Karl Childers kommt nach 25 Jahren aus dem Gefängnis frei. Der einstige Mörder ist ein geläuterter Mann, der nach Gottes Gesetzen leben und nicht mehr töten will. Doch wie lange können die guten Vorsätze halten, wenn ein gewaltbereiter Redneck seine Familie bedroht?
Exhibition on Screen's latest release celebrates the life and masterpieces of Hieronymus Bosch brought together from around the world to his hometown in the Netherlands as a one-off exhibition. With exclusive access to the gallery and the show, this stunning film explores this mysterious, curious, medieval painter who continues to inspire today's creative geniuses. Over 420,000 people flocked to the exhibition to marvel at Bosch's bizarre creations but now, audiences can enjoy a front row seat at Bosch's extraordinary homecoming from the comfort of their own home anywhere in the world. Expert insights from curators and leading cultural critics explore the inspiration behind Bosch's strange and unsettling works. Close-up views of the curiosities allow viewers to appreciate the detail of his paintings like never before. Bosch's legendary altarpieces, which have long been divided among museums, were brought back together for the exhibition and feature in the film.
Neben seiner Bedeutung als Zentrum des katholischen Glaubens, ist der Vatikan auch ein architektonisches Meisterwerk, das weltberühmte Schätze der Malerei und Bildhauerei beherbergt. In einer Mischung aus Animation und Dokumentation zeigt der Film, wie große Künstler nach den Vorgaben visionärer Päpste zwei Jahrtausende lang zur Machtentfaltung beigetragen haben und die Rolle der Kunst bei der Entstehung des Zentrums des katholischen Glaubens. (Text: arte)
Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the ancient Christian practice of preserving holy relics and the largely forgotten art form that went with it, the reliquary. Fragments of bone or fabric placed inside a bejewelled shrine, a sculpted golden head or even a life-sized silver hand were, and still are, objects of religious devotion believed to have the power to work miracles. The documentary features interviews with art historian Sister Wendy Beckett and Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum.
Feedback and religious radio noise
An adolescent girl loses her mother and is left to live with her distant family members. She discovers her aunt is keeping her from the last letter her mother left for her, growing her resentment toward her family.
This movie is a short documentary about both the narrator's, and the youth's, experience as Christian tourists in Israel.
„El Siglo de Oro - Das goldene Jahrhundert der spanischen Kunst“ erzählt von der faszinierenden Vielfalt der spanischen Kunst im Jahrhundert ihres größten Erfolgs. Die barocke Kunst des 17. Jahrhunderts ist so kraftvoll wie ausdrucksstark und zählt zu den bedeutendsten und populärsten Kapiteln der europäischen Kulturgeschichte. Die Dokumentation erkundet das enge Verhältnis zwischen Kunst, Kirche und Macht im Spanien des 17. Jahrhundert.
Philippe de Montebello, Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art from 1977 to 2008, guides viewers through The Cloisters, pointing out Romanesque and Gothic architecture and artwork, beautiful tapestries, and the diverse species in the gardens. He outlines the history of the building and it's many influences and highlights significant works of art in the collection. It was produced in 1989 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Office of Film and Television.
This film is a portrait of unique cultural space for Spirits, Gods and People. While permanent theatres are commonly built in most cosmopolitan modern cities, Hong Kong preserves a unique theatrical architecture, a Chinese tradition that has lasted more than a century - Bamboo Theatre.
A retelling of the first, second, and part of the third cantos of Dante's Inferno. Made in a single day as a film school application.
The last true rebellion is death to the world. To be crucified to the world and the world to us.