A group of volunteer fighter pilots is sent into the skies over China at a time when the balance of air power seems already decided. Facing overwhelming odds, they develop daring tactics, relentless discipline and an almost reckless courage that quickly turns them into a legend. Each mission becomes a high-stakes gamble where survival depends on skill, instinct and the ability to outthink an enemy that appears stronger in every way. Through intense aerial combat and split-second decisions, these pilots transform from outsiders into a decisive force, proving that innovation and determination can shift the course of a war. What unfolds is a gripping story of strategy, risk and adrenaline, where every dogfight pushes the limits of both man and machine, and where the sky itself becomes a battlefield of survival and reputation.
In the deadly skies of World War II, a fierce battle for air supremacy unfolds between two iconic fighters: the Zero and the F6F Hellcat. Through gripping combat recreations, real archival footage, and expert analysis, this documentary follows the rise of the U.S. Navy’s F6F Hellcat as it takes on the feared Japanese Zero — a fast, agile enemy that once dominated the Pacific. As the conflict intensifies, pilots are pushed to their limits in brutal dogfights where skill, strategy, and machine design decide life or death in seconds. With each encounter, the balance of power begins to shift, revealing how innovation and courage turned the tide of aerial warfare and changed the course of the war in the Pacific.
Click CC for subtitles. In a quiet North Macedonian village, a farmer forms an extraordinary bond with a white stork, a creature deeply rooted in local legend and seasonal ritual. What begins as a simple act of care gradually unfolds into a story where nature, folklore, and everyday life merge. Through patient observation and intimate storytelling, the documentary reveals how ancient beliefs still breathe beneath the surface of modern rural life. As the stork becomes both companion and symbol, the film explores themes of belonging, migration, and the fragile balance between humans and the natural world. Blending myth with reality, it offers a poetic meditation on tradition, resilience, and the invisible threads that tie a community to the rhythms of the land and sky.
A joyful and revealing portrait celebrates the life and legacy of Mel Brooks, tracing his journey from the early days of television comedy to global superstardom as one of Hollywood’s boldest satirists. Through rare footage, candid reflections, and stories of friendship and love, the film shows how Brooks used laughter to confront fear, failure, and the absurdities of the human condition, transforming personal experience into timeless comedy. Spanning two episodes that can be enjoyed together as a single, continuous film, the documentary follows Brooks as his career takes flight, shaped by deep creative partnerships, his Jewish heritage, and an unshakable drive to push boundaries. It is a warm, hilarious, and deeply human portrait of an artist who, for nearly a century, has turned humor into resilience, connection, and joy.
A chilling investigation dives into the looming threat scientists call “Disease X” — an unknown pathogen capable of triggering the next global pandemic. Led by physician and broadcaster Chris van Tulleken, the documentary explores how modern life, global travel, and human–animal contact are creating the perfect conditions for a catastrophic outbreak. What begins as a scientific inquiry quickly becomes a race against time to understand how close we may already be to the next crisis. To uncover where Disease X might emerge, van Tulleken retraces the fault lines of past outbreaks, from the deadly Nipah virus in Malaysia to the spread of bird flu among dairy cattle in California. Through frontline reporting, expert interviews, and unsettling real-world examples, the film reveals how fragile global health defenses truly are — and why the next pandemic may not be a question of if, but when.
In the last four episodes, Eugene Levy’s journey turns into a celebration of contrast and courage. In the Maldives, he tries to find his sea legs at a luxurious private island resort that promises anything, anytime, anywhere. In South Africa, he experiences a powerful encounter with an elephant that changes the way he sees connection and empathy. In Portugal, he delights in rich Iberian cuisine, uncovering the soul of local traditions. Finally, in Tokyo, he steps into the ring as a sumo referee, embracing the balance between discipline, culture, and humor in a city bursting with life.
Through intense aerial combat and split-second decisions, these pilots transform from outsiders into a decisive force, proving that innovation and determination can shift the course of a war. What unfolds is a gripping story of strategy, risk and adrenaline, where every dogfight pushes the limits of both man and machine, and where the sky itself becomes a battlefield of survival and reputation.