All Films

Tranceformer: A Portrait of Lars von Trier

1997 • 54 min • Sweden, Denmark

A portrait of Denmark's most acclaimed and controversial director, Lars von Trier. A meeting with von Trier on a private level as well as with his film universe. Filmmaker Stig Björkman follow von Trier during a period of more than two years, meet him at work, at home and at leisure. Written by Fredrik Klasson

Down Rusty Down

1997 • 15 min

An anthromorphic tale, humans representing canines, of compulsive traits and raging desires. A gang of neutered men; fat, subdued and lazy, look out for their younger 'pup'- Rusty (Noah Taylor) who is always active and mischievous.

Still Kicking: The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies

1997 • 38 min • United States of America

A year in the life of the Palm Springs Follies, featuring beautiful, ageless performers from around the world in a show that is always Standing Room Only. The film intercuts colorful interviews with the participants and footage of auditions, rehearsals, and the actual performances.

Newton : A Tale of Two Isaacs

1997 • 51 min • Canada, Ireland

As Newton devotes himself to the difficult and solitary path of challenging the existing view of the universe and proving his own theories on celestial movement and gravity, his young scribe Humphrey wavers between pursuing science or following his heart.

Mission to Mir

1997 • 40 min • United States of America

This film shows how far we have come since the cold-war days of the 50s and 60s. Back then the Russians were our "enemies". And to them the Americans were their "enemies" who couldn't be trusted. Somewhere in all this a young girl in Oklahoma named Shannon set her sights on becoming one of those space explorers, even though she was told "girls can't do that." But she did.

Cause of Death

1997 • 60 min

A QED drama special, based upon a real-life case of medical negligence. Within four days of being admitted to hospital with minor injuries, Ray Peters' son Mark is in a coma, and two weeks later he is dead. Suspecting critical mistakes by the doctors. Ray vows to find out the truth.

Fujimi Block No. 2 Symphony Orchestra

1997 • 60 min • Japan

High school music teacher, Morimura Yuuki, is the concert master and first violinist of the amateur orchestra, Fujimi Orchestra. Surprisingly, a young conductor named Tonoin Kei (known as a musical genius) joins this small orchestra to conduct. Even though Tonoin is a strict conductor, all the members adore him for the notable improvements in their performances and soon Yuuki feels his efforts for the orchestra have been fruitless. Yuuki soon comes to the conclusion that his crush of 3 years likes Tonoin, and he decides to give up on her and leave the orchestra. Tonoin refuses to let him quit, confessing that he loves Yuuki, which reveals that he's gay. Tonoin's love confession confuses Yuuki and it leads to a very horrible misunderstanding.

Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll

1997 • 12 min • Ireland

Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll, is a 12 minute spoof of a 1950s black and white science fiction B-movie. It was first released in 1997 and starred Ardal O'Hanlon. It was written by Mik Duffy and its director Enda Hughes. The title is taken from the 1957 Rockabilly novelty hit record "Flyin' Saucers Rock 'n' Roll" by Billy Lee Riley and His Little Green Men. O'Hanlan's "rendition" of the song, is performed by producer Michael Hughes.

The Secrets of 007

1997 • 45 min

Behind-the-scenes look at more than three decades of the James Bond feature film series.

The Beach Boys and The Satan

1997 • 60 min • Germany

A German documentary that explores the darker side of the Beach Boys, primarily focusing on Brian Wilson and the Pet Sounds album, with detours to the Manson Family.

The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle

1997 • 60 min • United States of America

A profile of composing team John Kander and Fred Ebb, who have written many Broadway musicals. Highlights include interviews with Lauren Bacall, Joel Grey and others, as well as the two men themselves, plus clips of performances of their songs.

The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon

1997 • 50 min

Tony Ferrino performs in a programme dedicated to his brilliant career as the Eurovision star from Portugal performs music and dance numbers with special guests.

Jeg lever! Wenche Myhre 50 år

1997 • 58 min • Norway

Celebrating the first 50 years of the Norwegian artist Wenche Myhre's life.

Lady in a White Coat: Lewd from the Front and Back

1997 • 60 min • Japan

Hiromi Katori, a new employee, felt unwell during work and went to the infirmary. Then, instead of the usual Maki Kitagawa, the person there was Hanako Minamida, a flashy middle-aged stranger. Hanako tells her girlfriend Katori that the nervousness of her trying to force herself to apply to the company is causing her to lose her mental and physical balance. While telling him that she doesn't have to be useful to the company and that she should not lose her individuality, Hanako gently places him on the bed and takes her dick in her mouth.

La Chanson du Jardinier Fou

1997 • 2 min

Edward Shelganov visiting Sokurov

1997 • 13 min

Alexander Nikolayevich Sokurov talks with the young director of independent experimental cinema Edward Shelganov.

Samurai Vendetta in Iga

1997 • 46 min • Japan

Matauemon Araki (Kotaro Satomi) is a sword teacher in Yamatokoriyama. He heard from his brother-in-law Kazuma Watanabe (Koyo Katagiri) that Kazuma's father was killed by someone. The murderer was named Matagoro Kawai (Jinya Sato) who was the nephew of his close friend Jinszaemon Kawai (Isao Natsuyagi). He came to help Kazuma who is not good at swords and chase Matazaburo.

The Planets

1997 • 55 min

In 1916, Gustav Holst, a composer of music and self-admitted mystic, wrote a brilliant orchestral suite entitled "THE PLANETS." This work has been enjoyed by millions in concert halls, under the stars in outdoor amphitheaters, and at home on phonograph records, audio tapes and compact discs. Sixty years after "THE PLANETS" was written, internationally renowned keyboard artist and composer Isao Tomita created a highly popular electronic version of the Holst suite. It is "THE TOMITA PLANETS" that award-winning Director Don Barrett has chosen for the soundtrack of his musical video grand tour of the Solar System.

The Making of 'The Lost World'

1997 • 53 min • United States of America

Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."

My Favorite Wife is Addicted to Sex

1997 • 56 min • Japan

Hinako, a married woman, feels unsatisfied with her married life with her husband, Takashi, so she suddenly declares a domestic separation and indulges in an affair with Shima, her senior from high school. Meanwhile, Hinako was confused when Yuri, whom she met at her favorite snack bar, asked her out.

Biohazard 2 Tv-cm

1997 • 1 min • Japan

On September 29, 1998, most citizens of the Midwestern American mountain community of Raccoon City were transformed into zombies by the T-virus. Leon S. Kennedy, a Raccoon Police Department officer on his first day of duty, meets Claire Redfield, a college student looking for her brother Chris.

The Race to Daytona

1997 • 59 min

Join Kyle Petty and the new Hot Wheels Racing team for the ultimate racing adventure. Find out what it takes to create a car and team worthy of the Daytona 500. With only 60 days until the Super Bowl of stock car racing, the race is on for the team to transform frame rails and roll cages into the Hot Wheels #44 racing machine.

Demon Fighter Kocho

1997 • 35 min • Japan

When angry spirits begin terrorizing her school, it's up to Kocho Enoki to uncover the mystery of their presence and quell their anger before they claim another innocent soul. To take on the otherworldly foes, she'll need enlist her pretty sister, her priestly mentor, her reluctant friend... and her own natural charms.

Liebe ist Geschmackssache

1997 • 15 min • Germany

A director tries to get his porno musical off the ground.