Kultur International Films

The video contains definitive biographies accompanied by a visual analysis of the artist's major work. Full of imagery the video is the perfect introduction to Alberto Giacometti's modern art.

A comprehensive record of the greatest achievements in the history of western art from the medieval era to the post-impressionist world,from Botticelli to Van Gogh.

Biography of artist Francis Bacon with images of his work.

The pupil of Rubens, Anthony van Dyck followed his master Ruben's example by traveling to Italy as part of his artistic training. An enthusiasm for rich colors and the ability to depict the texture of fabric characterized Van Dyck's best work.

"As the ultimate example of the Romantic artist, William Blake made radical developments in art technique to communicate his vision. However visual art was just one facet of his achievement. In his famous illuminated books, Blake combined painting, engraving and poetry, some of which are now the most famous in the English language. However, Blake's visual art can be far more readily appreciated, and pictures such as The ancient of days remain a powerful...

An in-depth look at the life of Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro.

In this filmed play, Doctor Faustus, restless for knowledge, forsakes scholarship for magic and makes a pact with the Devil: if the veil spirit Mephistopheles will serve him for 24 years, Faustus will yield his soul to the Devil after death. It isn't long before Faustus has doubts about the bargain, but Mephistopheles has plenty of entertainment at hand to distract Faustus from the terrifying reality of his position and the prospect of its agonizing...

Leonard Bernstein earned glory as a composer, conductor, and pianist (classical and jazz), but nothing gave him more pleasure than the joy of teaching. He presented the unique blend of spoken words and music. He is an intensely interactive teacher, getting his audience to sing, springing a quiz full of trick questions. He can take the most abstruse subject and present them to a young audience with clarity, without condescension, and with a clear sense...

A great man's vanity is manipulated by a jealous aide to bring about his downfall.

Part 2 includes some of the greatest moments in Shakespeare: the deathbed scene of the old King, when Hal contemplates the crown; and Hal's devastating rejection of Falstaff himself.