Best Language & Literature Films of 1999

The Source

Director Chuck Workman, who ... attempts to show how the Beats became the dominant counter-cultural movement of the last half of America's 20th Century. [ best language & literature films - 1999 ]

Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer

One of the great ... also delves into Hammett's works using ample clips from his most renowned work, The Maltese Falcon. Kathleen Turner narrates. [ best language & literature films - 1999 ]

Mysteries of the Bible: Prophets - Soul Catchers

This video is part ... impact, and their accuracy. The film features on-location footage, religious art, and readings from the works of the prophets. [ best language & literature films - 1999 ]

The Augustan Poets

This video is one ... readings from their work, the film paints a picture of the life and times of these important British authors. [ best language & literature films - 1999 ]

This video is one ... works, representations, re-enactments, and scholarly interviews, the story is told of the tumultuous times in which these authors lived. [ best language & literature films - 1999 ]

The Victorian Poets

This video is one ... location photography, and scholarly commentary present a vivid picture of the milieu in which these writers created their works. [ best language & literature films - 1999 ]