhalten. Mit diesem Plan verbesserte sich die Situation der Menschen, viele verdanken ihm ihr Leben. Doch seine Taktik forderte auch Opfer: Kinder, Alte und Kranke, die nicht arbeiten konnten, wurden deportiert.
Mit Adam Czerniakow führte er den Judenrat in den Ghettos von Warschau und Lodz. Er trat als Vermittler zwischen Juden und Nationalsozialisten auf. Sein Angebot: Juden in den Ghettos sollten für ihre Arbeit Nahrungsmittel als Lohn erhalten. Mit diesem Plan verbesserte sich die Situation der Menschen, viele verdanken ihm ihr Leben. Doch seine Taktik forderte auch Opfer: Kinder, Alte und Kranke, die nicht arbeiten konnten, wurden deportiert.
Nazi-Kollaborateure: Hitlers Helfer im Osten ()
Synopsis:
Beim Einmarsch der deutschen Wehrmacht in Litauen und der Ukraine wurden die Nationalsozialisten vielerorts als Befreier gefeiert, da weite Teile der Bevölkerung unter der sowjetischen Besatzung litten. In Litauen bestanden bereits antisemitische Strömungen. Einer, der die nationalsozialistische Weltanschauung teilte, war der Litauer Antanas Gecas. Mit seiner militärischen Einheit war er für den Tod tausender Juden verantwortlich. Gecas lebte nach dem Krieg als freier Mann. In der Ukraine wurden mehr als 34.000 Juden innerhalb von zwei Tagen in der Schlucht vor der Stadt Kiew umgebracht.
Beim Einmarsch der deutschen Wehrmacht in Litauen und der Ukraine wurden die Nationalsozialisten vielerorts als Befreier gefeiert, da weite Teile der Bevölkerung unter der sowjetischen Besatzung litten. In Litauen bestanden bereits antisemitische Strömungen. Einer, der die nationalsozialistische Weltanschauung teilte, war der Litauer Antanas Gecas. Mit seiner militärischen Einheit war er für den Tod tausender Juden verantwortlich. Gecas lebte nach dem Krieg als freier Mann. In der Ukraine wurden mehr als 34.000 Juden innerhalb von zwei Tagen in der Schlucht vor der Stadt Kiew umgebracht.
Nazi-Kollaborateure ()
Synopsis:
Mit Adam Czerniakow führte er den Judenrat in den Ghettos von Warschau und Lodz. Er trat als Vermittler zwischen Juden und Nationalsozialisten auf. Sein Angebot: Juden in den Ghettos sollten für ihre Arbeit Nahrungsmittel als Lohn erhalten. Mit diesem Plan verbesserte sich die Situation der Menschen, viele verdanken ihm ihr Leben. Doch seine Taktik forderte auch Opfer: Kinder, Alte und Kranke, die nicht arbeiten konnten, wurden deportiert.
Mit Adam Czerniakow führte er den Judenrat in den Ghettos von Warschau und Lodz. Er trat als Vermittler zwischen Juden und Nationalsozialisten auf. Sein Angebot: Juden in den Ghettos sollten für ihre Arbeit Nahrungsmittel als Lohn erhalten. Mit diesem Plan verbesserte sich die Situation der Menschen, viele verdanken ihm ihr Leben. Doch seine Taktik forderte auch Opfer: Kinder, Alte und Kranke, die nicht arbeiten konnten, wurden deportiert.
Mike Tyson & Cus D'Amato (1983)
AKA:
The lost Tape
Synopsis:
A rare of insight of Mike Tyson as a 16 year old with Cus D'Amato, Very rare lost tape Documentary from 1983 filmed at the Catskill Boxing Club.
The lost Tape
Synopsis:
A rare of insight of Mike Tyson as a 16 year old with Cus D'Amato, Very rare lost tape Documentary from 1983 filmed at the Catskill Boxing Club.
Swami Vivekananda ()
Synopsis:
Swami Vivekananda (12 January 1863 -- 4 July 1902), born Narendranath Dutta was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. He is considered a key figure in the introduction of Hindu philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the "Western" World, mainly in America and Europe and is also credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion during the end of the 19th century Vivekananda is considered to be a major force in the revival of Hinduism in modern India. He is perhaps best known for his inspiring speech beginning with "Sisters and Brothers of America", through which he introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions at Chicago in 1893.
The Strange Woman (1946)
About:
The Strange Woman" is an American film
Starring:
Hedy Lamarr
George Sanders
Louis Hayward
Hillary Brooke
Gene Lockhart
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
The Strange Woman" is an American film
Starring:
Hedy Lamarr
George Sanders
Louis Hayward
Hillary Brooke
Gene Lockhart
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Bluebeard (1944)
Synopsis:
In Paris, an artist hires portrait models, and after he finishes their portraits, he strangles them.
Starring:
John Carradine
Jean Parker
Nils Asther
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
In Paris, an artist hires portrait models, and after he finishes their portraits, he strangles them.
Starring:
John Carradine
Jean Parker
Nils Asther
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
30 October, 2013
Fake Trade ()
Synopsis:
A film about a criminal industry
that is sweeping the world. A demand for the copy/fake brands that we
think we can't live without.
Justice Incarcerated ()
Synopsis:
Fredrick Thomas Freeman was wrongfully convicted by Robert Cleland and the St. Clair County judiciary in 1987. This film clearly shows his innocence, and exposes the tactics used by Prosecutors to secure a conviction, and convict an innocent man, even with the lack of evidence. October, 2010 Freeman's conviction was overturned by federal judge Denise Paige - Hood, yet the Michigan Attorney General, "Mike Cox" has filed an appeal and desires to uphold the conviction. Freeman awaits his new trial in maximum security prison in Saginaw MI.
Fredrick Thomas Freeman was wrongfully convicted by Robert Cleland and the St. Clair County judiciary in 1987. This film clearly shows his innocence, and exposes the tactics used by Prosecutors to secure a conviction, and convict an innocent man, even with the lack of evidence. October, 2010 Freeman's conviction was overturned by federal judge Denise Paige - Hood, yet the Michigan Attorney General, "Mike Cox" has filed an appeal and desires to uphold the conviction. Freeman awaits his new trial in maximum security prison in Saginaw MI.
Unreported World: The Killing of Kashmir ()
Synopsis:
A documentary series that is shown in the UK. This episode is about Kashmir and the troubles that are happening there.
A documentary series that is shown in the UK. This episode is about Kashmir and the troubles that are happening there.
Kashmir: Caught in the middle ()
Synopsis:
We look at the recent flare-up between India and Pakistan and ask: is lasting peace between the two countries possible without resolving the Kashmir question.
We look at the recent flare-up between India and Pakistan and ask: is lasting peace between the two countries possible without resolving the Kashmir question.
History of the Cold War ()
Synopsis:
The Cold War, often dated from 1947 to 1991, was a sustained state of political and military tension between powers in the Western Bloc, dominated by the United States with NATO among its allies, and powers in the Eastern Bloc, dominated by the Soviet Union along with the Warsaw Pact. This began after the success of their temporary wartime alliance against Nazi Germany, leaving the USSR and the US as two superpowers with profound economic and political differences. A neutral faction arose with the Non-Aligned Movement founded by Egypt, India, and Yugoslavia; this faction rejected association with either the US-led West or the Soviet-led East.
The Cold War was so named because the two major powers—each possessing nuclear weapons and thereby threatened with mutual assured destruction—never met in direct military combat. Instead, in their struggle for global influence they engaged in ongoing psychological warfare and in regular indirect confrontations through proxy wars. Cycles of relative calm would be followed by high tension which could have led to world war. The tensest times were during the Berlin Blockade (1948--1949), the Korean War (1950--1953), the Suez Crisis (1956), the Berlin Crisis of 1961, the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962), the Vietnam War (1959--1975), the Yom Kippur War (1973), the Soviet war in Afghanistan (1979--1989), the Soviet downing of Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (1983), and the "Able Archer" NATO military exercises (1983). The conflict was expressed through military coalitions, strategic conventional force deployments, extensive aid to client states, espionage, massive propaganda campaigns, conventional and nuclear arms races, appeals to neutral nations, rivalry at sports events, and technological competitions such as the Space Race. The US and USSR became involved in political and military conflicts in the Third World countries of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. To alleviate the risk of a potential nuclear war, both sides sought relief of political tensions through détente in the 1970s
The Cold War, often dated from 1947 to 1991, was a sustained state of political and military tension between powers in the Western Bloc, dominated by the United States with NATO among its allies, and powers in the Eastern Bloc, dominated by the Soviet Union along with the Warsaw Pact. This began after the success of their temporary wartime alliance against Nazi Germany, leaving the USSR and the US as two superpowers with profound economic and political differences. A neutral faction arose with the Non-Aligned Movement founded by Egypt, India, and Yugoslavia; this faction rejected association with either the US-led West or the Soviet-led East.
The Cold War was so named because the two major powers—each possessing nuclear weapons and thereby threatened with mutual assured destruction—never met in direct military combat. Instead, in their struggle for global influence they engaged in ongoing psychological warfare and in regular indirect confrontations through proxy wars. Cycles of relative calm would be followed by high tension which could have led to world war. The tensest times were during the Berlin Blockade (1948--1949), the Korean War (1950--1953), the Suez Crisis (1956), the Berlin Crisis of 1961, the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962), the Vietnam War (1959--1975), the Yom Kippur War (1973), the Soviet war in Afghanistan (1979--1989), the Soviet downing of Korean Air Lines Flight 007 (1983), and the "Able Archer" NATO military exercises (1983). The conflict was expressed through military coalitions, strategic conventional force deployments, extensive aid to client states, espionage, massive propaganda campaigns, conventional and nuclear arms races, appeals to neutral nations, rivalry at sports events, and technological competitions such as the Space Race. The US and USSR became involved in political and military conflicts in the Third World countries of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. To alleviate the risk of a potential nuclear war, both sides sought relief of political tensions through détente in the 1970s
Kashmir: Paradise Lost ()
Synopsis:
TV documentary. the legendary Journalist Mark Tully examines the conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed province.
TV documentary. the legendary Journalist Mark Tully examines the conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed province.
Israel vs Palestine ()
Synopsis:
The original titel of this doku is "Shape of the Future" . More people need to see it so i changed the name . I know people more likly to click a titel like that hoping to see somting bad.
But nothing is bad here ! watch and think ! Very good documentary.
and sorry for any spelling mistakes - not my first .... you know ;-)
For decades, the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has raged on in the Middle East. "Shape of the Future" takes a look at opinions on both sides of the conflict, and discovers a surprisingly similar set of solutions proposed by the people most affected by the conflict. This film is unique in that it looks ahead in a positive direction, rather than focusing on the negative events of the past. "Shape of the Future" made headlines when it was aired simultaneously in Israel, the Palestinian territories and other Arab countries.
The original titel of this doku is "Shape of the Future" . More people need to see it so i changed the name . I know people more likly to click a titel like that hoping to see somting bad.
But nothing is bad here ! watch and think ! Very good documentary.
and sorry for any spelling mistakes - not my first .... you know ;-)
For decades, the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has raged on in the Middle East. "Shape of the Future" takes a look at opinions on both sides of the conflict, and discovers a surprisingly similar set of solutions proposed by the people most affected by the conflict. This film is unique in that it looks ahead in a positive direction, rather than focusing on the negative events of the past. "Shape of the Future" made headlines when it was aired simultaneously in Israel, the Palestinian territories and other Arab countries.
Der Polizei Mörder von Nebenan ()
Synopsis:
Der Polizei Mörder von Nebenan - Dokumentation Der Polizei Mörder von Nebenan - Dokumentation
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Der Polizei Mörder von Nebenan - Dokumentation Der Polizei Mörder von Nebenan - Dokumentation
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Top 10 Deadliest Women ()
Synopsis:
FBI Profiler Candice DeLong counts down the '10 Deadliest Women' featured on the show in seasons 2-4 as determined by viewer votes on investigationdiscovery.com.
01.) Gertrude Baniszewski
02.) J.R
03.) Griselda Blanco
04.) Rosemary West
05.) Betty Lou Beets
06.) Sarah Makin
07.) Christa Pike
08.) Lisa Montgomery
09.) Caril Fugate
10.) Myra Hindley
FBI Profiler Candice DeLong counts down the '10 Deadliest Women' featured on the show in seasons 2-4 as determined by viewer votes on investigationdiscovery.com.
01.) Gertrude Baniszewski
02.) J.R
03.) Griselda Blanco
04.) Rosemary West
05.) Betty Lou Beets
06.) Sarah Makin
07.) Christa Pike
08.) Lisa Montgomery
09.) Caril Fugate
10.) Myra Hindley
The Bega Schoolgirls Murders ()
Synopsis:
The Bega schoolgirl murders refers to the abduction, rape and murder of New South Wales schoolgirls, 14-year-old Lauren Margaret Barry and 16-year-old Nichole Emma Collins of Bega, New South Wales on 6 October 1997.
The girls were abducted by Leslie Camilleri and Lindsay Beckett, both from the New South Wales town of Yass, some 60 km from Canberra. The men subjected the girls to repeated rapes and sexual assaults on five or more separate occasions, while driving them to remote locations throughout rural New South Wales and Victoria. Over a twelve-hour period the girls had been driven several hundred kilometres from Bega, New South Wales, to Fiddler's Green Creek in Victoria, where they were stabbed to death by Beckett under the order of Camilleri.
The girls were reported missing on the day of their disappearance, and a massive manhunt consisting of family, friends, police and members of the Bega community combed the area but failed to locate any sign of the missing girls. Police investigations lasting several weeks eventually led to Camilleri and Beckett, career criminals with over 200 criminal convictions between them. Camilleri, who claimed he was innocent of any crime and insisted Beckett acted alone, was facing existing charges relating to other sexual assaults against minors at the time of the schoolgirl murders.
The Bega schoolgirl murders refers to the abduction, rape and murder of New South Wales schoolgirls, 14-year-old Lauren Margaret Barry and 16-year-old Nichole Emma Collins of Bega, New South Wales on 6 October 1997.
The girls were abducted by Leslie Camilleri and Lindsay Beckett, both from the New South Wales town of Yass, some 60 km from Canberra. The men subjected the girls to repeated rapes and sexual assaults on five or more separate occasions, while driving them to remote locations throughout rural New South Wales and Victoria. Over a twelve-hour period the girls had been driven several hundred kilometres from Bega, New South Wales, to Fiddler's Green Creek in Victoria, where they were stabbed to death by Beckett under the order of Camilleri.
The girls were reported missing on the day of their disappearance, and a massive manhunt consisting of family, friends, police and members of the Bega community combed the area but failed to locate any sign of the missing girls. Police investigations lasting several weeks eventually led to Camilleri and Beckett, career criminals with over 200 criminal convictions between them. Camilleri, who claimed he was innocent of any crime and insisted Beckett acted alone, was facing existing charges relating to other sexual assaults against minors at the time of the schoolgirl murders.
Serial Killer: Ahmad Suradji ()
Synopsis:
Ahmad Suradji (10 January 1949 -- 10 July 2008) was a serial killer in Indonesia. Suradji, a cattle-breeder born on 10 January 1949, was executed July 10, 2008. He was also known as Nasib Kelewang, or by his alias Datuk. He admitted to killing 42 girls and women over a period of 11 years. His victims ranged in age from 11 to 30, and were strangled with a cable after being buried up to their waists in the ground as part of a ritual. Suradji was arrested on May 2, 1997, after bodies were discovered near his home on the outskirts of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. He buried his victims in a sugarcane plantation near his home, with heads of the victims facing his house, which he believed would give him extra power.
He told police that he had a dream in 1988 in which his father's ghost told him to kill 70 women and drink their saliva, so that he could become a mystic healer. As a sorcerer or dukun, women came to him for spiritual advice or on making themselves more beautiful or richer. His three wives—all sisters—were also arrested for assisting in the murders and helping to hide the bodies. One of his wives, Tumini, was tried as his accomplice. The trial began on December 11, 1997, with a 363-page charge against him, and although Suradji maintained his innocence, he was found guilty on April 27, 1998 by a three-judge panel in Lubuk Pakam. He was sentenced to death by firing squad and executed on July 10, 2008.
Ahmad Suradji (10 January 1949 -- 10 July 2008) was a serial killer in Indonesia. Suradji, a cattle-breeder born on 10 January 1949, was executed July 10, 2008. He was also known as Nasib Kelewang, or by his alias Datuk. He admitted to killing 42 girls and women over a period of 11 years. His victims ranged in age from 11 to 30, and were strangled with a cable after being buried up to their waists in the ground as part of a ritual. Suradji was arrested on May 2, 1997, after bodies were discovered near his home on the outskirts of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. He buried his victims in a sugarcane plantation near his home, with heads of the victims facing his house, which he believed would give him extra power.
He told police that he had a dream in 1988 in which his father's ghost told him to kill 70 women and drink their saliva, so that he could become a mystic healer. As a sorcerer or dukun, women came to him for spiritual advice or on making themselves more beautiful or richer. His three wives—all sisters—were also arrested for assisting in the murders and helping to hide the bodies. One of his wives, Tumini, was tried as his accomplice. The trial began on December 11, 1997, with a 363-page charge against him, and although Suradji maintained his innocence, he was found guilty on April 27, 1998 by a three-judge panel in Lubuk Pakam. He was sentenced to death by firing squad and executed on July 10, 2008.
Rome: Rise and fall of an Empire ()
Synopsis:
Rome: Rise and fall of an empire" is a 2006 BBC documentary about the rise and fall of the great Roman Empire. In this series they provide us the means to understand how one of the greatest empires that ever existed took shape, how they conquered almost the entire known world at that time and what led to its destruction.
Rome: Rise and fall of an empire" is a 2006 BBC documentary about the rise and fall of the great Roman Empire. In this series they provide us the means to understand how one of the greatest empires that ever existed took shape, how they conquered almost the entire known world at that time and what led to its destruction.
Ishi: The Last Yahi (1992)
Synopsis:
"Ishi certainly is a remarkable individual. His will to live, not simply exist, but attempt to live happily is an inspiration to the human community. We would do well to examine a culture that produced such a person." — Brian Bibby
"Ishi: The Last Yahi" chronicles the unforgettable story of Ishi, the last survivor of the Yahi tribe following extensive massacres of Native Americans in California in the 1860's and 1870's. Ishi and a handful of his tribe refused to surrender, choosing instead to live in hiding. After 40 years and the death of all the others, one day in 1911 Ishi, alone and near starvation, walked out of the wilderness and in the white man's world.
Newspapers labelled him "the last wild Indian" or "the last Stone Age man in North America." To the public he was an exotic curiosity, but for young anthropologist Alfred Kroeber, Ishi's appearance was a scientific windfall. Kroeber had been searching for years to find "wild uncontaminated Indians" who could document aboriginal life in America. Through Kroeber's invitation, Ishi left a jail cell and lived out the remaining four years of his life at the Museum of Anthropology in San Francisco, relating Yahi stories and demonstrating the traditional way of life he knew so well. His quiet dignity and extraordinary lack of bitterness towards the people who had destroyed his tribe greatly impressed everyone who met him.
"Ishi: The Last Yahi" skillfully blends haunting photographs, archival film footage, recordings Kroeber made of Ishi's voice, and illuminating commentary by authorities on Native American cultures. More than an indictment of the "manifest destiny" white settlers used as an excuse to annihilate Native Americans, the message of this deeply moving film is one of resilience of the human spirit. Ishi survived the murder of his people, the loss of his way of life, the 40-year isolation, and yet somehow came out whole, psychologically and physically, as he entered the society of those who had destroyed his people.
Narrated by LINDA HUNT
Written by ANNE MAKEPEACE
Editor JENNIFER CHINLUND
Original Music MARK ADLER
Additional Music TODD BOEKELHIEDE
Director of Photography STEPHEN LIGHTHILL
Director: Jed Riffe and Pamela Roberts
"Ishi certainly is a remarkable individual. His will to live, not simply exist, but attempt to live happily is an inspiration to the human community. We would do well to examine a culture that produced such a person." — Brian Bibby
"Ishi: The Last Yahi" chronicles the unforgettable story of Ishi, the last survivor of the Yahi tribe following extensive massacres of Native Americans in California in the 1860's and 1870's. Ishi and a handful of his tribe refused to surrender, choosing instead to live in hiding. After 40 years and the death of all the others, one day in 1911 Ishi, alone and near starvation, walked out of the wilderness and in the white man's world.
Newspapers labelled him "the last wild Indian" or "the last Stone Age man in North America." To the public he was an exotic curiosity, but for young anthropologist Alfred Kroeber, Ishi's appearance was a scientific windfall. Kroeber had been searching for years to find "wild uncontaminated Indians" who could document aboriginal life in America. Through Kroeber's invitation, Ishi left a jail cell and lived out the remaining four years of his life at the Museum of Anthropology in San Francisco, relating Yahi stories and demonstrating the traditional way of life he knew so well. His quiet dignity and extraordinary lack of bitterness towards the people who had destroyed his tribe greatly impressed everyone who met him.
"Ishi: The Last Yahi" skillfully blends haunting photographs, archival film footage, recordings Kroeber made of Ishi's voice, and illuminating commentary by authorities on Native American cultures. More than an indictment of the "manifest destiny" white settlers used as an excuse to annihilate Native Americans, the message of this deeply moving film is one of resilience of the human spirit. Ishi survived the murder of his people, the loss of his way of life, the 40-year isolation, and yet somehow came out whole, psychologically and physically, as he entered the society of those who had destroyed his people.
Narrated by LINDA HUNT
Written by ANNE MAKEPEACE
Editor JENNIFER CHINLUND
Original Music MARK ADLER
Additional Music TODD BOEKELHIEDE
Director of Photography STEPHEN LIGHTHILL
Director: Jed Riffe and Pamela Roberts
The Kingdom of David: The Saga of the Israelites ()
AKA:
The Kingdom of David: The Saga of the Israelites: By the Rivers of Babylon.
The Kingdom of David: The Saga of the Israelites: By the Rivers of Babylon.
Forensic Science and How Criminals Hide their Crimes (2013)
Synopsis:
This documentary as well as the rest of these documentaries shown here relate to important times and figures in history, historic places and people, archaeology, science, conspiracy theories, and education.
The Topics of these video documentaries are varied and cover ancient history, Rome, Greece, Egypt, science, technology, nature, planet earth, the solar system, the universe, World wars, battles, military and combat technology, current events, education, biographies, television, archaeology, Illuminati, Area 51, serial killers, paranormal, supernatural, cults, government cover-ups, the law and legal matters, news and current events, corruption, martial arts, space, aliens, ufos, conspiracy theories, Annunaki, Nibiru, Nephilim, satanic rituals, religion, strange phenomenon, origins of Mankind, monsters.
This documentary as well as the rest of these documentaries shown here relate to important times and figures in history, historic places and people, archaeology, science, conspiracy theories, and education.
The Topics of these video documentaries are varied and cover ancient history, Rome, Greece, Egypt, science, technology, nature, planet earth, the solar system, the universe, World wars, battles, military and combat technology, current events, education, biographies, television, archaeology, Illuminati, Area 51, serial killers, paranormal, supernatural, cults, government cover-ups, the law and legal matters, news and current events, corruption, martial arts, space, aliens, ufos, conspiracy theories, Annunaki, Nibiru, Nephilim, satanic rituals, religion, strange phenomenon, origins of Mankind, monsters.
The Mystery Of Easter Island (2003)
Synopsis:
On Easter Day 1722, Dutch explorers landed on Easter Island. A civilisation isolated by 4,000km of Pacific Ocean was about to meet the outside world for the first time in centuries. The strangers were about to find something very strange themselves - an island dotted with hundreds of huge stone statues and a society that was not as primitive as they expected. The first meeting was an immense clash of cultures. (Bloody too: the sailors killed ten natives within minutes of landing.) Where had the Islanders originally come from? Why and how had they built the figures? Modern science is piecing together the story, but it is far too late for the Easter Islanders themselves.They were virtually wiped out by a series of disasters - natural and manmade - that brought a population of 12,000 down to just 111 in a few centuries. The Island's inhabitants today all have Chilean roots, making solving the mysteries even harder. There is no one to ask about the first people of Easter Island. Although fragmentary legends have been passed down, only science can hope to explain the rise and fall of this unusual civilisation.
On Easter Day 1722, Dutch explorers landed on Easter Island. A civilisation isolated by 4,000km of Pacific Ocean was about to meet the outside world for the first time in centuries. The strangers were about to find something very strange themselves - an island dotted with hundreds of huge stone statues and a society that was not as primitive as they expected. The first meeting was an immense clash of cultures. (Bloody too: the sailors killed ten natives within minutes of landing.) Where had the Islanders originally come from? Why and how had they built the figures? Modern science is piecing together the story, but it is far too late for the Easter Islanders themselves.They were virtually wiped out by a series of disasters - natural and manmade - that brought a population of 12,000 down to just 111 in a few centuries. The Island's inhabitants today all have Chilean roots, making solving the mysteries even harder. There is no one to ask about the first people of Easter Island. Although fragmentary legends have been passed down, only science can hope to explain the rise and fall of this unusual civilisation.
Danika (2006)
Synopsis:
Danika is a thirty-five year old overprotective mother with a beautiful family composed of her successful husband Randy, two sons - the teenager Kurt and the little Brian, and one teenager daughter - Lauren. Danika is disturbed and near a breakdown, having dark and terrifying nightmares and daydreams; distracted in her work and consequently committing mistakes; and under psychiatric treatment with Dr. Evelyn. Her problems originated when her husband cheated on her with the nanny of their children, breaking her confidence in him. The lack of attention caused by her disturbed mind leads her family into tragedy.
Starring:
Marisa Tomei
Hannah Marks
Guy Camilleri
Director: Ariel Vromen
Danika is a thirty-five year old overprotective mother with a beautiful family composed of her successful husband Randy, two sons - the teenager Kurt and the little Brian, and one teenager daughter - Lauren. Danika is disturbed and near a breakdown, having dark and terrifying nightmares and daydreams; distracted in her work and consequently committing mistakes; and under psychiatric treatment with Dr. Evelyn. Her problems originated when her husband cheated on her with the nanny of their children, breaking her confidence in him. The lack of attention caused by her disturbed mind leads her family into tragedy.
Starring:
Marisa Tomei
Hannah Marks
Guy Camilleri
Director: Ariel Vromen
2002 Gujrat Riots Final Solution (2004)
About:
Shows the absolute brutality of conflict in India which recieves virtually no mainstream press in the United States produced by Rakesh Sharma.
Disaster (2003)
AKA:
Devastación >> Spanish
Starring:
Jim Davidson
Marnie Alton
Sonny Surowiec
Director: Yossi Wein
Devastación >> Spanish
Starring:
Jim Davidson
Marnie Alton
Sonny Surowiec
Director: Yossi Wein
Severed (2005)
Synopsis:
A multi-national forestry company engages in genetic experimentation to increase logging yield in a remote section of forest. But the experimentation goes disastrously wrong, transforming a disparate group of loggers and environmental activists into the "infected" -- ravenous, zombie-like creatures who prey upon the few terrified survivors while they attempt to understand and control the disaster.
Starring:
Paul Campbell
Sarah Lind
Julian Christopher
Director: Carl Bessai
A multi-national forestry company engages in genetic experimentation to increase logging yield in a remote section of forest. But the experimentation goes disastrously wrong, transforming a disparate group of loggers and environmental activists into the "infected" -- ravenous, zombie-like creatures who prey upon the few terrified survivors while they attempt to understand and control the disaster.
Starring:
Paul Campbell
Sarah Lind
Julian Christopher
Director: Carl Bessai
29 October, 2013
Lost Secrets of the Bible ()
Synopsis:
Forbidden Knowledge Investigates Bible stories to find if they have basis in scientific fact; determining Goliath's size and considering the technology of the sling David used to fell him; Tower of Babel; levitating a replica of the Ark of the Covenant.
Forbidden Knowledge Investigates Bible stories to find if they have basis in scientific fact; determining Goliath's size and considering the technology of the sling David used to fell him; Tower of Babel; levitating a replica of the Ark of the Covenant.
20 Years After (2008)
Synopsis:
Everything that could go wrong did go wrong: War, Terrorism, Natural Disasters. Evacuees were ushered from the cities to refugee camps in the surrounding counties. In-fighting, famine and disease took their toll on the survivors. Now, twenty years after the bombs fell and the plagues ran their course the few that remain live in fear and without hope. Azura Skye stars as Sarah in this Post-Apocalyptic Fairy Tale about a young woman's journey to deliver the first child born in 15 Years. Sarah's refusal to give up is inspired by a lone voice on her radio. Michael broadcasts dim and distant messages of hope mixed with the music he scavenges from the dead. Forced from her basement home by drought and relentlessly pursued by those who want her baby, Sarah crosses paths with Michael in a cavernous, underground refuge of disparate survivors. It is from Three Caves that Michael and Sarah will embark on a journey beyond the boundaries of the Southern Corridor and into the unknown future.
Starring:
Joshua Leonard
Azura Skye
Diane Salinger
Director: Jim Torres
Everything that could go wrong did go wrong: War, Terrorism, Natural Disasters. Evacuees were ushered from the cities to refugee camps in the surrounding counties. In-fighting, famine and disease took their toll on the survivors. Now, twenty years after the bombs fell and the plagues ran their course the few that remain live in fear and without hope. Azura Skye stars as Sarah in this Post-Apocalyptic Fairy Tale about a young woman's journey to deliver the first child born in 15 Years. Sarah's refusal to give up is inspired by a lone voice on her radio. Michael broadcasts dim and distant messages of hope mixed with the music he scavenges from the dead. Forced from her basement home by drought and relentlessly pursued by those who want her baby, Sarah crosses paths with Michael in a cavernous, underground refuge of disparate survivors. It is from Three Caves that Michael and Sarah will embark on a journey beyond the boundaries of the Southern Corridor and into the unknown future.
Starring:
Joshua Leonard
Azura Skye
Diane Salinger
Director: Jim Torres
The Marksman (2005)
Synopsis:
When Chechen terrorists seize control of an apparently decommissioned Russian nuclear power plant with plans to cause a melt-down, there's only one man who can avert a nuclear disaster ? The Marksman (Wesley Snipes). An elite U.S. Special Forces operative, his mission is to infiltrate the heavily-guarded facility and 'mark' the target for an American missile strike that will take it out of operation.
When Chechen terrorists seize control of an apparently decommissioned Russian nuclear power plant with plans to cause a melt-down, there's only one man who can avert a nuclear disaster ? The Marksman (Wesley Snipes). An elite U.S. Special Forces operative, his mission is to infiltrate the heavily-guarded facility and 'mark' the target for an American missile strike that will take it out of operation.
The Exocism Of Emily Rose (2005)
Synopsis:
When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trail begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.
When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trail begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.
28 October, 2013
Targeting Bin Laden (2011)
Synopsis:
Targeting Bin Laden will tell the story of what is the greatest intelligence and military operation in our fight against terrorism. In a two-hour film, we will meticulously document the dramatic inside story of how the U.S. brought Osama Bin Laden to justice. The hunt for Bin Laden will be told through insightful interviews and the best possible footage of the meticulously planned raid by the Navy’s SEAL Team 6 on the Bin Laden Abbottabad compound. Included will be the core intelligence-gathering story of how the CIA and the military tracked down Osama’s courier, the many-months of surveillance on the compound, the Special Ops team practice raids on replica compounds, the raid itself, and threaded throughout, the numerous life-and-death decisions that had to be made by the White House. The pulsating narrative will be told by as many first-person and key insiders as possible.
Targeting Bin Laden will tell the story of what is the greatest intelligence and military operation in our fight against terrorism. In a two-hour film, we will meticulously document the dramatic inside story of how the U.S. brought Osama Bin Laden to justice. The hunt for Bin Laden will be told through insightful interviews and the best possible footage of the meticulously planned raid by the Navy’s SEAL Team 6 on the Bin Laden Abbottabad compound. Included will be the core intelligence-gathering story of how the CIA and the military tracked down Osama’s courier, the many-months of surveillance on the compound, the Special Ops team practice raids on replica compounds, the raid itself, and threaded throughout, the numerous life-and-death decisions that had to be made by the White House. The pulsating narrative will be told by as many first-person and key insiders as possible.
Shion Sono (2008)
AKA:
Love Exposure
Ai no Mukidashi
Synopsis:
Sono's epic tale of love, family, lust, religion and the art of upskirt photography. The movie focuses on three characters and their interactions: Yu, the son of a catholic priest and an expert at taking pictures of girls' panties, Yoko, a teenage girl who fiercely hates men after being abused by her father, and Aya, a member of a cult group called Zero Church. First part of the movie.
Love Exposure
Ai no Mukidashi
Synopsis:
Sono's epic tale of love, family, lust, religion and the art of upskirt photography. The movie focuses on three characters and their interactions: Yu, the son of a catholic priest and an expert at taking pictures of girls' panties, Yoko, a teenage girl who fiercely hates men after being abused by her father, and Aya, a member of a cult group called Zero Church. First part of the movie.
The Other Hell (1980)
Synopsis:
A priest investagates paranormal activity at a nuns' convent where a deep, dark secret is about to resurface in the guise of murder!
A priest investagates paranormal activity at a nuns' convent where a deep, dark secret is about to resurface in the guise of murder!
O (2001)
Synopsis:
In this modern version of Shakespeare's 'Othello', Odin James is the black star of the basketball team at an otherwise white boarding school. He is headed for big time with his sport and is in love with Desi, the most popular girl in school. Meanwhile, Hugo is the coach's son, but he is outshone on court by Odin, and his father says he thinks of Odin as a son as well. Hugo's feelings of envy and neglect lead him to construct a plot to make Odin doubt Desi's love for him, a plot which Hugo is willing to take to its most extreme consequences.
In this modern version of Shakespeare's 'Othello', Odin James is the black star of the basketball team at an otherwise white boarding school. He is headed for big time with his sport and is in love with Desi, the most popular girl in school. Meanwhile, Hugo is the coach's son, but he is outshone on court by Odin, and his father says he thinks of Odin as a son as well. Hugo's feelings of envy and neglect lead him to construct a plot to make Odin doubt Desi's love for him, a plot which Hugo is willing to take to its most extreme consequences.
Die großen Entdecker der Welt: Cook, Kolumbus, Vespucci ()
About:
Das lehrreiche Doku umschreibt die Abenteuer und Gefahren der Seefahrer auf ihre Fahrten über die Weltmeere.
Das lehrreiche Doku umschreibt die Abenteuer und Gefahren der Seefahrer auf ihre Fahrten über die Weltmeere.
Camp Hell (2010)
Synopsis:
At the end of every summer, the children of a Christian community from a suburb of New Jersey attend Camp Hope. They travel deep into the woods far from any distractions the world provides. Here, the children are taught the ways of the Lord, the perils of the flesh, and the horror of the Devil. A charismatic priest leads them in their training. But, he unknowingly has brought something with him, something evil. What was supposed to be a safe place, a spiritual retreat has now turned into a nightmare that not even faith can end.
At the end of every summer, the children of a Christian community from a suburb of New Jersey attend Camp Hope. They travel deep into the woods far from any distractions the world provides. Here, the children are taught the ways of the Lord, the perils of the flesh, and the horror of the Devil. A charismatic priest leads them in their training. But, he unknowingly has brought something with him, something evil. What was supposed to be a safe place, a spiritual retreat has now turned into a nightmare that not even faith can end.
Digging for the Truth: Giants of the Patagonia ()
Synopsis:
Patagonia or 'The Land of the Big Feet' is, perhaps more than any other place on Earth, home to stories and legends about giants. Since the 16th century, explorers like Ferdinand Magellan and Sir Francis Drake have told of seeing giants along the Patagonian coast. Could such stories be true? According to the Argentine newspaper, El Tribuno, gauchos in the region have filed over twenty sightings in the area since 2000. Josh Bernstein investigates an intriguing connection between centuries of historical accounts and an amazing ancient creature known to science as the Mylodon. Could this creature, long thought extinct and commonly referred to as a giant ground sloth, somehow have survived the epochs and into the present era? Josh sets sail along the Patagonian coast; treks across the region's treacherous glaciers; and descends into prehistoric caves as he tries to catch sight of the elusive beast and uncover the truth behind the giants of Patagonia.
Patagonia or 'The Land of the Big Feet' is, perhaps more than any other place on Earth, home to stories and legends about giants. Since the 16th century, explorers like Ferdinand Magellan and Sir Francis Drake have told of seeing giants along the Patagonian coast. Could such stories be true? According to the Argentine newspaper, El Tribuno, gauchos in the region have filed over twenty sightings in the area since 2000. Josh Bernstein investigates an intriguing connection between centuries of historical accounts and an amazing ancient creature known to science as the Mylodon. Could this creature, long thought extinct and commonly referred to as a giant ground sloth, somehow have survived the epochs and into the present era? Josh sets sail along the Patagonian coast; treks across the region's treacherous glaciers; and descends into prehistoric caves as he tries to catch sight of the elusive beast and uncover the truth behind the giants of Patagonia.
Christopher Columbus (1959)
Synopsis:
Ein atemberaubendes Historienepos, das seinesgleichen sucht, in dem Frederic March als facettenreicher Held wieder einmal seine ganze unglaubliche Bandbreite ausspielen kann.
Christopher Kolumbus möchte unbedingt den Seeweg nach Indien erschließen. Um die Reise finanzieren zu können, muss er die spanische Königin Isabella vom Nutzen der Expedition überzeugen. Doch da niemand seine Ideen ernst nimmt, vergehen Jahre, bis er sein Vorhaben in die Tat umsetzen kann.
Ein atemberaubendes Historienepos, das seinesgleichen sucht, in dem Frederic March als facettenreicher Held wieder einmal seine ganze unglaubliche Bandbreite ausspielen kann.
Christopher Kolumbus möchte unbedingt den Seeweg nach Indien erschließen. Um die Reise finanzieren zu können, muss er die spanische Königin Isabella vom Nutzen der Expedition überzeugen. Doch da niemand seine Ideen ernst nimmt, vergehen Jahre, bis er sein Vorhaben in die Tat umsetzen kann.
The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain ()
Synopsis:
From the days of Charlemagne to Christopher Columbus, Islamic Spain represents one of the most productive intercultural relationships in Western history down to the present day. The lemon tree, the water wheel, the astrolabe and Aristotle's lost philosophy all arrived in Europe through Islamic Spain. Churches and temples that strongly resemble Muslim mosques, the pinnacle of Hebrew literature's Golden Age, the roots of modern medicine and mathematics, and the transmission of Greek philosophy into Western Europe are just a few of the collaborative achievements that form the legacy of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures interacting on the Iberian Peninsula over seven centuries.
Cities of Light: The Rise & Fall of Islamic Spain, a two-hour documentary film, journeys into one of World History's most fascinating and important periods. With a fresh focus on the many contributions to Western civilization made by Islamic institutions and culture, the film also consistently cleaves to an even-handed presentation of the triumphs and shortcomings, achievements and failures of a centuries-long period when Muslims, Christians, and Jews inhabited the same corner of Western Europe and there built a lasting society that was both part of Christian Europe and the Muslim Middle East.
Cities of Light vividly demonstrates how these very different groups found the means to co-exist and thrive together—and yet how fragile that symbiosis could be. The pluralistic centuries of Medieval Spain ended in the Spanish Inquisition and the formation of an exclusively Catholic Spain.
The legacy of Muslim Spain is rooted in the two hundred fifty year reign of the Umayyad dynasty. This first, long interaction between the Arab Middle East and European Spain laid the basis for a legacy of pluralism—the Spanish term is convivencia. Nowhere in Medieval Europe was central government more lasting, more extensive, or more successful than in Cordoba, Spain's capital under the Muslims. By the tenth century it was Europe's largest, richest, and cleanest city, with running water, public hospitals, and lighted streets—(hence the film's title). The film lingers on the creation and expansion of this stunning capital, where religious and civil institutions were joined in a single governing center with a national tax base.
The opening hour of Cities of Light demonstrates how a culture of pluralism helped fuel an institutionalized love and respect for learning in all its forms, from science and mathematics to philosophy and poetry. The program and its extensive website help viewers trace the development of a new Mediterranean culture deeply influenced by Muslim scholarship and art.
Unlike the Romans and Visigoths before them, Muslim rulers seemed to grasp that the Jews and Christians who preceded them to the Iberian Peninsula were necessary partners in a productive society. The fascinating story of a central bureaucracy staffed by elites from all three faiths, with Jews in all but the highest post and Christian scholars outperforming "native" Arabic speakers in their own language and culture, is a fascinating and powerful antidote to our modern stereotypes concerning Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
Had the story of Islamic Spain stopped here, at the apex of Cordoban central rule, it would be a utopian history unmatched by human beings of any time anywhere. Instead, forces of division, corruption, entropy, and prejudice enter the story. The lack of a clear line of succession, the rise of Crusading and Jihadist cultures, and the advent of foreign armies conspired to bring Cordoba tumbling down in the early eleventh century. Even then, out of its ashes, there gradually arose nearly two dozen vibrant city states scattered around the peninsula, each one vying with the others to be the most powerful, the most cultured.
The second hour of Cities of Light deals with the long, drawn-out fall of the old order, the gradual decline of Muslim power, and the rise of a Roman Catholic Spanish monarchy as the powerful kingdoms of and Castile, Lyon and Aragon combined to form a new national identity. Here we watch the spirit of co-existence finally disappear as Jews and then Muslims, by stages, are forced to convert or go into exile.
Perhaps no other period of European history sheds so much light on our current encounter with extremism. In the story of Islamic Spain, we see what heights may be achieved when adherents to each of these three faiths join together to forge a common culture and, by contrast, how absolutists and narrow minded ideologues with their crusades and jihads may divide and bring down a creative, pluralist society forever.
From the days of Charlemagne to Christopher Columbus, Islamic Spain represents one of the most productive intercultural relationships in Western history down to the present day. The lemon tree, the water wheel, the astrolabe and Aristotle's lost philosophy all arrived in Europe through Islamic Spain. Churches and temples that strongly resemble Muslim mosques, the pinnacle of Hebrew literature's Golden Age, the roots of modern medicine and mathematics, and the transmission of Greek philosophy into Western Europe are just a few of the collaborative achievements that form the legacy of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures interacting on the Iberian Peninsula over seven centuries.
Cities of Light: The Rise & Fall of Islamic Spain, a two-hour documentary film, journeys into one of World History's most fascinating and important periods. With a fresh focus on the many contributions to Western civilization made by Islamic institutions and culture, the film also consistently cleaves to an even-handed presentation of the triumphs and shortcomings, achievements and failures of a centuries-long period when Muslims, Christians, and Jews inhabited the same corner of Western Europe and there built a lasting society that was both part of Christian Europe and the Muslim Middle East.
Cities of Light vividly demonstrates how these very different groups found the means to co-exist and thrive together—and yet how fragile that symbiosis could be. The pluralistic centuries of Medieval Spain ended in the Spanish Inquisition and the formation of an exclusively Catholic Spain.
The legacy of Muslim Spain is rooted in the two hundred fifty year reign of the Umayyad dynasty. This first, long interaction between the Arab Middle East and European Spain laid the basis for a legacy of pluralism—the Spanish term is convivencia. Nowhere in Medieval Europe was central government more lasting, more extensive, or more successful than in Cordoba, Spain's capital under the Muslims. By the tenth century it was Europe's largest, richest, and cleanest city, with running water, public hospitals, and lighted streets—(hence the film's title). The film lingers on the creation and expansion of this stunning capital, where religious and civil institutions were joined in a single governing center with a national tax base.
The opening hour of Cities of Light demonstrates how a culture of pluralism helped fuel an institutionalized love and respect for learning in all its forms, from science and mathematics to philosophy and poetry. The program and its extensive website help viewers trace the development of a new Mediterranean culture deeply influenced by Muslim scholarship and art.
Unlike the Romans and Visigoths before them, Muslim rulers seemed to grasp that the Jews and Christians who preceded them to the Iberian Peninsula were necessary partners in a productive society. The fascinating story of a central bureaucracy staffed by elites from all three faiths, with Jews in all but the highest post and Christian scholars outperforming "native" Arabic speakers in their own language and culture, is a fascinating and powerful antidote to our modern stereotypes concerning Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
Had the story of Islamic Spain stopped here, at the apex of Cordoban central rule, it would be a utopian history unmatched by human beings of any time anywhere. Instead, forces of division, corruption, entropy, and prejudice enter the story. The lack of a clear line of succession, the rise of Crusading and Jihadist cultures, and the advent of foreign armies conspired to bring Cordoba tumbling down in the early eleventh century. Even then, out of its ashes, there gradually arose nearly two dozen vibrant city states scattered around the peninsula, each one vying with the others to be the most powerful, the most cultured.
The second hour of Cities of Light deals with the long, drawn-out fall of the old order, the gradual decline of Muslim power, and the rise of a Roman Catholic Spanish monarchy as the powerful kingdoms of and Castile, Lyon and Aragon combined to form a new national identity. Here we watch the spirit of co-existence finally disappear as Jews and then Muslims, by stages, are forced to convert or go into exile.
Perhaps no other period of European history sheds so much light on our current encounter with extremism. In the story of Islamic Spain, we see what heights may be achieved when adherents to each of these three faiths join together to forge a common culture and, by contrast, how absolutists and narrow minded ideologues with their crusades and jihads may divide and bring down a creative, pluralist society forever.
Who Really Discovered America? ()
Synopsis:
Did a number of explorers discover the New World long before Christopher Columbus staked his claim in 1492? No less than a dozen cultures have tales of these adventurers woven into their histories, but they are noticeably absent in American history books. This documentary explores the possibility that the Chinese, Japanese, Polynesians, Norse, Welsh, Irish, Ancient Hebrews and the Solutreans all made it to the Americas earlier than Columbus. Rebuild the ships, trace the routes, test the artifacts and analyze blood evidence to finally learn the answer to one of the greatest mysteries of all time--who really discovered America?
Did a number of explorers discover the New World long before Christopher Columbus staked his claim in 1492? No less than a dozen cultures have tales of these adventurers woven into their histories, but they are noticeably absent in American history books. This documentary explores the possibility that the Chinese, Japanese, Polynesians, Norse, Welsh, Irish, Ancient Hebrews and the Solutreans all made it to the Americas earlier than Columbus. Rebuild the ships, trace the routes, test the artifacts and analyze blood evidence to finally learn the answer to one of the greatest mysteries of all time--who really discovered America?
1421 Chinese Discover America before Europeans ()
AKA:
AD 1421, the year Chinese Discover America before Europeans
AD 1421, the year Chinese Discover America before Europeans
Mexican Drug Lord: Amado Carillo Fuentes ()
Synopsis:
Amado Carrillo Fuentes (December 17, 1956 -- July 3, 1997) was a Mexican drug lord who seized control of the Juárez Cartel after assassinating his boss Rafael Aguilar Guajardo.[1][2] Amado Carrillo became known as "El Señor de Los Cielos" (Lord of the Skies) because of the large fleet of jets he used to transport drugs. He was also known for laundering over US$20 million via Colombia to finance his huge fleet of planes. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration described Carrillo as the most powerful drug trafficker of his era.[3]
He died in a Mexican hospital after undergoing extensive plastic surgery to change his appearance.[4][5][6] In his final days Carrillo was being tracked by Mexican and U.S. authorities. He is regarded as one of the wealthiest criminals in history, with an estimated net-worth of US$ 25 billion.
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Amado Carrillo Fuentes (December 17, 1956 -- July 3, 1997) was a Mexican drug lord who seized control of the Juárez Cartel after assassinating his boss Rafael Aguilar Guajardo.[1][2] Amado Carrillo became known as "El Señor de Los Cielos" (Lord of the Skies) because of the large fleet of jets he used to transport drugs. He was also known for laundering over US$20 million via Colombia to finance his huge fleet of planes. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration described Carrillo as the most powerful drug trafficker of his era.[3]
He died in a Mexican hospital after undergoing extensive plastic surgery to change his appearance.[4][5][6] In his final days Carrillo was being tracked by Mexican and U.S. authorities. He is regarded as one of the wealthiest criminals in history, with an estimated net-worth of US$ 25 billion.
"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
India Investigates: Naina Sahni / Tandoor Case ()
Synopsis:
Naina Sahni was the victim of Tandoor murder case. She was killed by her husband Sushil Sharma, a congress youth leader MLA at New Delhi. Naina herself was a worker in the Congress party. Sushil Sharma objected to his wife Naina Sahni's friendship with Matloob Karim. Matloob and Naina were classmates and fellow Congress workers. Sushil suspected Naina of having and illicit relationship with Matloob. On the night of July 2, 1995, Sushil came home and saw Naina talking on the phone, Naina on seeing Sushil hung up. Sushil redialed the phone to find Maqbool on the other end. Enraged he fatally shot Naina. He took the body to a restaurant called Bagiya and tried to dispose it off with the restaurant manager Keshav Kumar. The body was chopped into pieces and put in a Tandoor (clay oven) to burn. Smoke emanating from the tandoor caught the attention of patrolling constables. Police arrested Keshav Kumar but Sharma managed to flee. He surrendered on July 10, 1995.
"INDIA INVESTIGATES", A "crime based" docu-drama programme that deals with some of the most sensational crimes of the country, Telecast on Fox History and Entertainment Channel, between January 14th and March 18th 2011.
Naina Sahni was the victim of Tandoor murder case. She was killed by her husband Sushil Sharma, a congress youth leader MLA at New Delhi. Naina herself was a worker in the Congress party. Sushil Sharma objected to his wife Naina Sahni's friendship with Matloob Karim. Matloob and Naina were classmates and fellow Congress workers. Sushil suspected Naina of having and illicit relationship with Matloob. On the night of July 2, 1995, Sushil came home and saw Naina talking on the phone, Naina on seeing Sushil hung up. Sushil redialed the phone to find Maqbool on the other end. Enraged he fatally shot Naina. He took the body to a restaurant called Bagiya and tried to dispose it off with the restaurant manager Keshav Kumar. The body was chopped into pieces and put in a Tandoor (clay oven) to burn. Smoke emanating from the tandoor caught the attention of patrolling constables. Police arrested Keshav Kumar but Sharma managed to flee. He surrendered on July 10, 1995.
"INDIA INVESTIGATES", A "crime based" docu-drama programme that deals with some of the most sensational crimes of the country, Telecast on Fox History and Entertainment Channel, between January 14th and March 18th 2011.
Columbus' Lost Voyage ()
Synopsis:
Ten years after his famous 1492 voyage, Christopher Columbus awaited the gallows on criminal charges in a Caribbean prison. He plotted an escape--a last voyage that would restore his reputation. This last and most treacherous journey ended with the loss of all four of his ships and Columbus and his crew shipwrecked.
Ten years after his famous 1492 voyage, Christopher Columbus awaited the gallows on criminal charges in a Caribbean prison. He plotted an escape--a last voyage that would restore his reputation. This last and most treacherous journey ended with the loss of all four of his ships and Columbus and his crew shipwrecked.
Vikings : Documentary on Viking Life and Culture ()
Synopsis:
This documentary and the rest of the documentaries presented relate to important times and figures in history, historic places and sites, archaeology, science, conspiracy theories, and education.
The Topics of these video documentaries are varied and cover ancient history, Rome, Greece, Egypt, science, technology, nature, planet earth, the solar system, the universe, World wars, Battles, education, Biographies, television, archaeology, Illuminati, Area 51, serial killers, paranormal, supernatural, cults, government cover-ups, corruption, martial arts, space, aliens, ufos, conspiracy theories, Annunaki, Nibiru, Nephilim, satanic rituals, religion, strange phenomenon, origins of Mankind.
This documentary and the rest of the documentaries presented relate to important times and figures in history, historic places and sites, archaeology, science, conspiracy theories, and education.
The Topics of these video documentaries are varied and cover ancient history, Rome, Greece, Egypt, science, technology, nature, planet earth, the solar system, the universe, World wars, Battles, education, Biographies, television, archaeology, Illuminati, Area 51, serial killers, paranormal, supernatural, cults, government cover-ups, corruption, martial arts, space, aliens, ufos, conspiracy theories, Annunaki, Nibiru, Nephilim, satanic rituals, religion, strange phenomenon, origins of Mankind.
Vasco da Gama Der Seeweg nach Indien ()
Synopsis:
Die Flotte: Vasco's Schiff war die 'Sao Gabriel', eine Nau von 178 Tonnen, Länge 27 Meter, Breite 8,5 Meter, Tiefgang 2,3 Meter, Segelfläche 372 Quadratmeter, Besatzung 150 Mann.
Die 'Sao Raphael' hatte ungefähr die gleichen Abmessungen und Mannschaftsstärke. Die Karavelle 'Berrioh' war etwas kleiner.
Diese drei Schiffe wurden vom einem kleinen Versorger begleitet, der Ausrüstungen und Nahrungsmittel geladen hatte.Während der Reise starben viele Seeleute an Skorbut. Am 22. November 1497 passierte die Flotte das Kap der Guten Hoffnung und erreichte Mosselbay. Hier wurde ein längerer Halt eingelegt um die Schiffe komplett zu überholen. Danach segelten sie an der Ostküste Afrika's gegen Norden bis Mombasa und Malinde. Dabei lief die 'Sao Raphael' auf Grund. Deswegen heuerte Vasco da Gama bei Malinde einen Lotsen an.
Die Flotte: Vasco's Schiff war die 'Sao Gabriel', eine Nau von 178 Tonnen, Länge 27 Meter, Breite 8,5 Meter, Tiefgang 2,3 Meter, Segelfläche 372 Quadratmeter, Besatzung 150 Mann.
Die 'Sao Raphael' hatte ungefähr die gleichen Abmessungen und Mannschaftsstärke. Die Karavelle 'Berrioh' war etwas kleiner.
Diese drei Schiffe wurden vom einem kleinen Versorger begleitet, der Ausrüstungen und Nahrungsmittel geladen hatte.Während der Reise starben viele Seeleute an Skorbut. Am 22. November 1497 passierte die Flotte das Kap der Guten Hoffnung und erreichte Mosselbay. Hier wurde ein längerer Halt eingelegt um die Schiffe komplett zu überholen. Danach segelten sie an der Ostküste Afrika's gegen Norden bis Mombasa und Malinde. Dabei lief die 'Sao Raphael' auf Grund. Deswegen heuerte Vasco da Gama bei Malinde einen Lotsen an.
Inside the KGB: Terror of the Soviet Union ()
Synopsis:
The Committee for State Security, more commonly known by its transliteration "KGB" (Russian: Комитет государственной безопасности (КГБ), Komitet gosudarstvennoy bezopasnosti (KGB)), was the main security agency for the Soviet Union from 1954 until its collapse in 1991. The committee was a direct successor of such preceding agencies as Cheka, NKGB, and MGB. It was the chief government agency of "union-republican jurisdiction", acting as internal security, intelligence, and secret police. Similar agencies were instated in each of the republics of the Soviet Union aside from the Russian SFSR and consisted of many ministries, state committees and state commissions.
The KGB also has been considered a military service and was governed by army laws and regulations, similar to the Soviet Army or MVD Internal Troops. While most of the KGB archives remain classified, two on-line documentary sources are available.[1][2] Its main functions were foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, operative-investigatory activities, guarding the State Border of the USSR, guarding the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the Soviet Government, organization and ensuring of government communications as well as fight against nationalism, dissent, and anti-Soviet activities.
After breaking away from the Republic of Georgia in the early 1990s with Russian help, the self-proclaimed Republic of South Ossetia established its own KGB (keeping this unreformed name)
The Committee for State Security, more commonly known by its transliteration "KGB" (Russian: Комитет государственной безопасности (КГБ), Komitet gosudarstvennoy bezopasnosti (KGB)), was the main security agency for the Soviet Union from 1954 until its collapse in 1991. The committee was a direct successor of such preceding agencies as Cheka, NKGB, and MGB. It was the chief government agency of "union-republican jurisdiction", acting as internal security, intelligence, and secret police. Similar agencies were instated in each of the republics of the Soviet Union aside from the Russian SFSR and consisted of many ministries, state committees and state commissions.
The KGB also has been considered a military service and was governed by army laws and regulations, similar to the Soviet Army or MVD Internal Troops. While most of the KGB archives remain classified, two on-line documentary sources are available.[1][2] Its main functions were foreign intelligence, counterintelligence, operative-investigatory activities, guarding the State Border of the USSR, guarding the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the Soviet Government, organization and ensuring of government communications as well as fight against nationalism, dissent, and anti-Soviet activities.
After breaking away from the Republic of Georgia in the early 1990s with Russian help, the self-proclaimed Republic of South Ossetia established its own KGB (keeping this unreformed name)
Imam Khomeini - The Man Who Changed The World ()
Synopsis:
Militant Islam enjoyed its first modern triumph with the arrival in power of Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran in 1979. In this series of three programmes, key figures tell the inside story.
Former US president Jimmy Carter talks on television for the first time about the episode that, more than any other, led American voters to eject him from the presidency. Iran's seizure of the US embassy in Tehran and the holding of its staff for 444 days took more and more of Carter's time and energy. His final days in office were dominated by desperate attempts to secure the release of the embassy hostages. Those who sat in the White House with him, planning how to rescue the hostages, how to negotiate their release and, finally, wondering whether anything could be rescued from the disaster, all tell their part in the story.
Other contributors include former vice president Walter Mondale, ex-deputy secretary of state Warren Christopher and former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski. The other side of the story is told by top Iranians: Ayatollah Khomeini's close adviser, Grand Ayatollah Montazeri; his first foreign minister, Ebrahim Yazdi; his negotiator with the US, Sadeq Tabatabai; and the founder of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, Mohsen Rafiqdoust.
Militant Islam enjoyed its first modern triumph with the arrival in power of Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran in 1979. In this series of three programmes, key figures tell the inside story.
Former US president Jimmy Carter talks on television for the first time about the episode that, more than any other, led American voters to eject him from the presidency. Iran's seizure of the US embassy in Tehran and the holding of its staff for 444 days took more and more of Carter's time and energy. His final days in office were dominated by desperate attempts to secure the release of the embassy hostages. Those who sat in the White House with him, planning how to rescue the hostages, how to negotiate their release and, finally, wondering whether anything could be rescued from the disaster, all tell their part in the story.
Other contributors include former vice president Walter Mondale, ex-deputy secretary of state Warren Christopher and former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski. The other side of the story is told by top Iranians: Ayatollah Khomeini's close adviser, Grand Ayatollah Montazeri; his first foreign minister, Ebrahim Yazdi; his negotiator with the US, Sadeq Tabatabai; and the founder of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, Mohsen Rafiqdoust.
The Last Shah ()
Synopsis:
The history of Iran has been intertwined with the history of a larger historical region, comprising the area from the Danube River in the west to the Indus River and Jaxartes in the east and from the Caucasus, Caspian Sea, and Aral Sea in the north to the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman and Egypt in the south.
The southwestern part of the Iranian plateau participated in the wider Ancient Near East with Elam, from the Early Bronze Age. The Persian Empire proper begins in the Iron Age, following the influx of Iranian peoples. Iranian people gave rise to the Median, as the Persian people gave rise to the Achaemenid, the Parthians, and the Sassanid dynasties during the classical antiquity.
Once a major empire of superpower proportions, Persia, as it had long been called, has been overrun frequently and has had its territory altered throughout the centuries. Invaded and occupied by Greeks, Arabs, Turks, Mongols, and others—and often caught up in the affairs of larger powers—Persia has always reasserted its national identity and has developed as a distinct political and cultural entity.
Iran is home to one of the world's oldest continuous major civilizations, with historical and urban settlements dating back to 4000 BC. The Medes unified Iran as a nation and empire in 625 BC. The Achaemenid Empire (550--330 BC) was the first of the Iranian empires to rule from the Balkans to North Africa and also Central Asia from their capital in Persis (Persepolis). They were succeeded by the Seleucid Empire, Parthians and Sassanids which governed Iran for almost 1,000 years.
The Islamic conquest of Persia (633--656) ended the Sassanid Empire and was a turning point in Iranian history. Islamicization in Iran took place during 8th to 10th century and led to the eventual decline of the Zoroastrian religion in Persia. However, the achievements of the previous Persian civilizations were not lost, but were to a great extent absorbed by the new Islamic polity and civilization.
After centuries of foreign occupation and short-lived native dynasties, Iran was once again reunified as an independent state in 1501 by the Safavid dynasty which established Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in the history of Islam. Iran had been a monarchy ruled by a shah, or emperor, almost without interruption from 1501 until the 1979 Iranian revolution, when Iran officially became an Islamic Republic on 1 April 1979.
The history of Iran has been intertwined with the history of a larger historical region, comprising the area from the Danube River in the west to the Indus River and Jaxartes in the east and from the Caucasus, Caspian Sea, and Aral Sea in the north to the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman and Egypt in the south.
The southwestern part of the Iranian plateau participated in the wider Ancient Near East with Elam, from the Early Bronze Age. The Persian Empire proper begins in the Iron Age, following the influx of Iranian peoples. Iranian people gave rise to the Median, as the Persian people gave rise to the Achaemenid, the Parthians, and the Sassanid dynasties during the classical antiquity.
Once a major empire of superpower proportions, Persia, as it had long been called, has been overrun frequently and has had its territory altered throughout the centuries. Invaded and occupied by Greeks, Arabs, Turks, Mongols, and others—and often caught up in the affairs of larger powers—Persia has always reasserted its national identity and has developed as a distinct political and cultural entity.
Iran is home to one of the world's oldest continuous major civilizations, with historical and urban settlements dating back to 4000 BC. The Medes unified Iran as a nation and empire in 625 BC. The Achaemenid Empire (550--330 BC) was the first of the Iranian empires to rule from the Balkans to North Africa and also Central Asia from their capital in Persis (Persepolis). They were succeeded by the Seleucid Empire, Parthians and Sassanids which governed Iran for almost 1,000 years.
The Islamic conquest of Persia (633--656) ended the Sassanid Empire and was a turning point in Iranian history. Islamicization in Iran took place during 8th to 10th century and led to the eventual decline of the Zoroastrian religion in Persia. However, the achievements of the previous Persian civilizations were not lost, but were to a great extent absorbed by the new Islamic polity and civilization.
After centuries of foreign occupation and short-lived native dynasties, Iran was once again reunified as an independent state in 1501 by the Safavid dynasty which established Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in the history of Islam. Iran had been a monarchy ruled by a shah, or emperor, almost without interruption from 1501 until the 1979 Iranian revolution, when Iran officially became an Islamic Republic on 1 April 1979.
Lost Worlds - Persepolis ()
Synopsis:
One of the impressive locations of the ancient world, Persepolis was burnt and destroyed by Alexander the Great in 330 BC and lay forgotten for over 2000 years. This film travels to Iran to bring Persepolis back to life and investigate the complexities of the Persian empire that was responsible for creating this city.
One of the impressive locations of the ancient world, Persepolis was burnt and destroyed by Alexander the Great in 330 BC and lay forgotten for over 2000 years. This film travels to Iran to bring Persepolis back to life and investigate the complexities of the Persian empire that was responsible for creating this city.
City Walls: My Own Private Tehran ()
Synopsis:
In times where headlines about the so called "Culture Clash" hunt each other, the Iranian filmmaker Afsar Sonia Shafie tells us a different story. It is the story of her grandmother, her mother, and herself. In a very private and exemplary way, this documentary depicts how women fight for their right to progress in Iran. A fascinating, personal film about strong women in Iran.
Director: Afsar Sonia Shafie
In times where headlines about the so called "Culture Clash" hunt each other, the Iranian filmmaker Afsar Sonia Shafie tells us a different story. It is the story of her grandmother, her mother, and herself. In a very private and exemplary way, this documentary depicts how women fight for their right to progress in Iran. A fascinating, personal film about strong women in Iran.
Director: Afsar Sonia Shafie
Terrorists in Iran (2011)
Synopsis:
More than a decade since the United States unleashed its military forces on Middle East in the name of fighting terrorism; countries in the region have only seen terrorism expansion posing a serious threat to their national security.
One of the greatest countries victimized by terrorism is Iran. In this edition of Iran Today, terrorist attacks in Iran are reviewed.
More than a decade since the United States unleashed its military forces on Middle East in the name of fighting terrorism; countries in the region have only seen terrorism expansion posing a serious threat to their national security.
One of the greatest countries victimized by terrorism is Iran. In this edition of Iran Today, terrorist attacks in Iran are reviewed.
Osman Ocalan: Former leader of PKK (2011)
Synopsis:
In this edition of the show Matt Frazer interviews Osman Ocalan, Former leader of PKK.
He talks about the reasons behind the recent up-surge in violence between the PKK and Turkey and PJAK and Iran.
In this edition of the show Matt Frazer interviews Osman Ocalan, Former leader of PKK.
He talks about the reasons behind the recent up-surge in violence between the PKK and Turkey and PJAK and Iran.
PKK and their leader - Syria (1998)
Synopsis:
Documentary on the PKK training camps Syria used to host. It includes an interview with the PKK leader Abdullah Oscalan, now in prison in Turkey.
Documentary on the PKK training camps Syria used to host. It includes an interview with the PKK leader Abdullah Oscalan, now in prison in Turkey.
Maschinen des Todes Erfindungen für den Henker - Rom ()
AKA:
Machinery of death inventions for the hangman - Rome
Machinery of death inventions for the hangman - Rome
BERNAMEY TAYBET, MÊWAN BERÊZ HACÎ EHEMDÎ SEROKÎ PJAK ()
AKA:
BERNAMEY Taybet, Mewa Berezin volume of PJAK SEROKÎ EHEMDÎ
BERNAMEY Taybet, Mewa Berezin volume of PJAK SEROKÎ EHEMDÎ
27 October, 2013
Albanien: Europas letztes Geheimnis ()
Synopsis:
Ein neues Reiseland ist zu entdecken. Es liegt vor der Haustür, dennoch kennt man hierzulande - außer ein paar Vorurteilen - meist nichts von ihm: Albanien, Land der Skipetaren, Europas letztes Geheimnis.
Es ist von großer landschaftlicher Vielfalt - mit alpinem Gebirge im Norden und einer langen Mittelmeerküste im Westen. Die Menschen sind von einer überraschenden Herzlichkeit und Offenheit. Sie blicken auf eine lange Geschichte zurück und sind stolz auf die Zeugnisse ihrer alten Kultur. Vor allem aber beschäftigt sie die Gegenwart. Seit dem Ende der kommunistischen Ära, die von der Diktatur Enver Hodschas geprägt war, hat sich ihr Leben radikal verändert. Ihr Bestreben ist es, ihr Land - bei allen Schwierigkeiten - nach Europa zu führen.
Es ist von großer landschaftlicher Vielfalt - mit alpinem Gebirge im Norden und einer langen Mittelmeerküste im Westen. Die Menschen sind von einer überraschenden Herzlichkeit und Offenheit. Sie blicken auf eine lange Geschichte zurück und sind stolz auf die Zeugnisse ihrer alten Kultur. Vor allem aber beschäftigt sie die Gegenwart. Seit dem Ende der kommunistischen Ära, die von der Diktatur Enver Hodschas geprägt war, hat sich ihr Leben radikal verändert. Ihr Bestreben ist es, ihr Land - bei allen Schwierigkeiten - nach Europa zu führen.
Ein neues Reiseland ist zu entdecken. Es liegt vor der Haustür, dennoch kennt man hierzulande - außer ein paar Vorurteilen - meist nichts von ihm: Albanien, Land der Skipetaren, Europas letztes Geheimnis.
Es ist von großer landschaftlicher Vielfalt - mit alpinem Gebirge im Norden und einer langen Mittelmeerküste im Westen. Die Menschen sind von einer überraschenden Herzlichkeit und Offenheit. Sie blicken auf eine lange Geschichte zurück und sind stolz auf die Zeugnisse ihrer alten Kultur. Vor allem aber beschäftigt sie die Gegenwart. Seit dem Ende der kommunistischen Ära, die von der Diktatur Enver Hodschas geprägt war, hat sich ihr Leben radikal verändert. Ihr Bestreben ist es, ihr Land - bei allen Schwierigkeiten - nach Europa zu führen.
Es ist von großer landschaftlicher Vielfalt - mit alpinem Gebirge im Norden und einer langen Mittelmeerküste im Westen. Die Menschen sind von einer überraschenden Herzlichkeit und Offenheit. Sie blicken auf eine lange Geschichte zurück und sind stolz auf die Zeugnisse ihrer alten Kultur. Vor allem aber beschäftigt sie die Gegenwart. Seit dem Ende der kommunistischen Ära, die von der Diktatur Enver Hodschas geprägt war, hat sich ihr Leben radikal verändert. Ihr Bestreben ist es, ihr Land - bei allen Schwierigkeiten - nach Europa zu führen.
Albtraum im Märchenland ()
Synopsis:
Trungo ist 23 und hat noch nie in ihrem Leben in einem Flugzeug gesessen. Jetzt fliegt sie von Äthiopien nach Dubai -- auf der Suche nach einer besseren Zukunft.
Tausende junger Frauen, zumeist aus Afrika, gehen jedes Jahr in die reichen Golfstaaten, um dort als Hausangestellte zu arbeiten, denn in ihrer Heimat haben sie keine Perspektive. Doch was so hoffnungsvoll beginnt, endet meist als Albtraum. Die jungen Frauen sind die Sklavinnen des 21. Jahrhunderts. Versprochene Löhne werden nicht gezahlt. Wer versucht, sich gegen Repressalien und unwürdige Lebens- und Arbeitsbedingungen zu wehren, riskiert sogar sein Leben. Im Untergrund agierende Hilfsorganisationen versuchen, den Hausmädchen und Arbeitern zu helfen. Ein riskantes Unterfangen.
Die story verfolgt das Schicksal solcher Hausmädchen, unter ihnen Trungo aus Äthiopien. Die Autoren zeigen, wie Menschenhändler ihre Opfer gewinnen. Auch Trungo gerät in deren Hände. Kann sie ihren Traum von der besseren Zukunft für sich und ihre Familie dennoch leben?
Trungo ist 23 und hat noch nie in ihrem Leben in einem Flugzeug gesessen. Jetzt fliegt sie von Äthiopien nach Dubai -- auf der Suche nach einer besseren Zukunft.
Tausende junger Frauen, zumeist aus Afrika, gehen jedes Jahr in die reichen Golfstaaten, um dort als Hausangestellte zu arbeiten, denn in ihrer Heimat haben sie keine Perspektive. Doch was so hoffnungsvoll beginnt, endet meist als Albtraum. Die jungen Frauen sind die Sklavinnen des 21. Jahrhunderts. Versprochene Löhne werden nicht gezahlt. Wer versucht, sich gegen Repressalien und unwürdige Lebens- und Arbeitsbedingungen zu wehren, riskiert sogar sein Leben. Im Untergrund agierende Hilfsorganisationen versuchen, den Hausmädchen und Arbeitern zu helfen. Ein riskantes Unterfangen.
Die story verfolgt das Schicksal solcher Hausmädchen, unter ihnen Trungo aus Äthiopien. Die Autoren zeigen, wie Menschenhändler ihre Opfer gewinnen. Auch Trungo gerät in deren Hände. Kann sie ihren Traum von der besseren Zukunft für sich und ihre Familie dennoch leben?
Die Venusfalle (1988)
A doctor is torn between three fabulously beautiful women in 1980ies Berlin with one oneiric sequence chasing the other -- and that's about it. It's the type of movie that can make an impression on you if you're watching it on the silver screen, but seen on the small screen of your boob tube it's simply not enough to capture and hold your imagination. Director Robert von Ackeren is a great stylist and has, in many ways, made one of the quintessential 1980ies movies: cold, glossy surfaces and sulphurous emotions in a city that looks more like metropolis than modern Berlin, and not much in the way of story, plot or narration.
At the time of its release this movie was considered notorious, and Sonja Kirchberger was the talk of the town -- or rather, publicity photos of her flashing her boobs in that négligé were sprawled over magazine covers. Rather childishly, most professional critics seem to have taken umbrage against the fact that Kirchberger wasn't a professional actress but -- so the legend went -- a mere dental technician who was "scouted" by the director in some furniture catalog. Oh my god, an actress who's had a real job -- let's heat up the pyre! Another criticism seems to have been that the movie's visual style wasn't gritty and realistic enough -- which is also way off point, like criticizing a Vietnam war movie for not containing enough scenes with werewolves.
Overall, the movie really lacks some sort of plot, it's mostly a bold, superficial vision of a neon-lit world where all women are gorgeous and prey on men. It would be interesting to see what von Ackeren can do with a good script.
Starring:
Myriem Roussel
Horst-Günter Marx
Sonja Kirchberger
Director: Robert van Ackeren
26 October, 2013
25 October, 2013
20 Most Shocking Unsolved Crimes (2007)
Synopsis:
Some of the biggest unsolved crimes of recent memory are also some of the biggest stories of our time. The fact that no perpetrators were ever found, raises these cases to legendary status. Unsolved Crimes counts down the heists, disappearances, and murders that have captured public fascination for decades. Many of these stories have become the subjects of documentaries, others have become the focus of big budget films. The heists are sensational and the murders are sinister. The culprits may still be out there.
List of Crimes:
#20:(01:16) - Adam Walsh Murder
#:19(06:40) - Jam-Master Jay Murder
#18:(9:45) - Jason Allen and Lindsay Cutshall Murder
#17:(15:00) - Tylenol Poisoning
#16:(19:15) - Bobby Fuller Murder
#15:(22:35) - The Zodiac Killer
#14:(27:27) - Alexander Litvinenko Murder
#13:(31:42) - Vanessa Johnson Murder
#12:(36:06) - Amber Hagerman Murder
#11:(41:25) - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Robbery
#10:(44:38) - George Allen Smith Murder
#9:(46:29) - Jacqueline Levitz
#8:(49:30) - Madeleine McCann
#7:(54:22) - Anthrax murders of 2001
#6:(58:56) - D.B Cooper
#5:(01:03:13) - Chandra Levy Murder
#4:(01:08:50) - Jimmy Hoffa
#3:(01:13:38) - The Black Dahlia
#2:(1:15:50) - JonBenet Ramsey
#1:(01:22:20) - Natalee Holloway
Some of the biggest unsolved crimes of recent memory are also some of the biggest stories of our time. The fact that no perpetrators were ever found, raises these cases to legendary status. Unsolved Crimes counts down the heists, disappearances, and murders that have captured public fascination for decades. Many of these stories have become the subjects of documentaries, others have become the focus of big budget films. The heists are sensational and the murders are sinister. The culprits may still be out there.
List of Crimes:
#20:(01:16) - Adam Walsh Murder
#:19(06:40) - Jam-Master Jay Murder
#18:(9:45) - Jason Allen and Lindsay Cutshall Murder
#17:(15:00) - Tylenol Poisoning
#16:(19:15) - Bobby Fuller Murder
#15:(22:35) - The Zodiac Killer
#14:(27:27) - Alexander Litvinenko Murder
#13:(31:42) - Vanessa Johnson Murder
#12:(36:06) - Amber Hagerman Murder
#11:(41:25) - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Robbery
#10:(44:38) - George Allen Smith Murder
#9:(46:29) - Jacqueline Levitz
#8:(49:30) - Madeleine McCann
#7:(54:22) - Anthrax murders of 2001
#6:(58:56) - D.B Cooper
#5:(01:03:13) - Chandra Levy Murder
#4:(01:08:50) - Jimmy Hoffa
#3:(01:13:38) - The Black Dahlia
#2:(1:15:50) - JonBenet Ramsey
#1:(01:22:20) - Natalee Holloway
Kaiser Franz Joseph I. ()
Synopsis:
Franz Joseph I., * 18. 8. 1830 Wien-Schönbrunn, † 21. 11. 1916 ebenda, ältester Sohn von Erzherzog Franz Karl und Prinzessin Sophie von Bayern; ab 2. 12. 1848 Kaiser von Österreich. Nahm bei der Thronbesteigung den Doppelnamen Franz Joseph I. an (ursprünglicher Name Franz). In jungen Jahren stand er stark unter dem Einfluss seiner Mutter und anderer Ratgeber, hatte großes Pflicht-, aber auch Sendungsbewusstsein. Am 24. 4. 1854 heiratete er Prinzessin Elisabeth in Bayern. Der äußerst schwierigen Ehe entstammten 4 Kinder. Unter dem Einfluss seiner Frau stimmte er 1867 dem österreichisch-ungarischen Ausgleich mit Ungarn zu. Er begann als absoluter Monarch, respektierte später aber alle Verpflichtungen aus der Verfassung und regierte als konstitutioneller Herrscher. Durch viele politische Fehlentscheidungen vorsichtig geworden und durch persönliche Schicksalsschläge (Erschießung seines Bruders Maximilian in Mexiko 1867, Selbstmord seines Sohnes Rudolf 1889, Ermordung seiner Gattin 1898) schwer geprüft, konzentrierte er sich auf seine Aufgaben und zog sich zurück. Er wurde zum Symbol der österreichisch-ungarischen Monarchie schlechthin. Nach dem Scheitern seiner Ehe ging er eine enge Beziehung mit der Schauspielerin K. Schratt ein.
In den letzten 20 Jahren seines Lebens war er die politische Integrationsfigur des Vielvölkerstaates und wurde von vielen Zeitgenossen als einzige Stütze seines Zusammenhalts gesehen. Im Alter starrsinnig geworden, widersetzte er sich allen Reformen, unterschrieb aber 1914 doch das Ultimatum und die Kriegserklärung an Serbien. Er fühlte sich in erster Linie als Beamter und Soldat, war frommer Katholik, aber tolerant. Trotz der kulturellen Höhepunkte (Ringstraße), die in seine Epoche fallen, war er wenig kunstinteressiert.
Franz Joseph I., * 18. 8. 1830 Wien-Schönbrunn, † 21. 11. 1916 ebenda, ältester Sohn von Erzherzog Franz Karl und Prinzessin Sophie von Bayern; ab 2. 12. 1848 Kaiser von Österreich. Nahm bei der Thronbesteigung den Doppelnamen Franz Joseph I. an (ursprünglicher Name Franz). In jungen Jahren stand er stark unter dem Einfluss seiner Mutter und anderer Ratgeber, hatte großes Pflicht-, aber auch Sendungsbewusstsein. Am 24. 4. 1854 heiratete er Prinzessin Elisabeth in Bayern. Der äußerst schwierigen Ehe entstammten 4 Kinder. Unter dem Einfluss seiner Frau stimmte er 1867 dem österreichisch-ungarischen Ausgleich mit Ungarn zu. Er begann als absoluter Monarch, respektierte später aber alle Verpflichtungen aus der Verfassung und regierte als konstitutioneller Herrscher. Durch viele politische Fehlentscheidungen vorsichtig geworden und durch persönliche Schicksalsschläge (Erschießung seines Bruders Maximilian in Mexiko 1867, Selbstmord seines Sohnes Rudolf 1889, Ermordung seiner Gattin 1898) schwer geprüft, konzentrierte er sich auf seine Aufgaben und zog sich zurück. Er wurde zum Symbol der österreichisch-ungarischen Monarchie schlechthin. Nach dem Scheitern seiner Ehe ging er eine enge Beziehung mit der Schauspielerin K. Schratt ein.
In den letzten 20 Jahren seines Lebens war er die politische Integrationsfigur des Vielvölkerstaates und wurde von vielen Zeitgenossen als einzige Stütze seines Zusammenhalts gesehen. Im Alter starrsinnig geworden, widersetzte er sich allen Reformen, unterschrieb aber 1914 doch das Ultimatum und die Kriegserklärung an Serbien. Er fühlte sich in erster Linie als Beamter und Soldat, war frommer Katholik, aber tolerant. Trotz der kulturellen Höhepunkte (Ringstraße), die in seine Epoche fallen, war er wenig kunstinteressiert.
Die eiskalte Zarin ()
Synopsis:
Katharina II. - eine Frau, die eitel bis in die Haarspitzen war, die Menschen für ihre Ziele manipulierte und instrumentalisierte, die kein Mitleid kannte, aber zugleich leidenschaftlich liebte und einfühlsam war. Renommierte Historiker und Kriminalpsychologen entschlüsseln in diesem Film das Wesen der größten Herrscherin Europas.
Ihr Leben ist Legende: Die deutsche Prinzessin Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt Zerbst wollte schon als Kind Königin werden, und mit 15 Jahren war sie fast am Ziel. Sie reiste im Jahr 1744 nach Russland, als Braut für den Thronfolger Peter von Holstein. Doch die Ehe wurde zu einem Martyrium, das sie in ihren Memoiren präzise beschrieben hat und das den Stoff für melodramatische Spielfilme lieferte. Ihr infantiler und trunksüchtiger Ehemann spielte mit Puppensoldaten. Sie aber stellte sich als warmherzige Mutter aller Russen dar, die ihr Volk von der Leibeigenschaft befreien wollte. Als Katharina II. bestieg sie selbst nach einem Staatsstreich den Zarenthron.
Sie war die "perfekteste Selbstdarstellerin in der Geschichte der Zivilisation", urteilt der Historiker Professor Detlef Jena über Katharina. Das Bild, das von ihr existiert, hat sie selbst inszeniert. Doch wie war sie wirklich? Welches "Machtgen" befähigte sie, ganz nach oben zu kommen und zur größten Herrscherin der europäischen Welt aufzusteigen? Ihre Gegner verteufelten sie schon zu Lebzeiten als eiskalte Thronräuberin, die ihren Mann töten ließ, um selbst die Krone zu erringen.
Auch den "Kinderzaren" Iwan VI. soll Katharina durch einen kühl kalkulierten Mord aus dem Weg geräumt haben. Beweise gibt es nicht. Doch was sind die Indizien? Wie skrupellos war die selbsternannte Mutter aller Russen? Für diese Dokumentation hat die angesehene Kriminalpsychologin und Profilerin Gaby Dubbert den "Fall Katharina" im Team mit dem Wissenschaftler Detlef Jena untersucht. Sie hat die Fakten studiert und analysiert, in Briefen und Memoiren nach den Charakterzügen der Zarin geforscht und ein facettenreiches Persönlichkeitsprofil erstellt. Gedreht wurde an Originalschauplätzen in Sankt Petersburg, dokumentarische Aufnahmen im russischen Staatsarchiv in Moskau zeigen Professor Jena beim Studium einzigartiger Dokumente, die Einblick in die historischen Kriminalfälle, aber auch in das sagenumwobene Liebesleben der Zarin geben.
Katharina II. - eine Frau, die eitel bis in die Haarspitzen war, die Menschen für ihre Ziele manipulierte und instrumentalisierte, die kein Mitleid kannte, aber zugleich leidenschaftlich liebte und einfühlsam war. Renommierte Historiker und Kriminalpsychologen entschlüsseln in diesem Film das Wesen der größten Herrscherin Europas.
Ihr Leben ist Legende: Die deutsche Prinzessin Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt Zerbst wollte schon als Kind Königin werden, und mit 15 Jahren war sie fast am Ziel. Sie reiste im Jahr 1744 nach Russland, als Braut für den Thronfolger Peter von Holstein. Doch die Ehe wurde zu einem Martyrium, das sie in ihren Memoiren präzise beschrieben hat und das den Stoff für melodramatische Spielfilme lieferte. Ihr infantiler und trunksüchtiger Ehemann spielte mit Puppensoldaten. Sie aber stellte sich als warmherzige Mutter aller Russen dar, die ihr Volk von der Leibeigenschaft befreien wollte. Als Katharina II. bestieg sie selbst nach einem Staatsstreich den Zarenthron.
Sie war die "perfekteste Selbstdarstellerin in der Geschichte der Zivilisation", urteilt der Historiker Professor Detlef Jena über Katharina. Das Bild, das von ihr existiert, hat sie selbst inszeniert. Doch wie war sie wirklich? Welches "Machtgen" befähigte sie, ganz nach oben zu kommen und zur größten Herrscherin der europäischen Welt aufzusteigen? Ihre Gegner verteufelten sie schon zu Lebzeiten als eiskalte Thronräuberin, die ihren Mann töten ließ, um selbst die Krone zu erringen.
Auch den "Kinderzaren" Iwan VI. soll Katharina durch einen kühl kalkulierten Mord aus dem Weg geräumt haben. Beweise gibt es nicht. Doch was sind die Indizien? Wie skrupellos war die selbsternannte Mutter aller Russen? Für diese Dokumentation hat die angesehene Kriminalpsychologin und Profilerin Gaby Dubbert den "Fall Katharina" im Team mit dem Wissenschaftler Detlef Jena untersucht. Sie hat die Fakten studiert und analysiert, in Briefen und Memoiren nach den Charakterzügen der Zarin geforscht und ein facettenreiches Persönlichkeitsprofil erstellt. Gedreht wurde an Originalschauplätzen in Sankt Petersburg, dokumentarische Aufnahmen im russischen Staatsarchiv in Moskau zeigen Professor Jena beim Studium einzigartiger Dokumente, die Einblick in die historischen Kriminalfälle, aber auch in das sagenumwobene Liebesleben der Zarin geben.
Tod einer Kaiserin Die Ermordung von Sisi ()
Synopsis:
Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie, Herzogin in Bayern (auch Sisi, Sissi oder Lisi genannt; * 24. Dezember 1837 in München, Königreich Bayern; † 10. September 1898 in Genf) war eine Prinzessin aus der herzoglichen Nebenlinie Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld-Gelnhausen des Hauses Wittelsbach, durch ihre Heirat mit Franz Joseph I. ab 1854 Kaiserin von Österreich und Apostolische Königin von Ungarn.Elisabeth entstammt der Linie der Herzöge in Bayern und war die zweite Tochter des Herzogs Max Joseph in Bayern (1808--1888) und seiner Frau, Prinzessin Ludovika Wilhelmine (1808--1892), Tochter des bayerischen Königs Maximilian I. und dessen zweiter Gemahlin Prinzessin Karoline Friederike Wilhelmine von Baden. Tauf- und Namenspatin war Elisabeths Tante, Prinzessin Elisabeth Ludovika von Bayern, Gemahlin des Königs von Preußen, die, wie auch Elisabeths spätere Schwiegermutter Erzherzogin Sophie, eine Schwester ihrer Mutter Ludovika war.
Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie, Herzogin in Bayern (auch Sisi, Sissi oder Lisi genannt; * 24. Dezember 1837 in München, Königreich Bayern; † 10. September 1898 in Genf) war eine Prinzessin aus der herzoglichen Nebenlinie Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld-Gelnhausen des Hauses Wittelsbach, durch ihre Heirat mit Franz Joseph I. ab 1854 Kaiserin von Österreich und Apostolische Königin von Ungarn.Elisabeth entstammt der Linie der Herzöge in Bayern und war die zweite Tochter des Herzogs Max Joseph in Bayern (1808--1888) und seiner Frau, Prinzessin Ludovika Wilhelmine (1808--1892), Tochter des bayerischen Königs Maximilian I. und dessen zweiter Gemahlin Prinzessin Karoline Friederike Wilhelmine von Baden. Tauf- und Namenspatin war Elisabeths Tante, Prinzessin Elisabeth Ludovika von Bayern, Gemahlin des Königs von Preußen, die, wie auch Elisabeths spätere Schwiegermutter Erzherzogin Sophie, eine Schwester ihrer Mutter Ludovika war.
Elisabeth I. - Die jungfräuliche Königin ()
Synopsis:
Die jungfräuliche Königin Elisabeth I. regierte England von 1558 bis 1603 und führte das Land mit fester Hand durch innenpolitische Krisen und den Krieg mit Spanien. Trotz ihres Beinamens rankten sich Spekulationen um das Liebesleben der Königin, die zeitlebens unverheiratet blieb. Insbesondere ihrem Jugendfreund Robert Dudley wurde nachgesagt, eine nicht bloß platonische Beziehung zur Königin zu unterhalten. Angeheizt wurden diese Mutmaßungen durch den mysteriösen Tod von Dudleys Ehefrau.
Die jungfräuliche Königin Elisabeth I. regierte England von 1558 bis 1603 und führte das Land mit fester Hand durch innenpolitische Krisen und den Krieg mit Spanien. Trotz ihres Beinamens rankten sich Spekulationen um das Liebesleben der Königin, die zeitlebens unverheiratet blieb. Insbesondere ihrem Jugendfreund Robert Dudley wurde nachgesagt, eine nicht bloß platonische Beziehung zur Königin zu unterhalten. Angeheizt wurden diese Mutmaßungen durch den mysteriösen Tod von Dudleys Ehefrau.
Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich ()
Synopsis:
Elisabeth, * 24. 12. 1837 München (Deutschland), † 10. 9. 1898 Genf (Schweiz; ermordet), Kaiserin von Österreich und Königin von Ungarn, Tochter von Herzog Max in Bayern; ab 1854 Gattin von Kaiser Franz Joseph I. Am Wiener Hof nie ganz glücklich, hatte sie große Sympathien für das ungarische Volk und setzte sich 1866/67 verstärkt für den Ausgleich mit Ungarn ein. Nach dem Selbstmord ihres Sohnes Kronprinz Rudolf 1889 dehnte sie ihre schon früher gepflegte Reisetätigkeit noch weiter aus.
Elisabeth, * 24. 12. 1837 München (Deutschland), † 10. 9. 1898 Genf (Schweiz; ermordet), Kaiserin von Österreich und Königin von Ungarn, Tochter von Herzog Max in Bayern; ab 1854 Gattin von Kaiser Franz Joseph I. Am Wiener Hof nie ganz glücklich, hatte sie große Sympathien für das ungarische Volk und setzte sich 1866/67 verstärkt für den Ausgleich mit Ungarn ein. Nach dem Selbstmord ihres Sohnes Kronprinz Rudolf 1889 dehnte sie ihre schon früher gepflegte Reisetätigkeit noch weiter aus.
Auf einmal Prinzessin ()
Synopsis:
Nicht erst die Traumfabrik Hollywood hat den Stoff für sich entdeckt. Aus den Federn von Dichtern und Dramaturgen stammen jahrhundertealte Erzählungen vom Königsspross, der Stand und Hürden überwindet, um eine Bürgertochter zur Frau zu nehmen. Doch was bedeutet es für die Braut, ein Leben im Palast als First Lady eines Königreichs zu führen? Anlässlich der Hochzeit von Prinz William mit Kate Middleton untersucht "ZDF-History" das Schicksal junger Ehefrauen am Königshof in Geschichte und Gegenwart.
Während die Ehen bei Hofe bis ins 20. Jahrhundert hinein noch aus Staatsräson geschlossen wurden, treffen die Thronfolger von heute ihre Wahl ganz unstandesgemäß aus Liebe. Längst ist mit Mary, Letizia und Co. das Bürgertum in Europas Königshäuser eingezogen. Manch eine scheint prädestiniert dafür zu sein, sich in den Dienst der Krone zu stellen. Für andere wird das Amt zur Bürde, wenn das Protokoll jegliche Meinung verbietet und Ehebruch unter dem Mantel althergebrachter Traditionen erduldet werden muss. Als Monarchen noch mit absoluter Macht herrschten, wurde die höfische Gesellschaft zur Besiegelung zäher Friedensverhandlungen und vielversprechender Bündnisse zwangsverheiratet. Außereheliche Amouren wurden den Herren nachgesehen. Kein leichtes Los für die jungen Prinzessinnen. Doch manch eine verstand es, die politischen Machtspiele für sich zu nutzen.
In "Auf einmal Prinzessin" widmet sich "ZDF-History" dem Leben von Letizia von Spanien, Rania von Jordanien, Mary von Dänemark, Marie Antoinette, Katharina der Großen und Kaiserin Theophanu.
Nicht erst die Traumfabrik Hollywood hat den Stoff für sich entdeckt. Aus den Federn von Dichtern und Dramaturgen stammen jahrhundertealte Erzählungen vom Königsspross, der Stand und Hürden überwindet, um eine Bürgertochter zur Frau zu nehmen. Doch was bedeutet es für die Braut, ein Leben im Palast als First Lady eines Königreichs zu führen? Anlässlich der Hochzeit von Prinz William mit Kate Middleton untersucht "ZDF-History" das Schicksal junger Ehefrauen am Königshof in Geschichte und Gegenwart.
Während die Ehen bei Hofe bis ins 20. Jahrhundert hinein noch aus Staatsräson geschlossen wurden, treffen die Thronfolger von heute ihre Wahl ganz unstandesgemäß aus Liebe. Längst ist mit Mary, Letizia und Co. das Bürgertum in Europas Königshäuser eingezogen. Manch eine scheint prädestiniert dafür zu sein, sich in den Dienst der Krone zu stellen. Für andere wird das Amt zur Bürde, wenn das Protokoll jegliche Meinung verbietet und Ehebruch unter dem Mantel althergebrachter Traditionen erduldet werden muss. Als Monarchen noch mit absoluter Macht herrschten, wurde die höfische Gesellschaft zur Besiegelung zäher Friedensverhandlungen und vielversprechender Bündnisse zwangsverheiratet. Außereheliche Amouren wurden den Herren nachgesehen. Kein leichtes Los für die jungen Prinzessinnen. Doch manch eine verstand es, die politischen Machtspiele für sich zu nutzen.
In "Auf einmal Prinzessin" widmet sich "ZDF-History" dem Leben von Letizia von Spanien, Rania von Jordanien, Mary von Dänemark, Marie Antoinette, Katharina der Großen und Kaiserin Theophanu.
Sisi Mythos einer Märchenprinzessin Elisabeth von Österreich ()
Synopsis:
Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie, Herzogin in Bayern (auch Sisi, Sissi oder Lisi genannt; * 24. Dezember 1837 in München, Königreich Bayern; † 10. September 1898 in Genf) war eine Prinzessin aus der herzoglichen Nebenlinie Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld-Gelnhausen des Hauses Wittelsbach, durch ihre Heirat mit Franz Joseph I. ab 1854 Kaiserin von Österreich und Apostolische Königin von Ungarn.Elisabeth entstammt der Linie der Herzöge in Bayern und war die zweite Tochter des Herzogs Max Joseph in Bayern (1808--1888) und seiner Frau, Prinzessin Ludovika Wilhelmine (1808--1892), Tochter des bayerischen Königs Maximilian I. und dessen zweiter Gemahlin Prinzessin Karoline Friederike Wilhelmine von Baden. Tauf- und Namenspatin war Elisabeths Tante, Prinzessin Elisabeth Ludovika von Bayern, Gemahlin des Königs von Preußen, die, wie auch Elisabeths spätere Schwiegermutter Erzherzogin Sophie, eine Schwester ihrer Mutter Ludovika war.
Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie, Herzogin in Bayern (auch Sisi, Sissi oder Lisi genannt; * 24. Dezember 1837 in München, Königreich Bayern; † 10. September 1898 in Genf) war eine Prinzessin aus der herzoglichen Nebenlinie Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld-Gelnhausen des Hauses Wittelsbach, durch ihre Heirat mit Franz Joseph I. ab 1854 Kaiserin von Österreich und Apostolische Königin von Ungarn.Elisabeth entstammt der Linie der Herzöge in Bayern und war die zweite Tochter des Herzogs Max Joseph in Bayern (1808--1888) und seiner Frau, Prinzessin Ludovika Wilhelmine (1808--1892), Tochter des bayerischen Königs Maximilian I. und dessen zweiter Gemahlin Prinzessin Karoline Friederike Wilhelmine von Baden. Tauf- und Namenspatin war Elisabeths Tante, Prinzessin Elisabeth Ludovika von Bayern, Gemahlin des Königs von Preußen, die, wie auch Elisabeths spätere Schwiegermutter Erzherzogin Sophie, eine Schwester ihrer Mutter Ludovika war.
Inside The NSA ()
Synopsis:
Since its inception in 1952, the National Security Agency has been shrouded in secrecy; for years the White House denied its very existence. For the first time since 9/11 changed everything, cameras go beyond the closed doors of the NSA, deep inside the agency's over 2 million square foot top-secret compound.
Since its inception in 1952, the National Security Agency has been shrouded in secrecy; for years the White House denied its very existence. For the first time since 9/11 changed everything, cameras go beyond the closed doors of the NSA, deep inside the agency's over 2 million square foot top-secret compound.
Kings of Camouflage ()
Synopsis:
Cuttlefish are marine animals of the order Sepiida. They belong to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squid, octopuses, and nautiluses. 'Cuttle' is a reference to their unique internal shell, the cuttlebone; and despite their name, cuttlefish are true mollusks.
Cuttlefish have large, W-shaped pupils, eight arms, and two tentacles furnished with denticulated suckers, with which they secure their prey. They generally range in size from 15 to 25 cm (5.9 to 9.8 in), with the largest species, Sepia apama, reaching 50 cm (20 in) in mantle length and over 10.5 kg (23 lb) in weight.[1]
Camouflage is the use of any combination of materials, coloration or illumination for concealment, either by making animals or objects hard to see (crypsis), or by disguising them as something else (mimesis). Examples include the leopard's spotted coat, the battledress of a modern soldier, and the leaf-mimic katydid's wings.[1] A third approach, motion dazzle, confuses the observer with a conspicuous pattern, making the object visible but momentarily harder to locate. The majority of camouflage methods aim for crypsis, often through a general resemblance to the background, high contrast disruptive coloration, eliminating shadow, and countershading. In the open ocean, where there is no background, the principal methods of camouflage are transparency, silvering, and countershading, while the ability to produce light is among other things used for counter-illumination on the undersides of cephalopods such as squid. Some animals, such as chameleons and octopuses, are capable of actively changing their skin pattern and colours; they often use this ability both for camouflage and for signalling.
Military camouflage was spurred by the increasing range and accuracy of firearms in the 19th century. In particular the replacement of the inaccurate musket with the rifle made personal concealment in battle a survival skill. In the 20th century, military camouflage developed rapidly, especially during the First World War. On land, artists such as André Mare designed camouflage schemes and observation posts disguised as trees. At sea, warships and troop carriers were painted in dazzle patterns that were highly visible, but designed to confuse enemy gunners as to the target's speed, range, and heading. During and after the Second World War, a variety of camouflage schemes were used for aircraft and for ground vehicles in different theatres of war. The use of radar in the Cold War period has largely made camouflage for fixed-wing military aircraft obsolete.
Non-military use of camouflage includes making cell telephone towers less obtrusive and helping hunters to approach wary game animals. Patterns derived from military camouflage are frequently used in fashion clothing, exploiting their strong designs and sometimes their symbolism. Camouflage themes recur in modern art, and both figuratively and literally in science fiction and works of literature.
Cuttlefish are marine animals of the order Sepiida. They belong to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squid, octopuses, and nautiluses. 'Cuttle' is a reference to their unique internal shell, the cuttlebone; and despite their name, cuttlefish are true mollusks.
Cuttlefish have large, W-shaped pupils, eight arms, and two tentacles furnished with denticulated suckers, with which they secure their prey. They generally range in size from 15 to 25 cm (5.9 to 9.8 in), with the largest species, Sepia apama, reaching 50 cm (20 in) in mantle length and over 10.5 kg (23 lb) in weight.[1]
Camouflage is the use of any combination of materials, coloration or illumination for concealment, either by making animals or objects hard to see (crypsis), or by disguising them as something else (mimesis). Examples include the leopard's spotted coat, the battledress of a modern soldier, and the leaf-mimic katydid's wings.[1] A third approach, motion dazzle, confuses the observer with a conspicuous pattern, making the object visible but momentarily harder to locate. The majority of camouflage methods aim for crypsis, often through a general resemblance to the background, high contrast disruptive coloration, eliminating shadow, and countershading. In the open ocean, where there is no background, the principal methods of camouflage are transparency, silvering, and countershading, while the ability to produce light is among other things used for counter-illumination on the undersides of cephalopods such as squid. Some animals, such as chameleons and octopuses, are capable of actively changing their skin pattern and colours; they often use this ability both for camouflage and for signalling.
Military camouflage was spurred by the increasing range and accuracy of firearms in the 19th century. In particular the replacement of the inaccurate musket with the rifle made personal concealment in battle a survival skill. In the 20th century, military camouflage developed rapidly, especially during the First World War. On land, artists such as André Mare designed camouflage schemes and observation posts disguised as trees. At sea, warships and troop carriers were painted in dazzle patterns that were highly visible, but designed to confuse enemy gunners as to the target's speed, range, and heading. During and after the Second World War, a variety of camouflage schemes were used for aircraft and for ground vehicles in different theatres of war. The use of radar in the Cold War period has largely made camouflage for fixed-wing military aircraft obsolete.
Non-military use of camouflage includes making cell telephone towers less obtrusive and helping hunters to approach wary game animals. Patterns derived from military camouflage are frequently used in fashion clothing, exploiting their strong designs and sometimes their symbolism. Camouflage themes recur in modern art, and both figuratively and literally in science fiction and works of literature.
Die Schatztaucher-Hitlers U-Boote ()
About:
U-Boot Funde aus dem 2. Weltkrieg in der Nähe von England.
Tod in der Tiefe - U-Boot-Katastrophen ()
Synopsis:
Bei Unglücken in der Tiefsee kommt Avalon zum Einsatz. Das Rettungs-U-Boot der US- Marine kann über 1.500 Meter tief tauchen. Der Dokumentarfilm gewährt einen interessanten Einblick in die geheime Welt der Atom-U-Boote. Historische Originalaufnahmen der größten Katastrophen der Militärgeschichte verdeutlichen das hohe Risiko an Bord der stählernen Giganten.
An Bord eines modernen Atom-U-Bootes herrscht ständig Alarmbereitschaft. Die Crew ist darauf vorbereitet, dass jederzeit ein Funkspruch eintreffen kann, der den Befehl zum Abfeuern der Atombomben enthält. Im Ernstfall darf die Mannschaft erst nach Abschuss der tödlichen Raketen informiert werden, dass es sich nicht um eine Übung gehandelt hat. Militärische Erziehung lässt die Besatzungsmitglieder daran glauben, dass sie mit ihrer geheimen Mission dem Frieden dienen.
Durch die Weltmeere tauchende Atom-U-Boote könnten innerhalb von wenigen Minuten an jedem Ort der Erde ein atomares Inferno anrichten. Ein einziges Schiff der amerikanischen Raketen-U-Boot-Flotte verfügt über mehr Feuerkraft, als in sämtlichen Kriegen der Menschheit bisher zum Einsatz kam. Mehr als fünfhundert Unterseeboote durchstreifen die Ozeane. Bei dem gefährlichen Katz- und Maus-Spiel tauchen sie sogar unter das arktische Eis.
Mit der USS Nebraska geht eine Besatzung von 170 Mann auf monatelange Patroullienfahrt. Die stählernen Ungeheuer erweisen sich als nahezu unverwundbar. Ihr Aufenthaltsort wird streng geheim gehalten, nur der Kapitän kennt den Kurs.
Trotzdem scheinen Katastrophen unvermeidlich. Amerikanische und russische Unterseeboote kollidierten zuletzt im Jahre 1993. Die Havarie des russischen Atom U-Boots Kursk am 12. August 2000 in der Barentsee jedoch lässt sich nicht auf einen Zusammenstoß zurückführen. Fast zwei Jahre nach dem Unglück stellte die Regierungskommission einen defekten Torpedo als offizielle Ursache des Untergangs fest. Bei der Katastrophe verloren 118 Seeleute unter tragischen Umständen ihr Leben. Ebenfalls durch eine Explosion an Bord sinkt am 11. April 1968 das russische Atom-U-Boot K129 im Pazifik. Unter dem Schleier höchster Geheimhaltung und verborgen hinter einem Labyrinth aus Lügen treibt der US-Geheimdienst die Operation "Jennifer" voran. In einem irrsinnig aufwändigen und perfekt getarnten Unternehmen gelingt es den CIA-Agenten, das brisante Wrack aus 5.000 Metern Tiefe zu bergen.
Bei Unglücken in der Tiefsee kommt Avalon zum Einsatz. Das Rettungs-U-Boot der US- Marine kann über 1.500 Meter tief tauchen. Der Dokumentarfilm gewährt einen interessanten Einblick in die geheime Welt der Atom-U-Boote. Historische Originalaufnahmen der größten Katastrophen der Militärgeschichte verdeutlichen das hohe Risiko an Bord der stählernen Giganten.
An Bord eines modernen Atom-U-Bootes herrscht ständig Alarmbereitschaft. Die Crew ist darauf vorbereitet, dass jederzeit ein Funkspruch eintreffen kann, der den Befehl zum Abfeuern der Atombomben enthält. Im Ernstfall darf die Mannschaft erst nach Abschuss der tödlichen Raketen informiert werden, dass es sich nicht um eine Übung gehandelt hat. Militärische Erziehung lässt die Besatzungsmitglieder daran glauben, dass sie mit ihrer geheimen Mission dem Frieden dienen.
Durch die Weltmeere tauchende Atom-U-Boote könnten innerhalb von wenigen Minuten an jedem Ort der Erde ein atomares Inferno anrichten. Ein einziges Schiff der amerikanischen Raketen-U-Boot-Flotte verfügt über mehr Feuerkraft, als in sämtlichen Kriegen der Menschheit bisher zum Einsatz kam. Mehr als fünfhundert Unterseeboote durchstreifen die Ozeane. Bei dem gefährlichen Katz- und Maus-Spiel tauchen sie sogar unter das arktische Eis.
Mit der USS Nebraska geht eine Besatzung von 170 Mann auf monatelange Patroullienfahrt. Die stählernen Ungeheuer erweisen sich als nahezu unverwundbar. Ihr Aufenthaltsort wird streng geheim gehalten, nur der Kapitän kennt den Kurs.
Trotzdem scheinen Katastrophen unvermeidlich. Amerikanische und russische Unterseeboote kollidierten zuletzt im Jahre 1993. Die Havarie des russischen Atom U-Boots Kursk am 12. August 2000 in der Barentsee jedoch lässt sich nicht auf einen Zusammenstoß zurückführen. Fast zwei Jahre nach dem Unglück stellte die Regierungskommission einen defekten Torpedo als offizielle Ursache des Untergangs fest. Bei der Katastrophe verloren 118 Seeleute unter tragischen Umständen ihr Leben. Ebenfalls durch eine Explosion an Bord sinkt am 11. April 1968 das russische Atom-U-Boot K129 im Pazifik. Unter dem Schleier höchster Geheimhaltung und verborgen hinter einem Labyrinth aus Lügen treibt der US-Geheimdienst die Operation "Jennifer" voran. In einem irrsinnig aufwändigen und perfekt getarnten Unternehmen gelingt es den CIA-Agenten, das brisante Wrack aus 5.000 Metern Tiefe zu bergen.
A Hundred Orgasms A Day - My Shocking Story ()
Synopsis:
A Hundred Orgasms A Day follow the story of 3 women who were tormented every hour of everyday with the need to have orgasm. This documentary explain how Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome or PSAS causes this unusual condition. PSAS is a little know neurological disorder where women have symptoms of continuous uncontrollable genital arousal. This condition is unrelated to any kind of sensations of sexual desire.
PSAS was initially documented by Doctor Sandra Leiblum in mid 2001, just recently recognized as a unique syndrome in medical science which has a comparable equivalent progressively more claimed by men.
A few physicians makes use of the name Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome to reference the disorder in women; some others look at the syndrome of priapism in adult males to be a similar disorder.
Most importantly, it is really not connected with hyper-sexuality, also known as nymphomania. Both hyper-sexuality, and nymphomania are not known diagnosable health conditions. Not only is it very rare, the disorder is also seldom reported by affected individual who may think it is embarrassing.
A Hundred Orgasms A Day follow the story of 3 women who were tormented every hour of everyday with the need to have orgasm. This documentary explain how Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome or PSAS causes this unusual condition. PSAS is a little know neurological disorder where women have symptoms of continuous uncontrollable genital arousal. This condition is unrelated to any kind of sensations of sexual desire.
PSAS was initially documented by Doctor Sandra Leiblum in mid 2001, just recently recognized as a unique syndrome in medical science which has a comparable equivalent progressively more claimed by men.
A few physicians makes use of the name Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome to reference the disorder in women; some others look at the syndrome of priapism in adult males to be a similar disorder.
Most importantly, it is really not connected with hyper-sexuality, also known as nymphomania. Both hyper-sexuality, and nymphomania are not known diagnosable health conditions. Not only is it very rare, the disorder is also seldom reported by affected individual who may think it is embarrassing.
The Complete Sex Guide ()
Synopsis:
Arguably the most comprehensive and best sex education documentary ever made, "A Girl's Guide to 21st Century Sex" is a documentary series about everything sex, which ran for 8 episodes on UK Public TV in 2006. All 8 episodes here are in full, indexed and in chronological order.
OFCOM (the UK TV standards regulator) stated images of 'real' sex in this series were justified by the educational purpose.
The actor is Stefan Hard (English). The actress is Elizabeth Lawrence (Australian). It is presented by Dr Catherine Hood.
As shown in the index it is a vital educational resource for all genders, persuasions and ages.
Arguably the most comprehensive and best sex education documentary ever made, "A Girl's Guide to 21st Century Sex" is a documentary series about everything sex, which ran for 8 episodes on UK Public TV in 2006. All 8 episodes here are in full, indexed and in chronological order.
OFCOM (the UK TV standards regulator) stated images of 'real' sex in this series were justified by the educational purpose.
The actor is Stefan Hard (English). The actress is Elizabeth Lawrence (Australian). It is presented by Dr Catherine Hood.
As shown in the index it is a vital educational resource for all genders, persuasions and ages.
Extraordinary People - Child Frozen in Time ()
Synopsis:
The Brooke Greenberg is a child frozen in time although she looks like a little baby, she is actually 15 years old. Doctors are stumped by her condition and have called it syndrome x as no one has ever seen this condition before.
The Brooke Greenberg is a child frozen in time although she looks like a little baby, she is actually 15 years old. Doctors are stumped by her condition and have called it syndrome x as no one has ever seen this condition before.
Extraordinary People: The 46 Year Pregnancy ()
Synopsis:
This episode is about Zahra, a 75 year old woman from Morroco, admitted to the hospital for abdominal pains. To the surprise of the doctor, the pain was due to a baby, mummified in her womb from a pregnancy 46 years earlier.
The second part of this episode is about Jane Ingram...who gave birth to a baby that developed outside of the womb, in her abdomen.
This episode is about Zahra, a 75 year old woman from Morroco, admitted to the hospital for abdominal pains. To the surprise of the doctor, the pain was due to a baby, mummified in her womb from a pregnancy 46 years earlier.
The second part of this episode is about Jane Ingram...who gave birth to a baby that developed outside of the womb, in her abdomen.
Hang 'em High (1968)
Synopsis:
Ex-lawman turned rancher Jed Cooper (Clint Eastwood) is moving a small herd of cattle when a group of nine men on horseback, led by Captain Wilson (Ed Begley Sr.), ride up and accuse him of having stolen the cattle and killed their owner. Refusing to believe his account, they string him up by the neck and leave him for dead, but they don't do the job right. Cooper is dangling there when Deputy U.S. Marshal Bliss (Ben Johnson) spots him and cuts him down. He survives the next few days in Bliss' tumbleweed wagon and is later cleared of any wrongdoing and released by Judge Fenton (Pat Hingle), just in time to witness the hanging of the man who really murdered the owner of the cattle and took Cooper's money. Fenton is in desperate need of deputy marshals for the territory that he oversees, and he also knows that Cooper was a good lawman. They strike an uneasy bargain, Cooper agreeing to wear a badge and bring in the men he's looking for -- alive -- for trial. The latter proves easier said than done. In the course of his quest for justice, Cooper also makes the acquaintance of Rachel (Inger Stevens), a young woman with her own search for justice, haunted by her own ghosts, and the two of them are drawn together, no more so than when Wilson and two of the others try to gun Cooper down in cold blood. The final confrontation between Cooper and Wilson escalates in violence to its savage, irony-laced conclusion.
Ex-lawman turned rancher Jed Cooper (Clint Eastwood) is moving a small herd of cattle when a group of nine men on horseback, led by Captain Wilson (Ed Begley Sr.), ride up and accuse him of having stolen the cattle and killed their owner. Refusing to believe his account, they string him up by the neck and leave him for dead, but they don't do the job right. Cooper is dangling there when Deputy U.S. Marshal Bliss (Ben Johnson) spots him and cuts him down. He survives the next few days in Bliss' tumbleweed wagon and is later cleared of any wrongdoing and released by Judge Fenton (Pat Hingle), just in time to witness the hanging of the man who really murdered the owner of the cattle and took Cooper's money. Fenton is in desperate need of deputy marshals for the territory that he oversees, and he also knows that Cooper was a good lawman. They strike an uneasy bargain, Cooper agreeing to wear a badge and bring in the men he's looking for -- alive -- for trial. The latter proves easier said than done. In the course of his quest for justice, Cooper also makes the acquaintance of Rachel (Inger Stevens), a young woman with her own search for justice, haunted by her own ghosts, and the two of them are drawn together, no more so than when Wilson and two of the others try to gun Cooper down in cold blood. The final confrontation between Cooper and Wilson escalates in violence to its savage, irony-laced conclusion.
McLuhan's Wake ()
Synopsis:
Taking Poe's "Descent Into the Maelstrom" as its central metaphor, this documentary about theoretician Marshall McCluhan covers basic biographical ground, but goes further to poetically illustrate McCluhan's concepts about relationships between humans and technology. Strained poeticism interferes with the focus on explanation, but fortunately there is enough footage of McCluhan speaking on talk shows and in the classroom to negate most damage done by cheesy segments of a sailor struggling through a hurricane, for example, or a suitcase floating through the ocean as if from a bad, early 1990s indie rock music video. Narrated by Laurie Anderson among others, McCluhan's Wake asserts that the philosopher's ideas have so infiltrated current mainstream ideas that we are nearly as unaware of his influence as we are oblivious to advertising's manipulative effects. Historically placing McCluhan as a Cambridge grad who by 1962 had become a kind of celebrity deemed "oracle of the electric age," McCluhan's Wake investigates his Laws of Media, or four questions McCluhan applied to any new media in order to reveal its future. The film's experimental segments reiterate McCluhan's fear that in his rebellion against media, he hypocritically exploited television media. Though lengthy digressions bog this film down, it is worth watching for its wealth of information on this thinker who felt that the only way to evade the technological maelstrom was to analyze it.--Trinie Dalton
Taking Poe's "Descent Into the Maelstrom" as its central metaphor, this documentary about theoretician Marshall McCluhan covers basic biographical ground, but goes further to poetically illustrate McCluhan's concepts about relationships between humans and technology. Strained poeticism interferes with the focus on explanation, but fortunately there is enough footage of McCluhan speaking on talk shows and in the classroom to negate most damage done by cheesy segments of a sailor struggling through a hurricane, for example, or a suitcase floating through the ocean as if from a bad, early 1990s indie rock music video. Narrated by Laurie Anderson among others, McCluhan's Wake asserts that the philosopher's ideas have so infiltrated current mainstream ideas that we are nearly as unaware of his influence as we are oblivious to advertising's manipulative effects. Historically placing McCluhan as a Cambridge grad who by 1962 had become a kind of celebrity deemed "oracle of the electric age," McCluhan's Wake investigates his Laws of Media, or four questions McCluhan applied to any new media in order to reveal its future. The film's experimental segments reiterate McCluhan's fear that in his rebellion against media, he hypocritically exploited television media. Though lengthy digressions bog this film down, it is worth watching for its wealth of information on this thinker who felt that the only way to evade the technological maelstrom was to analyze it.--Trinie Dalton
I'm No Angel (1933)
About:
I'm No Angel (1933) is Mae West's third motion picture. West received sole story and screenplay credit. A young Cary Grant plays the male lead. This was one of the few Mae West films that was not subjected to heavy censorship. Ms. West plays Tira, a circus performer who becomes a socialite.
It is a story about a gal who lost her reputation - and never missed it!
"I'm No Angel" was released immediately after She Done Him Wrong, when Mae West was the nation's biggest box office attraction and its most controversial star. In the early 1930s Mae West's films saved Paramount Pictures from bankruptcy. Depression era audiences responded to the fantasy rise of a woman from the wrong side of the tracks. Cary Grant stars opposite her for the second and final time. The film makes little use of his talents. West's ribald satire outraged moralists. Film historians cite her as one of the factors for the strict Hollywood production code that soon followed. The Hays Office forced a few changes including the title of the song "No One Does It Like a Dallas Man", changed to "No One Loves Me Like a Dallas Man".
I'm No Angel (1933) is Mae West's third motion picture. West received sole story and screenplay credit. A young Cary Grant plays the male lead. This was one of the few Mae West films that was not subjected to heavy censorship. Ms. West plays Tira, a circus performer who becomes a socialite.
It is a story about a gal who lost her reputation - and never missed it!
"I'm No Angel" was released immediately after She Done Him Wrong, when Mae West was the nation's biggest box office attraction and its most controversial star. In the early 1930s Mae West's films saved Paramount Pictures from bankruptcy. Depression era audiences responded to the fantasy rise of a woman from the wrong side of the tracks. Cary Grant stars opposite her for the second and final time. The film makes little use of his talents. West's ribald satire outraged moralists. Film historians cite her as one of the factors for the strict Hollywood production code that soon followed. The Hays Office forced a few changes including the title of the song "No One Does It Like a Dallas Man", changed to "No One Loves Me Like a Dallas Man".
Crime or Punishment (2009)
Synopsis:
This is a black comedy in the Japanese/British style about an unsuccessful model named Ayame (the pretty Riko Narumi) who unwittingly steals a girlie magazine she is in from a convenience store. The magazine has her in it but upside down and having the remnants of a squashed bug on her upper lip. As a sentence, she has to be police chief for a day (according to the person introducing the film at the Japan Society in New York where this film premiered, this actually happens). Her assistant is a former lover who is a serial killer. He once tried to kill her but she as well as the police are looking the other way about that. Also in the mix is Sakura Ando as Momo. In the span of one week I've seen her in three films, "Love Exposure", "Ain't No Tomorrows" and this one. She is remarkably versatile and should have a great career ahead of her, like the equally talented Ms. Narumi. Anyway, throw in a salaryman who witnesses a murder done by the serial killer and then gets hit by a truck, as well as a trio of hapless robbers with a taser gun and you have a comedy which is all over the place. Stay with it, though. If you don't like black comedy I think you should skip it, but otherwise it is recommended. Don't take it seriously and you'll be fine.
This is a black comedy in the Japanese/British style about an unsuccessful model named Ayame (the pretty Riko Narumi) who unwittingly steals a girlie magazine she is in from a convenience store. The magazine has her in it but upside down and having the remnants of a squashed bug on her upper lip. As a sentence, she has to be police chief for a day (according to the person introducing the film at the Japan Society in New York where this film premiered, this actually happens). Her assistant is a former lover who is a serial killer. He once tried to kill her but she as well as the police are looking the other way about that. Also in the mix is Sakura Ando as Momo. In the span of one week I've seen her in three films, "Love Exposure", "Ain't No Tomorrows" and this one. She is remarkably versatile and should have a great career ahead of her, like the equally talented Ms. Narumi. Anyway, throw in a salaryman who witnesses a murder done by the serial killer and then gets hit by a truck, as well as a trio of hapless robbers with a taser gun and you have a comedy which is all over the place. Stay with it, though. If you don't like black comedy I think you should skip it, but otherwise it is recommended. Don't take it seriously and you'll be fine.
American Drug War: The Last White Hope (2007)
Synopsis:
The War on Drugs has become the longest and most costly war in American history, the question has become, how much more can the country endure? Inspired by the death of four family members from "legal drugs" Texas filmmaker Kevin Booth sets out to discover why the Drug War has become such a big failure. Three and a half years in the making the film follows gang members, former DEA agents, CIA officers, narcotics officers, judges, politicians, prisoners and celebrities. Most notably the film befriends Freeway Ricky Ross; the man many accuse for starting the Crack epidemic, who after being arrested discovered that his cocaine source had been working for the CIA. AMERICAN DRUG WAR shows how money, power and greed have corrupted not just dope fiends but an entire government. More importantly, it shows what can be done about it. This is not some 'pro-drug' stoner film, but a collection of expert testimonials from the ground troops on the front lines of the drug war, the ones who are fighting it and the ones who are living it.
Starring:
Starring:
Joe Arpaio
Jello Biafra
Osama bin Laden
Director: Kevin Booth
The War on Drugs has become the longest and most costly war in American history, the question has become, how much more can the country endure? Inspired by the death of four family members from "legal drugs" Texas filmmaker Kevin Booth sets out to discover why the Drug War has become such a big failure. Three and a half years in the making the film follows gang members, former DEA agents, CIA officers, narcotics officers, judges, politicians, prisoners and celebrities. Most notably the film befriends Freeway Ricky Ross; the man many accuse for starting the Crack epidemic, who after being arrested discovered that his cocaine source had been working for the CIA. AMERICAN DRUG WAR shows how money, power and greed have corrupted not just dope fiends but an entire government. More importantly, it shows what can be done about it. This is not some 'pro-drug' stoner film, but a collection of expert testimonials from the ground troops on the front lines of the drug war, the ones who are fighting it and the ones who are living it.
Starring:
Starring:
Joe Arpaio
Jello Biafra
Osama bin Laden
Director: Kevin Booth
Who Done It? (1942)
Two dumb soda jerks dream of writing radio mysteries. When they try to pitch an idea at a radio station, they end up in the middle of a real murder when the station owner is killed during a broadcast.
Starring:
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Patric Knowles
Director: Erle C. Kenton
A Blue Print For Murder (1953)
Synopsis:Two orphans, Polly and Doug, live with their stepmother Lynne; Polly
collapses with the same mystery symptoms that killed her father. The
kids' visiting uncle, Whitney Cameron, is warned that the symptoms match
strychnine poisoning, but that poisoners are seldom detected and rarely
convicted.
Starring:
Joseph Cotten
Jean Peters
Gary Merrill
Starring:
Joseph Cotten
Jean Peters
Gary Merrill
Our War: Caught in the Crossfire ()
Synopsis:
As a prior-service U.S. Marine currently serving in the U.S. Army, I found this doc to be an eye opener.
Chronicling the exploits of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment as captured by the Soldiers themselves, the footage shot by these men was only recently declassified by the MoD. It has since been compiled to tell their story via a BBC documentary series titled "Our War".
As a prior-service U.S. Marine currently serving in the U.S. Army, I found this doc to be an eye opener.
Chronicling the exploits of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment as captured by the Soldiers themselves, the footage shot by these men was only recently declassified by the MoD. It has since been compiled to tell their story via a BBC documentary series titled "Our War".
Kurdistan ()
About:
Dokumentarfilm über türkische und irakische Kurdistan in der Jahren 90!
Documentary on Turkish and Iraqi Kurdistan in years of 90.
Dokumentarfilm über türkische und irakische Kurdistan in der Jahren 90!
Documentary on Turkish and Iraqi Kurdistan in years of 90.
Good Kurds, Bad Kurds ()
Synopsis:
A war of national liberation or war against terrorism? Filmmaker and acclaimed freelance journalist Kevin McKiernan poses this question at the outset of this stirring, provocative film shot in part by legendary cinematographer Haskell Wexler. It's all in how you define "good"and "bad". "Good Kurds" are those in Iraq: they are Saddam Hussein's victims, whom we want to help. "Bad Kurds" are those waging an armed insurrection against Turkey, an American ally: they are the receiving end of US weaponry. During the first Gulf War, McKiernan went to northern Iraq to cover the uprising against Saddam Hussein. Just a few miles away no one was covering the hidden war in Turkey. McKiernan determined he would report the story independently.
Good Kurds, Bad Kurds -- nine years in the making -- delves deeply into the U.S.'s complicity in this human rights disaster, indicting the mainstream news outlets that, by staying quiet, help perpetuate the violence. Shot in part by three-time Academy Award winner Haskell Wexler, Good Kurds, Bad Kurds travels from Santa Barbara, California, home to a small Kurdish refugee community, to Washington, D.C, where an activist struggles to gain the attention of lawmakers and the media and fight his deportation, and to Turkey, where the anti-Kurd campaign continues. Good Kurds, Bad Kurds brings sharp clarity to a complicated history, while providing disturbing insight into immigration practices and US foreign policy.
Cinematographers: Haskell Wexler,
Kevin McKiernan
Editor: Thomas G. Miller
Music: Bronwen Jones
Director: McKiernan
A war of national liberation or war against terrorism? Filmmaker and acclaimed freelance journalist Kevin McKiernan poses this question at the outset of this stirring, provocative film shot in part by legendary cinematographer Haskell Wexler. It's all in how you define "good"and "bad". "Good Kurds" are those in Iraq: they are Saddam Hussein's victims, whom we want to help. "Bad Kurds" are those waging an armed insurrection against Turkey, an American ally: they are the receiving end of US weaponry. During the first Gulf War, McKiernan went to northern Iraq to cover the uprising against Saddam Hussein. Just a few miles away no one was covering the hidden war in Turkey. McKiernan determined he would report the story independently.
Good Kurds, Bad Kurds -- nine years in the making -- delves deeply into the U.S.'s complicity in this human rights disaster, indicting the mainstream news outlets that, by staying quiet, help perpetuate the violence. Shot in part by three-time Academy Award winner Haskell Wexler, Good Kurds, Bad Kurds travels from Santa Barbara, California, home to a small Kurdish refugee community, to Washington, D.C, where an activist struggles to gain the attention of lawmakers and the media and fight his deportation, and to Turkey, where the anti-Kurd campaign continues. Good Kurds, Bad Kurds brings sharp clarity to a complicated history, while providing disturbing insight into immigration practices and US foreign policy.
Cinematographers: Haskell Wexler,
Kevin McKiernan
Editor: Thomas G. Miller
Music: Bronwen Jones
Director: McKiernan
20 Most Horrifying Hollywood Murders (2006)
Synopsis:
Cases include slayings of Sharon Tate, Rebecca Schaeffer, Bob Crane, Nicole Brown Simpson, the Black Dahlia and Tupac Shakur.
Cases include slayings of Sharon Tate, Rebecca Schaeffer, Bob Crane, Nicole Brown Simpson, the Black Dahlia and Tupac Shakur.
Bare Belle: The Story of Serial Killer Belle Gunness ()
AKA:
Bare Belle (Only Belle): The Story of Serial Killer Belle Gunness
Bare Belle (Only Belle): The Story of Serial Killer Belle Gunness
Who are the Most Perverted Serial Killers in History ()
Synopsis:
Perversion is a concept describing those types of human behavior that deviate from that which is understood to be orthodox or normal. Although it can refer to a variety of forms of deviation, it is most often used to describe sexual behaviors that are considered particularly abnormal, repulsive or obsessive. Perversion differs from deviant behavior, in that the latter covers areas of behaviour (such as petty crime) for which "perversion" would be too strong a term. It is often considered derogatory and in psychological literature the term paraphilia has been used as a replacement, though this term is controversial, and "deviation" is now used instead by others.
Jerome Henry "Jerry" Brudos (January 31, 1939 -- March 28, 2006) was an American serial killer and necrophiliac, also known as "The Lust Killer" and "The Shoe Fetish Slayer".
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer (May 21, 1960 -- November 28, 1994) was an American serial killer and sex offender, also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal who committed the rape, murder and dismemberment of 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991, with many of his later murders also involving necrophilia and cannibalism. Dahmer was convicted of 15 of these murders on February 15, 1992 and sentenced to 15 terms of life imprisonment.
On November 28, 1994, Dahmer was beaten to death by a fellow inmate at the Columbia Correctional Institution, where he had been incarcerated.
David Parker Ray-Zakre (November 6, 1939 -- May 28, 2002) was a suspected American serial killer and known torturer of women. Though no bodies were found, he was accused by his accomplices of killing several people and suspected by police to have murdered as many as sixty people from Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico area, while living in the town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, though none of his victims came from there. He has been given the moniker "Toy-Box Killer". Neglected as a child, in his teenage years Ray became dependent on alcohol and illicit drugs. In later life, he built his "toy box", a converted mobile home that he had soundproofed and equipped with items used for torture.
Westley Allan Dodd (July 3, 1961 -- January 5, 1993) was a convicted American serial killer and child molester. He has been called "one of the most evil killers in history". His execution on January 5, 1993, was the first legal hanging (at his own request) in the United States since 1965.
Perversion is a concept describing those types of human behavior that deviate from that which is understood to be orthodox or normal. Although it can refer to a variety of forms of deviation, it is most often used to describe sexual behaviors that are considered particularly abnormal, repulsive or obsessive. Perversion differs from deviant behavior, in that the latter covers areas of behaviour (such as petty crime) for which "perversion" would be too strong a term. It is often considered derogatory and in psychological literature the term paraphilia has been used as a replacement, though this term is controversial, and "deviation" is now used instead by others.
Jerome Henry "Jerry" Brudos (January 31, 1939 -- March 28, 2006) was an American serial killer and necrophiliac, also known as "The Lust Killer" and "The Shoe Fetish Slayer".
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer (May 21, 1960 -- November 28, 1994) was an American serial killer and sex offender, also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal who committed the rape, murder and dismemberment of 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991, with many of his later murders also involving necrophilia and cannibalism. Dahmer was convicted of 15 of these murders on February 15, 1992 and sentenced to 15 terms of life imprisonment.
On November 28, 1994, Dahmer was beaten to death by a fellow inmate at the Columbia Correctional Institution, where he had been incarcerated.
David Parker Ray-Zakre (November 6, 1939 -- May 28, 2002) was a suspected American serial killer and known torturer of women. Though no bodies were found, he was accused by his accomplices of killing several people and suspected by police to have murdered as many as sixty people from Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico area, while living in the town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, though none of his victims came from there. He has been given the moniker "Toy-Box Killer". Neglected as a child, in his teenage years Ray became dependent on alcohol and illicit drugs. In later life, he built his "toy box", a converted mobile home that he had soundproofed and equipped with items used for torture.
Westley Allan Dodd (July 3, 1961 -- January 5, 1993) was a convicted American serial killer and child molester. He has been called "one of the most evil killers in history". His execution on January 5, 1993, was the first legal hanging (at his own request) in the United States since 1965.
24 October, 2013
A 21st Century Evil : Child slaves ()
AKA:
Slavery: A 21st Century Evil : Child slaves
Synopsis:
There are at least 8.4 million child slaves in the world today, many of them held as forced labour.
Slavery: A 21st Century Evil : Child slaves
Synopsis:
There are at least 8.4 million child slaves in the world today, many of them held as forced labour.
A 21st Century Evil : Prison slaves ()
AKA:
Slavery: A 21st Century Evil : Prison slaves
Synopsis:
Over the past 20 years China has become the world's biggest exporter of consumer goods. But behind this apparent success story is a dark secret - millions of men and women locked up in prisons and forced into intensive manual labour.
Slavery: A 21st Century Evil : Prison slaves
Synopsis:
Over the past 20 years China has become the world's biggest exporter of consumer goods. But behind this apparent success story is a dark secret - millions of men and women locked up in prisons and forced into intensive manual labour.
A 21st Century Evil : Bridal slaves ()
AKA:
Slavery: A 21st Century Evil : Bridal slaves
Synopsis:
In the midst of widespread poverty, fueled by economic inequality and rampant corruption, a new form of slavery - bridal slavery - has flourished in India. Women and young girls are sold for as little as $120 to men who often abuse them.
Slavery: A 21st Century Evil : Bridal slaves
Synopsis:
In the midst of widespread poverty, fueled by economic inequality and rampant corruption, a new form of slavery - bridal slavery - has flourished in India. Women and young girls are sold for as little as $120 to men who often abuse them.
23 October, 2013
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
Run Milkha Run
Synopsis:
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a 2013 Indian biographical sports film based on the life of "The Flying Sikh" Milkha Singh, an Indian athlete who was a national champion runner and an Olympian. The film has been script-written by Prasoon Joshi.
Director: Rakeysh / Rakesh Omprakash Mehra
Vacancy II: The First Cut (2009)
AKA:
Vacancy 2
Vacancy 2: The First Cut
Synopsis:
Set three years before the first film, the action takes place in and around the Meadow View Inn, a small roadside motel in rural North Carolina. But folks who check into this motel are never heard from again, because the sadistic Mr. Smith and his murderous accomplices have a habit of murdering their guests on camera and turning the tapes for a tidy profit. When Caleb, Jessica, and Tanner fall into Mr. Smith's diabolical trap, their only hope for survival is to fight though the night and become as brutal as their attackers.
Vacancy 2
Vacancy 2: The First Cut
Synopsis:
Set three years before the first film, the action takes place in and around the Meadow View Inn, a small roadside motel in rural North Carolina. But folks who check into this motel are never heard from again, because the sadistic Mr. Smith and his murderous accomplices have a habit of murdering their guests on camera and turning the tapes for a tidy profit. When Caleb, Jessica, and Tanner fall into Mr. Smith's diabolical trap, their only hope for survival is to fight though the night and become as brutal as their attackers.
I Know Who Killed Me (2007)
Synopsis:
A young girl who was missing reappears, but she claims to be someone else entirely.
A young girl who was missing reappears, but she claims to be someone else entirely.
21 October, 2013
Hanging Gardens of Babylon ()
Synopsis:
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one of the wonders that may have been purely legendary. They were purportedly built in the ancient city-state of Babylon, near present-day Al Hillah, Babil province, in Iraq. The Hanging Gardens were not the only World Wonder in Babylon; the city walls and obelisk attributed to Queen Semiramis were also featured in ancient lists of Wonders.[1]
The gardens were attributed to the Neo-Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II, who ruled between 605 and 562 BC. He is reported to have constructed the gardens to please his homesick wife Amytis of Media, who longed for the plants of her homeland.[2] The gardens were said to have been destroyed by several earthquakes after the 2nd century BC.[citation needed] The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are documented by ancient Greek and Roman writers, including Strabo, Diodorus Siculus, and Quintus Curtius Rufus. However, no cuneiform texts describing the Hanging Gardens are extant, and no definitive archaeological evidence concerning their whereabouts has been found.[3][4]
Ancient writers describe the possible use of an Archimedes screw-like process to irrigate the terraced gardens.[5] Estimates based on descriptions of the gardens in ancient sources say the Hanging Gardens would have required a minimum amount of 8,200 gallons (37,000 litres) of water per day.[6] Nebuchadnezzar II is reported to have used massive slabs of stone, a technique not otherwise attested in Babylon, to prevent the water from eroding the ground.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one of the wonders that may have been purely legendary. They were purportedly built in the ancient city-state of Babylon, near present-day Al Hillah, Babil province, in Iraq. The Hanging Gardens were not the only World Wonder in Babylon; the city walls and obelisk attributed to Queen Semiramis were also featured in ancient lists of Wonders.[1]
The gardens were attributed to the Neo-Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II, who ruled between 605 and 562 BC. He is reported to have constructed the gardens to please his homesick wife Amytis of Media, who longed for the plants of her homeland.[2] The gardens were said to have been destroyed by several earthquakes after the 2nd century BC.[citation needed] The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are documented by ancient Greek and Roman writers, including Strabo, Diodorus Siculus, and Quintus Curtius Rufus. However, no cuneiform texts describing the Hanging Gardens are extant, and no definitive archaeological evidence concerning their whereabouts has been found.[3][4]
Ancient writers describe the possible use of an Archimedes screw-like process to irrigate the terraced gardens.[5] Estimates based on descriptions of the gardens in ancient sources say the Hanging Gardens would have required a minimum amount of 8,200 gallons (37,000 litres) of water per day.[6] Nebuchadnezzar II is reported to have used massive slabs of stone, a technique not otherwise attested in Babylon, to prevent the water from eroding the ground.
Carthage: The Roman Holocaust ()
Synopsis:
Carthage was Rome's equal, rival and almost her conqueror. In 146 BC Roman General Scipio Destroyed the city of Carthage so painstakingly and utterly that not a single building was left standing. What did the Romans so fear about the Carthaginians that in the end they would be prompted to the most terrible acts of reprisal in the ancient world? A new archaeological dig by Dr. Richard Miles of Cambridge University, penetrates the burned layer of the Roman holocaust and uncovers fresh evidence.
Carthage was Rome's equal, rival and almost her conqueror. In 146 BC Roman General Scipio Destroyed the city of Carthage so painstakingly and utterly that not a single building was left standing. What did the Romans so fear about the Carthaginians that in the end they would be prompted to the most terrible acts of reprisal in the ancient world? A new archaeological dig by Dr. Richard Miles of Cambridge University, penetrates the burned layer of the Roman holocaust and uncovers fresh evidence.
Ancient Discoveries. Twisted Weapons of the East ()
Synopsis:
Unearth new clues to connect the present with the past. Ancient Discoveries changes the way we think about the distant past. While we entertain visions of a simpler, unsophisticated time, the truth is much more complicated and fascinating than we imagine. This fresh, eye-opening series - filmed on location where historical events actually happened and using brilliant, lifelike computer animation - applies the latest scholarship to reconsider common beliefs about ancient times. Reconstructions of ancient machines and hands-on demonstrations bring ancient times to life.
Unearth new clues to connect the present with the past. Ancient Discoveries changes the way we think about the distant past. While we entertain visions of a simpler, unsophisticated time, the truth is much more complicated and fascinating than we imagine. This fresh, eye-opening series - filmed on location where historical events actually happened and using brilliant, lifelike computer animation - applies the latest scholarship to reconsider common beliefs about ancient times. Reconstructions of ancient machines and hands-on demonstrations bring ancient times to life.
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