Tag: Documentary

Journalist

Bob Nadkarni and The MAZE: A Legacy of Art and Jazz in Rio de Janeiro

antonfoek The Visionary Behind The MAZE Bob Nadkarni, a British journalist and filmmaker, moved to Rio de Janeiro over 40 years ago with a dream that extended far beyond his own artistic pursuits. He founded The MAZE not just as his home and art studio but as a cultural beacon in the heart of Catete.…
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QUADRILLE ET DANSES TRADITIONNELLES. Un Film de Eddy OZIER-LAFONTINE

Passion Caraibe And Madi & Kera

QUADRILLE ET DANSES TRADITIONNELLES. Un Film de Eddy OZIER-LAFONTINE antonfoek PASSION CARAIBE AND MADI & KERA. APRES MIDI QUADRILLE AND TRADITIONAL DANCES. A film by Eddy OZIER-LAFONTINE. A half-day devoted to traditional dance. Biguine Mazurka Valse Créole Mérengué Tango and Quadrille, as well as Dj Pascal’s entertainment, and the party lived up to its promise.…
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What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

antonfoek What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it’s fame and money, you’re not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you’re mistaken. As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk,…
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President Ibrahim Traoré: A Model of Humility and Service

President Ibrahim Traoré: A Model of Humility and Service

antonfoek In a continent often marred by stories of excess and corruption, President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso stands as a beacon of hope and humility. His decision to forgo a presidential salary and continue his duties as a military commander is not just a personal choice but a powerful statement that resonates with the…
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From Colonial Port to Global Financial Hub: The Singapore Success Story

From Colonial Port to Global Financial Hub: The Singapore Success Story

antonfoek 1. Visionary Leadership and Strategic Policies Singapore’s transformation from a humble port city to a global financial powerhouse is a testament to visionary leadership and strategic economic policies. Under the guidance of leaders like Lee Kuan Yew, the city-state focused on education, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence1. By attracting multinational corporations and fostering…
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Indonesia’s Spice Kingdom | The Mark Of Empire | Majapahit

The Majapahit Empire was the largest empire in Southeast Asia & the centre of the world-famous Spice Trade that stretched from China to Europe. Host Peter Lee starts off on the island of Java to see why it was so suited to cultivating rice, used to make exchanges with merchants from the Spice Islands. As…
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Why Doesn’t Indonesia Speak Dutch?

Why Doesn’t Indonesia Speak Dutch?

A short documentary on why after over 300 years of dutch rule, contrary to other former colonies, Indonesia neither has significant leftovers of dutch culture nor is the dutch language spoken anywhere. We explain Indonesia’s History breifly. Lots of people in India speak English, Lots of people in Algeria speak french, Yet Indonesia is a…
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JFK: Between Affairs and Politics – The Secret Life of a President

John F. Kennedy’s presidency was marked by iconic moments of leadership and historic events. But beneath the carefully crafted public image of a devoted family man lay a hidden reality – a string of extramarital affairs that included some of the most famous women of the era. Here’s a look at how these affairs conflicted…
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15 Years STRANDED On The Isle Of Sand

15 Years STRANDED On The Isle Of Sand

This is Tromelin Island. It is exactly as barren as it looks. So much so that it used to be known simply as the Isle of Sand. In 1761, almost a hundred people captured from their homeland were abandoned here, and most of them were never seen or heard from again. This is their horrifying…
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