Subject: So. Studies/Sciences: Geography/Cultures

Life in a Great City Series

There are cities; then there are great cities! This unique series journeys behind-the-scenes to present a "day in the life" of thirteen of the most dynamic cities in the world. Here viewers become immersed in the heart and soul of each city and discover what it's like to live in a great city, as well as what it is that makes each of these cities great. Nightlife locations are edited out of Level 1 and included in Level 2. Produced by Films Concept Assoc. & Greenspace Prod. II, Inc. Programs available on 13 individual DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos; also in a 13-Disc Set. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail

List of Titles

Barcelona

Barcelona mixes styles like no other metropolis. A city both gothic and modern, it is a showcase of architectural treasures and a plethora of plastic arts. Its uniqueness lies as much in its geography as in its history. Wherever you look, the city's independence from the rest of the peninsula and the world is manifest Click for more

Barcelona - Level 1

Barcelona mixes styles like no other metropolis. A city both gothic and modern, it is a showcase of architectural treasures and a plethora of plastic arts. Its uniqueness lies as much in its geography as in its history. Wherever you look, the city's independence from the rest of the peninsula and the world is manifest Click for more

Berlin

"Recommended. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, Berlin captured the world's interest. A massive rebuilding effort is under way, simultaneously introducing innovative architecture into the city's landscape and restoring historic landmarks. This program presents viewers with a chance to discover a day in the life Click for more

Berlin - Level 1

"Recommended. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, Berlin captured the world's interest. A massive rebuilding effort is under way, simultaneously introducing innovative architecture into the city's landscape and restoring historic landmarks. This program presents viewers with a chance to discover a day in the life Click for more

London

London is Europe's largest city, filled with world-famous landmarks and a thousand-year-old history. This program goes beyond the much-recognized sites of Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the River Thames, Big Ben, Baker Street, Piccadilly Circus, and the Tower of London, and offers viewers the chance Click for more

London - Level 1

London is Europe's largest city, filled with world-famous landmarks and a thousand-year-old history. This program goes beyond the much-recognized sites of Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the River Thames, Big Ben, Baker Street, Piccadilly Circus, and the Tower of London, and offers viewers the chance Click for more

Montreal

"Recommended. Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city outside of France and it's easy to see the French influence throughout the program. The filmmakers visit local markets, restaurants, Mont Royal Park, historical neighborhoods, and even do some kayaking on a river just outside of the city. Many of Click for more

Montreal - Level 1

"Recommended. Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city outside of France and it's easy to see the French influence throughout the program. The filmmakers visit local markets, restaurants, Mont Royal Park, historical neighborhoods, and even do some kayaking on a river just outside of the city. Many of Click for more

New York

"Recommended. Starting with street scenes at 7:00 a.m. and finishing the next day at 4:00 a.m., the director has captured the vibrancy of this great city. We see a wide range of human expression, as well as great aerial shots of the city. We go from boxer training, to Wall Street, to the subway, to the Guggenheim Click for more

New York - Level 1

"Recommended. Starting with street scenes at 7:00 a.m. and finishing the next day at 4:00 a.m., the director has captured the vibrancy of this great city. We see a wide range of human expression, as well as great aerial shots of the city. We go from boxer training, to Wall Street, to the subway, to the Guggenheim Click for more

Paris

From the first metro to the first batch of baguettes, Paris regulates its daily life to the rhythm of its clocks. Fashionable Paris, popular Paris, the Paris of monuments and grand avenues, the Paris of boroughs and narrow streets, celebrated Paris, secret Paris, trendy Paris, the Paris of the Parisians. This exciting Click for more

Paris - Level 1

From the first metro to the first batch of baguettes, Paris regulates its daily life to the rhythm of its clocks. Fashionable Paris, popular Paris, the Paris of monuments and grand avenues, the Paris of boroughs and narrow streets, celebrated Paris, secret Paris, trendy Paris, the Paris of the Parisians. This exciting Click for more

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is a city of contrasts: sea and mountains, wealth and poverty, city and nature; and yet day and night here are never far apart. Rio is a natural wonder, home to the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, as well as Tijuca Forest, Lagoa Park, the Botanical Gardens, and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Click for more

Rio de Janeiro - Level 1

Rio de Janeiro is a city of contrasts: sea and mountains, wealth and poverty, city and nature; and yet day and night here are never far apart. Rio is a natural wonder, home to the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, as well as Tijuca Forest, Lagoa Park, the Botanical Gardens, and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Click for more

Rome

"Recommended. This documentary offers a cornucopia of beautiful images to delight the eye. From early morning at the famed Trevi Fountain to the end of the day at Ostia Beach, it captures the pulsing rhythm of this ancient city and its surroundings. From Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio and its Musei Capitolini Click for more

Rome - Level 1

"Recommended. This documentary offers a cornucopia of beautiful images to delight the eye. From early morning at the famed Trevi Fountain to the end of the day at Ostia Beach, it captures the pulsing rhythm of this ancient city and its surroundings. From Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio and its Musei Capitolini Click for more

San Francisco

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San Francisco - Level 1

Over 16 million tourists a year come to San Francisco to gaze at the xxbGolden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Islandxxb, and Victorian houses; also to ride on cable cars, to have crab on sourdough bread, to enjoy xxbGolden Gate Parkxxb, the world's largest city park, and to roam San Fran's famous neighborhoods, such as xxbChinatown, Click for more

St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg served as the capital of Russia from 1712 to 1917, was designed by Peter the Great, and was built by the greatest European architects. Located on the delta of the Neva River, it is nicknamed the "Venice of the North," having many canals and 42 islands. It is an opulent city with sumptuous palaces like Click for more

St. Petersburg - Level 1

St. Petersburg served as the capital of Russia from 1712 to 1917, was designed by Peter the Great, and was built by the greatest European architects. Located on the delta of the Neva River, it is nicknamed the "Venice of the North," having many canals and 42 islands. It is an opulent city with sumptuous palaces like Click for more

Sydney

"Recommended. This is a wonderful visual feast of images of the harbor city of Sydney with its 152-mile shoreline. Viewers are presented with many little slices of life that give this city its beauty. From scenes of surfers, ferry boat commuters, and monorail riders you move peripatetically around the city touring Click for more

Sydney - Level 1

"Recommended. This is a wonderful visual feast of images of the harbor city of Sydney with its 152-mile shoreline. Viewers are presented with many little slices of life that give this city its beauty. From scenes of surfers, ferry boat commuters, and monorail riders you move peripatetically around the city touring Click for more

Vancouver

Vancouver, B.C., is one those beautiful, "full of energy" cities that captures a person's heart and imagination immediately. Canada's third largest city, it sits on a peninsular bordered by English Bay and the Pacific Ocean to the west, and it is hemmed in by a spectacular mountain range. Water is the defining element Click for more

Vancouver - Level 1

Vancouver, B.C., is one those beautiful, "full of energy" cities that captures a person's heart and imagination immediately. Canada's third largest city, it sits on a peninsular bordered by English Bay and the Pacific Ocean to the west, and it is hemmed in by a spectacular mountain range. Water is the defining element Click for more

Warsaw

Warsaw, or Warsawa in Polish, is a large, bustling city that plays a major role in political, scientific and university circles throughout Poland. Virtually destroyed during World War II, Warsaw rose from the ashes to become an example of a solid, post-war urban renewal dream. Here we see the Old City, which Click for more

Warsaw - Level 1

Warsaw, or Warsawa in Polish, is a large, bustling city that plays a major role in political, scientific and university circles throughout Poland. Virtually destroyed during World War II, Warsaw rose from the ashes to become an example of a solid, post-war urban renewal dream. Here we see the Old City, which Click for more