

With little or no embellishment, filmmaker Marguerite Duras offers a simple, often wordless chronicle of a woman's day. She and her friend are seen doing yard work, talking about their families and receiving the occasional visitor. The brightest spot in the day is when a washing machine salesman comes to call.

A widower and his daughter witness the retirement of a colle...

Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small...

8-year-old Elli and her mother, Marlène, live in a small tow...