Cinematic Era: 2003 Vintage

Jameela faces problems when her husband, Nazeer, and her father, Khan, have a misunderstanding.

A documentary on the making of Roman Polanski's 1965 film "Repulsion," featuring interviews with Polanski, producer Gene Gutowski, and cinematographer Gil Taylor, among others.

Tired of their stressful parisian lifestyle, Caroline and Bertrand decide to start a new life, running a traditional gîte in deepest Provence. It is not long before they start to question the wisdom of this move – the buldings are in a state of near-dilapidation, their friend and supposed partner Sophie has walked out on them, and they are but a stone’s throw from a far more attarctive holiday home, catering for gay men. Will this change be as good as a rest or the start of a nightmare?

Linguist, intellectual and activist, Noam Chomsky discusses and reflects on the state of world events including the War in Iraq, September 11th, the War on Terror, Media Manipulation and Control, Social Activism, Fear, and American Foreign Policy in both large forums and in small interactive discussions with other intellectuals, activists, fans, students and critics. Interwoven, is Dr. Carol Chomsky, Noam's wife and manager who reflects on what drives Noam and what life is like with him. Other candid reflections about Noam Chomsky and his thoughts, work and influece are offerred by others throughout the film.

Moving from rural Russia to the city, Den faces a new reality.

Biography of the award-winning Argentinian leftist filmmaker Raymundo Gleyzer, who was kidnapped by the CIA-backed military junta in 1976 at the age of 35. Features extensive clips from his movies as well as interviews with the people who knew him.

Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular blues artists, including: T-Bone Walker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Victory Spivey, T-Bone Walker ...

This program is an overview of the life and career of Joseph Stalin. It concentrates on describing and attempting to explain the origins of the policy of “terror” instigated by Stalin as leader of the USSR. There are interviews with surviving family members and experts all of whom attempt some sort of personality “analysis” of the dictator to explain his behaviour and policies. Another question that is examined is, given his record of “terror”, why was he so popular? Why did so many Russians mourn his death in 1953? This could be an overview and introduction to a study of both Stalin and USSR in the post revolution period.

Gil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one of the first black children to integrate an all white Southern state school to becoming the Godfather of Rap. There are contributions from Chuck D, Mos Def, Richi Havens and the Last Poets, among others. Filmed in October 2003, Gil performs live and recites poetry out on the streets of Harlem, which have inspired so much of his music.

"O Corneteiro Lopes" is a story of love and courage. The city of Salvador is under siege by Brazilian troops, however, they lose strength in the course of battles. The Portuguese Luiz Lopes, alongside the Brazilian army, contrary to the orders of General Labatut, changes the fortunes of the Battle of Pirajá.

Newspaper editor Clara is happily single, if it weren't for the eternal matchmaking attempts of those around her. When her photos are swapped with those of a good-looking man in a photo store, she is in a state of shock. While she does everything she can to get to know the man in the photos, her boss, of all people, is already one step closer to her goal. When his ex-girlfriend reappears on the scene, the chaos is complete. And it's high time for Clara to take action.

On the morning of December 6th 1917, the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia was a bustling, lively place. But in less than a second, Halifax became the center of a tragedy like no other in the history of this country.

A Short Film About John Bolton is a darkly hip and hilarious film explores the question that torments artists of every medium: "Where do your ideas come from?" Renowned artist John Bolton's paintings of voluptuous she-vampire nudes have earned this quiet eccentric a reputation for having a "damaged imagination." BBC radio personality Jonathan Ross buys his pieces, which leads interviewer extraordinaire Marcus Brigstocke to find out what the appeal is in Bolton's beautiful (but terrifying) artwork. Why does Bolton demand that his gallery "monsterpieces" speak for themselves? What does he do with that ornamental knife that he carries everywhere? Will Marcus ever learn how to operate the camera?

The making of Ringo's 2003 album, featuring recording sessions with Willie Nelson, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Charlie Haden, Van Dyke Parks & Timothy Schmit.

A young woman devotedly runs her father-in-law’s construction company, but her husband’s reckless lifestyle threatens the company’s very existence. Together with the company’s authorized signatory, she plans the perfect murder, which seems to be going according to plan. But when the investigating detective falls in love with the attractive widow, things start to spiral out of control.

Is the Wild West town of Tombstone, Ariz., haunted? Saddle up with a group called the Ghost Trackers as they set out to determine whether the historically rich town is overrun by the supernatural. With scientific equipment including infrared video cameras, electromagnetic field monitors and heat sensors, the Trackers explore Tombstone landmarks such as the Bird Cage Theatre, Buford Bed and Breakfast, the Boothill Cemetery and more.

Carl and Francis are definitely the circus acts.

Footage of the online event (talk session and studio mini gig) celebrating Hikaru Utada's 20th birthday on January 19, 2003.

Behind-the-scenes documentary of one morning on the set of "Gerry" directed by Gus Van Sant.

A documentary about the production of Ingmar Bergman's TV film "Saraband."

Three sick men are about to show the world what terror really means.

Every day life for young men and women in Budapest is on display. All "teenage savages" at the time when communism disappeared in Eastern Europe, they now view the world in a sinister way. Examples: A woman becomes irritated with a man who has left his dog. A father has an argument with his wife about an alarming (to the parents) arousal of sexuality in their 10 y.o. daughter. A young girl is distressed by her growing realization that she is more and more like her sadistic grandmother. A conversation between two guys, apparently about an old car, takes an unexpected turn.

Three inner-city teens find themselves stranded in a secluded beach house. In this strange and magical setting, Ray, his brother Spider and the pregnant Maria, set up housekeeping for the last few weeks of summer. But when jealousies erupt, forcing them to choose their alliances, their makeshift family is put to the test.

Documentary about Italian film screenwriter Cesare Zavattini

Sundaresan, a grocery store owner, marries an educated girl who gets a good job in another city soon after the wedding. Though he follows her to the new city, he plots so that she resigns.

An erotic drama that submerges an innocent new arrival to the City of Angels in the intoxicating double life of her charismatic lesbian dominatrix housemate.

Concert performance of Bernstein's Candide, with additional connecting texts by Loriot (Vicco von Bülow). The world is absurd, and no one understands that better than Loriot. In this witty and whimsical adaptation of Leonard Bernstein’s operetta Candide, the legendary German comedian takes on the role of narrator, guiding the audience through Voltaire’s tale of optimism gone wrong. With sharp humor and elegant storytelling, Loriot adds his signature touch to Candide’s misadventures across war-torn lands, ill-fated romances, and philosophical catastrophes—all set to Bernstein’s dazzling score. A delightful blend of high culture and comedy, this Candide is as satirical as it is spectacular.

The former lover of man dying of AIDS goes for one last visit only to find the man missing and the man's angry sister there.

A TV fairy tale based on a legend from the Haná region. Jan, Margrave of Moravia, falls in love with a simple girl named Marína and marries her. But things start to get complicated at their lavish wedding. The evil fairy Plevelice, in the guise of a beautiful countess, does everything she can to subjugate Jan to her power. His love for Marina fades, and everything is further complicated by war. Marina, who flees the castle to escape her husband's growing anger, gives birth to a boy named Ječmínek. The more she hides with him, the louder the tales of the little heir's goodness and supernatural abilities become. When Jan meets his son, all evil spells disappear, and goodwill and love return to the land of golden fields.

It doesn't matter whether you're a trail rider, freestylist or just plain racer, this video has something for everyone. Featuring top daredevil riders Kevin Windham, Grant Langston, Mike LaRocco, Ryan Capes, Nate Adams, Mike Metzger, Brian Deegan, Travis Pastrana, Ronnie Renner, Sean Nielson, Drake McElroy and others, this action-packed collection is a veritable who's who of motocross. Jay Schweitzer directs this 16mm feature film.

Touring blues musician Johnny gets an emergency call from his estranged family – a family he hasn’t seen in a decade.

Another short, grainy film from the Quay Brothers. This one has funny singing in it.

The tragic real life story of a serial killer who stalked his victims in the early 1970's in small town America. A weaving trail of twists and turns that left people unsettled for two generations until investigative persistence aided by modern technology brings justice for a young mother and her family some 28 years later.

Atmosphere concert and tour footage following the release of the album God Loves Ugly.

Photojournalist Lena’s career soars when she captures the gruesome victims of the “Snow White Killer” who stages corpses artistically. When her sister’s friend becomes the latest victim, Lena hunts the murderer alone. As tabloids vilify all taxi drivers, Berlin’s cabbies form a vigilante group - with help from union boss Paul - to catch the killer in their ranks. When Lena falls for Paul, she suspects the murderer might be closer than anyone imagines.

An ogre keeps in his castle two children, whom he intends to eat. A knight and his companion will try to save them, and will be assisted by the ogre's wife, who thus will also get rid of her husband. A medieval story in contemporary settings.

After her foreign husband returns home to Germany, a young Russian woman finds true love with a doctor in Moscow.

The man with the legendary satin smooth voice. Barry White, came to Frankfurt at the peak of his career in 1975. Accompanied by Love Unlimited, the female vocal group which Barry had formed in 1969, he enchanted the audience with a truly memorable concert performing some of his celebrated declarations of love.

Carmilla, the Queen of the Lesbian Vampires, shows the pleasures of girl-on-girl love to sweet young Lilith with depraved vampires of Carmilla's coven. Horror host, Mr. Creeps, brings back the spirit of Ed Wood to solve the problems of these demented Goth scream queens.

The reconnaissance flights of the Americans into East Block airspace were more numerous and more dangerous than originally claimed. From the sky, the Cold War was waged in earnest - with cameras, aerial canons and rockets. There were countless weapons launched, prisoners taken and fatalities suffered. During the secret aerial war the superpowers forced patently western aircraft into Soviet airspace; Western Germany was a sort of base for America's espionage activities. The film discloses a multitude of heretofore unknown actions, elucidated by impressive, often emotional commentary by the actual participants. The contemporary witnesses discuss operations including the dropping of agents during night flights, and top-secret actions undertaken to detect potential bases for nuclear attacks.

The Undead live amoungst normal people of the world. They just want to be treated like the rest of civilization. Friends of the Undead (FOC-U) is an organization to help stop discrimination and unfair treatment of Zombies!

Atul Kulkarni, Jasmine, Rahul Dev, Sweta Menon and Suchitra Pillai star in this fantastical mystery directed by Kushan Nandy. After a strange phone call lands him at 88 Antop Hill, Pratyush Shellar (Kulkarni) discovers he's not the only one who's been summoned; there's also a cop (Dev), a streetwalker (Menon), a rich woman (Jasmine), a dancer and a criminal. What brings them all there and what happens next will shock viewers.

"In the Town of Banff they must have 50 candy stores on the main street. They sell these little candy deer. Banff is a National Park and so the real dear are all around you, and the stuffed and mounted ones too. I played with the images of the deer and idea of anthropomorphism in this piece. The sound track really up the ante on that." - Christina Zeidler

A team of dogs tries to rescue a wedding party that has had an accident with their bus.

Avenue Q is a musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and a book by Jeff Whitty. The show's format is a parody of Sesame Street, but its content involves adult-oriented themes. It has been praised for its approach to themes of racism, homosexuality and internet pornography.

Simple-minded Yeong-jin is considered to be the village idiot. But he holds the key to saving his sister's boyfriend. The latter stands accused of killing the policeman who was raping his Yeong-jin's sister

The movie follows Rajai, a Ford Transit driver which is the most popular transportation in the Palestinian occupied territories (occupied by Israel). While taking a ride with Rajai, we experience the frustrating situation the Palestinian need to deal with. On our trips from the roadblock in Ramallah to the roadblock in Jerusalem, we get to hear analysis of the situation by all kinds of random transporters, people from different religions, origins, and levels of class.

Thomas Pynchon is a best-selling American novelist, who, unlike the vast majority of his peers, has eschewed the limelight with near-fanatical determination since the 1960s. This film compiles testimonies and evidence culled from Pynchon's fans and colleagues, investigating the enigmatic writer's background and speculating on his motivations.

Documentary on the making of the 2003 film 'Seabiscuit'.

Documentary about the making of Danny Boyle's end-of-the-world style horror movie, 28 Days Later.

Follow the adventures of Sgt. Elke Mantooth, Lt. Drucilla Dread and The BMP Task Force as they seek out the worst "cine-terrorists" in movie history and bring their crimes to justice for your entertainment! The first BAD MOVIE POLICE case is a little gem from 1992 called GALAXY OF THE DINOSAURS.