In the Basement
Filmmaker Ulrich Seidl explores of the dark underside of the human psyche by entering Austrian basements fitted out as private domains for secrets and fetishes.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Ulrich Seidl
Actors: Alessa Duchek, Alfreda Klebinger, Cora Kitty, Fritz Lang, Gerald Duchek, Inge Ellinger, Josef Ochs, Manfred Ellinger, Peter Vokurek, Walter Holzer
Stephen King: A Necessary Evil
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The American Diplomat
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Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America
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The Conquest of Everest
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Rich Hill
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Ed Sheeran: Man + Guitar
Ed Sheeran went from homeless, to being in the homes of millions – from busking on the streets of London to being the most streamed artists of the last decade….
Dark Side of Light
Since the invention of the light bulb, natural darkness is increasingly invaded by artificial light. Once, light was considered unconditionally as an entirely positive element: the more light, the better….
Rocky Mountain Express
A history of the nation’s first transcontinental railway accompanies a steam-train ride through the Canadian Rockies.
Face to Face with ETA: Conversations with a Terrorist
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Anna
A documentary ostensibly about Anna, a young drug addict taken off the streets by one of the filmmakers. Through her they attempt to explore the social issues from their hippie…