Inspector De Luca

Between 1938 and 1948, from the height of Italy s Fascist regime to the end of the tumultuous post-war period, Chief Detective De Luca investigates and solves crimes in the City of Bologna and along the Adriatic coast. With little or no regard for those in power, whoever they happen to be, his solitary, uncompromising character often lands him in trouble, but his respect is reserved for the truth and justice alone. In the four TV movies of the series Unauthorized Investigation , Carte Blanche , The Damned Season and Via Della Oche each taken from a novel by best-selling mystery Carlo Lucarelli Chief Detective De Luca always ultimately gets to the bottom of his cases, though what he finds leaves a bitter aftertaste.
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The Fatal Conflict: Judea and Rome

An exploration of the tumultuous life of King Herod the Great, as well as the rise and fall of the kingdom of Judea under the Roman Empire, through the words of Titus Flavius Josephus, a Romanized Jewish historian.
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The Third World War

About the tragic love story against the backdrop of the Caribbean crisis. According to the plot of the film, after the aggravation of relations between the two superpowers in different regions of the Soviet Union, military training for reservists was organized. In a quiet village located somewhere in central Russia, they don’t know anything about the lofty goals of the political leadership of the USSR and the USA. But when men of draft age begin to receive subpoenas from the military registration and enlistment office, the villagers understand: a new war has begun...
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The Irish Revolution

The remarkable story of the Irish War of Independence (1919-1922) which resulted in the formation of the Irish Free State and became the model for other British colonies to gain their independence.
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Unveiling Arafat

A portrait of Palestinian political leader Yasser Arafat (1929-2004).
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A Grunt's Life

Lt. Murphy tries to deal with his own inhumanity while saving that of his men, and dreaming of killing his commanding officer.
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The Alsatians or the two Mathilde

The history of four generations of a family in Alsace between 1870 and 1953. Over this time, the family and the villagers live through three wars between France and Germany and their province changes its affiliation between these countries four times. The governors from both sides do not always respect the culture and the feelings of Alsatians.
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Attack on Pearl Harbor: Minute by Minute

Covers the 1941 Japanese military strike on a Hawaiian naval base in never before seen detail.
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Soldiers of Freedom

The action of the epic film takes place in the second half of World War II. The plot focuses on the liberation of European countries from German occupation and the anti-fascist activities of the communist parties of these countries. After the victory at Stalingrad, a decisive turn occurred during the war. The main aim is the rallying of all patriotic forces, the creation of a national anti-fascist front in the struggling countries. The swift offensive of the Soviet troops, problems with the opening of a second front, major operations and the offensive of the Soviet army lead to the liberation of Europe. Rebellions are rising in different countries - such as the heroic uprising in Warsaw, in Slovenia, Bucharest and other cities. Brave heroes who performed immortal feats in the name of the happiness of mankind and freedom.
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Guns Germs & Steel

A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.
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Satomi Hakkenden

"Satomi Hakkenden" tells the tale of eight samurai brothers and their adventures, with themes of loyalty and family honor, as well as Confucianism, bushido and Buddhist philosophy. "Satomi Hakkenden" is based off a 19th century 106 volume epic novel written by Kyokutei Bakin. The novel was written over a period of 30 years. Kyokutei Bakin had gone blind before finishing the tale, consequently, dictating the final portions to his daughter-in-law Michi.
TV Star Rating : 7.3  Read More