Documentaries on any possible subject, the only connection being that they last forty minutes.

Often referred to as The Pearls of the Indian Ocean, The Maldives true treasures are to be found beneath the waves: the coral reefs. See breathtakingly colorful coral forests. Observe turtles searching for food as they swim by. Duck your head as huge swarms of colorful fish take refuge in the numerous caves and crevices. Wonder at the incredible diversity of life on the coral reef!

Mike Brewer sets off on a journey of discovery to find out the story of one of the most remarkable aircraft in the British Armed Forces: a Chinook helicopter code named Bravo November. By doing so he examines the invaluable contribution that these helicopters have made to campaigns from the Falklands War onwards. And how Chinooks are now being upgraded to keep them at the cutting edge of British tactical weaponry.

Animated figure Talkie gets a visit from his friend Mutie in search for a job. Talkie takes him to the Western Electric sound lab, where a technician explains the process of putting sound on film and reproducing it in the theatre.

Shot by Gary Graver at the University of Southern California after a screening of "The Trial" in 1981, "Filming The Trial" finds Welles fielding questions about his 1962 film adaptation of the Franz Kafka novel from the crowd. The footage was given to the Munich Film Museum by Oja Kodar.

On a chilly early March morning three filmmakers set out to make a short documentary in 5 days as part of an international competition. They have a genre and a theme they have to stick to. They chose the "40 Foot" swimming spot in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland, and the people who have been swimming there for years through snow, gales or sunny mornings. The filmmakers discover what happens there every morning is so much more than swimming.

Ever wonder how they ever made Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi? Well this documentary explains it all as we're taken on a behind-the-scenes tour of the making of the Star Wars saga. It shows how the puppets are made and worked, and creator George Lucas talks about what influenced him to do it, and everything. Narrated by Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill.

Four men decided to enter in the oldest Fight Club of the History, The Florentine Football tournament. A father and son, a black guy, an old champion and outsider clerk will enter in an arena of the time to win their fears, to go over their limits, to be heroes for a day.

Fathers of the Sport is a Feature Documentary which uncovers the colorful and compelling history of legendary playground basketball. It chronicles the history and lives of the many "legends" and unsung heroes who dominated playground basketball courts of New York, Philadelphia, DC, Los Angeles, Chicago and more in the early years and consequently turned it into the multi-billion dollar spectator sport it is today. Fathers Of The Sport will refer to the heartfelt devotion of sport displayed by players of yesterday compared to today's star driven talented young players. Their talents and skills made them aspire to become some of the most recognized and influential basketball players ever. In return for their contributions, Fathers of the Sport will enlighten the world to the game's legendary origins in playground basketball which transcended onto the courts of the NBA and into the hearts and lives of an infinite number of fans. Schooled on urban courts across America, self-trained athletes brought style to an NBA that sorely lacked excitement and retail entertainment value. The playground's convergence with the NBA was a major turning point in the history of basketball - the game was forever changed. The legacy of these playground athletes is seen in all aspects of professional basketball today. Fathers Of The Sport pays homage to it's urban playground roots. From Rucker Park to The Baker League and beyond, these legendary players' courage, fire and on-court determination will be translated into a celebration of their accomplishments. Fathers Of The Sport is the most historical and honest account of the origin and history of playground basketball ever produced.

The Official Film of the XXXth Olympic Games to be held in London, following the stories of twelve first-time Olympians from around the world.