Kultur International Films.
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1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This documentary portrays the legendary painter as she candidly reveals her warmth, humor, and practical wisdom. For the first time on camera, O'Keeffe openly discusses her work and inspirations taken from the haunting mountain deserts of New Mexico.
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Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Rousseau was a true amateur painter. His brightly-colored paintings of imaginary forests and wild animals lacked all formal techniques. Contemporary critics were unimpressed, but today they are regarded among the greatest works of art.
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Presents the basic steps and moves of the tango milonguero, covering: tango milonguero; dancer positions; the salida and the salida 40; the hesitation and corte; the chase (la caza); the backward eights (ochos para atrás); firuletes (embellishments); linking backward eights with a clockwise turn; the clockwise turn.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Français
Description
Filmed on location, explore the spiritual significance of the legend of St. James and follow the pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This unique film investigates the legend and legacy of St James the Apostle, whose remains are said to be buried there. During the pilgrimage in southern France and northern Spain, it looks at the magnificent artistic heritage that resulted from the saint's dominance in the Middle Ages.
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1 videodisc (87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When Twyla Tharp's The Catherine Wheel premiered on Broadway, it was described by Arlene Croce -- dance critic for The New Yorker magazine -- as "A major event in our theater," with "dancing of astonishing beauty and power." It was then completely refashioned by Tharp especially for television, with computer-generated figures, shadow-play, and reverse action - creating a wholly separate video version that has also met with overwhelming praise. The...
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1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Christina Clausen's documentary offers an affectionate, deeply personal glimpse into Haring's life, from his early years growing up in a small, conservative Pennsylvania town to his heyday as a world-renowned artist, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Madonna and others. Includes audio excerpts of original interviews with Keith Haring conducted by his biographer, John Gruen.
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4 videodiscs (630 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This miniseries, filmed in Leningrad, London, Paris, and Verdi's home region of Italy's Po Valley, required more than 100 actors, 1800 extras, and over 4000 costumes. The program gives a complete overview of Verdi's life and is filled with music from the composer's works sung in the original Italian and taken from past rare recordings featuring such opera artists as Renata Tebaldi, Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti, and Birgit Nilsson.
14) The magic flute
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Physical Desc
1 videodisc (160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"The tale of Prince Tamino's quest for love, truth and beauty is set in a mysterious forest and features wild, exotic beasts."
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1 videodisc (137 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Prince Siegfried sees a swan on the lake who turns into the enchanted princess Odette. She can only be saved by the true love of another. This the Prince promises her, but he is tricked by a wicked magician who disguises his daughter as the swan-maiden. Siegfried and his love leap to their death thus destroying the evil power of the magician.
17) The nutcracker
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1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tchaikovsky's musical setting of the Christmas fantasy by E.T.A. Hoffmann, with musical scenario revised by Peter Wright.
18) Lakmé
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1 videodisc (155 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Français
Description
An Indian priestess falls tragically in love with a British officer.
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Physical Desc
1 videodisc (145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"In a feud between the Scottish families of Ravenswood and Lammermoor, Enrico has gained the upper hand over Edgardo, murdering his kinsmen and usurping his estates. By the time of the opera's action, in the late 17th century, Enrico's fortunes have begun to wane; in political disfavor, he stakes all on uniting his family with that of Arturo, whom he means to force his sister, Lucia, to marry."--Container.
20) Mefistofele
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Physical Desc
1 videodisc (159 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Italiano
Description
A post-modern production of Arrigo Boito's treatment of the Faust legend, faithful to Goethe's original conception.