From Rockefeller's first oil wells in 1860 to the recent war in Iraq, oil has been the driving force behind the tragic history of the 20th century. As a vital and strategic raw material, it has been at the heart of all political calculations. So much so that the world of oil has always been dominated by opacity and misinformation. The film lifts the veil on carefully guarded secrets and provides keys to understanding the issues surrounding oil, at a time when a veritable war over resources is underway.

At the peak of Perestroika, in 1987, in the village of Gorki, where Lenin spent his last years, afte...

In 1980, the first march of gays, lesbians and transvestites took place in Brazil in protest against...

It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years ...

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An excellent comprehensive look at all the music that came out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati "Roc...

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Using home videos recorded by her voice coach, Diana takes us through the story of her life.

The story of Tasmanian-born actor Errol Flynn whose short & flamboyant life, full of scandals, adven...

1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the g...

Carne Ross was a government highflyer. A career diplomat who believed Western Democracy could save u...

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On June 11th, 1997, Philippe Kahn created the first camera phone solution to share pictures instantl...

A story of the exploits carried out by the oil technicians of Baku for the exploitation of the black...

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