November 2020: the audience follows Janine fly-on-the wall from initial research and rehearsals in Stockholm, to a hectic month in London where, accompanied on the piano by Pappano, the legendary Director of the Royal Opera, she becomes acquainted with each of the violins and select works that fit them best. Made by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivarius, some of these violins have not been played for 200 years while others belonged to the greatest virtuosos ever, including Fritz Kreisler, Nathan Milstein, Ida Haendel and Oscar Shumsky, all featured in the film in powerful archive. Learning their histories, and coming to grips with their foibles, Janine then falls ill with Covid. Nevertheless, in a virtuoso feat of determination, she recovers to rehearse and record this astonishing album with just a day to spare before the first violin must be returned to its owner. This is a nerve-wracking, intense, and hugely exciting film, where, up close and personal, we see not only what makes these the most unique stringed instruments in the world, but also the enormous humour, spark and energy that drives two of the world’s leading musicians at the top of their creative game.

Janine Jansen embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to record a new album on twelve of the greatest violins to have ever been created.

Janine Jansen: Falling for Stradivari

Hip-hop dance would never have reached the great international stages without Mourad Merzouki. A recognised choreographer, his shows are now touring worldwide, with more than 2800 performances in 58 countries. The film offers an immersion into the heart of his next creation: Vertikal. In the middle of his troupe of dancers and close to Mourad, we participate in the creative process backstage, until the first performance – between doubt and creative impulse. With an objective: to defy gravity and create a visual vertigo. Through Mourad’s confidences and moments stolen from his busy life, we discover his influences, his artistic career and his universe. Thus emerges the portrait of one of the most promising choreographers of his generation. 

An immersion into the heart of Mourad Merzouki's next creation: Vertikal.

Mourad Merzouki: Dance Alchemist

Watch a rarely-seen Amy Winehouse concert, plus extended interviews with the singer and archival footage of Winehouse’s greatest musical influences. 

In 2006, a young Amy Winehouse accepted an invitation to play perform in Ireland's annual Other Voices festival. She made her way to Dingle's St James's church to play a short set for a small audience that left a big impact on a small town. Everyone in attendance remembers ‘The Day She Came to Dingle.’ 

Watch her full performance interspersed with intimate, extended interviews with And Other Voices presenter John Kelly, in which Amy talks about her musical influences, career aspirations, and her life before fame. This is a gentle and fascinating portrait of one of music’s most extraordinary talents.

Setlist:
Back to Black
Tears Dry on Their Own 
You Know I’m no Good
Love is a Losing Game
Rehab
Me & Mr. Jones

Watch a rarely-seen Amy Winehouse concert, plus extended interviews with the singer from The Day She Came to Dingle.

Amy Winehouse: Other Voices

Hosted by Martin Scorsese with insight from church parishioners and comedian Jim Gaffigan (along with his wife and his five kids), The Oratorio is a documentary about the roots of opera in New York City.

Hosted by Martin Scorsese, The Oratorio is a documentary about the roots of opera in New York City.

The Oratorio: A Documentary with Martin Scorsese

Filmed on location with Cirque Du Soleil performers, this documentary offers an intimate look at their lives on and off the stage. 

A behind the scenes look at people chasing their dreams and pushing their bodies to the limits.

An intimate documentary following the world-renowned performers of Cirque Du Soleil.

AnneSophie Mutter and Herbert von Karajan: The Beethoven Summit: Magic Moments of Music

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