 This film is a comprehensive biography of Winston Churchill. Produced in 1961 with his full co-operation and blessing, and narrated by Orson Welles, it is an inspired and affectionate tribute to one of the greatest Britons. It concentrates predominantly on the era with which his memory is intertwined – the Second World War. The film paints an effective picture of a war leader rallying the British nation in her darkest days, using his mastery of the English language to give hope to the vanquished and to strengthen the resolve of those who shared his fighting spirit. |  This two-DVD set is a comprehensive documentary on one of the key individuals of the 20th century. The analysis is built upon rare archive footage and authentic dialogue taken directly from his own writings, speeches and private conversations. “Hitler in his own words” is a disturbing yet captivating essay on a crucial period of military and political history and a haunting testament to the corruptive influence of absolute power. |  Finland was poorly treated after World War Two. It’s a scandal that this story is not known more widely. |
 Triumph of the Will is Riefenstahl’s legendary propaganda documentary of the Third Reich's 1934 Nuremberg Rally. Hitler’s intention was to document the early days of his party to enable future generations to look back and see how the Third Reich began. In reality, Triumph of the Will shows historians how the Nazi state drew in the masses through propaganda and Hitler’s terrifying ability to hypnotise crowds. |  Victory in Europe is the touching story of the day that peace finally came home -VE Day, 8 May 1945. At 3 o’clock Winston Churchill spoke to an expectant nation to confirm that victory in Europe was won and six years of war were at an end. |
