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The Troubles with Brexit. by Silberfeld, Anthony,film director.; Glynn, Tom,film director.; Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films in 2019.After 40 years of conflict in Northern Ireland, the Good Friday agreement ushered in a period of relative peace and stability in the northwest corner of Europe. But the unintended consequences of the UK leaving the European Union have threatened to reignite a sectarian fire that many thought had been extinguished long ago. This film takes the audience on a journey to both sides of the Irish Sea to explore the social, political, and economic impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Politics and government.;
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The Viking Age. by Paxton, Jennifer,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jennifer PaxtonOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2024.Get to know the real Vikings, focusing not only on their famous raids and bloody conquests but also on their settlements, societies, spiritual beliefs, and more.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Anthropology.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Military history..; Instructional films.; Documentary films.; History.; History, Ancient.;
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Klimt & The Kiss. by Ray, Ali,film director.; Seventh Art Productions (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Seventh Art Productions in 2023.The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognised and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston.Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative image of an unknown embracing couple has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials ever since it was created. But just what lies behind the appeal of the painting – and just who was the artist that created it? Delving into the details of real gold, decorative designs, symbolism and simmering erotica, a close study of the painting takes us to the remarkable turn of the century Vienna when a new world was battling with the old. Klimt was a titan of the Art Nouveau movement, creating decadent new worlds which merged tender sensuality, ancient mythology and radical modernity. Discover the scandalous life and the rich tapestry of extraordinary influences behind one of the world’s favourite paintings.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Art.; Arts.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Current affairs.; Painting.; Art, European.; Art and architecture.;
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Greenland - Survival At The Edge Of The World. by McPherson, Stewart,film director.; McPherson, Stewart,actor.; Syndicado (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Stewart McPhersonOriginally produced by Syndicado in 2023.Greenland – the biggest island on the planet. A beautiful and extreme environment, a remote frontier dominated by ice. But a land that is under threat.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Environmental sciences.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Documentary films.; Documentary television programs.;
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On the Adamant. by Philibert, Nicolas,film director.; Kino Lorber (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Kino Lorber in 2023.Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, this affecting, enlightening documentary from nonfiction master Nicolas Philibert invites viewers to come aboard the Adamant and witness the transformational power of art and community. The Adamant is a one-of-a-kind place: a floating refuge on the Seine River in the heart of Paris that offers day programs for adults with mental illnesses. Its attendees come from across the city and are offered care that grounds them in time and space, helping them achieve recovery and stability. Through a blend of therapy, education, and culture rooted in music and the arts, the Adamant offers a hopeful vision of what a humanistic approach to mental health care could look like. The community on the boat is intentionally created so that both the staff and the people receiving care are treated with the same respect and dignity. Their meetings and conversations reveal the camaraderie and collective humanity of a group of people whose similarities far outweigh their differences.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Psychology.; Social sciences.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Health.;
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Silêncio - Voices of Lisbon. by Coste, Céline,film director.; Klamár, Judit,film director.; Auditorium Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Auditorium Films in 2020.Following the footsteps of Céline - a local foreigner who has lived in Portugal for 20 years - we are introduced to Ivone Días and Marta Miranda, two female artists from different generations who fight for the survival of their art and their community. Their common language is Fado, a traditional style of music that talks about the daily struggle of living. With the lyrics of fado songs taking us through the story, the film explores the relationship between fado singers and the ever changing world around them.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Artists.; History.;
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Quintessentially British. by Mannion, Frank,film director.; McKellen, Ian,actor.; Dench, Judi,actor.; Vision Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ian McKellen, Judi DenchOriginally produced by Vision Films in 2022.A love letter to all things great and British from their castles, Shakespeare, aristocrats and classic cars to quirky traditions and self-deprecating sense of humor. Did you know that the Queen’s Buckingham Palace isn’t even the largest in England or that the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland is based on a real person? There’s so much to discover. Welcome to being QUINTESSENTIALLY BRITISH.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Current affairs.; Popular culture.;
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The Hitler Home Movies. by Hill, Jordan,film director.; Bridgestone Multimedia Group (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Bridgestone Multimedia Group in 2023.Secluded deep in the Bavarian Alps, Hitler, his family, and closest allies hid away– issuing orders for armies across Europe while they relaxed, dined, and enjoyed an otherworldly peace.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; History, Modern.; German language.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.; Politicians.;
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The Silence of Others. by Carracedo, Almudena,film director.; Bahar, Robert,film director.; Semilla Verde Productions (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Semilla Verde Productions in 2018.Filmed over six years and produced by Pedro Almodóvar, THE SILENCE OF OTHERS reveals the epic struggle of victims of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco, as they organize a groundbreaking international lawsuit and fight a “pact of forgetting” around the crimes they suffered. This Goya, Emmy and Peabody-winning film offers a cautionary tale about fascism and the dangers of forgetting the past, and speaks powerfully to issues of transitional justice and universal jurisdiction.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; History, Modern.; Human rights.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.; Justice.;
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Kate Middleton: Working Class to Windsor. by McIntyre, Oliver,film director.; Foundation Distribution (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Foundation Distribution in 2017.Wife, mother, duchess; a journey from working class to Windsor. Kate Middleton’s rise to royalty and influences of international intrigue and admired the world over. Taking her place on a global stage over night, tying the knot with the Duke of Cambridge and swiftly making monarchy history in the form of their first born and third in line to the throne Prince George. We document her incredible journey and delve into the often undisclosed but sought-after history of someone who is now known world wide as The Duchess.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; Biography.; England.; British Isles.;
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