Browse By Genre: Culture

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Forever Tango

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Forever Tango tells the story of the birth of the tango in 19^th century Argentina through music, dance and the passionate emotions expressed in each of the brilliantly choreographed performances. More than just a dance, the tango is music, a drama, a culture, and a way of life. 

Year: 2007

Duration: 1 x 60

Number of Episodes: 1

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Ultimate European Roadtrip

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Get ready for "Ultimate European Roadtrip", TV's most fun-filled romp across the European continent!

Filled with exotic adventures and outrageous antics, this series follows 30 complete strangers (all hailing from different parts of the world) as they board a bus and make their way across Europe. If they can survive their own culture clashes, they might actually enjoy the amazing culture around them!

Wherever this group of good-looking young travelers winds up (from the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the wild nightlife of Barcelona, to Monte Carlo, Munich, Amsterdam and more), romance, drama and mayhem are never far behind.

So climb aboard as we take you for an unforgettable spin on the "Ultimate European Roadtrip".

FROM THE PRINCIPAL MEDIA LIBRARY

Duration: 13x30'

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Style Trek

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Modern Clothes and body adornments both have either cultural or spiritual links to our past. Tattooing, body art, clothing and piercing have all witnessed a surge in popularity in modern times. Using stunning material from the BBC's archive, Style Trek explores the origins of international style and fashion

Year: 2008

Duration: 12x5'

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Moviebeat

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A weekly red-carpet series which brings the best coverage of the latest film releases fast and first.

Year: 2010

Duration: 52 x 26’

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The Cradle Of Comedy

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Stand-up comedy in the Middle East? There’s nothing funny there. Ohhhh! Not true! It may be young, but it is vibrant. The stand-up comedy scenes in Dubai, Beirut, Nazareth, Cairo and Ramallah are being overrun by Arabs and Persians from Australia, the US and UK, and it is a no holds barred laugh fest. And when the local comedians take on the challenge, the issues surrounding the Middle East put it all in perspective. It’s peace with a punchline!

The Cradle of Comedy reaches right inside Middle Eastern culture in surprising ways, the series is not so much about the archaeology of jokes but about how humour can reveal the differences and similarities between cultures. Stand up comedy may have been perfected in the United States & the UK but a growing youth culture that has taken it to heart and stand up is exploding across the Middle East.

These gifted comedians have the desire to perform and bring humour to the world regardless of place and circumstance. By following these comedians through various performances in both Western Countries and through the Middle East, The Cradle of Comedy illuminates the inherent humour associated with modern life in the Middle East. The performances are raw, confronting, funny, and life changing as the comedians turn preconceptions on their heads and give us a new perspective on living in the
Middle East.

Tags: Comedy, Stand-up, documentary, Middle East, 2012

Year: 2012

Duration: 1 x 60' or 2 x 52'

Produced in High Definition

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Precious Collectibles

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Precious Collectibles is a one of a kind series featuring the rarest collectible pieces in the world.  Everything from: sculptures, porcelain, silver, glass, jewellery, and watches. In addition, we get to meet the people behind their creations, and learn about how they market these collectibles while keeping the integrity and passion required for this extremely exclusive trade.

Year: 2013

Duration: 20x26'

Produced in High Definition

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Lebanon Resisting Lunacy

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After the Israeli-Lebanese conflict in 2006, two German-Lebanese women return to their native Lebanon to better understand the conflict. Their perspective oscillates between hope and despair. A poignant and insightful look at the aftermath, as well as ongoing issues between these two countries, and their people.

Year: 2008

Duration: 110'

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Welcome to Macintosh

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"Welcome to Macintosh" – the documentary snapshot of the late Steve Job’s legacy. Mixing the history, criticism and an unapologetic revelry of all things Apple.

This timeless documentary has been re-cut, featuring a new and exclusive interview with Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computers discussing the company in the wake of Steve Job’s premature death.

Whether you are long time Mac fanatic or new to computers, “Welcome to Macintosh” explores the many ways Apple has changed the world, from the very beginning, to the latest technology that the company has to offer.

Until the birth of the iPod, Apple struggled in the marketplace alongside Microsoft, until which point, Apple emerged into the mainstream with products such as the iPad, iPhone, iTunes and Macbooks. “Welcome to Macintosh” will entertain audiences with the history and intense rivalry between the two companies, enhanced through in-depth interviews with some of Apple’s most eccentric fans. Discover how arguably Apple has now risen to become the largest and most successful computer and software company in the world.

Featuring original interviews with:

Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak Macintosh Co-Creator Andy Hertzfeld Mac evangelist Guy Kawasaki Author of the book ‘Cult of Mac’, Leander Kahney Engineer and Mac start up sound creator, Jim Reekes Filmmaker Simon Tarr Academy Award winning editor Richard Halsey + Many more!

An increasingly important documentary that celebrates and eternalises the impact of Apple on the world, and the lasting legacy of Steve Jobs.

Year: 2011

Duration: 1 x 63'

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Mo and Me

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Africa's often-turbulent passage through the twentieth century has long been the subject of global focus, and one man was fearless in his ability to capture at first hand the pain and the passion of the great continent. Born in Kenya in 1943, Mohamed "Mo" Amin-photographer and frontline cameraman extraordinaire was arguably the most renowned photojournalist of his era. Bringing his lens to bear on every aspect of African life, he never shied from its tragedies and always revelled in its successes. In a career spanning more than thirty years, Mo covered every major event in Africa and beyond, enduring 28 days of torture, surviving bombs and bullets, and even overcoming the loss of his left arm, to emerge as the most decorated news cameraman of all time.

Year: 2006

Duration: 1 x 91

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Afterimage The Art of 337

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In the summer of 2007, the 337 Project burst onto the Salt Lake art scene. 140 artists created an innovative art installation, inside a condemned art deco office building. The exhibit opened for a heartbreakingly brief six days, capturing the imagination of over 10,000 visitors.

Year: 2009

Duration: 1 x 52 or 1x90

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Doctor Rolfs Seven Seas

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Every so often, an extraordinary person comes along, follows his dreams, and makes us all jealous as we toil away in our offices. Dr Rolf Versen is that guy! A hugely entertaining character, Dr Rolf gave up a successful dental practice in order to fulfil his dream of sailing the 7 seas, creating a cooking/travel/lifestyle television series in the process. From the Bay of Biscay, through to the Mediterranean, along the coast of Africa and across to the Caribbean, Dr Rolf punctuates each stage of his journey by exploring local delicacies, interviewing local chefs and restauranteurs, and getting involved with local events; the Monaco Boat Show and Les Voiles de St Tropez to name but two. Part history, part culture, part sailing and with lots of great food, join Rolf as he pulls into another port, exploring the local culinary and cultural landscape.

Year: 2008

Duration: Series 12 x 26

Number of Episodes: 12