Documentaries

Lermonov is a documentary film about famous Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov made by Star Media. Babich design. Released in 2014. The film is spoken in Russian, and English subtitles are provided. I have never thought I will actually spend an evening watching something like this, but after spending a lovely afternoon at charming and for me un-typical Tbilisi literature cafe, where accidentally I started to read some Russian language books with Lermontov's poetry and more accidentally by reading…

A long time has passed since I have reviewed some documentary film. Today, I watched an interesting documentary made by History Channel - Engineering an Empire The Byzantines. I must admit that now I feel more educated about ancient history. In this documentary is covered the time period from the founding of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) 330 AD, till falling of Constantinople in 1453. Santa Claus originates from Ancient Byzantine Empire. In this documentary I learned an interesting…

<p><span>A History channel documentary on Joseph Stalin.</span></p><p><span>In this documentary is pictured time how Stalin took the power after death of Lenin. About mass deportations and Stalins plans to conquer the west.</span></p><p><span>Not very objective, but still enjoyable documentary.</span></p>

"The Musketeers" is a historical adventure TV series produced by the BBC. It is loosely based on the characters from the novel "The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas, set in 17th century France. The show features an ensemble cast, including Tom Burke as Athos, Santiago Cabrera as Aramis, Howard Charles as Porthos, and Luke Pasqualino as D'Artagnan. Here are some of the highlights of this exciting and engaging TV series: Swashbuckling Action: "The Musketeers" is known for its thrilling…

In 2014, the documentary film "The Truth About Immigration in the UK" caused a stir in the UK media and politics. The documentary, produced by Channel 4, set out to investigate the impact of immigration on the UK, and the result was a nuanced and complex picture of a controversial issue. The film begins with presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy stating that "immigration has become one of the most divisive issues in Britain today." It then goes on to explore the various claims and counter-claims made…

<p>Nice documentary about our brain power</p>

The film is about a former U.S. Army soldier, James J. Dresnok, who defected to North Korea on August 15, 1962. The film was directed and produced by British filmmakers Daniel Gordon and Nicholas Bonner, and was shown at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. The film, which was narrated by actor Christian Slater, was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the festival. The film was first screened in 2007 on the BBC. The film centred around Dresnok's history, highlighting his unhappiness in America,…

In recent years, the use of video parodies as a form of political satire has become increasingly popular. With the rise of social media and the availability of sophisticated video editing tools, it is now easier than ever for anyone to create and share their own political parodies. One such example is the video parody of a hypothetical phone call between President Obama and Vladimir Putin, in which the two leaders discuss the situation in Ukraine. The video opens with a simulated phone call…

The documentary "Educating North Korea" from British BBC Panorama sheds light on one of the world's most closed and oppressive societies. North Korea is ruled by the young and ruthless leader Kim Jong-un, who has threatened nuclear war against the United States and recently executed his own uncle. In the heart of this absolute dictatorship, there is a remarkable university that is attempting to change the minds of the nation's future elite. The university, which is paid for by the West,…

Russia Today has gifted us with an awe-inspiring documentary called "Russia in Miniature," which showcases a miniature replica of the largest country in the world, built on an exhibition hall in scale 1:87. This project is a result of breathtaking work by a team of designers and engineers who have painstakingly built intricate and lifelike details of the various regions of Russia. If you are a fan of railway models like myself, you will be thrilled to see the Transsiberian express leaving…