Both a political narrative and a psychological reflection, this documentary explores the personal journey of a quarry worker’s son from Calvados who rose to become the last great figure of the French Communist Party. It delves into the logic that shaped his path and his lasting impact on France’s history.
The programme offers unique access to Julia Donaldson, her family, her rich archives and home movies...

Documentary about war photographer James Nachtwey, considered by many the greatest war photographer ...

A story of passion, rivalry, love, and friendship. Jan Banas, acclaimed Silesian football player of ...

A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled...

A retrospective of the life and career of actor Cary Grant, including clips from his films and inter...
21-year-old Keith Blauschild, formally trained in the culinary arts, is also a self-taught ice carve...

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless po...

Edmund Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the...

Painter, poet and playwright, teacher and freethinker, lover and traveler, Austrian artist Oskar Kok...

The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childh...

To avenge her defeat and with the help of the Cardinal's army leader Rochefort, the treacherous Mila...

After over 50 years of wandering up and down Japan, finally in the 1970s, the rough-hewn blind shami...

An extravagant, exotic and moving look at Rembrandt's romantic and professional life, and the contro...

The deep conversation between a Japanese architect and a French actress forms the basis of this cele...

The first of two documentaries about Ingmar Bergman produced to mark his 70th birthday. Includes beh...

13 August 1961: the GDR closes the sector borders in Berlin. The city is divided overnight. Escape t...

Standout tells the powerful story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare craniofacial disor...

In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne...