Palabra clave Civilization

El geólogo Adrian Helmsley, descubre de que el núcleo de la Tierra se está calentando. Teme que la corteza se vuelva inestable, coincidiendo con las predicciones mayas del fin del mundo. Entre tanto, los líderes del mundo "venden" plazas para escapar del cataclismo. El escritor Curtis Jackson tropieza con esa información... y luchará por salvar a su familia mientras el suelo se hunde bajo sus pies, y los terremotos y las erupciones volcánicas destruyen el mundo tal y como lo conocemos.

El pequeño bosquimano Xixo va en busca de sus hijos que accidentalmente han quedado atrapados en un camión. En su viaje se encontrará con soldados que quieren capturarse entre sí, y un piloto y su pasajero que tienen problemas con el avión.

El heredero de la familia Greystoke, John Clayton, huérfano a los pocos meses de nacer, es adoptado por una tribu de simios, entre los que vive durante años. Descubierto por el Capitán D’Arnot, el joven Tarzán es llevado a Inglaterra, presentado a su familia y educado de acuerdo con su rango.

Realizado entre los años 1975 y 1982, "Koyaanisqatsi" -primera parte de lo que sería luego una trilogía formada por Koyaanisqatsi (1982), Powaqqatsi (1988) y Naqoyqatsi (2002)- es un singular documental que refleja la colisión entre dos mundos obligados a convivir: por un lado la vida de los hombres en la sociedad moderna, la vida urbana y occidental, llena de tecnología, ciencia y consumismo. Por otro la naturaleza y el medio ambiente del planeta Tierra. Sin voz humana, tan sólo con el poder de las imágenes y la banda sonora minimalista de Philip Glass, Godfrey Reggio presentó este documental ante 5000 personas el 4 de Octubre de 1982 en el Radio City Hall de Nueva York, convirtiéndose al instante en un documental de culto.

Un científico obsesivo y una naturalista descubren a un hombre que ha nacido y se ha criado en estado salvaje. Mientras el científico intenta educarlo, su amante lucha por preservar los instintos simiescos del hombre, porque según ella, representan la libertad. En medio de esta lucha por el poder, surge un insólito triángulo amoroso.

Última película de Murnau, que empezó como una colaboración para escribir y dirigir conjuntamente con el famoso documentalista Robert J. Flaherty, aunque por diversos problemas sólo la firmó Murnau. Rodada en Tahití y Bora-Bora retrata en forma casi de documental, al igual que "Nanook of the North" hacía con los esquimales, las costumbres y modo de vida de la gente del pacífico sur.

Na Srebrnym Globie utiliza la ficción para acercarse más a la filosofía que a lo estrictamente científico y/o tecnológico. A fuerza de pura cinematografía, en escenarios naturales y sin mayores efectos especiales que algunos pocos filtrados, Zulawsky reflexiona aquí sobre lo humano a través de una prosa poética que da forma a un relato que abreva tanto en las preguntas como en el simbolismo de distintas tradiciones místicas y/o religiosas.

Un grupo de misioneros se instala en la profunda selva amazónica con la intención de evangelizar a los indios niaruna. Mientras tanto, un par de mercenarios tienen órdenes de masacrar la tribu.

En lo profundo del espacio, en medio de una misión, un grupo de astronautas permanecen ignorantes de que en la Tierra se ha desatado una guerra nuclear con catastróficas consecuencias. Cuando regresan, hallan el planeta en un estado apocalíptico, las ciudades en ruinas y algunos supervivientes, mutantes peligrosos, salvajes sin ley...y unos pocos "normales" que tratan de sobrevivir entre el caos reinante.

Las evidencias están siendo reunidas para respaldar la teoría de que el Imperio Romano experimentó su declive debido a una marcada disminución de las temperaturas y tres oleadas consecutivas de enfermedades letales.

Fue quizás el florecimiento más espectacular de logros e imaginación en la historia escrita. En los siglos IV y V A.C. los griegos levantaron un imperio que atravesaba el Mediterráneo de Asia a España. Fueron pioneros de la ciencia moderna, la política, la guerra y la filosofía, y produjeron algunos de las creaciones artísticas y arquitectónicas más sobrecogedoras que se hayan visto en el mundo. Los Griegos: Crisol de la Civilización narra el ascenso, la gloria, la desaparición y la herencia del imperio que marcó el amanecer de la civilización occidental. La historia de esta increíble civilización será narrada a través de las vidas de los grandes héroes de la Antigua Grecia. Se utilizarán las técnicas televisivas e informáticas para reconstruir la Acrópolis, recrear la batalla de Maratón y recuperar la grandeza de la Academia, donde Sócrates, Platón y Aristóteles forjan los cimientos del pensamiento occidental.

While fighting an intense inter-galactic war, a mecha pilot is accidentally warped into a space-time neither he nor his computer recognize. After waking up from a long-time hibernation, he finds himself trapped on a planet, with human residents talking in an unknown form of language, using inferior technologies, and - most shocking to him - naturally breathable air.

Long ago, all humans lived beneath the sea. However, some people preferred the surface and abandoned living underwater permanently. As a consequence, they were stripped of their god-given protection called "Ena" which allowed them to breathe underwater. Over time, the rift between the denizens of the sea and of the surface widened, although contact between the two peoples still existed. This show follows the story of Hikari Sakishima and Manaka Mukaido, along with their childhood friends Chisaki Hiradaira and Kaname Isaki, who are forced to leave the sea and attend a school on the surface. There, the group also meets Tsumugu Kihara, a fellow student and fisherman who loves the sea. Hikari and his friends' lives are bound to change as they have to deal with the deep-seated hatred and discrimination between the people of sea and of the surface, the storms in their personal lives, as well as an impending tempest which may spell doom for all who dwell on the surface.

Robotic invaders wiped out all life, but Renge fights to survive using her powers. With no memories, she roams the city until she meets five other young women, each with unique abilities. Together, they make the most of their lives, cooking delicious meals between battles with mechanical monstrosities. As they uncover the secrets of their powers and pasts, they find strength in their friendship.

Forced to flee her underground sanctuary for Earth’s surface, Eva discovers a world unlike anything she expected. As she journeys across perilous terrain and unknown civilizations, Eva searches to answer the ultimate question: Is she the last human?

A science-fiction drama adapted from the novel of the same name by the famous science fiction writer Liu Cixin. “Three-Body Problem” tells the story of nanomaterials scientist Wang Miao and criminal police Shi Qiang who jointly unveiled the mystery of the “Three-Body Problem” world of an extraterrestrial civilization..

Actor Cha Seung-won, passionate for ancient civilizations, sets off on an extraordinary expedition to Mexico alongside actor Kim Sung-kyun and Juyeon from 'THE BOYZ'. Together, they delve into the captivating remnants of the enigmatic Mayan Empire. Throughout their journey, they unravel the mysteries surrounding the Maya civilization by visiting historical sites and immersing themselves in the authentic local lifestyle. In addition to exploring the civilization firsthand, they also showcase their culinary skills by creating fusion dishes that combine Korean and Mexican flavors using traditional ingredients.

This series reimagines Thailand in a dystopian future where technology scrapes at the surface of old customs, exposing rips in the fabric of culture.

In the year 20XX, civilization has collapsed under a rampant zombie virus. A man in a white coat appears in a survivor community and announces, "We've discovered an antibody that will prevent zombification! He is found murdered. Attacks by "zombie believers" are on the rise all over the place. Rumors of a mysterious crazed strangler. Survivors disappear one after another, and a strange singing voice can be heard from underground every night.

Twenty year-old Julius Caesar flees Rome for his life during the reign of Sulla but through skill and ambition rises four decades later to become Rome's supreme dictator.

This three-part special tells the story of the Egyptian empire from its beginning in 1560 B.C. to its collapse in 1080 B.C. Interviews with scholars and dramatic re-creations bring the story to life.

An exploration of the societal consequences when a nation's financial, technological, political, and environmental systems collapse. Told in eight stand-alone episodes filmed in one continuous shot.

A monument that may explain why the people of a thriving ancient city vanished from Earth. A tablet that reveals a towering truth about one of the Bible's strangest stories. Evidence that the 10 plagues of Egypt were real natural phenomena. Join us as we follow a team of investigators around the globe, using modern science and technology to uncover ancient mysteries surrounding these and other puzzles from our past. By examining these relics and legends, we hope to gain insights into who we are, where we come from, and where we are going.

In the fourth and fifth centuries, B.C., the Greeks built an empire that stretched across the Mediterranean from Asia to Spain. They laid the foundation of modern science, politics, warfare and philosophy, and produced some of the most breathtaking art and architecture the world has ever seen. It was perhaps the most spectacular flourishing of imagination and achievement in recorded history.

The British actress goes on a 2,000 mile journey across the four main islands of Japan, travelling from North to South meeting local people and absorbing the culture.

The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.

Using the latest in archaeology, anthropology and genetics, this series tells the story of where the modern world began. Incorporating studies of artifacts, renowned sites of archaeological interest and interviews with leading experts, it moves around the geographic zones of the world, exploring how and why civilization first sparked into life.

An eight-part chronicle of armed conflict from the beginning of recorded history to modern times, exploring the political and cultural motivations for---and consequences of---warfare.

At the world-famous Explorers Club, a gathering place for trailblazers, club member Josh Gates recounts the greatest adventures of all time.

Mankind Decoded is the intriguing story of how 12 timeless forces have shaped human history in extraordinary ways. Find out how the implacable forces of nature have compelled us to adapt or die; how new technologies have transformed our existence; how our need for food brought forth civilization; and the desire for luxuries changed our world.