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Following the traditional method of distilling “rakija”, the official drink for every occasion, and through the close relationship that develops during filming between the main character Žika and the director, this film introduces us to the Shakespearean fate of it’s protagonist.

A life documentary of a woman who was shunned for being possessed by spirits as a girl, oppressed for following superstitions as an adult, how she grows to be a great shaman who embraces the pain of all people, and how she comes to be honored as a national treasure of Korea with her outstanding artistic talents throughout Korea's tumultuous history.

Lilis returns to her old profession as dancer in the Goyang Krawang jaipong troupe after leaving to get married to Aji. But Aji's unemployment has made the return necessary. Lilis' comeback brings a huge turn out to see the troupe. As the primadonna of the group, Neneng feels threatened by Lilis' return. Lilis' ability to shake the stage and draw money from the audience, makes the pub owner, Pak Awal, replace Neneng as the primadonna. Now, the competition between the two is getting more intense.

A documentary following a pipe band of top solo players, created from scratch for the 2008 World Pipe Band Championships. What are their chances after just six days of practice? Will they even qualify? In the end, all that matters is what happens 'on the day'.

Host John Ritter takes us on a 2-hour musical whirlwind tour on Independence Day. Many musical acts are featured in this show that switches back and forth from the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, Disney –MGM Studios, and Disneyland. The new nighttime spectacular, "Fantasmic!" is also highlighted. Honored are several winners of President Bush’s "Points of Light" program, awarded to individuals who made a big difference in their local communities. Performances and Appearances by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Billy Ray Cyrus, Celine Dion, Kris Kross, Los Lobos, Martina McBride, Shanice, Anna Chlumsky, Alisan Porter, Anisa Kintz, Tawana Nichols, Greg Kintz, Tracey and Stephanie Campbell, Edwin and Dorthea Mills, Zachary de Vries, President George Bush and Michael Eisner.

Anthropologist and filmmaker João Meirinhos travels in Peruvian Amazonia to speak with healers who work with the plant medicine ayahuasca. The journey begins on the outskirts of Puerto Maldonado in southeastern Peru, and winds northward to Pucallpa and Iquitos.

Originally titled, "Espirito de Cabo Verde"

A rare document of Singapore cinema, Spirit of the Overseas Chinese was made by pioneering female Chinese filmmaker Wan Hoi-Ling, who had directed films in Singapore for the Shaw Brothers. Her partner Hou Yao, who tragically died during the war, collaborated with her on her films. Made just a year after World War II ended, the film begins before the war comes to Malaya and reflects upon the struggles of newly-emigrated and affluent Chinese immigrants who have to choose between the comfortable luxury of their lives in Singapore and returning to their motherland to fight the enemy.

Documentary made for the exhibition that the Chinese artist Cai Guo-Quiang made in the Prado Museum. The film reveals all the secrets of the work of Cai Guo-Qiang, one of the great international contemporary artists, famous for his original explosion technique in his drawings thanks to the properties of gunpowder.

Documentary on the life and work of José Lins do Rego (1901-1957), one of Brazil's greatest 20th century literary authors, writer of celebrated novels "Menino de Engenho", "Fogo Morto", "Moleque Ricardo", "Riacho Doce" and many more.

The first duck swims in the primordial pond at the beginning of time before the world was created.

Hong Kong movie

Trying to prove her courage, little Joana accepts the challenge of entering the woods, supposedly haunted by an ancient spirit.

I HOPE YOU DANCE: the power and spirit of song is the first full length documentary film to explore how one extraordinary song has transformed people's lives in profound, meaningful and sometimes startling ways. It is a film about hope, faith, optimism and the power of music to inspire and heal. The film highlights true stories of Love, Inspiration, Second Chances, Forgiveness and Miracles: A father who honors his daughter's memory by saving four lives through organ donation; a homeless shelter that teaches ballroom dancing, literally getting people back on their feet; a woman who miraculously recovers from a devastating spinal cord injury that should have killed her instantly; a couple who overcome the pain of their respective pasts to find love and redemption; two Nashville songwriters whose life experiences combine to create breathtaking piece of music for the ages.

A video tour of houses that have Christmas lights like that one neighbor who always goes all out every Christmas.

Jonathan Paul Clegg, was a South African musician, singer-songwriter, dancer, anthropologist and anti-apartheid activist. He was a close friend of Nelson Mandela and brought his unique fusion of European Pop/Rock and traditional South African music to the rest of the world. This short (one hour) film showcases a number of his favourite Zulu street guitar songs and the distinctive and unusual way the guitar is played in traditional music in South Africa.

Three generations of chroniclers from Rapa Nui (Easter Island) go in search of their nation’s sacred pieces.

Experience the indigenous spirit and beauty that nature holds in this magnificent journey through Voyageurs National Park!