All Films

Operation Valkyrie: The Stauffenberg Plot to Kill Hitler

2008 • 44 min

July, 1944. As WWII raged on, a group of conspirators, led by Claus von Stauffenberg, plotted to assassinate Hitler and end his reign of terror. Using rare color footage, painstakingly recreated dramatizations, detailed CG reconstructions and exclusive interviews with leading historians, this thrilling documentary presents the definitive record of what happened before, during and after these pivotal events.

The Closet

2008 • 4 min

An old man recalls the moment that defined his life, in which his innocent friendship with a neighboring boy is crushed by the boy’s angry father.

Ai

2008 • 13 min • United States of America

The traces left by the era of the samurai are still with us today. From this rich history of this ancient warrior culture comes a tale of honor, vengeance and redemption with a dark, sense of meaningless fatality. It is the origin story of a cursed vigilante, Ai, hell-bent on disposing those responsible for her clan's demise. Inspired by the great tradition of samurai cinema, Ai is an exploration of the era of the samurai and explores the themes of dormant fury for those who have lost loved ones and are driven to the point of madness with revenge.

Katie Morgan's Sex Tips: Questions, Anyone?

2008 • 26 min • United States of America

Ever-naked adult-film star Katie Morgan answers an arousing series of sex questions posed by viewers, callers, e-mailers, and others.

M2M 3: Versus

2008 • 42 min • Philippines

A tale of two male hunks undergoing the different stages of realization and of falling in and out of love. Their story reels off in their minds and is carried out in a rather sensual and provocative manner. What actually goes on...? And what are the complexities in the process of carrying out, staying in and moving on from this kind of relationship? Masterfully crafted as the previous M2M features- this video shows the intricacies and dynamics of male to male relationship.

John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island

2008 • 9 min • United States of America

John embarks on a trip to Coney Island for a day of fun and happiness. Things don't quite work out as planned.

The Road to Casino Royale

2008 • 26 min

Documentary that traces the tangled rights to Ian Fleming's "Casino Royale," the first James Bond story, which took over a half century to reach the screen in recognizable form.

Merritt College: Home of the Black Panthers

2008 • 58 min

A comprehensive and informative historical documentary that chronicles the birth of the Black Panther party during the late 1960s in Oakland. Narrated by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, this documentary provides personal accounts told through rare interviews with original, surviving party members and other key players, who were Merritt students at the time, and features original artwork and photos from the many party publications.

Less and Less

2008 • 7 min • France

Lisa, a young woman, tries to remember moments of her life with the help of her doctor. Voices resonate, images intermingle... moments of happiness suddenly appear. A few seconds later, she has already forgotten. The disease progresses. Life fades away.

The Little Princess School 2

2008 • 41 min • Brazil

In an enchanted world, five little princesses study at a magic school. Despite being diligent, Cindy, Bianca, Hime, Iriá and Zade always get into trouble.

Summer Afternoon

2008 • 15 min • Taiwan

A masterful minor exercise in telling a story with a twist and an equally masterful exercise in the dramatic use of what's known as a Steadycam, a camera with flowing motion. The car journey with one lover too many gets completely out of hand. And after the twist, another one follows.

Rita Rudner: Live from Las Vegas

2008 • 60 min • United States of America

Renowned for her sweet-as-pie delivery of shrewdly hilarious observations about life and relationships, award-winning comedian Rita Rudner performs this 2,000th show from her record-breaking Las Vegas run. Recorded live at Harrah's Casino.

Memento Mori – Remember You Shall Die

2008 • 50 min • Norway

Charismatic Hans Petter has incurable cancer and little time left. Now he is keen to use the weeks and months that remain as best as possible. He does everything to ensure that his wife Eva is well when he is away. But it is not as easy for Eva. She would like to have more time with Hans Petter, instead of him finishing all his projects.

Transmission 14: The Last Broadcast

2008 • 3 min

A short film set in the universe of "The Signal" (2007).

Stories of Activists

2008 • 38 min • Uruguay

This documentary tells the story of a group of Uruguayan political and social activists who began or intensified their activities in the 1960s. What emerges is how diverse the Uruguayan left was in thought and action in fields like attitudes to armed struggle, the place of women and children, the historical significance of the Frente Amplio Party and the ways in which the old ideals have found expression - or not, as the case may be - under the first left wing national government in the history of the country. The documentary was made for Casa Bertolt Brecht, and is geared to stimulating debate and training new generations of activists.

Here's Johnny

2008 • 60 min • United States of America

This eloquent documentary enters the surreal world of renowned graphic artist Johnny Hicklenton (the comics Judge Dredd and 2000 AD), who is battling the disease multiple sclerosis. Living in an increasing state of immobility and frustration, Johnny escapes the confines of his front room through his artwork. Through the expression of his brilliant and sometimes troubled imagination, we learn about the disease that he cannot escape from.

Running with Mum

2008 • 53 min • United Kingdom

A mother relives being 7 years old in a town destroyed by firestorm on September 11th, sixty years ago.

We Were Fine

2008 • 13 min • Argentina

Three teenagers spend a summer together in the mountains. Tensions grow between them as well as violence which emerges at some point. The seriousness of the situations they experience and their consequences will be unsuspected.

John Oliver: Terrifying Times

2008 • 56 min • United States of America

American viewers may know him best as the British correspondent on "The Daily Show," but John Oliver is also an accomplished stand-up comic. In his first Comedy Central special Oliver tackles the topics that perplex him about the United States. He takes well-aimed shots at the American political process and the invasion of Iraq (including how the Brits would have done it differently), and argues for reparations from the Revolutionary War.

Discount Everything

2008 • 2 min • Canada

Found-footage tribute to Winnipeg salesman and video artist Nick Hill.

Ukiyo-e: Floating World Images

2008 • 52 min • Belgium

400 years ago, in Japan, a revolutionary art was born and would influence the greatest Western artists of the late nineteenth century, the Ukiyo-E "floating images of the world." A wonderful trip in a world of beauty and discovery. The concept and objectives of this documentary are, on the one hand, to show, teach and discover Japanese art (Japanese stamps and prints) and, on the other hand, to demonstrate the influence of Japanese stamps on Western modern art, showing in comparison some of the Most famous paintings (impressionism or paintings by Van Gogh).

Legacy

2008 • 6 min • Finland

The meaning of life is a piece of cake.

Murray Walker's Motorsport Madness

2008 • 60 min • United Kingdom

Aaand they re off...! Crash! Buckle up your seat belts and get ready for the ride of your life as the legendary Voice of Motor sport Murray Walker takes us on a white-knuckled, hair-raising ride of motorsport madness. Bang! Witness F1 star Jenson Button take on a superbike and an F4 powerboat at London City Airport, Moto GP legend Valentino Rossi s heavy-metal spins, and incredible death defying crashes from the World Rally Championship. Wallop! From F1 stunts to British Touring cars, Moto GP, GT Racing and the crazy world of Aero GP along with many, many more this is the ultimate DVD for lovers of high-octane motor sport madness, mayhem and mishaps!

Marvel Zombies: The Movie

2008 • 2 min

Short fan film based on the "Marvel Zombies" comic books. Mary Jane encounters Spider-Man who has been turned into a flesh-eating zombie by a virus. Spider-Man then encounters the Hulk who has also been turned into a zombie.