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Region 0; DEUTSCH, ENGLISCH, SCHWEDISCH; no subtitles

Der Schonheitskult der Nationalsozialisten vermittelte die Botschaft, dass Grausamkeit notwendig sei, um Schonheit zu erreichen. In furchterlicher Konsequenz mundete das in der Ausrottungspolitik gegenuber jenen, die das Bild vollkommener Schonheit und Gesundheit angeblich gefahrdeten. Peter Cohen dokumentiert diese absonderliche Mischung aus Schonheitskult und Barbarei.

Region 2; ENG; subtitles: ENG

Monty Don takes you through 10 extraordinary journeys to see the world through 80 of its most inspiring gardens. From the floating gardens of the Amazon and the tropical planting traditions of Thailand to the colonial garden cultures in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, follow Monty as he visits the stone gardens of China and Japan, and an Indian sculpture garden made only from recycled waste and the private retreats of great contemporary designers.

Region 2, 4; ENG; subtitles: ENG h-o-h

Putting Spanish art on the map... We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain. In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains centre stage as art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon goes on the road to reveal the fabulous treasures of the country.

Region 2, 4; ENG; subtitles: ENG h-o-h

The Ascent of Man is regarded as one of television's greatest achievements. Dr Jacob Bronowski traces the steps of scientific imagination through history as they happened, where they happened. This lavish and thought-provoking series tells the story of the ideas that have transformed our lives. Includes a specially written 48 page illustrated booklet of viewing notes to accompany this DVD.

Region ALL; ENG; no subtitles

Regarded as the father of American ballet, and having created over 425 works, George Balanchine is the foremost choreographer of the 20th century. Balanchine celebrates his artistry and pays tribute to the themes of his ballets. Through rare archival audio and video footage, interviews, films and photographs, the program traces Balanchine's life from his youth at the Maryinski Theater to his creation of the New York Ballet.

Region 2, 3, 4, 5 - no subtitles

Nutcracker Sweeties is Billy Strayhorn ans Duke Ellington's big band attack on Tchaikovsky. It protrays Broadway and America in the 1940s; full of humour, irony, commentary and blues. The cast is dressed in an array of glamorous Jasper Conran costumes. Kenneth MacMillan choreographed his last ballet, The Judas Tree, especially for Irek Mukhamedov who takes the lead in this striking production.

Region 2, 4; ENG; subtitles: ENG h-o-h

Matt Frei is the BBC's Washington correspondent. Born in Germany, he was sent by the BBC to Berlin in 1989 to report on the fall of the Wall. Now, 20 years later, he returns to take us on a fascinating journey through Berlin's history to reveal the true spirit of the city. Over three hour-long documentaries he explains this incredible city's ideas, buildings, and people.

Region: 0; DEUTSCH; subtitles; ENG  - Import -

Im zweiten Jahrzehnt nach dem Fall der Maur befindet sich Berlin heute in einer einzigartig lebendigen und spannenden Phase von Aufbruch und Umbruch. Spuren der Geschichte treffen energiegeladen auf eine neu entstehende Stadt. Genau der richtige Moment, meint der Dokumentarfilmer Thomas Schadt, um Walter Ruttmanns Filmklassiker Berlin: Die Sinfonie der Grossstadt neu zu interpretieren.

Region 2; ENG; no subtitles

Yale-educated and born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Sam Wagstaff's transformation from innovative museum curator to Robert Mapplethorpe's lover and patron is intensely examined in Black, White and Gray. During the heady years of the 1970s and 1980s, the New York City art scene was abuzz with a new spirit. Wagstaff pulled Mapplethorpe from his suburban Queens existence, gave him a camera and brought him into this art world.

Region 0; ENG; subtitles: GERM, ENG, FR, ITA

Breath Made Visible is the first feature length film about the life and career of Anna Halprin, the American dance pioneer who has helped redefine our notion of modern art with her belief in dance's power to teach, heal, and transform at all ages of life.

Region 0; ENG

Their spectacular brilliance is expressed in the eye-widening power of their sweeping vistas. The minute detail of specific plantings and the care and craftmanship that is lovingly lavished on every aspect of their maintenance to their original lofty standards. Britain's brilliant gardens are a most cherished part of our horticultural heritage.

Region 2; ENG; no subtitles

Join the master adventurer and iconic director Werner Herzog on a new epic journey, going behind the frontier of an extraordinary place. Overcoming considerable challenges, Herzog captures the stunning majesty of the Chauvet Cave in southern France, where the world's oldest cave paintings have been discovered. Herzog reveals a breathtaking subterranean world including the 32,000-year-old artworks.