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Barbara Sukowa
Author
Language
Deutsch
Description
Lushly shot in original medieval cloisters of the fairytale-like German countryside, Vision is the profoundly inspirational portrait of Hildegard von Bingen, a woman who has emerged from the shadows of history as a forward-thinking and iconoclastic pioneer of faith, change and enlightenment.
A visionary in every sense of the word, this famed 12th-century Benedictine nun was a Christian mystic, composer, philosopher, playwright, poet, naturalist,...
Author
Language
Deutsch
Description
The sublime Barbara Sukowa reteams with Margarethe von Trotta (Vision, Rosa Luxemburg) for her brilliant biopic of influential German-Jewish philosopher and political theorist Hannah Arendt. Arendt's reporting on the 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann in The New Yorker-controversial for her portrayal of Eichmann and the Jewish councils-introduced her now-famous concept of the "banality of evil."
Using archival footage of the trial and weaving a narrative...
3) Two of Us
Author
Language
Français
Description
Golden Globe® nominee: Best Foreign Film. Two retired women have been secretly in love for decades. Everybody thinks they are simply neighbors, sharing the top floor of their building, until an unforeseen event tests their relationship.
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([20] p. : ill. (some colored) ;15 cm)
Language
English
Description
In the award-winning HANNAH ARENDT, the sublime Barbara Sukowa reteams with director Margarethe von Trotta for a brilliant new biopic of the influential German-Jewish philosopher and political theorist. Arendt’s reporting on the 1961 trial of ex-Nazi Adolf Eichmann in The New Yorker—controversial both for her portrayal of Eichmann and the Jewish councils—introduced her now-famous concept of the “Banality of Evil.” Using footage from the...
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (558 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The story follows the journey of James Cole, a man from 2043 sent back in time to stop a malevolent organization known as the Army of the 12 Monkeys from destroying the world. Joining forces with Dr. Cassandra Railly in the present day, Cole must untangle a conspiracy that₂s been spun throughout centuries. As Cole, Dr. Railly and their unlikely allies get closer to discovering the truth they will learn that there are not only deadly consequence...
6) M. Butterfly
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A French civil service officer risks and then abandons everything in his life in his obsessive pursuit of a enigmatic Chinese opera diva who harbors a secret.
Publisher
Zeitgeist Films
Pub. Date
[2010?]
Edition
Widescreen educational ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Deutsch
Description
The story of Hildegard von Bingen, a 12th century Benedictine nun, who was one of the first women to preach and interpret Biblical scripture.
8) Dalíland
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In 1974 a young gallery assistant is drawn into the wild, never-ending party that is artist Salvador Dalí's life in New York City. As he helps the aging genius prepare for an important show, he discovers not everything is as it seems.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The story of the Austrian writer and his life in exile from 1936 to 1942. Zweig was one of the most famous writers of his time, but as a Jewish intellectual he struggled to find the right stance towards the events in Nazi Germany. Driven to emigrate to South America at the peak of his worldwide fame, Zweig fell into despair at the sight of Europe's downfall.
Series
Criterion collection volume CC1719D
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
Standard format (4:3).
Physical Desc
7 videodiscs (940 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (71 p. ; ill., col. ; 19 cm.)
Language
Deutsch
Description
Story of Franz Biberkof, a former transportation worker. Newly-released from prison where he has served four years for an irrational act of violence, he returns to his Berlin neighborhood resolved to go straight. However, the influences of local cronies, grinding poverty, and the apparent decay of society begin to overwhelm him.
11) Granny Nanny
Author
Language
Deutsch
Description
This isn't how Karin, Gerhard and Philippa imagined their retirement: instead of enjoying their free time they feel bored, useless and old! In the search of a new perspective, they become "Granny-Nannies" and each get a family with children to take care of. But instead of harmony and gratitude, they are soon confronted with overprotective parents, hyperactive children and all sorts of family problems.
12) Daliland
Author
Language
English
Description
From director Mary Harron and starring Sir Ben Kingsley as Salvador Dalí, DALÍLAND tells the story of the later years of the legendary artist's career through the eyes of a young assistant keen to make his name in the art world.
13) Voyager
Author
Language
English
Description
After surviving a plane crash, engineer Walter Faber (Sam Shepard) reflects on his life while pursuing a relationship with Sabeth (Julie Delpy), who may or may not have a connection to his past.
14) My Art
Author
Language
English
Description
When she is offered the summer house and studio of a famous friend in Upstate New York, single artist Ellie Shine seizes the opportunity to hit the reset button on her life and work. She unwittingly finds inspiration in three local men – two out-of-work actors and a disillusioned lawyer. This unlikely trio helps Ellie reinvent her art by participating in a series of DIY videos, which recreate classic Hollywood films. Together, they accompany Ellie...
