Newton : A Tale of Two Isaacs

Newton : A Tale of Two Isaacs 1997

6.00

As Newton devotes himself to the difficult and solitary path of challenging the existing view of the universe and proving his own theories on celestial movement and gravity, his young scribe Humphrey wavers between pursuing science or following his heart.

1997

Leonardo: A Dream of Flight

Leonardo: A Dream of Flight 1996

1

Leonardo da Vinci finds it difficult to pursue his own dreams while serving as the Duke's court artist, but young Roberto takes risks to convince the Master not to give up on his dreams. In this moving story of friendship, the Renaissance genius invents a flying machine and helps Roberto reach new heights.

1996

Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants

Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants 1997

8.00

Galileo is thwarted in his pursuit to uncover the universe's mysteries by a lack of money, a lazy brother and a jealous rival. Luckily, he finds support from his student, Prince Cosimo, son of the Medici family.

1997

Monet: Shadow and Light

Monet: Shadow and Light 1999

1

Monet's glorious summer of painting ends abruptly with harsh attacks from his father and art critics. He intends to abandon everything, but is convinced otherwise by aspiring young artist Daniel. Having been abandoned by his own father, Daniel refuses to let Monet do the same to his son. As Monet shows Daniel a new way of seeing the world through art, Daniel helps Monet see the importance of family.

1999

Rossini's Ghost

Rossini's Ghost 1996

1

Nine-year old Reliana witnesses Rossini's efforts to salvage his seemingly cursed new opera, the Barber of Seville.

1996

Rembrandt: Fathers & Sons

Rembrandt: Fathers & Sons 1999

1

At the height of his success in 1630 Amsterdam, Rembrandt takes on a Jewish studio apprentice, Samuel.

1999