Cinematic Era: 2008 Vintage

Inspired by the ghost of Johnny Appleseed, a young man undertakes a mission to populate the countryside with seeds... marijuana seeds that is.

December 21, 2012: the end date of the sophisticated Long Count Calendar created by the ancient Maya in central America. Countless books and websites, magazine articles and newspaper headlines debate its meaning, with enthusiasts in two camps: those forecasting apocalypse the end of time and those who see a coming renewal, a rebirth of consciousness.

A Space Exodus quirkily sets up an adapted stretch of Stanley Kubrick's Space Odyssey in a Middle Eastern political context. The recognisable music scores of the 1968 science fiction film are changed to arabesque chords matching the surreal visuals of Sansour's film.

Alan Yentob talks to Dr. Oliver Sacks about his latest book 'Musicophila: Tales of Music and the Brain' which deals with the power of music and how it helps those with extreme neurological conditions, and meets some extraordinary people overcame their conditions with music.

Overview of The Scottish Play through CNN style character interviews.

This is the story of Ahmed Khatib, a Palestinian boy shot by Israeli soldiers. His father decides to donate his son's organs to Israeli children as a gesture of peace. A powerful documentary on Israel's people, who have learned to live with everyday conflict, but have not given up their hope for peace.

Short film by Gao Shiqiang.

From the communal councils of Venezuela to constitutional assemblies, grassroots movements and cooperatives, filmmakers Silvia Leindecker and Michael Fox explore the many incarnations of democracy across the Americas. The documentary examines democracy in nations such as Brazil, Colombia and Canada, and features interviews with journalists, cooperative and community members, elected representatives, academics and activists.

A committed, passionate teacher tries to make all the difference in the lives of disadvantaged students.

A first-person account of the memory process experienced by a witness in the trial of the genocide perpetrators of the military dictatorship that ravaged Argentina between 1976 and 1983.

Bonus live DVD from 『Triumph 』 Photo Collection. Features live performances from Sound Horizon Live Tour 2007 "The Great Invasion of Territorial Expansion II & Triumph". Recorded live on September 23 at Nakano Sunplaza and on October 27 at Shinagawa Stellar Ball.

In this documentary, we go underwater to explore the ocean around the Hawaiian Islands and see the colourful and diverse fish, many of which are visible to snorkelers and divers and many which are never seen.

Til Death Do Us Part takes the viewer on a journey with incarcerated battered women, as they relate their stories from first falling in love, through the abuse by their spouses, the murder, trial, parole process, and finally, for one woman, freedom. There is a stigma in our society that a woman can leave an abusive relationship at any time. However, the women in this film prove the contrary. They were under the age of 24, isolated from their families and had virtually no money. They all reached a point where there was a final beating in which that survival instinct prevailed. In these final moments, they snapped and killed. The justice system was not set up for women who acted in defense of their lives. Before the O.J. Simpson, trial, there was little accepted evidence, no taped 911 calls, no police reports on domestic violence and therefore, no acceptable proof. Self defense was based on a male model for two men of equal physical build.

Undercover in Tibet reveals the regime of terror which dominates daily life and makes freedom of expression an impossibility. Tash meets victims of arbitrary arrests, detention, torture and ‘disappearances’ and uncovers evidence of enforced sterilizations on ethnic Tibetan women. He sees for himself the impact of the enormous military and police presence in the region, the hunger and hardship being endured by many Tibetans and hears warnings of the uprising taking place across the provinces now.

At nighttime, a charming city, deserted by the ample light, more light than shadow. There follows a series of explosions, in twelve places for as many disruption. An intrusion that is as pathetic as untimely that resounds now very differently.

A film that depicts the everyday life and the beauty of Portela’s Old Folk – a group of veteran samba musicians who belong to one of Rio’s most revered samba schools, the one with the most first places and accolades in Rio’s Carnaval pageant. These old gentelmen’s and ladies’ musicality and poetry are unveiled through their simple, but rich and meaningful, every day life in Oswaldo Cruz, a quaint neighborhood in Rio’s North Zone, that serves both as set and as a main character in this story.

Five-Fingered Dude is no longer on the force, running a yacht club, when a prostitute is found dead. The case is taken over by Doctor Kardos, eager but clumsy. Meanwhile, a kidnapping case becomes entangled. Doctor Kardos is in charge of the "fight" from the front line, using all "modern" means. The investigation would not succeed without the intervention of Tiny and her little team.

Эля Найденова — круглая сирота. Она выросла в детдоме. Но теперь ей семнадцать — пришло время покидать стены приюта и начинать жить самостоятельно. Директор учреждения советует Эле непременно поступать в педагогический институт, потому что прекрасно знает о незаурядных способностях своей воспитанницы. Но девушка мечтает о карьере певицы. У нее прекрасный голос, и не воспользоваться этим талантом было бы преступлением. Однажды Найденова случайно узнает, что на телевидении совсем скоро будет проходить конкурс вокалистов «Звездные войны», победитель которого получит шанс стать звездой эстрады. На отборочный тур могут прийти все желающие. Наивная и совсем не знающая жизни Эля отправляется покорять столицу. Девушка верит в свои силы и в то, что в шоу-бизнесе все по-честному.

In a world gone soft and flabby, the greatest threat to humanity’s survival isn’t global warming, but a wobble in the earth’s rotation caused by the excess weight America has gained in the form of obesity and useless consumer junk. Now, audacious lone crusader Grant Fitzgerald (Scott A. Evans) runs for president of the United States to expose the truth about this menace.

Etude realized as part of the costume and characterization workshop under the artistic supervision of Ewa Braun.

Tribute to Luis Buñuel's passion for drinking cocktails.

In a world where nothing is perfect, isn't it a nice thought that a single day can be. Waking one Sunday morning, two young lovers make a pact not to get out of bed all day...no matter what. When nature calls...figure it out. When hunger strikes...make a plan. When boredom hits...play. This experimental love story attempts to create honest moments between two people and tickle your funny bone along the way. Life may suck tomorrow, but today is Sunday!

Four young women from different backgrounds in the Arab island kingdom of Bahrain become friends by coincidence. They decide to start a car wash service their money problems. Along the way, they face criticism and discouragement from peers. The movie tackles women's rights and how they challenge old customs and prejudices.

Kiss follows a lonesome man and his awkward interactions with those he encounters in the course of normal events. His failed attempts at human interaction lead to the discovery of solace in an unexpected form, a cup of coffee. The birth of a fetish is detailed as he realizes that connection can be found in remnants captured in the most unlikely of places. Kiss is a document of loneliness and isolation. Utilizing just two long takes, the film was shot with available lighting in B&W on 16mm film in the heart of Portland (Fuller's Coffee Shop), Oregon with unknown actors.

What a wonderful summer evening by the sea. A delicious dinner, a drink on the terrace and the weather gets warmer and warmer.

The State of Nebraska’s refusal to halt alcohol sales to the dry Pine Ridge Indian Reservation from its border town of Whiteclay gets an in-depth look in this new documentary about a century-old problem. Four off-sale beer stores in this 14-person hamlet sell over 11,000 cans of beer a day to an Indian clientele with virtually no legal place to drink it. Struggling with crippling poverty and epidemic alcohol abuse that afflicts 4 out of 5 families, the Oglala Sioux Tribe has for decades banned the sale and possession of alcohol on their reservation.

Dawn in the Swedish woods. A small group of people work in an otherwise quiet forest. A piano is placed in the moss and sinks down. An organ and amplifier is placed just next to it. The choir finds its position in between the pine trees.

Election is about the Legislative Council Election in 2004, focused on three geographical constituencies: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon East and the New Territories East. The film follows various activities, from the submission of candidacy, pledge ceremonies, interviews with candidates to lobbying, debate at forums, voting and vote counting, etc. The film reflects the problems Hong Kong faces on the road to democracy and different facets of Hong Kong politics.

Meaning of life is a poetic short film about seeking happiness. The film gives us insight as to what happiness and good life mean for the habitants of Queens, New York City. Do they share the idea of “American Dream” and is it possible for everyone to achieve this? Meaning of life is filmed on black-and-white film, inspired by the “Man With a Movie Camera”.

In the heart of the Middle East, a metropolis is mushrooming. In Dubai, the city where anything seems possible, one after the other skyscraper shoots up. To realise the property developers' plans, workers are called in from India, Pakistan and Nepal, who earn a mere pittance. Just like the nannies and cleaning women of well-to-do expats. Eighty percent of the inhabitants of Dubai come from other parts of the world, so who calls this city home? The original inhabitants saw the city change and now contend with religious and social taboos, something that completely passes by the average expat. In a photography class, students of various origins show how they experience the city. Apparently, original residents, expats and workers live mostly separate lives in a class society where the labourer is driven into the ground and the rich housewife thinks everyone in the city is happy.

The War of 33 is an intimate, personal and powerful telling of the story of the 2006 war in Lebanon. A series of letters written by Hanady Salman--a mother living through the war in Beirut--carve a narrative arc through the intense and haunting images of conflict. She tells the stories of her family and the people she lives the war with--the refugees, the wounded, and the everyday Lebanese, struggling to maintain their sanity and their humanity during a time of war.

Fearless, feisty and resolute, the "Rough Aunties" are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. This newest documentary by internationally acclaimed director Kim Longinotto (SISTERS IN LAW, DIVORCE IRANIAN STYLE) follows the outspoken, multiracial cadre of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities.

Когда-то в юности Игорь и Миша были закадычными друзьями, вместе учились, вместе развлекались, и любовь у них тоже была одна на двоих... С Инной ребята подружились в институте. Красивая веселая девушка всюду была в сопровождении своих преданных кавалеров. Незаметно отношения неразлучной троицы превратились в любовный треугольник, оба парня были влюблены в Инну, а она – не знала, между кем выбрать. Ревность угрожала настоящей мужской дружбе, и ребята дали друг другу обещание: пожертвовать своей любовью во имя дружбы и никогда больше не видится с Инной. Высокопарным юношеским порывам не удалось сбыться. Окончив институт, Инна и в правду так и не "достучалась" в закрытые двери, Миша странным образом пропал, а Игорь, получив хорошую работу, отправился в другую страну, так и не встретившись с другом. Только спустя годы жизнь расставила все по своим местам.

Two friends decide to have fun one evening and what happened that night change their lives forever.

Swedish action comedy.

Natasha Demkina is the girl with X-ray eyes. Her claim, to be able to see unaided, directly inside of bodies.

Inside an inner-city Baltimore high school as teachers and students face the challenges of a 2002 education-reform act.

Short - Two friends traveling through a dystopian landscape are thrust into peril when they meet another drifter who tests the strength of their relationship. - Phil Morales, David Rapp, Alex Ross

Because car dealership owner Brausewetter is in financial difficulties, he quickly discontinues the small bus line that he runs on the side in the Harz Mountains. Drivers Benno and Axel are out of a job. But then Benno's deceased aunt leaves him a million euros. The bus driver wants to use it to take over the line himself...

While in a hotel room in Mystic, CT, Aaron eats noodles, watches TV, takes a bath, makes a phone call, and sleeps.

The Dorothy the Dinosaur television series comes to home video as Dorothy shares her Memory Book with Wags the Dog, and they relive many amazing adventures played to familiar Wiggles tunes. Special guest vocalists including Francis Awaritefe, Rachael Beck, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kathy Gothadjaka, David Hobson, Jane Kennedy, John Rowe, Leo Sayer and Don Spencer.

A teenage girl is prepared for a mysterious ritual.

A meditation on urban living, the film consists of a static shot of an apartment block in Kuala Lumpur, as the sounds and dialogue of the city pass by disconnected from the ability to see where any given sound is coming from.

A documentary about the history of the Latin Rock band Crista Galli.

Arvind spends his nights reading Batman comics behind iron bars at his lonely chemist shop in Bombay. A prostitute stops every night to buy condoms, until their conversations help Arvind break free and find the superhero within.

A girl meets a boy. The most normal thing to do when you are 16. A girl meets a boy she has never seen yet - alone, at night, in a dark parking lot. The most foolish thing to do when you are 16.

What happens when a group of busty Chics, pimped out by their mystical magical warlock leader, rapes the wrong man and a load of vengeance is heaped down upon them for such a dastardly deed? You must watch this unflinching tale of sheer degradation and buffoonery to find out.

They are in love. They are together. They are building their happiness. Not in ‘another way’. In the same way. Polish gays and lesbians living in permanent relationships do not confirm the stereotype of life filled with hundreds of sexual partners. Faithfulness and normality are the most important for them although the reality they live in does not make their every day existence easier. Homo.pl is a warm portrait without pity or a patronizing approach. ‘They’ are some of ‘us’.

2005-2008. Video. In 2005 San Francisco real estate magnate Angelo Sangiacomo commissioned Strickland to make a movie that would chronicle final stages in the construction of his new house in Pebble Beach, CA. Amidst the spectacle of the building site, the videographer sought to portray a design project of operatic proportions that involved a sometimes dissonant cast of characters and took more than 6 years to unfold. The owners hoped that this video record might lend future visibility to a structure’s bones and soul that otherwise vanish from sight by the time building is completed.