Kultur International Films

Throughout the 1970's, conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein was invited to lead the greatest orchestras of the world in a number of concerts that since such time have become legendary. This performances are available on DVD for the first time.

The Roman Empire gave history one of its most eventful and colorful periods. Its legacy remains for all to see in the incredible civic buildings, temples, and theaters of the ancient city.

Take a journey with a story of the man whose belief in civil disobedience and passive resistance served as an inspiration for future struggles in the cause of civil rights and freedom.

The Chateau of Versailles remains forever the emblematic symbol of Louis XIV, whose reign lasted for almost half a century. It is recognized as one of the most beautiful works of art of the 17th century France. The most symbolic of the rooms is no doubt the Hall of Mirrors. During the next century, under the reign of Louis XV, the Chapel and the Opera were completed. This program presents a tour of the many rooms and works of art inside of France's...

Biography of the artist accompanied by a visual analysis of his major work.

The Copts, the native Christian community of Egypt, have a culture, a language, and a church with ancient roots. Having survived Roman persecution and Byzantine rule, they have co-existed with Islam for fourteen centuries. The program visits two of the oldest desert monasteries in Egypt to observe religious practices and a way of life that have changed remarkably little since the beginnings of Coptic Christianity. It also explores the religion's iconography...

Stories of the work of architecture regards by the Greeks and Romans as the most extraordinary structures of anitiquity: the Hanging Garden of Babylon, Statue of Zeus, Temple of Artemis and more.

A fascinating and affectionate look at the life and career of an entertainment legend. As an African-American performer in a time of segregation and extreme prejudice, Sammy used his fierce drive and limitless talent to break the color barrier.

Looks at recent archaeological finds which question conventional wisdom about the transition of hunting and gathering societies into agricultural ones. Explores the ancient cities of Babylon and Jericho.

The history of the Normans is a chronicle of the roots of modern society, religion and politics. This landmark three-part series presents the epic story of the Normans as it has never been told before.