Jonas Rosales

The Rise and Fall of the Etruscans

For eight centuries, between the 9th and 1st century BC, the Etruscans, inhabitants of the Italian peninsula, were one of the most powerful peoples of the Mediterranean basin, and when they disappeared they left behind impressive necropolises, vestiges of sanctuaries and even entire cities. How did they attain such power? How far did they extend their dominion and influence? What were the causes of their decline?

Prehistoric Worlds

Five times, Earth has faced apocalyptic events that swept nearly all life from the face of the planet. What did these prehistoric creatures look like? What catastrophes caused their disappearance? And how did our distant ancestors survive and give rise to the world we know today?

Ennio Morricone: Music in His Blood

An interview with film composer Ennio Morricone discussing his music for Elio Petri's 1970 film INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION.

Yoshida …or: The Explosion of the Story

A documentary about Yoshishige (Kijû) Yoshida's creative process for his most significant film, the 1969 avantgarde tour-de-force Eros + Massacre (1969).

Filmmaking Without Boundaries: Interview with Peter Brook

Director Peter Brook discusses his move from theater to film, his approach to adapting LORD OF THE FLIES, and the film's complicated production history.

Le Paris de Zazie

Documentary about the Parisian locations for the film by Louis Malle.

L'emprise du carnavalesque

Video-essay about Death in Venice.

Piero Tosi ou le goût de la perfection

Costume designer Piero Tosi discussing his involvement working on Death in Venice.

Aux sources de 'Mort à Venise'

The screenwriter Nicola Badalucco talks about Death in Venice.