6 linee tematiche inglese - Prix Italia

scientific ideas of mankind's genetic improvement and evolution. The "projects" that,
were conceived and originated in the USA a century ago and then later continued in Nazi
Germany, are still being carefully studied by scientists today. The story recollects the
shamefully forgotten past, this documentary assembles significant contemporary
controversies: the “in vitro” procedure and its eugenic aspects. (Eugenics – In the name of
progress - TVP Poland).This documentary by Barbara Weissenbeck shows three South
African singers with impressive voices who originate from the townships around Cape
Town. They grew up surrounded by poverty, criminality and hopelessness, but thanks to
their voices, they have carved out a new future for themselves and thus found a means
of escaping their destitution. The film observes the singers not only at rehearsals,
auditions and performances but also provides an intimate glimpse of their everyday
lives. (Singing for life – Voices from the townships – ORF Austria).Twelve hours a day,
every day for at least two years: 6000 verses of the Koran to memorize. This is the
monumental task facing small children at the Hifz-Khana. Many parents are happy to
send their children to this special program of "Madrasa", the Islamic Orthodox School.
The result is a finely-observed, sensitive film about a unique religious practice which
strongly contradicts all notions of a carefree childhood. (Korankinder – the children of the
Koran– ZDF Germany). Ottavia Piccolo interprets Anna Politkovskaja embraces and
takes to heart the message of deep courage of the Russian journalist who, even at the
costs of her life, continues on her road of "truth". Director, Felice Cappa reveals, with
the words of Anna Politkovskaja and the brilliant interpretation of Ottavia Piccolo, the
right of not denying the "Freedom of Speech".. (Blood and snow– RAI Italy).Ilya
Muromets, a major epic hero and an Orthodox saint, was the first to bring glory to the
city of Murom. One thousand years later another hero was born in Murom. As for the
teleportation he would supply it to the whole mankind. His name was Vladimir
Zworykin. He was the founder of the modern television. (Zvorykin. Muromets – CH1
Russia). Frank, "a man who saunters through life" takes an interest in the promises of
Scientology. When he starts taking his wife Gine along with him to his classes, she
starts to invest all her money and time in the Sect. When her dedication starts to "rock
the boat" in her family, especially in her relationship with her daughter Sarah, Frank
decides that he’s had enough! But, he can only watch helplessly as Gine drifts away.
(Till faith do us part - ARD Germany).
Memories of War
A powerful documentary depicting the annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians from 1915
to 1923 and the effects of the Turkish Government's International campaign of genocide
denial on International policy. Award-winning director, Eric Friedler assembles an
impeccable cast, who bring to life the original texts of German and U.S. diplomatic
dispatches and eye-witness accounts, interspersed with never-before-seen footage of the
"Genocide" and its political aftermath. (Aghet – A genocide - ARD Germany).The
documentary focuses on the so-called wild displacement of Germans from former
Czechoslovakia during the period between the end of World War II, in May and the
"Postupimi Conference" in August 1945 with cases which turned into inhuman
massacres This is what also happened in North-Bohemian Postoloprty, where 763
German civilians were shot by soldiers of the Czechoslovak army and the Revolutionary
Guards.
Now for the first time German and Czech witnesses speak in front of a camera about the
massacre that was to have remained a tightly locked and bitter secret for ever.... (Killing
the Czech way - CTV Czech Republic). The Hungarian investigative journalist, Hesna Al
Ghaoui, explores one of the most horrible crimes against humanity in the history of
mankind when Saddam Hussein, the Iraqi dictator launched the first chemical weapon
attack against the innocent people of Halabja and other smaller villages along the
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