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Filming for a movie that will never be made, starring Gianni Celati and Roberto Freak Antoni of Skiantos, shot at Montagnola in Bologna in the winter of 1977.

This documentary deals with the 4 months that Father Daniel Berrigan was underground from the FBI, due to participating in and leading the burning of draft records in an act of civil disobedience.

A commune of improvisational theatre performers, musicians, light-show artists, film makers, geodesic dome designers and former members of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters takes shape on a mountaintop in southern California, where they have free rent in return for caring for forty hogs. In the summer of 1968 they take off in a caravan of 40 busses to bring the Yippie party presidential candidate, Pigasus the Pig, to Chicago. Along the way they put on free participatory carnivals for thousands in rodeo grounds, indian reservations, and colleges all across the country.

A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

Produced and directed by Samuel Hudson in 1970, this experimental documentary follows a young couple, Sue and Steve, as they prepare for their wedding ceremony. The film is sectioned into five chapters, each highlighting a different theme with abstract film techniques. Hudson utilizes pixilation, stop-motion, and animation along with wedding photographs and interviews.

In photos and films, Praga resembles a small town rather than a district of Warsaw. One may see service facilities, sometimes only signboards and few craftsmen doing jobs becoming a thing of the past. Grinders, engravers, tailors, blacksmiths, saddlers rarely meet their customers. The symbol of the passing era is a cabman portrayed against high and modern blocks of flats. In the backyards of Praga, mangles are still visible. It is a thing of women, similarly to beauty and hairdressing salons. A lighthouse keeper still lights gas lamps, but the bygone world slowly dies out.

About the underwater eruption which led to the formation of the island of Surtsey (1963 & 1966). The film is partly based on an older film about the first half of the eruption (Surtur fer sunnan, Ó.K. 65)

The experiences of a young girl help to focus attention on some psycho-social aspects of the venereal disease problem. Written and directed by Rolf Forsberg (maker of Parable, Stalked, Ark, One Friday).

This documentary chronicles the religious life of an order of Catholic nuns in Canada: Les Petites Soeurs de la Sainte-Famille (The Little Sisters of the Holy Family). Along with interviews with the Sisters and footage showing how they conduct their everyday lives, the movie also features interviews with their priest-supervisors, doctors, other priests, and members of the Church hierarchy.

An early Patwardhan documentary completed in 1978, Prisoners of Conscience focuses on the state of emergency imposed by Indira Ghandi from June 1975 through March 1977. During this time over 100,000 people were arrested without charge and imprisoned without trial. They were released only by the government that replaced Ghandi's. The film also shows that political prisoners existed in India before the state of emergency and continued after the new government was elected.

Methods for surveying and studying rock engravings in the Vallée des Merveilles, which have enabled us to define several styles corresponding to different periods of the Bronze Age. The topographical distribution of the engravings suggests an interpretation of their significance.

Concert by Víctor Jara at Panamericana Televisión in Lima, Peru, on July 17, 1973. This is one of the last audiovisual records of Víctor Jara. Two months later he would be assassinated by the Chilean military dictatorship.

A documentary profile of three Scottish screenwriters: Edward Boyd, Gordon Williams and Alan Sharp.

The uprising of the villagers in Megara against the 1973 Junta's decision to expropriate a vast agricultural land in order to build an oil-refinery and, their successful (?) struggle against this call. Shot in a period when Ecology and Environment were terms unknown in Greece, the uprooting of the ancient olive grove of Megara is one of the gravest ecological disasters in the country. The peasants' unique way of expressing their thoughts and feelings is filmed in a powerful cinematic language, in one of the most important documentary films of contemporary cinema.

The third film in Ogawa Productions’ Narita/Sanrizuka series of documentaries about the resistance by farmers and activists to the construction of the Narita Airport.

An extended humorous public information film (lasting around fifteen minutes) narrated by Richard Wattis.

The Arktika icebreaker becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole during an expedition dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution.

The film discusses the emotional aftermath of disasters, emphasizing the importance of expressing feelings and seeking help. It highlights personal experiences of individuals affected by hurricanes and earthquakes, focusing on their feelings of guilt, anxiety, and the need for support. The discussion underscores that sharing experiences can alleviate emotional pain and that professional help should be sought for those struggling to cope with trauma.

A poetic attempt at creating a biography of Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński, a wartime poet, member of the Columbus generation. The biography consists of archival photos, manuscripts, drawings, and reconstruction of key moments in the protagonist's life.

"A little bit of fun by the crew recorded at the end of the first series/season of The Muppet Show in 1976" - John O'Brien

Face of the Earth explores the origin of our planet's outer layer, the why-and-how of its mobility. Through the use of well-designed diagrams, the earth's cyclical activity is clearly explained. Some unusual footage on volcanoes gives added punch to an already absorbing subject.

Building a new harbour at Port Talbot - it’s a man’s world in which the only females are a dredger and two seafaring vessels.

Foreman spent the early months of 1979 rehearsing a play called Madness and Tranquility (My Head Was a Sledgehammer), which he abruptly cancelled very shortly before its scheduled opening. Film critic and longtime CalArts professor Berenice Reynaud documented those rehearsals and used the footage in this rarely screened essay film, which had long been considered lost. Miraculously, Anthology has recently rediscovered the original 16mm elements and has digitally restored the film for this occasion. A truly exciting find that presents the only known footage of an important, albeit lost, Foreman work.

Short Yugoslav film.

The film highlights the dangers of extreme heat and the importance of staying hydrated and cool. It portrays a conversation between two friends, one of whom insists on playing basketball despite the oppressive heat. The narrative emphasizes that heat-related illnesses can be avoided by recognizing the body's signals and taking necessary precautions, such as drinking water and staying indoors. The film concludes with a report of record-breaking temperatures, underscoring the seriousness of heat exposure.

About the making of "Der amerikanische Soldat/The American Soldier" in 1970.

A documentary short on the formation of the Brazilian city of Feira de Santana, located on the state of Bahia.

Ghosts abound in Britain. Thousands of people have seen and heard what they believe to be phantom footsteps, abnormal phenomena, and ghosts of all shapes and sizes, sometimes even moving above ground level. Here, Hugh Burnett visits some of the people who have tried to track them down, or heard and seen things they cannot explain. The film ranges from a haunted house, a haunted inn, even a theatre haunted by a butterfly - to Borley Church where many strange occurrences have been recorded.

An expedition to Canada's arctic wilderness documents the daily life of Eskimo people.

Short documentary by Ebrahim Mokhtari

Documents the 1974 Giro d'Italia, from the Pope's blessing of the riders to the record-tying finish.

A BAFTA award nominated documentary discussing man's historic use of energy and examines the limits of the world's supply of fossil fuels - coal, oil and natural gas.

Second film in Tsuchimoto's series on Minamata disease - the victims of Minamata disease negotiate directly with Chisso Corporation (responsible for dumping toxic water into Minamata Bay) for life-long medical care and compensation.

Reflections on the contemporary city, through quotations from José Ortega y Gasset, Oswald Spengler and Frank Lloyd Wright and images of Rome (in particular the EUR district, construction sites, walls covered with graffiti and torn posters, the Forum, the Altar of the Fatherland).

Documentary where the protagonist takes a melancholic walk in the city before coming back home to his family.

A documentary that describes the situation of a migrant worker family in EEC Germany. Through interviews with workers, unions and business leaders, it is explained that labor must be moved to where the capital is.

In conversation with Carol Vontobel (behind the camera) and Nancy Cain, Mary Curtis Ratcliff describes getting her first legal abortion soon after the state of New York legalised the procedure in 1970. Curtis supplies details of the cost of abortions at the Women’s Medical Center in NYC, versus clinics such as Planned Parenthood, as well as a play-by-play account of her experience.

A short 1978 documentary about artist Alice Neel.

"Mardøla Blues" - A small group of non-violent protesters try to save the river environment around development of a hydroelectric power plant in 1970.

French documentary campaigning for the liberalization of abortion and contraception, directed by Charles Belmont and Marielle Issartel in 1973.

In May 1969 at Tres Irmãos Farm, Caruaru, PE: Lourival Batista and Severino Pinto, two singers by profession, meet for a challenge. This film documents some moments of the Cantoria.

About the figure skating competition for the prize of the Nouvelle de Moscoux newspaper.

An educational documentary short film on choro, an authentic brazilian musical genre, and its biggest and most influential musicians.

At the parliamentary elections that the Unidad Popular won, there were activities to overthrow Salvador Allende. By a white, supposedly clean coup, the rightwing powers of Chile tried unsuccessfully to gain a two thirds majority in the national congress. Months later, the armed, violent coup took place.

The laugh-out-loud adventures of a drug dealer and his customers struggling with a joint, filmed in the hippy commune of Terrasini, near Palermo.

Research to obtain food for human consumption from microalgae in Andean lagoons.

Short Yugoslav film.

Short documentary dedicated to the life of the "young atomohrad" Pripiat, directly after operations began at the Chornobyl station in December 1977. This work is a triumphant overview of the results of the journey from the beginning of the power station's construction to its successful outcome. The builders and witnesses of the station's creation reminisce on the years of construction, which became a "school of life" for those involved. Doctors talk about the excellent ecological state of the environment near the station, youths ski in the nearby snowy woods. The "big happy family of the atomohrad" celebrate the New Year. Even in winter, these scenes are depicted in bright, saturated colors, with gentle reminders of the invisible work of the Atom, illustrated with glittering diagrammes, sensors and monitors of the station, all details emphasizing the joyful existence within the "Atomohrad".

Concert film documenting the foundational stage of the Argentine 'rock nacional' movement. It was filmed during the third edition of the historic B.A. Rock rock festival, which took place in 1972 at the Argentinos Juniors stadium.

An audio-visual film by Klaus Wyborny that focuses on various houses, their patterns and structures.

This film demonstrates the time-honored solutions to the problems associated with the Boran's dependence on cattle for living. Direct government intervention and the indirect impact of modernization are forcing the old patterns to change. The film depicts herding practices, movement patterns, watering strategies, and the lifestyle of the herdsmen. The film has special currency for issues in rural development and agricultural, environmental, and human adaption.

A mother of two children expends the same amount of calories caring for her family and household as a tractor driver does during eight hours of work. A scientific experiment based on data from the Occupational Safety Research Institute and the Institute of Hygiene and Diseases converts activities such as doing laundry, carrying groceries, and bathing children into numbers, thereby highlighting the amount of work that society overlooks as a gender-specific given.

A BAFTA award winning documentary concerned with vivisection and experiments with animals.

A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at Alaska and it's future prospects now that oil has been discovered.

The precise portrait of a woman who is present and fey at the same time, who is as tired as she is courageous and who seems to have surrendered and emancipated at once.