ChroniFilms

The Conquest of Everest

Documentary that covers the famous and successful expedition of the Everest conquest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, the first climbers to reach its peak.

David and Goliath

Set during Israel’s struggle against the Philistines, the story follows young David, chosen by God to lead his people, as he prepares for his fateful clash with the giant Goliath. Ivica Pajer brings sincerity to the role of David, while Orson Welles looms over the film as King Saul, a ruler consumed by doubt and jealousy. Directed by Ferdinando Baldi and Richard Pottier, the 1960 epic blends court intrigue, lavish spectacle, and spiritual drama in a stirring retelling of one of history’s most famous battles.

Death of a Soldier

In wartime Melbourne, a shocking series of murders reveals that the killer is an American serviceman stationed with Allied troops. James Coburn anchors the film as Major Patrick Dannenberg, the officer assigned to defend the soldier in court, despite the explosive political stakes. Reb Brown portrays the disturbed private whose crimes threaten both local trust and international relations, while Bill Hunter adds depth as an Australian investigator. Directed by Philippe Mora, the film mixes courtroom drama with historical crime thriller, exposing the dark undercurrents beneath the camaraderie of World War II.