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Southern Pacific Cab Forward Collection

Southern Pacific Cab Forward Collection

December 12, 2007

For nearly 47 years, the Southern Pacific Railroad relied upon its massive AC-type steam locomotives to haul freight and passenger trains throughout California and neighboring states. Built to provide the power and flexibility demanded by the mountainous passes they traversed, these giants were constructed with their cab in front of the boiler, thus earning them the name Cab Forwards. The last Cab Forward revenue train ran in 1956, after which all but one were scrapped. From then on, film coverage of these AC-class engines was eagerly sought, hard to locate, and highly prized. Now, after years of research, Pentrex has assembled an awesome collection of footage and still images of SP AC-1s through AC-12s spanning the years 1927 to 1956.

The Warlords

The Warlords

December 12, 2007

The civil war in China has ruined many lives including General Pang's. A wounded General Pang is saved by a beautiful young woman along with two other men. Together they vow to eradicate the rebels.

Mexican Revolution

Mexican Revolution

December 11, 2007

Ten years of war (1910-20), more than one million dead. The struggle for political freedom is gradually transformed into a struggle for land and resources with the appearance of mythical figures such as Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. With the roar of the battlefields silenced, today's Mexico emerges from the ruins left by the first great popular revolution of the 20th century.

Agitprop Team 'Kill the enemy!'

Agitprop Team 'Kill the enemy!'

December 7, 2007

World War II is raging on the Eastern front but the soldier Nikanor has been sent to Siberia: bot as a prisoner, but as the leader of a motley group of entertainers who travel from village to village giving concerts. Still, Big Brother is watching and when the entertainers encounter a strange man in the woods there is trouble brewing. One of the performers falls in love with the mysterious backwoodsman, but the secret service is after him, too.

1944 The Final Defence

1944 The Final Defence

December 7, 2007

The Soviet army breaks through the Finnish defences on the Karelian Isthmus in June 1944, advancing with overwhelming force. Somehow, the Finnish troops must find the strength to fight back, with all odds against them. The Battle of Tali-Ihantala was the largest battle ever fought in the history of the Nordic countries. This film depicts the true events through five separate stories.

The Pagan Christ

The Pagan Christ

December 6, 2007

Documentary adaptation of the book "The Pagan Christ" by Tom Harpur for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Charles Lindbergh in Colour

Charles Lindbergh in Colour

December 5, 2007

An exceptional documentary which presents, for the first time colorized archives, on Charles Lindbergh's life, the hero of the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on May 21, 1927.

The Life of Buddha

The Life of Buddha

December 5, 2007

Over 2,500 years ago, one man showed the world a way to enlightenment. This beautifully produced Buddhist film by the BBC meticulously reveals the fascinating story of Prince Siddhartha and the spiritual transformation that turned him into the Buddha.

Resistance

December 2, 2007

In the panorama of Kurdish music, Koma Berxwedan (Group Resistance) is one of the most interesting, innovative, experimental groups. To a deep love for music research the group has always associated a strong political commitment. Some of its members have joined the PKK guerrillas in the mountains of Kurdistan. Three of them died in combat. Some have been forced to live in exile and others continued to challenge the Turkish authorities by carrying out their work in Kurdistan.

Tsubaki Sanjuro

Tsubaki Sanjuro

December 1, 2007

"Tsubaki Sanjuro" is a remake of Sanjuro (1962) by Akira Kurosawa. Sanjuro returns with sharper, faster, subtler sword, talking and perception. He uses them to settle the trouble and uses them good!

The Border

The Border

November 30, 2007

The young man must set up a clear border between Finland and Russia, white and red, enemy and friend, us and them. While the task seems clear he finds out the execution of his command in concrete situations is very difficult. Right choices turn out to be wrong ones and correcting them make things worse.

Zidane, un destin d'exception

Zidane, un destin d'exception

November 26, 2007

Shabake

Shabake

November 24, 2007

Stranded: I've Come from a Plane That Crashed on the Mountains

Stranded: I've Come from a Plane That Crashed on the Mountains

October 22, 2008

The story, told by the survivors, of a group of young men, members of a Uruguayan rugby team, who managed to survive for 72 days, at an altitude of almost 4,000 meters, in the heart of the Andes Mountains, after their plane, en route to Chile, crashed there on October 13, 1972.

Hanaikusa

Hanaikusa

November 23, 2007

The tale of hardship, love, determination and life of Mineko, a young maiko (apprentice geisha) in the Gion district of Kyoto.

De Scheepsjongens Van Bontekoe

De Scheepsjongens Van Bontekoe

November 22, 2007

A ripping adventure yarn about teenage boys who join the crew of a ship of the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century. After a dramatic shipwreck and escape from an attack by natives, they must make their way to safety by themselves.

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

November 18, 2007

Through interviews, visits to historical locations and vivid reenactments, this History Channel production details the life of Andrew Jackson. It illuminates his early years as well as his accomplishments as President of the United States. Instead of avoiding the controversy that surrounds him, the show pointedly investigates why this man is a hero to some and a great villain to others.

Ζουζούνια: Άγια Νύχτα

Ζουζούνια: Άγια Νύχτα

November 18, 2007

Krishna in Vrindavan

Krishna in Vrindavan

November 17, 2007

The adventures of Krishna and his friends in Vrindavan are filled with action and excitement, as they discover new forests and face new demons. All through these fun adventures Krishna and his friends are challenged by demons, which are finally destroyed by Krishna and Balram.

Ex-Men

Ex-Men

November 17, 2007

Ex-Men is the gay using footage from the testosterone-packed movie "300", with Tagalog dubbing...