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Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
c[2008]
Language
English
Description
Norwegian-born playwright Henrik Ibsen is considered one of the most influential writers of the post-Romanticism era. Although early on he studied to become a pharmacist and later a physician, his pursuits turned to writing and he traveled extensively in Europe where he staged numerous plays to much public acclaim. His work examines themes such as morality, social class issues, social reform, and ...
Series
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
c[2008]
Language
English
Description
Born in Amherst, Massachusetts, Emily Dickinson is one of the most well-known American nineteenth century poets. Her unique and unorthodox approach to poetry made her a popular literary figure then and her work continues to influence many poets and other writers today.
Series
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
c[2008]
Language
English
Description
"Czech-born German-speaking writer Franz Kafka wrote a myriad of novels and short stories that explored both interpersonal issues of his as well as issues of society and politics. His relationship with his father and his interest in the social issues of the day were major influences on his work. Insightful and intuitive, Kafka remains one of the most important writers in modern literature. His...
Series
Publisher
Kultur International Films
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Enigmatic and intriguing, Hemingway is one of America's favorite authors. His dramatic understatement, dialogue and use of heroes made for great human interest. His works include The Sun Also Rises, The Old Man and the Sea, and many more.
Series
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
c[2008]
Language
English
Description
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who studied law in college, not only became one of history's most well-known authors, but also studied geology, botany, and anatomy during his career as a lawyer and writer. He is best known for his play Faust, but he also wrote fiction such as Hermann and Dorothea as well as numerous poems. He was invited to be a court writer by Count Karl August at Weimer in 1775, ...
Publisher
Film Movement
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
Français
Description
Antoine has been cuckolding Lucie for years. A violent argument results in Antoine's death. After lying about his whereabouts, Lucie discovers that he had a secret life involving gangsters, money laundering and violence. Followed, threatened and badgered by the gangsters, Lucie becomes trapped by her deceit. The body of Antoine disappears, other corpses appear, and, very quickly, the money becomes only the pretext of an alarming turn of events, in...
12) I am legend
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Robert Neville is the last human survivor in what is left of New York City. A pandemic has left 1% of the population alive and the survivors are no longer human.
Home use only.
13) Planet Earth III
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Completing the Planet Earth trilogy, Planet Earth III explores the greatest habitats on our planet and the extraordinary animals that live in them. Filled with wonder and insight, Planet Earth III celebrates places and animals beyond our imagination. From the depths of the ocean to the most remote jungle, discover the planet's last great wild places and the astonishing strategies animals have evolved to survive. Each episode focuses on a distinct...
14) In her shoes
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Free-wheeling irresponsible Maggie gets through her life thanks to her remarkable looks and her complete lack of scruples. She constantly goes to her straight-laced, plain-Jane successful lawyer sister Rose when she is in need of financial help. The two sisters have been very close to each other in part because their troubled mother died when they were girls. Maggie discovers hidden letters that reveal she and Rose have a grandmother, but Maggie ends...
15) Gospel
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From acclaimed scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Gospel explores Black spirituality through sermon and song. From the blues to hip-hop, African Americans have been the driving force of sonic innovation for over a century. But, while musical styles come and go, there is one sound that has been a constant source of strength, courage, and wisdom. It is a message that resounds from the pulpit to the choir lofts on any given Sunday--one of good news in...
Publisher
Distributed by PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
This documentary profiles people who are living with the grave consequences of a changing climate, as well as the individuals, communities and scientists inventing new approaches to safeguard our children's future. Filmed across the U.S., Asia and South America, this program brings the reality of climate change to life and offers viewers a variety of ways to make a difference in their own communities.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Explore the revolutionary engineering behind Paris's iconic landmark. Completed in just over two years for the 1889 World's Fair, the iron tower smashed the record for the tallest structure on Earth, ushering in a new age of global construction that reached for the skies. How did the engineers do it?
18) Bobby
Publisher
Weinstein Company
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy in a Los Angeles hotel kitchen. We see Kennedy's acceptance speech after winning the California Democratic presidential primary, his death at the hands of gunman Sirhan Sirhan, and the chaos and despair that ensued. The people at the hotel don't know what is coming. Our grief at hearing RFK's own words, so eloquent, so hopeful and inspiring. Watch the horrible events unfold and wonder what might have been....
19) 13 going on 30
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Jenna makes a wish on her 13th birthday to be 30 and grown up. When she wakes up the next day she finds herself, miraculously, just weeks away from her 30th birthday. The new, older Jenna is a successful magazine editor with friends in high places and a lion's share of potential suitors. The problem is that her mind hasn't matured with her body and Jenna finds it a little more terrifying than cool to be living on her own.
Series
Harry Potter movies volume 4
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts is marked by the Quidditch World Cup and the Triwizard Tournament, in which student representatives from three different wizarding schools compete in a series of increasingly challenging contests. However, Voldemort's Death Eaters are gaining strength and create the Dark Mark - giving evidence that the Dark Lord is ready to rise again. In the unsuspecting lives of the students at Hogwarts, the competitors are selected...
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