Овод (1980)

The Last Sacrifice

Based on the play of the same name by Aleksandr Nikolayevich Ostrovsky. The rich merchant widow Yuliya Tugina is practically ruined by her lover, impoverished nobleman Vadim Dulchin, who loves only himself and gambling. Merchant Flor Fedulych in love with a young widow Yuliya Pavlovna. But all her thoughts are occupied by the handsome Dulchin. But the wise and prudent merchant builds his intrigue, and soon they will have to combine marriage with the unloved, but the rich.

Sonic Soldier Borgman: Lover's Rain

Picking up several years after the dissolution of the original Borgman team, this volume reunites the three remaining members--rocket scientist Ryo, his girlfriend Anise, and police officer Chuck Sweager--for the emotionally-driven episode "Lover`s Rain," which finds the trio facing an army of the undead bent on a rampage of murder and destruction.

Murder on D Street

A soba restaurant owner dies mysteriously on D. Street. The police rule it as a suicide, but detective Akechi Kogoro and his wife Fumiyo think otherwise and launch their own investigation. As they delve deeper, they discover relationships twisted by perverted desire and hideous affection and hatred.

Betaville

After returning home, Coman Gettme discovers that his hometown has come to be governed strictly by fashion.

Dolce confusione

L'affermata designer Charlotte conosce l'affascinante uomo d'affari italiano Paolo, e si convince che questi sia lo stesso giovane con cui molti anni prima aveva avuto una storia d'amore durante una vacanza in Italia. In realtà Paolo non è esattamente chi dice di essere...

Bending the Light

From acclaimed director Michael Apted (The Up Series, Masters of Sex, The World is Not Enough) comes a revealing look at the art of filmmaking and photography. A journey of glass, the documentary explores the relationship between the artisans who create camera lenses and the masters of light who use these lenses to capture their beloved art form. Bending the Light features never-before-seen footage from inside a premier Japanese lens factory, intimate interviews with lens engineers, and a peek into the world of award-winning photographers and cinematographers Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC, Greg Gorman, Simon Bruty, Laura El-Tantawy, and Richard Barnes.

Jerry Building: Unholy Relics of Nazi Germany

Jonathan Meades explores the architecture of Nazi Germany, from its holiday camps to its concentration camps.

The Wife of Seishu Hanaoka

The disturbing story of a physician who conducted the first operation with general anaesthetic, and the women in his life who are both so determined to win his love that they volunteer as subjects for his experiments

The Seventh Page

Chronicle of the daily activity of a newspaper called La Jornada. Through the events covered by the gossip columnist that occupy precisely the seventh page, a portrait emerges of different classes of Spain in the 50's and a vision of reality where facts are mixed comedy, police, emotional, dramatic and even tragic.

Un colpo di pistola

Andrea (Fosco Giachetti) ama da tanto tempo Mascia (Assia Noris), ma teme che la donna sia innamorata di un altro uomo, fino a quel momento suo caro amico. È tutto un equivoco, però Andrea sfida a duello il rivale: potrebbe ucciderlo, ma decide di farlo in un secondo tempo. Solo dopo molti anni l'inganno viene finalmente svelato e l'amore tra i due può trionfare.

B-ROLL with Andre

An anonymous and mediated testimonial about one man's dangerous dream.

Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten

The days of the Schlosshotel Seefels appear to be numbered. Hotelier Theo Frobenius is forced to sell his hotel to group boss Mertens in the face of massive competition. Frobenius learns that Mertens wants to secretly inspect the hotel. In order to drive up the price, the hotelier wants to make him believe that the business is flourishing.

Un angelo pellerossa

Vecchio racconto western, tratto da un romanzo di Paul Gallico, che ha per protagonista una famiglia di coloni che vive ai confini tra gli Stati Uniti e il Canada. Siamo nei giorni precedenti il Natale e mentre i coloni si apprestano a festeggiare la ricorrenza, gli indiani della tribù dei Piedi Neri pensano invece di rapirli e saccheggiare la fattoria. Anche nel slvaggio West però, come viene spiegato dal titolo originale, possono avvenire dei miracoli...

Uomini senza paura

Two short films released together under a collective title. The first, "Secret Sharer", directed by John Brahm and starring James Mason, is based on a short story by Joseph Conrad. The second tale, "Bride Comes to Yellow Sky", directed by Bretaigne Windust and starring Robert Preston, is adapted from Stephen Crane's short story.

Tradimenti fatali

Julie, six months pregnant, and her boyfriend Trent arrive at a tiny Cape Cod cabin for some time to relax. The town is quiet and deserted during the off season… except for Sully, the creepy guy who’s keeping an eye on the couple from a distance. And then there's Jonathan, Julie’s husband, who she thinks she sees across town. With the divorce still being finalized, he can’t find out that she’s on a romantic retreat with another man...

SXSW Comedy with Natasha Leggero

Another Period’s Natasha Leggero hosts an all-star lineup of today’s finest comedians in part one of this two-part showcase filmed live at the 2016 SXSW Comedy Festival. Along with some star-studded sneak peeks at the festival, catch hilarious sets from Baron Vaughn, Andrew Santino, Emily Heller, James Adomian, and Moshe Kasher.

Hibari is Fashion Crazy

Under a decree by the Shogun, people of all classes are forced to lead a frugal lifestyle. However, Omitsu, a woman who is thought to have gone insane after the sudden death of her father, openly disobeys this order and goes around town fancifully dressed. Unknown to all around her, Omitsu is merely acting, using her perceived madness to roam around town conducting her own secret investigation into her father's death. Will her skillful ruse help her to reveal the truth?

The Marriage Playground

A delightful pre-code cocktail recipe. Take three couples (add gin and tonic), their several divorces and the seven children/stepchildren of their intermarriages and blend thoroughly, and you have a mixture a too-young-to-believe Frederic March will try to straighten out.