Part 1 of the most recent film by Peter Watkins. Based on a thorough historical research into the Paris Commune of 1871, this film leads to an inevitable reflection about the present.

Part 2 of the most recent film by Peter Watkins. Based on a thorough historical research into the Paris Commune of 1871, this film leads to an inevitable reflection about the present.

A personal portrait of the great French writer Marguerite Duras. Made with home moves, archives, film extracts, readings, and television interviews filmed over many years.

In Jean-Pierre Melville’s 1946 film debut, we follow aging circus clown Beby, from one night's performance to the next.

Tells a remarkable story of resistance, community care, and the power of everyday people coming together to fight injustice.

In 1919 the Italian poet, dandy and preacher of war Gabriele D’Annunzio occupied the city of Fiume. The citizens of Fiume, today called Rijeka, retell the bizarre story about the 16-month occupation of their city in a brutally factual yet defiantly punk cinematic journey.

Filmmaker and editor Mary Stephen embarks on a personal investigation into her English surname.

The first chapter of this series retraces the military and civilian co-operation among Israelis, Americans, and Iranians before the Shah was overthrown in 1979.

This episode looks at Iran’s strategy, the rise of Hezbollah, and the profound impact of its signature tactic — suicide bombing.

Israeli and American attempts to slow Iranian nuclear research seem out of a James Bond movie with assassinations and military strikes. But this episode goes beyond the headlines to look at the many decisions, missteps and blunders that led to war.