Cinematic Era: 1981 Vintage

In 1930's Shanghai, Wu Sunpu, chief executive of the Shanghai Yuhua Silk Company, faces many struggles: with plant workers, with strikers, others in his industry, and most of all with bourgeois comprador Zhao Botao. Capitalists and other figures in Shanghai's industrial and commercial community come and go. The strategy finally comes down between Wu and Zhao. Zhao plans to take over Wu Sunpu's plant with support from Americans. Wu faces a choice of surrender to Zhao or bankruptcy. He considers suicide, but decides to go on vacation with his wife on Mount Lushan. When they leave Shanghai at midnight, Wu paces the deck of the ship, reviewing his life and fate.

Kemal leads a happy life with his family. One day, Kemal gets into trouble as he witnesses a car accident. A teacher dies in the accident. The house of Kemal, who testified to the incident, is set on fire by unknown persons. In the police investigation, it is revealed that a businessman named Osman Sertoğlu had a hand in both the accident and the arson. However, Osman is released as there is not enough evidence. The only eyewitness the police have is Kemal. For this Osman tries to dissuade Kemal from testifying. To this end, he kidnaps Kemal's wife. However, Kemal has no intention of giving up his testimony.

Kishinchand has taken to a life of crime, namely that of forging passports, and for that is under surveillance by the police. Upon his wife, Shanti's, and son, Pyarelal's insistence, he decides to give up all criminal activity and become honest. Then Shyamlal approaches him to make a fake passport, which he does, for a suitcase full of gold bars. Shyamlal escapes, but Inspector Shinde confronts Kishinchand and in the scuffle that follows, Shinde gets killed. Kishinchand re-locates to London, England, where he is now known as underworld Don, King.

Richard Feynman was a scientific genius with - in his words - a "limited intelligence". This dichotomy is just one of the characteristics that made him a fascinating subject. The Pleasure of Finding Things Out exposes us to many more of these intriguing attributes by featuring an extensive conversation with the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner. During the course of the interview, which was conducted in 1981, Feynman uses the undeniable power of the personal to convey otherwise challenging scientific theories. His colorful and lucid stories make abstract concepts tangible, and his warm presence is sure to inspire interest and awe from even the most reluctant student of science. His insights are profound, but his delivery is anything but dry and ostentatious.

Oridathoru Phayalvaan is a 1981 Malayalam film written, edited and directed by P. Padmarajan. The film is a folk parable about the success and failure in the life of a wrestler. Having an unusual and different plot, the movie was critically acclaimed. It stars Rashid, Nedumudi Venu and Jayanthi in the lead roles. It won the award for Best Script at the Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival, and a Gold Medal at the Asian Film Festival.

Through photos of the time and recording of the writer, this documentary tells the story of Juan Ramón Jiménez in the light of his work.

A man and his sister meet at a seaside village to discuss their relationship.

A moving portrait of a shy, aspiring young opera singer who has an amazing voice but lacks the courage to sing at he frequent auditions which he forces himself to attend.

An intellectual match between two dramatically different artists, one permanently unsure and frustrated and questioning everything, the other an astonishing storyteller perfectly at peace, unacquainted with introspection and reliant on intuition.

Taiwanese movie

An impotent husband, a fierce choreographer, and a dastardly host of a paranormal investigation show stay at a house up in Baguio City.

A young man assumes leadership of his tribe by virtue of his courage and bravery.

Young boy discovers a teenaged caveman living in the local rubbish dump.

The important lesson that warnings should not be ignored is stressed in this film.

DJ from a small town plans to organize a great artistic happening. His plans coincide with those by local bigwigs who desperately want to promote a local food company.

Short animation made by anno in his uni days

The explosive story behind the girls of today's front pages.

On a cement factory construction site, the chief engineer reconnects with his ex wife, time to re-evaluate his life priorities.

In the northern Manchuria, Yun, a Korean is troubled by his son Ji-ryong's relationship with Geum-hwa, a Chinese maiden. His servant Il-chun and his wife gets Ji-ryong sent to Korea and they kill Geum-hwa. Then they frame Yun for the murder and blackmail. Ji-ryong comes back from Kaeseong to investigate Geum-hwa's death and her friend Yeon-chu helps him. But Il-chun and his wife are after Yoon and his fortune and they'll stop at nothing to get it. Yun and Ji-ryong's lives are in danger but at the last minute, Yeon-chu shows up and gets rid of Il-chun and his wife and Ji-ryong avenges Geum-hwa's death.

The French High Mountain Military Group (G.M.H.M.) expedition to Everest in 1981, led by General Pierre Astorg, took place on the north face of the mountain. Fifteen military climbers participated in this expedition, which lasted approximately ninety days. Their goal was to reach the summit by following a siege approach, but despite their efforts, the expedition failed to reach the summit. The French military, engaged since the beginning of March on the north face of Everest (8,848 meters), gave up less than 300 meters from the summit. The climbers, Jean-Claude Mosca, Hervé Sachetat, and Hubert Giot, gave up on setting up Camp 7, the last planned intermediate camp, at 8,600 meters. Poor weather conditions and the physical condition of the expedition members were the reasons for the failure of this meticulously prepared expedition...

Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by EJ Peter. The film stars Maniyanpilla Raju, Venu Nagavally, Jose Prakash and Ambika in lead roles.

Blumenschein stages surreal, minimalist tableaux featuring herself and collaborators amid stark black‑and‑white visuals. Part of Infermental 1, a film that gathers short films of many German directors and lasts 4 hours.

Inès, Estelle, and Garcin are condemned to be together in a single room and soon start arguing and accusing each other.

Documentary about painter Edward Hopper and his wife.

An orphan girl meets a snake and it becomes her best friend.

A young boy is getting ready to start school and can't wait till September 1st.

Based on the eponymous play-fable by Samuil Marshak, produced by the State Central Children's Theatre (Russian Academic Youth Theatre).

A couple move into a house only for the wife to start experiencing violent supernatural visions.

A small peaceful town in Norway. But forces other than peace and tolerance are brewing beneath the surface. It all begins with Martin, a teacher, accused of being gay. The rumor spreads and also hits his friends Kjærsti and Sara, who live together. The three are deviants in people's eyes, and threaten the image of reality. In the municipal administration, two corrupt officials use the rumor to hide their own dishonesty.

Backed by a symphony orchestra, singing superstar Julio Iglesias puts on a lively performance for 20,000 enthusiastic fans in this concert program, filmed live in 1981 at the Sultan's Pool, Jerusalem's natural amphitheater. Iglesias performs such beloved classics as "El Amor," "De Nina a Mujer," "Guantanemera," "33 Anos," "Quiereme Mucho," "Con Una Pinta Asi," "Si Me Dejas, No Vale," "Pobre Diablo," "Hey!" and more.

In 1946’s autumn, troupe medic Lu Lan escorts a shy young soldier to a village en route to the frontline assault on a county town. Initially cold, Lu Lan warms to his honest simplicity and shared hometown roots, as they cajole a beautifully embroidered quilt from his new bride to kit out their field aid station.

Shinji is an unremarkable college student. Once again, he’s spending the day with his equally uninspiring upperclassmen and part-time coworkers, drowning their frustrations in drinks and complaints. Well, that would be the plan except Shinji can’t handle alcohol at all. When his senior, Doichi, forces him to drink a concoction of mixed alcoholic beverages and shouts, “Quit stuffing yourself with consolation parfaits and drink!”, things take an unexpected turn!

Cloaked, cowled figures wander in patterns to rhythm instruments. First transmitted by the Süddeutscher Rundfunk in Germany on 8 October 1981. "Between the two parts there is an intermission of 100,000 years." -S.B. during the rehearsals.

Outtakes from the movie

The Baader-Meinhof connected terrorist Norbert Kröcher builds a terrorist cell in Stockholm. They plan to kidnap Swedish migrant minister Anna-Greta Leijon.

Recorded for Home Box Office at Philadelphia's Tower Theater on October 8, 1980, this concert captures Paul Simon on the top of his form with an exceptional backing band. He plays songs from throughout his career combining solo hits with Simon & Garfunkel classics. Highlights include 'Still Crazy After All These Years', '50 Ways To Leave Your Lover', 'The Sound Of Silence', 'One-Trick Pony', 'The Boxer' and more. TRACK LISTING 1) Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard 2) Still Crazy After All These Years 3) Ace In The Hole 4) Something So Right 5) One-Trick Pony 6) Jonah 7) 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover 8) Late In The Evening 9) American Tune 10) The Boxer 11) The Sound Of Silence

It is time to crown a new king of the kingdom of Bogg, and King Mildew's son, Milo, seems like the best creature for the job. However, Vandred, the king's brother, has other plans, and intends to put his son, Vandal, on the thrown. He challenges Milo, who must prove his worthiness by retrieving the Crown of Bogg and returning it to the kingdom. The crown has been banned from the kingdom for years because it is cursed, but Mildew and Milo are willing to face the risks of the quest in order to keep Vandred and Vandal from assuming control of the kingdom

An upper-class, late 19th-century dining room where a wealthy industrialist presides as "king" sets the stage for this version of "The Frog King," the classic tale about a princess's promise to a frog.

Raj Babbar is a poet & good singer, with whom Anita Raj falls in love. However, Anita is diagnosed to have Brain Cancer; nonetheless Raj decides to marry Anita with the knowledge of his Dad

This is a portrait of a man and of a country, as he travels through it. He is a travelling salesman, and travels through Switzerland selling cosmetics to beauty parlours.

TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Captain Kangaroo with multiple guest stars.

A 1981 Filipino parody film starring Redford White and Pia Moran.

The story of a town—Miranda do Douro—and its inhabitants, victims of a catastrophe on May 8, 1762. Around 350 to 400 people died, houses were destroyed, and many were injured. The war, which was external to those people, victimized them in the worst way, through the unexpected - the accident. The city was an important military target, and its destruction was caused by an explosion in its stronghold...

Ooriki Ichina Maata is a 1981 Telugu film directed by Balaiah M. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Madhavi, Kavitha and Sudhakar in lead roles.

Strauss's opera adapted to the screen by Gotz Friedrich.

Marc runs a psychotherapy course at a large country house belonging to his wife Colette. His clients are depressed and his job is to cure them of their neuroses.

One day, a fishing couple finds a crate on the seashore containing a child. They decide to raise the girl, convinced that she is the daughter of Iemanjá, judging by her origins. Meanwhile, Teixeirinha, a famous singer and composer, is experiencing a period of profound isolation due to the death of his wife. Because he composed a beautiful song in homage to the goddess of the waters, Iemanjá, she takes pity on him, sending her daughter to ease his pain and encourage him to compose again for the joy of his people. Amidst encounters and partings, the ending is surprising, as love doesn't always conquer pain. Or does it?

Over Waldbrunn, the romantic little village surrounded by majestic mountains, dark storm clouds brew together. Mayor Lechner is in the end with his wisdom. The railway line is shut down, the spa guests stay out, and the mountain of debt is long since higher than the highest peak. The news of the imminent incorporation gives the much-plagued, who now also has to worry about office and dignity, the rest. But need makes inventive, and so easy can be such a fancy rascal as mayor Lechner not get down. As a savior in distress, Oberregierungsregierungsrat Dr. Schröder and submitted to Lechner the plans for a huge project to rehabilitate the bankrupt community. When he is also the re-commissioning of the railway line in view, Lechner attacks. Dr. Schröder's promise to lead Waldbrunn into a bright future lets the otherwise distrusting Lechner blindly fall into a cleverly sophisticated trap. Even Bärbel, the pretty daughter of the mayor, falls to the worldly Dr.. Schröder in.

Three thirty-year-old friends with a strong appetite for women and leisure life, supported by different people, live very well. Until one of them is forced to work. His two mates will do everything to free him from this calvary.

Mane Mane Kathe is a 1981 Indian Kannada film, directed by Rajachandra and produced by B S Dwarakish and H R Prabhakar Reddy. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Jayachithra, Srinivasamurthy, K Vijaya, Lokanath, Leelavathi, Dwarakish, Seetharam and Uma Shivakumar in lead roles. The film had musical score by Sathyam. Watch the full movie, Mane Mane Kathe, online, only on Eros Now.

During the filming of Ragtime, the 81-year old Cagney talks about his career. Cagney tells us about becoming a dancer and meeting his wife, his route from Broadway to Hollywood, the emergence of his tough-guy persona, and his post-war creations of insane characters.

Side-walk musician tries to learn the guitar but keeps hitting a false note at the end. This, however, becomes his trademark as he is launched into the role of rock superstar, only to return to his former friend who manages to teach him to play correctly.