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Restoring a Masterpiece: The Renovation of Eastman Theatre

2010

Take a look behind the curtain to see the vast history and recent renovation of one of Rochester, New York's most famous landmarks. Architects, theater personnel, historians, community leaders, and citizens provide in depth insight from start to finish in one of the most extensive renovations the city has ever seen.

Chernobyl 30 Years On: Nuclear Heritage

2015

Thirty years after the Chernobyl disaster, which occurred on the night of April 26, 1986, its causes and consequences are examined. In addition, a report on efforts to strengthen the structures covering the core of the nuclear plant in order to better protect the population and the environment is offered.

Eiffel, les derniers secrets

2023

Dobrý nástup

1950

Document about the new organization and mechanization of construction in Czechoslovakia according to the Soviet model.

Proud 640

1950

A picture of the new step-by-step process of building construction called "flow 640", which ensures optimal continuity of the individual professional parts of building construction.

A predsa sa stavalo...

1949

Gigant

1950

A documentary about the construction of several pig feedlots in the Czech countryside and the cooperation of citizens, soldiers and children on these constructions.

Montované stavby

1950

Documentary report about the construction of a house in Ostrava from prefabricated blocks manufactured at the factory.

Grand Coulee Dam: A Man-Made Marvel

2014

Historic construction footage, photos, and newsreels help illustrate Grand Coulee Dam's construction, engineering challenges, and regional impact including power and irrigation. Produced by the Bureau of Reclamation and shown at the dam's Visitor Center.

The Barrier

2014

Recent graduate, Arthur Macdonald, narrowly avoids a collision with a truck when he takes a short-cut to work. In his job as traffic safety engineer he proposes to erect a median barrier to prevent collisions. His proposal meets with derision from his boss and indifference from the politicians and the public, but Arthur isn't about to give up. He struggles on toward his goal, despite limited resources, office politics, and City politics.

The Johnstown Flood

1926

A dramatic recreation of the Johnstown Flood of 1889.

Dům Na poříčí

1977

The film was based on the novel "Milión" by Karel Štorkán. The book and the film depict the events surrounding the great construction disaster in Prague in 1928, in which 46 construction workers died. The disaster thrilled the entire republic at the time, yet was never fully explained. The filmmakers focus on the story of Ing. Vondrák, the designer of the construction.

Hostel Returns

2015

This film is a sequel to 2013 film Hostel and is based on the hostel life of civil engineering students.

Collapse: How the Towers Fell

2003

A look at the World Trade Center towers from an engineering perspective. Explanations about why the Twin Towers were constructed the way they were, and how those design choices contributed to their inevitable collapse on 11 September 2001.

Blue Notes and Exiled Voices

1992

An affectionate portrait of exiled South African musicians in London, featuring Louis Moholo, Pinise Saul and Hugh Masekela.