A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.
"This piece, with the generic title Film, is a series of short videos built around one protocol: a snippet of news from a newspaper of the day, is rolled up and then placed on a black-inked surface. On making contact with the liquid, the roll opens and of Its own accord frees itself of the gesture that fashioned it. As it comes alive in this way, the sliver of paper reveals Its hitherto unexposed content; this unpredictable kinematics is evidence of the constant impermanence of news. As well as exploring a certain archaeology of cinema, the mechanism references the passage of time: the ink, whether it is poured or printed, is the ink of ongoing human history." –Ismaïl Bahri
Payton becomes the caretaker of Gregory Devereaux, a wealthy man facing his final months. As they become close, Gregory's past sins force Payton to decide between his dreams and a pregnancy that could squander them all.
A boy walks through an abandoned building and films the interior. Suddenly his camera disappears.
Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. Where the two-part epic's first half, Festival of the Nations, focused on the international aspects of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, part two, The Festival of Beauty, concentrates on individual athletes such as equestrians, gymnasts, and swimmers, climaxing with American Glenn Morris' performance in the decathalon and the games' majestic closing ceremonies.
Angélique a été enlevée, malgré les efforts de Peyrac. Elle doit être vendue comme esclave au roi du Maroc. Peyrac, après bien des aventures, échoue chez son ami l'ambassadeur de Turquie. Il propose au roi du Maroc l'échange d'un secret contre sa femme, mais celle-ci est déjà parvenue à prendre la fuite...
Before the three feature films, Mario Schifano directs the camera towards the people around him to create real film diaries. His friends, his time partner and the artists he frequented are portrayed in their everyday life or object of the mechanical gaze of the camera, a filter through which to look at the outside world.
After the death of their abusive father, two estranged twin brothers must reunite and sell off his property.
At the end of September 1941, Soviet artillery troops in besieged Leningrad realize that pretty soon they will fire their last shot, and after that the defense of the city will be doomed. The film is based on a true event: a small group of fearless soldiers transported a large supply of gunpowder through enemy lines to Leningrad.
Chris has vast experience in driver training both as an advanced driving instructor and driving examiner. This is the third in the Ultimate Driving Craft series of high quality advanced driving DVDs which have received international acclaim having sold to 39 countries. Filmed with two HD professional movie cameras and professionally edited by Green Gecko Television Ltd who have also added some excellent animation to support Chris's teaching of driving skills. In this DVD Chris highlights a problem that affects all drivers. It is called the natural focal point and not the best way to drive. He explains what it is, why it happens and what we, as drivers, can do about preventing it.
An old Finnish athlete travels alone through eastern Europe with his van.
After blowing his professional ballet career, John's only way to redeem himself is to concoct the demise of his former partner, Leah, who he blames for his downfall; he rehearses his salvation in his mind in the way that he rehearses a dance, but being able to break from the routine will be the key to his success.
Officer Eva Minors goes on a routine patrol that quickly becomes more than she bargained for.
12, is a comic parody about an office's obsession with the television show 24 as the their obsessions kick into high gear with the shows season finale approaching. Part The Office part 24, the short film mash-up introduces a novel send-up of these pop culture staples.
Deux gangsters de peu d'envergure, Mario et Roberto, avec l'aide de Lina, kidnappent une jeune fille, Florence Danville, dans l'espoir d'en tirer une substantielle rançon. Ils doivent se cacher dans la maison d'un ami avec quelqu'un pouvant traiter avec les indigènes vivant dans la jungle non loin. Mais Mario viole Manuela, qui partage la vie d'Antonio. La jeune femme décide de se venger et parvient à attacher Mario à un arbre, l'abandonnant à ses amis cannibales qui vont le tuer puis le manger. Manuella prévient les parents de la fille kidnappée, qui s'offrent les services d'un ex-mercenaire chargé de traquer les criminels. Mais la petite expédition tourne court quand, encerclés, ils sont capturés et massacrés par les cannibales. Finalement, les parents de Florence décident de se rendre dans la forêt, afin de libérer leur fille.