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From the magical rainforests of the Pacific coast to the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains, from the endless sea of grass of the prairie to the ice fields of the Arctic - the massive Canada, with its many, very different habitats is a world of its own. - Created with stunning aerial photographs and fascinating, some never before seen animal behaviors, unique time-lapse and slow motion sequences and elaborately staged historical scenes in this four-part documentary series, a comprehensive and fascinating portrait of the natural world and Canadian history.

Established by Martin Scorsese in 2007, the World Cinema Project expands the horizons of moviegoers everywhere. The mission of the WCP is to preserve and present marginalized and infrequently screened films from regions of the world ill equipped to provide funding for major restorations. This collector’s set brings together six superb films from various countries, including Bangladesh/India (A River Called Titas), Mexico (Redes), Morocco (Trances), Senegal (Touki bouki), South Korea (The Housemaid), and Turkey (Dry Summer); each is a cinematic revelation, depicting a culture not often seen by outsiders.

This last Blu-Ray contains seven restored shorts.

SINATRA: All or Nothing at All is an up-close and personal examination of the life, music and career of the legendary entertainer. Told in his own words from hours of archived interviews, along with commentary from those closest to him, the documentary weaves the music and images from Sinatra's life together with rarely seen footage of Sinatra's famous 1971 "Retirement Concert" in Los Angeles. The film's narrative is shaped by Sinatra's song choices for that concert, which Gibney interprets as the singer's personal guide through his own life.

The Solaris mission has established a base on a planet that appears to host some kind of intelligence, but the details are hazy and very secret. After the mysterious demise of one of the three scientists on the base, the main character is sent out to replace him. He finds the station run-down and the two remaining scientists cold and secretive. When he also encounters his wife who has been dead for ten years, he begins to appreciate the baffling nature of the alien intelligence.

A dying man in his forties remembers his past. His childhood, his mother, the war, personal moments and things that tell of the recent history of all the Russian nation.

During World War II, 12-year old Ivan works as a spy on the eastern front. The small Ivan can cross the German lines unnoticed to collect information…

David Attenborough returns in this breathtaking documentary showcasing life on Planet Earth.

This two part documentary is dedicated to our pets. Animals are Man's best friends. Every animal is unique thanks to its character. This film shows how our pets keep their instincts, despite their domestication, and stay true to the game of their wild side. Refined recording techniques, hidden cameras and their creative application help us to see the world of our pets through their eyes and reveal us their secrets.

Unique landscapes and wild animals in a variety of natural landscapes in Germany, shooting motion with frame deceleration, smooth transitions camera from unusual perspectives - all this creates for the viewer an indescribable atmosphere of personal presence, shows the unique and amazing variety of biosphere reserves and national parks in Germany.