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	Chagall: Beyond the Real (DVD) Add: Price: $59.98
T his remarkable film retraces the life and work of the beloved artist Marc Chagall. Born in 1887 in Vitebsk in Belarus, Chagall is arguably one of the greatest painters of the Twentieth Century. Using new family documents, drawing from the infinite richness of its paintings, drawings, engravings, and monumental works, this film invites one to rediscover a universal and timeless work. Much of the narrative is told in his own words, drawn from his autobiography, Ma Vie (My Life) and there is unique film footage of Chagall being interviewed as he paints. An intimate picture of the mischievous painter and his quixotic life emerges through interviews of the many personalities from the art world which Chagall inhabited: Apollinaire, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Mayakovski and Malraux. Extensive use of rare historical film adds richness to this astounding biography of the man who was born in ... more info

	Fontainebleau: A Rendezvous at the Castle (DVD) Add: Price: $59.98
T he Château of Fontainebleau lies in the heart of the former forest of Biére and emerged over the centuries from of the dreams of the French Monarchs. It is hardly surprising that it bears the mark of those who added to its beauty. But the sheer size of the domain and the complexity of the various building can make visiting a formidable task. The camera proves to be the best of guides, revealing from its different angles (aerial views and long interior traveling shots) all that the human eye cannot reach. With its highly informative commentary, this film invites the viewer to discover the magnificence of a site steeped in history.

	Marie-Antoinette (DVD) Add: Price: $59.98
A lthough her name became associated with all the excesses of the French monarchy, Marie-Antoinette's personality and role are much too complex and significant for her to be reduced to the caricature of a shallow, frivolous and depraved monarch. In this film, director David Grubin paints an unexpected portrait of the Queen by presenting key episodes of her life. He shows us the multiple facets of Marie-Antoinette, both a Queen and a woman, a wife and a mother, as well as a political figure by fate and necessity. In spite of her shortcomings and mistakes, she finally came into her own, showing remarkable strength during her inexorable descent into hell. T his film is both documentary and drama, blending biography and historical reenactments that feature a Queen embodied by the actress Caroline Bernard. I want Marie-Antoinette to inhabit this film like a ghost. And it is not fiction, ... more info

	Myth & Mystery: The Mona Lisa (DVD) Add: Price: $59.98
L éonardo da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa in 1503 (during the Italian Renaissance) and, finished it shortly before he died in 1519. In this film, director Jean-Claude Bringuier recalls the history the legend and the mystery surrounding da Vinci's exquisite masterpiece. BONUS DOCUMENTARY: Léonardo da Vinci at the Clos Lucé: The Ultimate Journey I nvited by François the First, Léonard da Vinci settles at the court of the king of France in 1516. Traveling to France from Italy, the genius of the Renaissance carried with him many treasures, including the Mona Lisa, as well as his many plans for inventions which were eventually made possible due to his royal patron at the Clos Lucé. This bonus documentary explores de Vinci's extraordinarily productive time at Clos Lucé.

	Once Upon A Time... Walt Disney: Sources of Inspiration at Disney Studios (DVD) Add: Price: $59.98
O nce upon a time… there was a genius of American mass culture who was captivated and inspired by classical European art. Walt Disney was a gifted storyteller who surrounded himself with brilliant artists from Sweden, Denmark and England, all of whom helped to cultivate and animate his fertile imagination. T his documentary embarks us on a search to find the classical-art sources that inspired the first creations by the Disney studios. Like a journey through WONDERLAND, filmmaker Samuel Doux tells the Disney story with bravura vividness. He merrily weaves various interviews with specialists and excerpts from Disney's most celebrated works together with a dazzling array of stills, as well as numerous 2D and 3D animated sequences. In addition to chronicling the creation of Disney Studios, Doux offers fresh insight into the font of Disney's creativity as he examines the influence on the ... more info

	The New Realism: Talks with Villeglé, César, Spoerri, Hains (4-DVD BOX SET) Add: Price: $59.98
T his four disc set, filmed between 1993 and 2000, includes interviews which are a valuable eyewitness account of the genesis of Nouveau Réalisme and all it represented in the context of the immediate postwar period. All four of these artists were among the founders of the movement, having signed the manifesto in 1960 and 1961. With simplicity tinged occasionally with prankishness, they describe the experiments which made their urban, industrialized environment the source of a new form of artistic expression. T he compression of César, the poster shredding of Hains and Villéglé, and the “trap paintings” of Spoerri are each a powerful and radical demonstration of Nouveau Réalisme, which Pierre Restany, the art critic who launched the movement, considered to “embody the optimistic metaphor of European consumer society.” L asting from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s, New Realism was part ... more info

	France: The Visit (DVD) Add: Price: $59.98 Sale: $50.98 Save: 15% off
T his Film is an invitation to discover the beauty of France and its rich heritage. This fantastic journey will take you along a breathtaking route from the Eiffel Tower, Mont-Saint-Michel, the Palace of Versailles and to the castles of the Loire, from the small port of Honfleur, the Old Port of Marseilles, the basilica in Vézelay, the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, Monet's Normandy to Cézanne's Provence… Highlights: F RENCH C UISINE: N ormandy, the region where one eats well, offers an ensemble of specialities based on natural regional products. The farmland criss-crossed by hedges and trees gives the cows a rich and abundant diet which ensures that their milk is of good quality. Butter and cream hold a place of privilege in all culinary preparations, from starters to desserts, and the cheeses - camembert made with unpasteurized milk, Pont L'Evêque, Livarot, Pavé d'Auge and Neufchâtel ... more info

	Paris: The Visit (DVD) Add: Price: $59.98 Sale: $50.98 Save: 15% off
Y our personal tour of the City of Light is about to begin! It's five o'clock, Paris Awakens… at the foot of the Sacred Heart, on top of the Butte Montmartre, the tour starts. A journey to discover twenty centuries of history, to meet those who built and imagined Paris - kings, poets, writers, architects - to rediscover the famous (Notre-Dame, the Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, Beaubourg) or let yourself explore the romantic neighborhoods and private gardens of Paris… A film by François Margolin. Written by Claude Eveno. I ncludes the songs Il est 5 heures (Jacques Dutronc), Paris, je t'aime d’amour (Maurice Chevalier), Le Jardin extraordinaire (Charles Trenet), Les Grands Boulevards (Yves Montand), La Chanson de Prévert (Serge Gainsbourg), Mon Manège à moi (Edith Piaf), Revoir Paris (Charles Trenet).

	The Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry (MAC/WIN CD-ROM) Add: Price: $59.98 $50.98 Save: 15% off
O n the occasion of the exhibition “Paris 1400: The Arts under Charles VI,” organised by the Louvre Museum, the Condé de Chantilly Museum decided to present to the public for the first time in thirty years the original manuscript of the famous The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry, which came to be well-known thanks to the many reproductions of its illuminations. T his CD-Rom, available in English, French and German, is entirely consecrated to the French mediaeval manuscript The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry. Indeed, it has been designed so that the manuscript can be easily consulted. The ten sections of the work form an interactive table of contents, followed by a presentation of vignettes of the different folios of each section. An index completes these navigation tools. D uring the presentation of this work in 2004, only twenty or so folios could be admired out of a total ... more info

	Art and Civilizations in the Louvre (MAC Classic/WIN CD-ROM) Add: Price: $58.98 $50.13 Save: 15% off
M asterpieces from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas have arrived at the Musée du Louvre in Paris for the first time in 2000; thus giving its rightful place to the art of these little known cultures and civilizations. Along with the artistic thrill of the works themselves, give yourself the pleasure of discovering full supporting documentation (archival films, photographs, musical extracts...) and original commentaries, by the master curators themselves.

	Gauguin the Writer (MAC/WIN CD-ROM) Add: Price: $58.98 $50.13 Save: 15% off
T his CD-ROM provides new and immersive access to original and almost unknown Paul Gauguin's manuscripts: • Ancien Culte Mahori • Diverses Choses • Noa Noa: The Tahiti Journal of Paul Gauguin A t long last, these masterpieces have finally become, thanks to digital media, accessible to the public at large on this extraordinary CD-ROM. U ntil now, these manuscripts, and their outstanding illustrations, were reserved for an elite group of scholars and researchers, because of their fragility. W hile Gauguin is known for the variety of techniques used in his art, most have never had the opportunity to study his writing. These manuscripts belong to the Musee d'Orsay and are preserved in the Louvre Museum in Paris. BONUS FEATURES: • M ulti-lingual Booklet that Traces the Genesis of these Works • A nimated Page by Page Exploration of Gauguin' Sketchbooks • M osaic Thumbnail Access to Each of ... more info

	The Picasso Notebooks (MAC/WIN CD-ROM) Add: Price: $58.98 $50.13 Save: 15% off
T his CD-ROM presents complete, full-screen colour facsimiles of six of Picasso’s sketchbooks. Tools enable you to zoom in on the works, turn them, to access a detailed commentary and to print texts and images. An index and a tile-format search let you easily access the sketchbook and drawing of your choice. The six digitized notebooks were selected among the 58 which is preserved by the Picasso museum, and fully exposes the passion of the drawing. A unique treasure never before available to the public. T his CD-Rom was created for the exhibition "Picasso: A Passion for Drawing” in 2005 on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Picasso Museum in Paris, for which Pablo Picasso’s sketchbooks were presented. The six sketchbooks are: • T he preparatory sketchbooks for Demoiselles d'Avignon,1907 • A “classic” sketchbook containing beautiful charcoal studies (nudes, hands, portraits of ... more info

	The Life and Miracles of Saint Maur (MAC/WIN CD-ROM) Add: Price: $58.98 $47.18 Save: 20% off
S aint Maurus, better known in France as Saint Maur, was the founder and abbot of the Benedictine monastery of Glanfeuil, St. Maur-sur-Loire. When St. Maur was only 12 years old, his father Equitius, an Italian nobleman, sent him to live with Saint Benedict at Monte Cassino to be trained in monastic rule. In his early thirties, circa 543, St. Benedict sent St. Maur into Gaul to establish his monastery on the Loire, by favour of King Theodebert. S cholars and the devout alike will find in this CD-ROM one of the finest early 12th-century Romanesque illuminated manuscripts in the municipal library at Troyes. This captivating historical presentation retraces the major events in Saint Maur's life, from his entry into the monastery of Monte Cassino, until his last posthumous miracle. A treasure trove for historians and lay enthusiasts of the illuminated manuscripts alike; offering unique ... more info

	Croatian Tales of Long Ago: Part One (CD-ROM) Add: Price: $38.95 $31.16 Save: 20% off
You will enjoy these animated interactive stories, cartoons and games based on four (out of eight) fairytales from the book "Croatian Tales of Long Ago", written by the Slavic Tolkien - Ivana Brlić Mažuranić and first published in 1916.The animations were done by international team of animators, illustrators, musicians, programmers, actors etc. from all around the world. "Stribor's Forest" animated cartoon created by Al Keddie and his team from Scotland download demo - STRIBOR.EXE (8MB) "Brother Jaglenac and Sister Rutvica" interactive story created by Ellen McAuslan and her team from Denmark and UK download demo - RUTVICA.zip (24MB) "How Quest Sought the Truth" animated cartoon and 3 computer games: "Pocket Punch " "Waterfall" "Cabin Rescue " created by Nathan Jurevicius and his team from Australia *download demo - QUEST.zip (12MB) "Toporko and His Nine ... more info

	BRUSH WITH LIFE: The Art of Being Edward Biberman (DVD) Add: Price: $29.99
ORDER NOW & GET 10% OFF! New Release: Available Now! B rush With Life: The Art of Being Edward Biberman brings alive a remarkable artist’s passionate journey through a turbulent century. Both epic and surprisingly intimate, the film presents a classic American immigrant saga, an inspiring search for artistic independence, and a great romance. Along the way, Biberman's growing commitment to social justice and struggle against McCarthy-era repression (his brother, director Herbert Biberman, went to prison as one of The Hollywood Ten) combine with his efforts to create both a loving family life and a groundbreaking body of work. With its grand scope, rich personalities, and vast array of breathtaking artwork, Brush With Life connects us in a deeply personal way to a brilliant artist who lived by the same high standards he set for his paintings. Memorable Encounters Featuring: Paul Robeson ... more info

	Croatian Tales of Long Ago: Part Two (CD-ROM) Add: Price: $38.95 $29.21 Save: 25% off
"Croatian Tales, Part Two" contains the remaining animated fairytales from the book "Croatian Tales of Long Ago", written by "the Slavic Tolkien" - Ivana Brlić Mažuranić and first published in 1916. The animations were made by international team of animators, illustrators, musicians, programmers, actors etc. from all around the world. "Neva" animated cartoon by Edgar Beals from Canada "Yagor" animated cartoon by Polina Nisenbaum, Mirek Nisenbaum and Sabina Hahn from New York based Studio Mobile "Fisherman Plunk and His Wife" animated cartoon by Laurence Arcadias from France "Regoch" animated cartoon by Helena Bulaja The CD-ROM also includes: Games and other funny activities Listening room , where you can hear songs and music from all the cartoons Biography of the writer Ivana Brlić Mažuranić , with many photos and a short film clip. Introduction to ... more info

	Salt of the Earth: Special Edition (DVD) Add: Price: $24.98 $21.23 Save: 15% off
S alt of the Earth is an American Neorealist classic. B ased on actual events, this landmark film depicts a strike by Mexican-American mineworkers in New Mexico. With the exception of five actors, the cast comprises non-professionals, mostly participants in the real-life strike. The film is remarkably prophetic in its portrayal of the wives of the oppressed workers which seem to anticipate the women's liberation movement that would rise over a decade later. Against a backdrop of social injustice, a riveting family drama is played out by the characters of Ramon and Esperanza Quintero, a Mexican-American miner and his wife. In the course of the strike, Ramon and Esperanza find their roles reversed: an injunction against the male strikers moves the women to take over the picket line, leaving the men to domestic duties. The women evolve from the men's subordinates into their allies and ... more info

	PIZZA PARTY! Yoga Class for Kids (DVD) Add: Price: $19.95
NEW TITLE—ORDER NOW & GET 10% OFF! A Complete Yoga Class for Kids! P laying and exercising with your children will lay a foundation of fitness that will last throughout their lives. Children's yoga instructor Lisa Detamore leads three quick routines that you can do with your children: The complete 20 minute routine gives kids exercise and play they crave. The Energize and Focus short program is perfect before going to school or leaving the house. Most Favorite Place helps to calm children before study time or bed time. Regular practice of these breathing techniques and movements will reduce stress and improve concentration, balance motor skills and mental awareness. For best results do the class with your children. Great Things Your Kids Will Learn From Yoga: Coordination Strength Balance Focus & Concentration Healthy Posture Creative Movement Discipline Of Mind & Body How To Be ... more info

	Adventures of Mouse & Mole: Volume 1 (DVD) Add: Price: $19.95 $15.96 Save: 20% off
T his collection is a sparkling adaptation of Joyce Dunbar's classic stories about practical Mouse and capricious Mole. Mouse and Mole live together in a little cottage in the country. Mouse is practical and cheerful. Mole gets into scrapes and needs mollycoddling. Their everyday adventures appeal to adults and children alike because the charm of the stories lies in the endearing friendship of the two central characters and the humor of their exchanges. Y our children will delight in the everyday adventures of these lovable companions as they help each other to navigate through both good times and bad. Each colorfully animated story playfully explores the joys and complexities of friendship. Bursting with warm humor from start to finish, these universal and timeless stories are a treat for the whole family. See the "Mouse and Mole" Trailer: M ouse and Mole first appeared as an ... more info

	Adventures of Mouse & Mole: Volume 2 (DVD) Add: Price: $19.95 $15.96 Save: 20% off
T his collection is a sparkling adaptation of Joyce Dunbar's classic stories about practical Mouse and capricious Mole. Mouse and Mole live together in a little cottage in the country. Mouse is practical and cheerful. Mole gets into scrapes and needs mollycoddling. Their everyday adventures appeal to adults and children alike because the charm of the stories lies in the endearing friendship of the two central characters and the humor of their exchanges. Y our children will delight in the everyday adventures of these lovable companions as they help each other to navigate through both good times and bad. Each colorfully animated story playfully explores the joys and complexities of friendship. Bursting with warm humor from start to finish, these universal and timeless stories are a treat for the whole family. See the "Mouse and Mole" Trailer: M ouse and Mole first appeared as an ... more info

	Stories from East of the Moon (DVD) Add: Price: $19.95 $15.96 Save: 20% off
Clever Original Fairy-tale Collection T his collection includes seven animated fairy-tales, selected from the award-winning television series based on stories by Monty Python's Terry Jones. These original and witty stories by Jones explore the traditional fairy-tale world of witches, dragons, ghosts and giants. • Music and Narration by Neil Innes • Animation by Alison de Vere • Animations based on Michael Foreman's original illustrations • Storyboards by Alison de Vere Watch the Tale of "The Corn Dolly" : Watch the Tale of "Three Raindrops" : See the "Stories from the East of the Moon" Trailer: The Stories: • "Why Birds Sing in the Morning" is a nature myth. • "Three Raindrops" is about short-lived vanity. • "The Corn Dolly" is another moral tale about a peevish little Corn Dolly who is never satisfied. • "The Island of Purple Fruits" explores the difference between dreams and ... more info

	The Angel and the Soldier Boy (DVD) Add: Price: $19.95 $15.96 Save: 20% off
C hildren of all ages will delight in this enchanting animated tale. Set to magical music by Clannad, it is based on the prize-winning picture book by Peter Collington, about an Angel and a Soldier Boy who bravely outwit a band of marauding Pirates. F or her birthday a little girl is given a pink piggy bank, a shiny new coin, a picture book about pirates and two tiny dolls - an Angel and a Soldier Boy. While she sleeps, the pirates jump out of the picture book and steal the shiny coin out of her piggy bank. The noise wakes the Soldier Boy who chases after them, but he is overpowered and taken prisoner. The Angel sets off bravely to rescue her love and we follow their adventures, out to sea and back again, as they retrieve the coin and bring it safely home to the little girl. See the "The Angel and the Soldier Boy" Trailer: "The animation is superb... ideal for younger viewers" —The ... more info

	The Moushole Cat (DVD) Add: Price: $19.95 $15.96 Save: 20% off
B ased on an old Cornish legend, The Mousehole Cat tells the story of Tom Bawcock through the eyes of his cat, Mowzer. One winter, the Great Storm-Cat comes snarling and leaping at the harbour walls so that no boat can go out to fish. When all the food in the village is gone, Tom decides he must brave the terrible weather. A s Tom and Mowzer sail into the mountainous seas, Mowzer sings a lullaby to calm the Great Storm-Cat of the sea. Tom catches enough fish to feed the entire village. And to this day the people of Mousehole hold a procession and feast every Christmas in memory of brave Tom Bawcock. See the "The Mousehole Cat" Trailer: • Narration by Siân Phillips • Directed by Catherine Collis • Music by Ian Hughes • Adapted from the picture book by Antonia Barber and Nicola Bayley • Animation Producer and Editor: Max Whitby • Art Director: Chris Prior • Adapted and Produced by Joy ... more info

	A Small Miracle: A Christmas Story (DVD) Add: Price: $19.95 $14.96 Save: 25% off
Charming Christmas Double Feature: T his special Christmas treat for the whole family includes two charming 25-minute animated films, "A Small Miracle" and "On Christmas Eve." Both are based on the acclaimed picture books by Peter Collington. A Small Miracle: A Christmas Story O n Christmas Eve, a poor old woman plays her accordion in the street. Apart from two children, the passers-by ignore her and by the end of the day she has to sell her accordion to buy some food. Worse is to come. On her way home a thief steals her money. She discovers that he has also vandalized the church—the little Nativity figures lie scattered on the floor and the collection box is empty. The old woman restores order and sets off exhausted towards her caravan. But before long she collapses in the snow. And now the magic begins. The little Nativity figures come to life and carry her safely home. They make ... more info

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