This 2004 documentary by Werner Herzog diaries the struggle of a passionate English inventor to design and test a unique airship during its maiden flight above the jungle canopy.
Casts Werner Herzog, Graham Dorrington, Annette Scheurich, Marc Anthony Yhap, Dieter Plage, Adrian de Schryver, Michael Wilk, Anthony Melville, Jan-Peter Meewes, Jason Gibson
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Expedition Amelia
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Africa Adventure
The Lion Has Wings
Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness
The Wings of the Fame
Concorde: A Supersonic Story
Mysore
SR-71 Blackbird: The Secret Vigil
Living in the Age of Airplanes
Bancoco
Guy Martin's Spitfire
Tears in the Amazon
Bring 'Em Back Alive
Flight Photographers
The Gap
Hindenburg: Titanic of the Skies
Trabantem až na konec světa
Erebus: Operation Overdue
Amelia: A Tale of Two Sisters
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Expedition Amelia
IMDB 6.7 | Oct , 2019
Explorer Robert Ballard sets out to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance as he and a team of experts travel to the remote Pacific atoll named Nikumaroro in search of her final resting place.One Six Right
IMDB 8 | Aug , 2005
An exhilarating documentary film that celebrates the unsung hero of aviation - the local airport - by tracing the life, history, and struggles of an airport icon: Southern California's Van Nuys Airport. Featuring thrilling aerial photography and a sweeping original score, the film dispels common misconceptions and opposes criticism of General Aviation airports.Africa Adventure
IMDB 4.5 | Sep , 1954
A true film account of a three-month safari in the big game hunting areas of the Dark Continent, undoctored with any faked plot or contrivance.The Lion Has Wings
IMDB 6.4 | Nov , 1939
This early, influential propaganda film blends documentary and studio footage to show the valiant efforts of the Royal Air Force to defend the British people against the Nazis.Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness
IMDB 6.8 | Apr , 1927
Elephants disrupt the lives of a family deep in the jungles of Northern Siam, and an entire village.The Wings of the Fame
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2003
It is the epic of the heroes of the first century of aviation, since the flight of the first plane on December 17, 1903 until today. A striking collection of portraits of outstanding men and women like Louis Blériot, the first to cross the Channel, to Lindbergh who crossed the Atlantic and Amelia Earhart and many more...Concorde: A Supersonic Story
IMDB 7.2 | Oct , 2017
Concorde: A Supersonic Story follows the story of the most glamorous aeroplane ever built - told by the people whose lives she touched. We uncover rare footage telling the forgotten row between the French and British governments over the spelling of Concorde which threatened to derail the whole project.Mysore
IMDB 0 | Jun , 1940
Two sides of Mysore: down to earth with the field workers and an Indian spectacle for the Maharaja.SR-71 Blackbird: The Secret Vigil
IMDB 9 | Jan , 1990
Few aircraft have attracted more attention than the ominous black supersonic jet that for years has ranged the world on reconnaissance missions. This is the definitive tribute to an extraordinary peacekeeper, the SR-71 Blackbird. The History. The Technology. The Missions. The Pilots. And compelling, gripping footage of the Blackbird itself, on its "rocket ride" through the world's airspace.Living in the Age of Airplanes
IMDB 7.8 | Apr , 2015
A fresh perspective on a modern-day miracle that many of us take for granted: flying. Narrated by Harrison Ford and featuring an original score from Academy Award® winning composer James Horner, the film takes viewers to 18 countries across all seven continents to illuminate how airplanes have empowered a century of global connectedness our ancestors could never have imagined.Bancoco
IMDB 0 | May , 2023
A New Yorker journeys to the jungle in the Darien Gap of Panama to reconnect with an indigenous tribe he met and photographed 20 years ago. Their reunion highlights the profound power of photos and the human connection that transcends cultural barriers.Guy Martin's Spitfire
IMDB 6.3 | Oct , 2014
Guy Martin joins the two-year restoration of a Spitfire that was buried in a French beach for decades, and tells the Boy's Own-style story of its pilot, Squadron Leader Geoffrey StephensonTears in the Amazon
IMDB 7.8 | Mar , 2010
A documentary about environment destruction in the Amazon and the tribes living there. Produced for the 48th anniversary of MBC, Korea. A brilliant records of the itinerary for 250 days through the Amazon.Bring 'Em Back Alive
IMDB 5.2 | Jun , 1932
American animal trapper Frank Buck travels with Ali, his "number one boy," on an expedition into the Malayan jungle. From their jungle headquarters just north of Singapore, Frank, Ali and a team of native helpers roam the area from Northern Johore to Perak in search of interesting wild animals, reptiles and birds. Hoping to find a tiger, Buck captures a monitor lizard and a black leopard, while another black leopard narrowly escapes an encounter with a giant python and then battles a bigger and stronger tiger. After trapping a spotted leopard, Frank adopts a baby honey bear and a baby elephant. The team catches an orangutan, but the tiger eludes their camouflaged pit. Meanwhile, Frank visits the "bathing festival" of a local tribe and watches as tribesmen kill an intruding spotted leopard with blow darts. The tiger then meets an enormous regal python, who has just crushed a crocodile, and fights to a draw with it.Flight Photographers
IMDB 5 | Feb , 2025
"Flight Photographers" is an engaging look at the dynamic world of aviation photography, showcasing the passion and skill of both enthusiasts and professionals. Exciting stories and breathtaking images, highlight the art and adventure of capturing the beauty of flight.The Gap
IMDB 0 | Sep , 1937
A dramatization to promote the Territorial Army.Hindenburg: Titanic of the Skies
IMDB 6.8 | Sep , 2007
The film explores the background and build-up to this final flight to disaster. Using dramatic reconstruction, archive footage and exclusive interviews with leading historians and engineering experts, the special delves into the political and scientific events that led up to the catastrophe.Trabantem až na konec světa
IMDB 6.3 | Mar , 2014
The third installment in Dan Přibáň's series of travel documentaries describes the author's journey with his friends across South America in vehicles that are often notorious but cult in their own way. The charming dynamics of the group on screen are further enhanced by the high-quality craftsmanship.Erebus: Operation Overdue
IMDB 7 | Jul , 2014
On 28 November 1979, an Air New Zealand jet with 257 passengers went missing during a sightseeing tour over Antarctica. Within hours 11 ordinary police officers were called to duty to face the formidable Mount Erebus. As the police recovered the victims, an investigation team tried to uncover the mystery of how a jet could fly into a mountain in broad daylight. Did the airline have a secret it wanted to bury? This film tells the story of four New Zealand police officers who went to Antarctica as part of the police operation to recover the victims of the crash. Set in the beautiful yet hostile environment of Antarctica, this is the emotional and compelling true story of an extraordinary police operation.Amelia: A Tale of Two Sisters
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2017
Eight decades after her disappearance, Amelia Earhart's incredible accomplishmenys are still celebrated, thanks in large part to her sister Muriel.