Kultur International Films.

This stunnning visualization accompanies a highly-acclaimed performance of Gustav Holst's suite by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Andrew Davis. In this powerful statement of Holst's vision, three elements are combined -- Holst's music, stunning photograpy of the planets, and the eloquent visual images of Holst's own interpretation of the astrological significance of each planet.

"It was Claude Monet's Impression: soleil levant which gave the impressionist school it's [sic] name. Famed for seeing the subtle nuances of color, light and atmosphere in landscape, Monet's great works include Haystacks and Waterlilies. This program features footage from L'Orangerie and from Monet's house and gardens at Giverny plus special film shot at London's Savoy Hotel, from where Monet painted his famous views of London."--Container.

The unique collections held in the Hermitage will take you on an absorbing journey in time and space. The introduction to the Winter Palace skillfully weaves in the history of the museum collection that now dates back more than three centuries. Music performed by the State Hermitage Orchestra, the Millennium Chamber Choir, and the St Petersburg Neva-Klassika string quartet will enhance your enjoyment.

For over twenty years Evel Knievel thrilled millions of people around the world with his death-defying motorcycle jumps.

Tchaikovsky's fantasy-ballet, recorded live from the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Tells the story of the nutcracker who comes to life and the battle between the mouse army and the gingerbread soldiers.

An abbreviated television adaptation of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a middle-aged man's emotional turmoil.

Traces the life and literary career of Ernest Hemingway, using photographs and views of places associated with his life.

"Doctor Faustus, restless for knowledge, forsakes scholarship for magic and makes a pact with the Devil: if the evil spirit Mephistopheles will serve him for 24 years, Faustus will yield his soul to the Devil after death. It isn't long before Faustus has doubts about the bargain, but Mephistopheles has plenty of entertainment at hand to distract Faustus from the terrifying reality of his position and the prospect of its agonizing conclusion"--Container...