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1. The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
PG | 129 min | Adventure, Drama, War
In 1880s India, two former British soldiers decide to set themselves up as Kings in Kafiristan, a land where no white man has set foot since Alexander the Great.
Director: John Huston | Stars: Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, Saeed Jaffrey
Votes: 52,078
2. Virunga (2014)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, War
A team of brave individuals risk their lives to protect the last mountain gorillas.
Director: Orlando von Einsiedel | Stars: André Bauma, Emmanuel de Merode, Mélanie Gouby, Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo
Votes: 12,263
3. Saint Demetrius Cathedral, Albania (2019)
26 min | Documentary, Short
Berat is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Albania and a a World Heritage site since 2005. It is famous for its grandiose Byzantine churches, however there is a new Cathedral, ... See full summary »
Director: Yanai Arfi
4. Väggen (2007)
19 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Ulf von Strauss | Stars: Daniel Edman, Robert Jonsson, Torsten Jonsson, Lars Malm
5. Los Cortadores de Sillar (2018)
56 min | Documentary
The impressive sillar quarries of Arequipa are at risk of destruction in the face of agressive squatters and land traffickers, even if those who labor, recognized as important cultural icons in Arequipa, have to defend it.
Director: Alfredo Benavides
6. The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Documentary, History
Spin the globe and take an unforgettable journey to Earth's spectacular World Heritage Sites. These ancient, historic sites are each charged with vibrant energy of the past and exist as monuments to humanity's sacred memories.
Stars: John Barefield, Mark Griffith
Votes: 11
7. Great Mosque of Kairouan, Tunisia (2020)
26 min | Documentary, Short
Located in the center of Tunisia, between the mountains and the sea, here we are at Kairouan where we will discover the Great Mosque, considered the fourth holiest site in Islam after Mecca... See full summary »
Director: Yanai Arfi
8. Sveti Juraj, Montenegro (2020)
26 min | Documentary, Short
Perast is an old town on the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. It is situated a few kilometers northwest of Kotor and is noted for its proximity to the islets of St. George and Our Lady of the ... See full summary »
Director: Yanai Arfi
9.
Cuba, Embracing its Future (2020– )
Episode:
Havana's Spirit
(2020)
52 min | Documentary
Cuban ingenuity and creativity are alive in Cuba's capital of Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A leading site for fashion and legendary concerts, Havana is reconnecting with its past ... See full summary »
Director: Pierre Belet
10.
The Wall (2019–2022)
Episode:
Episode #4.4
(2022)
44 min | Game-Show
Partners Roops and Rita from Banbury in Oxfordshire face tough questions and big decisions as they bid to win money to help their families. But in a game with so many twists, anything could happen.
Directors: Julian Smith, Jelena Fahey | Stars: Danny Dyer, Angela Rippon
11.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Damascus, Aleppo, Bosra, Palmyra, Krak des Chevaliers
(2010)
Documentary, History
Experience the stunning World Heritage Sites of the Middle East, including Palmyra, the Bride of the Desert, as well as sites in Syria that no longer exist due to war, but which were captured prior to their destruction by our filmmakers.
Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: Mark Griffith
12.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Cesky Krumlov and Holasovice
(2015)
Documentary, History
Historical treasures abound in Cesky Krumlov, a city of great diversity located in the southern region of the of the Czech Republic. Due North of Cesky Krumlov, we then travel to Holasovice, designated a World Heritage Site in 1998.
Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: Mark Griffith
13.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Madagascar Rainforest and Ambohimanga
(2016)
Documentary, History
Discover the royal hill and traditional fortified settlement of Ambohimanga, a sacred mound strongly associated with Madagascar's national identity. It is a place of pilgrimage for many people who travel here from Madagascar, and beyond.
Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: John Barefield
14.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Baalbek and Anjar
(2016)
Documentary, History
Known as "City of the Sun" in Roman times, Baalbek is known for having the best-preserved Roman temple in the world, the Temple of Bacchus. Anjar, Lebanon is home to the ruins of an ancient palace once built by ancient Umayyad rulers.
Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: John Barefield
15.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Petra and Quseir 'Amra
(2016)
Documentary, History
Petra was once the flourishing capital of the Nabataeans, and a journey here is one you will not soon forget. Quseir 'Amra, the best-known desert castle on Earth, is an important example of early Islamic culture and architecture.
Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: John Barefield
16.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Mont Saint Michel and Nancy Palaces
(2016)
Documentary, History
Experience the legendary delights of Normandy's Mont-Saint-Michel island, and the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine in Nancy, France. Both are remarkable historical monuments that attract world travelers to France for their grandeur.
Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: John Barefield
17.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Borobudur and Prambanan
(2014)
Documentary, History
Join us on an incredible journey to Indonesia where we will be transported to the very center of the beautiful history of this region as we visit a pair of exceptional Buddhist buildings: Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temple.
Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: John Barefield
18.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Sighisoara
(2014)
Documentary, History
The famous Italian Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini wrote admiringly about the medieval city of Sighisoara. The Castle District, the Upper Town, and the crescent-shaped Lower Town altogether form a harmonious architectural design.
Director: László Balassa | Star: John Barefield
19.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Jerusalem, Acre, Masada
(2016)
Documentary, History
The center of modern Jerusalem is home to several major sites of key religious importance for Jews, Muslims, and Christians. We then travel to Acre, among the oldest settlements on Earth, as well as the ancient historic region of Masada.
Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: John Barefield
20.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Norwegian Fjords, Bryggen, and Urnes
(2017)
Documentary, History
Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord are two of Norway's most spectacular fjords carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age. The Stave Church of Urnes is Norway's oldest wooden temple, and Bryggen is among humanity's oldest commercial centers.
Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: Mark Griffith
21.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Florence, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano
(2017)
Documentary, History
Tuscany, Italy is a land of lush vineyards, olive groves, and slender cypress trees. Due to the region's unique architecture and works of art, mainly from the Renaissance era, several locations have been designated World Heritage Sites.
Director: Eugene Shepherd | Star: Mark Griffith
22.
The Cradles of Culture (2010–2017)
Episode:
Holloko and Pecs
(2015)
Documentary, History
In Hungarian, Holloko, the name of a Paloc ethnographic village in Northern Hungary, means "raven stone." Founded by the Romans in Southern Hungary, the ancient city of Pecs is well known for its historic architectural landmarks.
Director: László Balassa | Star: John Barefield
23.
Rudy Maxa's World (2008–2018)
Episode:
Estonia
(2009)
TV-G | 26 min | Documentary, Adventure
Venture into the countryside of Estonia, to the islands of Saaremaa and Muhu, where you'll find windmills, thatch-roofed farmhouses and quiet waters. Rudy interviews Mart Laar, the prime ... See full summary »
Star: Rudy Maxa
24.
Team Bachstad (2012– )
Episode:
Team Bachstad I Indokina 7:7
(2017)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Directors: Øystein Bache, Rune Gokstad | Stars: Øystein Bache, Rune Gokstad
25.
Team Bachstad (2012– )
Episode:
Team Bachstad I India 3:4
(2013)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Team Bachstad continues its journey across India. In a tiny autorickshaw through one of the world's most densely populated areas. A stop in Varanasi gives them a slightly different view of death, while Agra fulfills a boyhood dream.
Directors: Øystein Bache, Rune Gokstad | Stars: Øystein Bache, Rune Gokstad
26.
Team Bachstad (2012– )
Episode:
Team Bachstad i Sør-Amerika 2:6
(2014)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Directors: Øystein Bache, Rune Gokstad | Stars: Øystein Bache, Rune Gokstad