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International Spotlight
Movies and television from around the world.
ITALIAN
Corleone
Starring: Salvatore ‘Toto’ Riina, Nathalie Bauer In 1993 the Godfather of all Godfathers, Toto Riina, is arrested in Palermo, Sicily, marking the end of a 25-year manhunt and of the war that killed thousands between the Cosa Nostra and the Italian State. UNK 152 min. (2019) Documentary
DVD 13898283 $25.99
The Man in the Top Hat
Starring: Rosa Fariello, Natalie La Torre Two journalism graduates begin a photographic retreat in Villa Rosa, a huge farmhouse abandoned in the countryside. Once they arrive, the two girls immediately feel a sinister air in the decrepit home. UNK 80 min. Suspense DVD 13823845 $19.99
Sicilia!
Starring: Angela Nugara, Gianni Buscarino, Vittorio Vigneri Something as simple as a herring roasting on a hearth, or a meal of bread, wine, and winter melon, takes on the humble aura of a Caravaggio painting in this masterful film. UNK 66 min. (2017) Drama DVD 13910528 $38.99 BLU-RAY 13910529 $39.99
Citizens of the World
Starring: Giorgio Colangeli, Ennio Fantastichini, Gianni Di Gregorio Three retirees decide to move away from Rome to find a better standard of living in a country where their meager pensions will go that much further. Planning for the trip sees the trio trawl the pubs and restaurants of the sun-saturated Rome. UNK 92 min. (2020) Comedy DVD 13823362 $35.99
Milano
Justice Is Served
Starring: Marcello Arnone, Rocco Alvaro, Giulia Betti A detective finds himself investigating the murder of Luigi, a well-known police informer. He starts to explore the gambling world with his unorthodox ways, but realizes that appearances can be deceiving as the criminal underbelly gets revealed. UNK 60 min. Drama DVD 13823838 $19.99
Imma Tataranni
Starring: Alessio Lapice, Vanessa Scalera, Barbara Ronchi Deputy prosecutor Immacolata ‘Imma’ Tataranni solves cases with unorthodox methods and attitude to spare. Loosely based on the novels by Italian author Mariolina Venezia and filmed in the stunning Basilicata region of southern Italy. UNK 657 min. Drama DVD 13938749 $51.99 3 Discs
Nuns
An Italian Horror Story
Starring: Mattia Galantino, Agata Paradiso, Caterina Orlando Bruno lives in a convent with three nuns. He’s staying with them as a caretaker, but the convent requires the assistance of a housekeeper and they hire Helena. Bruno falls in love despite the consequences. UNK 101 min. Horror DVD 13823841 $19.99
Two Films by Paulo Rocha
The Green Years and Change of Life (Portuguese)
Starring: Isabel Ruth, Rui Gomes Paulo Rocha’s The Green Years is an extraordinary and haunting coming-of-age tale. Change of Life: After a stint in the army, a soldier comes home to find his sweetheart has married his brother. UNK 183 min. Drama Available May 18
DVD 13910530 $38.99 BLU-RAY 13910531 $39.99
Happy Times (Hebrew)
Starring: Michael Aloni, Liraz Chamami, Iris Bahr A dinner party for a group of decidedly boorish Israeli Americans at a Hollywood Hills mansion turns deadly as a toxic mix of alcohol, egos, lust, and greed combine to spin bloodily out of control. UNK 93 min. (2019) Horror DVD 13740435 $19.99 BLU-RAY 13740436 $22.99
The Final Payoff (Greek)
Starring: Greg Terzakis, Yannis Bostantzoglou, Giorgos Giannopoulos An ex-boxer has to choose between his job and starting a new life with a young actress. UNK 125 min. (2014) Action DVD 13823844 $19.99
Manhattan
Odyssey (Croatian)
Starring: Zdenko Jelcic, Mladen Vujcic Jacob is looking for a dog-walker for his adorable little black schnauzer. He picks Daniel, seemingly the least suitable for the job, a young loser immersed in virtual games. Jacob teaches him the ‘ancient art’ of dog walking. UNK 101 min. (2020) Drama DVD 13823843 $19.99
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GERMAN
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Louis Van Beethoven
Starring: Colin Putz, Tobias Moretti, Anselm Bresgott This lavish historical drama illuminates the story of the world-famous composer from different perspectives. UNK 126 min. (2020) Music
DVD 13750850 $27.99
Hot Dog
Starring: Til Schweiger, Matthias Schweighofer, Leigh Gill A pair of tactical units police officers from different walks of life come together to rescue an ambassador’s daughter. UNK 105 min. (2018) Action DVD 13923305 $22.99 BLU-RAY 13923335 $22.99
Idiomatic
Season 2 (Finnish)
Starring: Elmer Back, Anna Paavilainen, Mikko Penttilä In the uproarious second season of this relatable comedy from Finland, 30-something couple Aino and Micke consider starting a family, which is easier said than done! UNK 210 min. (2019) Comedy DVD 13802258 $29.24 2 Discs
RUSSIAN
The Widow
Starring: Oleg Chugunov, Viktotiya Potemina, Margarita Bychkova A team of volunteers went out into the woods in search of a missing teenager. Soon, all communication with them was lost. Locals believe they were taken by the same dark spirit that took the others. UNK 86 min. (2020) Horror DVD 14034149 $17.24 BLU-RAY 14034148 $19.49
Russian Raid
Starring: Ivan Kotik, Alexander Krasovskiy, Vladimir Mineev Long after the murder of his father, a secret agent killed in a missile factory raid, an ex-soldier returns to Russia as a mercenary. He soon accepts a mission targeting the same facility, but no one else knows his true objective is revenge. UNK 104 min. (2020) Action DVD 13889312 $32.99 BLU-RAY 13889313 $33.99
FRENCH
Mafia Inc
Starring: Cristina Rosato, Marc-Andre Grondin, Sergio Castellitto The Gamache tailors have been dressing the Mafia family Paternò for three generations. Vince works on behalf of Frank, the godfather, with his eldest son Giaco. Vince seeks to earn his stripes by impressing the godfather. 18A 135 min. (2020) Drama DVD 12819102 $16.99
Vitis Prohibita
This is the incredible true story of six ‘innocent’ grape varieties that were deemed outlaws by the French government. UNK 91 min. (2019) Documentary DVD 13802153 $19.99
NORWEGIAN
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The Wisting
Season 1
Starring: Thea Green Lundberg, Sven Nordin, Mads Ousdal This acclaimed series follows a homicide detective tracking an American serial killer. When an old case comes back to haunt ;him, how will he save others when he finds himself fighting for his reputation, career, and life? UNK min. (2019) Drama
DVD 13938038 $38.99 3 Discs BLU-RAY 13938037 $38.99 3 Discs
Saga
Starring: Ted Skjellum, Terje Sødal, Ingvild Hogstad Roaming on their bikes in the Norwegian countryside, Ted Skjellum’s gang discovers the ancient Norse saga of the Eyrdwellers, the story of a chieftain who came back from the dead to terrorize villagers. UNK 88 min. (2016) Horror DVD 13898263 $19.99
Encounter in the Air
(Albanian)
Starring: Herton Meta, Todi Kasemi Blerim, an employee of a TV station, takes on a highly unusual side gig, one that immerses him in a world of mental illness, paranoia, and blurred reality. UNK 90 min. (2020) Suspense DVD 13898264 $19.99
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America in WWI
What Really Happened, and Why It Matters
The issues that Americans faced during World War I are also being faced today. This video lecture lays out the importance of studying WWI and how it can help today. UNK 59 min. (2021) Available May 4
DVD 13817059 $24.74
The Rise and Decline of the American Presidency
This video lecture from a renowned professor focuses on how the power of the presidency has changed over time and what that has meant for American society. UNK 50 min. (2021) Available May 11
DVD 13817050 $24.74
What We Know About the Brain
(And What We Don’t)
A renowned expert in neuroscience takes viewers on a journey deep into the brain, mind, and self while revealing the exciting recent findings within the topic. UNK 56 min. (2021) Available May 11
DVD 13817048 $24.74
Strategic Thinking and Thinking Big
Drawing on insights from historical thinking, this lecture will provide tools for leaders to implement as they strive to think strategically rather than tactically. UNK 59 min. (2021) Available May 4
DVD 13817057 $24.74
The New Cold War
Russia and the U.S. (What Went Wrong?)
What really happened after the Cold War was over? This video lecture from an expert historian takes a deep dive into the politics surrounding the end of the Cold War. UNK 54 min. (2021) Available May 4
DVD 13817058 $24.74
WWII
Surprising Stories You Never Learned in History Class
This video lecture will explore the bizarre actions of the Nazis at the end of World War II and the challenges confronting the allies in rescuing Holocaust prisoners. UNK 50 min. (2021) Available May 11
DVD 13817049 $24.74
The History and Archaeology of the Bible
The work of historians and archaeologists opens a thrilling world of discovery as they bring their methods and insights to the iconic stories of the Bible. UNK 720 min. (2021)
DVD 13933273 $103.99 4 Discs
How to Plan for the Perfect Retirement
Professor Dana Anspach of Sensible Money, LLC will provide a step-bystep guide to develop a retirement plan that works for you. UNK 360 min. (2021)
DVD 13933271 $58.99 2 Discs
How to Create Comics
Comics creators put certain technical and creative tools to use when they produce their stories. Get a firsthand look at how these tools are used, and how digital tools have changed the comics landscape. UNK 360 min. (2021)
DVD 13933272 $58.99 2 Discs
From the Holocaust to Hollywood
The Robert Clary Story
The renowned actor and entertainer personally tells his story of fame and how his horror-filled past during World War II shaped him into the man he became. UNK 49 min. (2020)
Time Capsule 69
This documentary chronicles some of the most major events of 1969 and discusses how influential these events were to the lives people live today. UNK 45 min. (2019) Available May 4
DVD 13968850 $24.74
Inspiring Women
Each vignette within this documentary presents different and unique personalities of women who have changed parts of the entertainment industry. UNK 150 min. (2017)
DVD 13957288 $24.74
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Marvel Hero Origins
Titles include: Captain America: The First Avenger; Captain Marvel; Iron Man; and Thor. PG 486 min. Action
DVD 13587546 $172.99 4 Movies
Disney Classics
Titles include: The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes; The Great Locomotive Chase; The Happiest Millionaire; Herbie Goes Bananas; Napoleon and Samantha; and Something Wicked This Way Comes. PG 632 min. Children’s DVD 13587543 $90.99 6 Movies
Disney Live Action
Volume 1
Titles include: Aladdin; Christopher Robin; Dumbo; The Lion King; and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. PG 579 min. Children’s DVD 13587547 $189.99 5 Movies
Disney Modern Animation
Volume 1
Titles include: Coco; Frozen 2; Incredibles 2; Onward; and Ralph Breaks the Internet. PG 540 min. Children’s DVD 13587545 $222.99 5 Movies
Disney Classic Animation
Titles include: Aladdin; Cinderella; The Little Mermaid; and Sleeping Beauty. G 323 min. Children’s DVD 13587544 $199.99 4 Movies
