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This documentary provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the "Beauty and the Beast" Musical, which is currently showing at the Capitol Theater in Sydney, Australia, and it will soon be moving to Brisbane in February 2024 and Melbourne in June 2024.
Be Our Guest! Behind the Scenes of Beauty and the Beast: The Musical (2023 )
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Directed by Mark Cousins, My Name is Alfred Hitchcock re-examines the vast filmography and legacy of one of the 20th century’s greatest filmmakers, Alfred Hitchcock, through a new lens: through the auteur’s own voice.
My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock (2023 )
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Flyways follows endangered migratory shorebirds as they travel their ancient migration routes around the planet. Using nanotechnology and global tracking from the International Space Station, the project will uncover the paths of the world’s greatest, feathered endurance athletes and shine a light on the scientists and international lawyers who are collaborating to save them.
Flyways (2023 )
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Bear Grylls travels to Ukraine to meet and interview the Ukrainian president. Along the way, he witnesses the consequences of conflict for the people of Ukraine and learns more about the experiences of ordinary Ukrainians.
War Zone: Bear Grylls Meets President Zelenskyy (2023 )
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Our world is at a crossroads of myriad crises, but all too often the solutions to the problems we face – especially climate change – are put in the ‘too hard basket. But, as director Celeste Geer discovers, it doesn’t have to be this way. Following Then the Wind Changed, her Walkley Award-winning film about rebuilding after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, she sought answers to why, after decades of warnings, we continue to shirk the necessary measures that will prevent all-out climate catastrophe.
The Endangered Generation? (2023 )
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A generation portrait in which we follow the lives of five international economy students from their studies at the University of St. Gallen over the course of five years: during their academic education, in their private lives and the first years of their professional careers.
The Driven Ones (2023 )
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A rare foray into the art world of Hong Kong since the city’s return to China, exploring the aftermath of an extended lockdown and a failed revolution, under the strictures of a rigorous security law. This documentary delves into the opening of the M+ Museum, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and enriched by the donation of Chinese contemporary art pieces from Swiss collector Uli Sigg. It examines the museum’s and the art scene’s contributions to the debate on Hong Kong’s future, unveiling a new generation of artists and offering an unprecedented perspective on this Asian metropolis in search of its identity.
In the Mood for Art (2023 )
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As the nation plunges into pandemic, Gwen Isaac’s observational documentary delves into the trenches with Siouxsie Wiles, the fuchsia-haired microbiologist who emerged as a national hero and a satanic witch in the minds of a divided New Zealand.
Ms. Information (2023 )
Lift The Ice (2023 )
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A heart-warming series about the amazing staff and volunteers who each and every day, change and save the lives of animals in their care at Australian animal charities and emergency hospitals, all for the love of pets.
For the Love of Pets (2023 )
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The film follows renowned skipper Matt Knight, who teams up with world-class big wave surfer Andrew Cotton to adventure into the most dangerous waters of the Atlantic. Their journey is inspired by a passage in a 19th century treasure hunter’s journal. Joined by family and friends, the pair are faced with life-threatening challenges on their quest.
Savage Waters (2023 )
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In his first HBO comedy special, John Early brings his unique blend of cutting commentary, pop star swagger, and all-around loveable hilarity to Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn, New York. In the style of a gritty 70s rockumentary, Early performs stand-up and explosive song covers from Britney to Neil Young, intercut with Spinal Tap-esque backstage sketches.
John Early: Now More Than Ever (2023 )
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In the lead-up to performance night for a burlesque show, everyday Australian women share how burlesque helps them overcome challenges including the demands of motherhood and work, body image and feelings of isolation. With the support of the dance community, each woman find healing and experiences the transformative power of discovering her inner showgirl to unleash upon the stage
Unleash (2023 )
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In late 1934, a bright green locomotive, the Flying Scotsman, made history and became the most famous steam train in the world. In this documentary, we find out how it came to be, and what happened to it once it passed into private ownership. Featuring interviews from Alan Pelger, Sir William McAlpine and the engineers who help keep the magnificent machine running. Narrated by Tony Robinson.
The Flying Scotsman - 100th Anniversary (2023 )
Sarura: The Future Is An Unknown Place (2023 )
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The story of Pepe, a young Chilean gay man in his 30s, living in Italy, who returns to his homeland and discovers that his biological father - a man he had never met - is none other than Colonel Rodrigo Retamal, the former head of Chilean police intelligence. Retamal, we discover, was convicted of human rights violations, including the killing of six communist activists in 1973, during the early days of Pinochet’s coup. He was punished 20 years later with a night in jail. After a moment of deep confusion, Pepe makes the stunning decision to meet his father and confront him.
A Bastard And Pinochet’s Legacy (2023 )
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The 1992 crash of an Israeli Boeing 747 into an apartment building in Amsterdam remains a three decades mystery, fueled by unexplained illnesses, lost evidence, mysterious cargo, and one missing black box. An international thriller that chronicles how narratives are conceived and uncovers the hidden threads between business, politics, the military and us: the people.
Murky Skies (2023 )
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THE NARROW BRIDGE is a searching journey into the souls of four people who, after searing pain, develop strengths they never had before. We watch with wonder as Bushra, Rami, Meytal and Bassam, women and men who lost a child or parent in violent conflict, transform their grief into a bridge for reconciliation.
The Narrow Bridge (2023 )
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Trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien never wanted the spotlight, but when Leonard Bernstein hired her in 1966 as the first female musician in the New York Philarmonic, it was inevitable that she would become the focus of much interest and fascination. Now 87 years old and recently retired, Orin looks back on her remarkable life and career, insisting that a fuss should not be made, much preferring to play a supporting role to the family, students, friends, and colleagues that surround her.
The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2023 )
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Adolf Hitler's regime of terror and destruction inflicted brutal horrors throughout the Third Reich. Ideas of making Germany great again and establishing a pure race indoctrinated the German people to support him indefinitely. The Nazi Regime under Adolf Hitler imposed some of the most insane forms of eugenics and medical experiments the world has ever seen.
Horrors of the Holocaust (2023 )
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Albert Lin adventures to the ends of the earth, using advanced technology to strip back the layers of time and reveal ancient lost cities.
Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin (2023 )
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This four-part series embraces Jeremy Renner's lifelong passion for giving back to communities around the world by reimagining unique purpose-built vehicles to meet a community’s needs.
Rennervations (2023 )
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Humanity's drive to push the bounds of the known world sometimes results in tragedy - but science still remembers the breakthroughs.
Deadly Science (2023 )
Ça va bien se passer, Dadju (2023 )
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Money holds power over us — but it doesn't have to. Finance expert Ramit Sethi works with people across the US to help them achieve their richest lives.
How to Get Rich (2023 )
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The new reality of artificial life. As tech companies race to dominate the artificial intelligence market, experts warn we're not prepared for what happens next. Grace Tobin investigates the misuse and abuse of generative AI.
AI. Rising (2023 )
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Embark on a gastronomic adventure of kimchi and discover what makes it Korea's most symbolic food of unity, history and ever-evolving creativity.
A Nation of Kimchi (2023 )
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A poetic journey through the incomparable beauty of Italy's cities, which are told through the peculiar handcrafting skills known worldwide as Made in Italy.
Italy Artisans (2023 )
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Peer behind the curtain as a cast of neurodivergent teens prepare to come of age and hit the stage in their school’s time-travelling, John Farnham–themed musical.
This Is Going to Be Big (2023 )
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Founded in 1930, Troisgros has held three Michelin stars for 55 years. The children of the fourth generation, Marie-Pierre and Michel's sons are continuing the family business: César runs the Michelin-starred restaurant, "Le Bois sans feuilles" ("The Leafless Wood"), and Léo is in charge of one of the other two Troisgros restaurants, "La Colline du colombier" ("The Dovecote Hill"). From the daily market to the cheese maturing cellars, via the vineyard, the cattle farm and the vegetable garden adjacent to the restaurant, Menus-Plaisirs is an intimate, sensory journey through the kitchens of one of the world's most prestigious restaurants.
Menus-Plaisirs, les Troisgros (2023 )
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A well-known filmmaker follows a famous mountain climber to Nepal, documenting the journey. Conversations about their lives lead to philosophical reflections, as the mountain challenges their motives. As days go by, the higher altitude and the depletion of oxygen will raise their debate to interior and transcendental territories, putting at stake their trajectories and their egos when facing the mountain and its millenary depth.
Behind the Mist (2023 )
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just one of those things is part of a new series of work made at the relaunch of High Heel Project in 2022. Katayama layers cut-out legs and high heels on top of her self-portrait, animating them to create a moving collage. She comments, 'The most important thing is not that everyone should wear high heels, but that, first and foremost, we should have the freedom to say what we want and what we don't want. With the goal of freedom of choice open to all, I must continue to walk and speak up wearing symbolic and extreme high heels:
Just One of Those Things (2022 )
