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• [pt. 1]
• v. 1. Pacification (52 min.) ;
• v. 2. Engrenages (52 min.) --[pt. 2]
• v. 3. Etats d'Ames (100 min.).

From 1954 to 1962, without acknowledging it, France made war on Algeria, although since Algeria was French, France could not officially be at war with itself. The enemy was within and intimate. Besides general theories and global hypotheses, this film strives to understand what happened through 22 interviews, accounts of events, and historical film footage.

• [pt. 1]
• v. 1. Pacification (52 min.) ;
• v. 2. Engrenages (52 min.) --[pt. 2]
• v. 3. Etats d'Ames (100 min.).

From 1954 to 1962, without acknowledging it, France made war on Algeria, although since Algeria was French, France could not officially be at war with itself. The enemy was within and intimate. Besides general theories and global hypotheses, this film strives to understand what happened through 22 interviews, accounts of events, and historical film footage.

An exciting history of the unique instrument The organ is one of the oldest, most complex and most glorious musical instruments known to men. This four part series outlines the history of this magnificent instrument, ranging from the beauty of the sound to the wealth of music written for it, and encompassing not only the craftsmanship involved in building such a complicated (and often ornate) structure, but also the wonderful settings in which these instruments now reside. With: Gustav Leonhardt, Xavier Darasse, André Isoir. Featuring music by Louis Marchand, Johann Sebastian Bach, Jean-Francois Dandrieu.

An exciting history of the unique instrument The organ is one of the oldest, most complex and most glorious musical instruments known to man. The four-part series tells the history of this magnificent instrument, displaying the beauty of the sound it produces, the wealth of music written for it, the craftsmanship involved in building such a complicated and often ornate structure and the wonderful settings in which it has come to reside. Volume 2: From Sweelinck to Bach Focusing on the influence of the great German school of organ builders in Northern Europe, this episode was filmed in The Netherlands and Germany. With the advent of the Lutheran reforms in the church, the organ became an increasingly widespread and important part of religious worship. The development of organ music from Sweelinck, the 'maker of organists', through Buxtehude to the golden age, in which the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach is highlighted, is shown. With Gustav Leonhardt Bernard Foccroulle Hans Heintze Featuring music by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Dietrich Buxtehude, Matthias Weckmann, Johann Sebastian Bach.

An exciting history of the unique instrument The organ is one of the oldest, most complex and most glorious musical instruments known to man. The four-part series tells the history of this magnificent instrument, displaying the beauty of the sound it produces, the wealth of music written for it, the craftsmanship involved in building such a complicated and often ornate structure and the wonderful settings in which it has come to reside. Volume 4 Tracing the organ's development, from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day, this episode visits France and Switzerland. The impact of changes in society, tastes and musical styles, as well as technological advances, are examined and illustrated with music by Gherardeschi, Reger, Franck, Alain and Messiaen. With Ton Koopman, Marie-Claire Alain, René Saorgin, Ben van Ousten, Louis Robilliard, Xavier Darasse. Works by: Giuseppe Gerardeschi, Max Reger, Cesar Franck, Jehan Ariste Alain, Olivier Messiaen.

A biography of Thomas Sankara, a charismatic army captain who became the first president of Burkina Faso after a popularly-supported coup. During his four years in office before being assassinated, he instituted a wide range of progressive social and economic reforms.

A documentary on the folk tradition of the Basques in France. Shows the locals working, singing, dancing and holding the Fête-Dieu festival. Visits the three villages of Helette, Pagolle and St. Etienne de Baïgori.

Looks at various historical episodes that have bound France to the black community.

Chronicles the experiences of a French diplomat in China though his diaries, photographs, and the many motion pictures he took of his trips around China between 1899 and 1904.

A portrayal of John Steinbeck's life and work. Sets Steinbeck's writings and his life in perspective, providing a new interpretation of his work.

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• 1. 1880-1950
• pt.
• 2. 1950-1991.

Documentary detailing the story of Palestine from the late 19th century to the Madrid Peace Conference in 1991.

"In Casabanca, wealthy, carefree Moroccan teenagers spend their final year of high school partying hard instead of studying for their exams. Life revolves around driving fast, drinking, and dancing. But friendships and the first forays into love, along with the anxiety of leaving childhood behind for adult life, also play their part"--Unifrance web site.

The film is set inn France, 16th centery, when a Catholic diplomat negotiates with Protestant leaders.

This profile captures the aspects of Böll's life and works, showing his literary and social roots, in photographs and video.

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• 1. 1880-1950
• pt.
• 2. 1950-1991.

Recounts the story of Palestine commencing with the earliest mass migration of European Jews to Palestine, when 4,500 Jews sought relief from persecution in Czarist Russia. It then guides viewers through Theodore Hertzl's Zionist Congress in 1897, the influx of 150,000 Jews during Hitler's first three years in power, and the events leading to the foundation of Israel, all the while examining watersheds in the Zionist movement's history, including the Balfour Declaration, the Exodus incident and the Dir Yassin Massacre.

It's dawn and there are already more than a hundred seemingly healthy women from all walks of life waiting outside the Santa Casa de Misericordia, one of the oldest health clinics in Brazil. Why are they here? They are waiting for the doors to open at the Plastic Surgery Unit run by Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, better known as the "Golden Scalpel."

A documentary that features a community of five Benedictine monks who spend their time praying, working in their vineyards, or walking in the Tuscan countryside. Despite the name of the film, the filmmaker also looks extensively at the people, the landscape and the atmosphere of Tuscany, letting the story unfold with no narration.

Using photographs and films shot by a French Consul, Auguste François, in turn-of-the-century China, documents the historic events and everyday life he saw around him. Narration uses his letters, diaries, and notes.

Nicolas is a young farmer who lives with his parents and grand parents. His life revolves around the cows to tend to, evenings in the local club, and the sun that rises every morning. Yet, he is undecided about whether to stay on at the farm, with his father up to his neck in debts. He's searching for his place. He meets Maria. She's pretty and older than he is. She lives in the region with her two children and her charm has gotten under his skin.Back home, the difficulties are multiplying and they're going to have to give up the farm. He's looking for a way out, but just seems to run up against brick walls. He remembers something his father once said, 'Country folk never die of hunger as long as they have a plot of land and seeds to sow...'"--www.filmfestivals.com.