All Films

Ravissement

1991 • 7 min • Belgium

A small, empty boudoir slowly becomes populated by a series of young women, their still and open expressions gradually engulfing the screen, as a nun narrates an account of religious rapture. Belgian filmmaker Olivier Smolders continues a brilliant exploration of religious ecstasy, figured in and epitomized by the erotic, death-defying gaze of the camera lens, in this sublime black-and-white treatment set to excerpts from the theological writings of Saint Teresa of Avila.

Something Rich and Strange: The Life and Music of Iannis Xenakis

1991 • 59 min • United Kingdom

BBC TV documentary

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

1991 • 50 min • Australia

Ali Baba is a poor woodcutter who unexpectedly discovers the secret hideout of a gang of thieves. In a magical cave of thieves keep the immense treasures that have been usurped over the years.

A Bundle A Minute

1991 • 6 min

Korine's first short. Made in school.

Thatcher: The Final Days

1991 • 50 min

The re-creation of events leading up to Margaret Thatcher's defeat as party leader and Britain's Prime Minister.

A Powerful Thang

1991 • 57 min • United States of America

This innovative drama, set in Ohio, traces an African American couple's search for intimacy and friendship. The spirited, African-identified Yasmine Allen is a writer and single mother who has been dating saxophone teacher Craig Watkins for a month. Wishing to end her self-imposed celibacy following her son's birth, Yasmine has reached a turning point in the relationship-but Craig, the Big Lug, wants to take it slow. Sage advice from friends and family members remind them, "sex is a powerful thang." Like her highly acclaimed CYCLES, Davis's film incorporates animation as well as Afro-Haitian dance in a rich exploration of the lives of African Americans.

The Hottest Day of the Year

1991 • 53 min • United Kingdom, Yugoslavia

Marko, Zoran and Saša are best friends, living a casual student life in Belgrade. They plan to escape the sweltering summer heat by driving to the coast. To guarantee their departure they swap favors. But events take a wrong turn. A road movie - fueled by dreams, propelled by unforeseen events.

Que Filme 'Tu Vai' Fazer?

1991 • 45 min • Brazil

Visitors from the Unknown

1991 • 48 min

A look at the Travis Walton abduction

Sunday Dinner

1991 • 16 min • Norway

Early dialogue free short by Bent Hamer.

The Stone Roses: Blackpool Live

1991 • 58 min • United Kingdom

Recorded live at the Empress Ballroom, Blackpool, 12th August 1989. Setlist: 1. I Wanna Be Adored 2. Elephant Stone 3. Waterfall 4. (Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister 5. Made of Stone 6. She Bangs the Drums 7. Where Angels Play 8. Going Down 9. Mersey Paradise 10. I Am the Resurrection

Heritage Minutes: Nellie McClung

1991 • 1 min • Canada

Feminist, politician, and social activist Nellie McClung demands the right to vote in Manitoba.

The Letter Z

1991 • 1 min • United States of America

The letter Z in various typefaces.

Keshka and the Special Forces

1991 • 10 min • Soviet Union

Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'

1991 • 60 min • United States of America

A star-studded documentary and tribute to the classic comedy, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.

Everything is Fine

1991 • 4 min • Soviet Union

Animated film from Robert Sahakyants. Political satire on the last years of Soviet Russian rule over Armenia. It makes fun of several well known Soviet leaders. Based on a popular Russian song from the 1930's

Omozap

1991 • 1 min • United Kingdom

Omozap is a gun-wielding wildman and Keen anti-superhero akin to The Punisher. Compulsive animation and action look to the Artwar films and videos to come.

Ooh, What a Fabulous Party

1991 • 1 min • United States of America

Everybody who's anyone is invited to a swanky soirée.

Our School Abstinence

1991 • 60 min • Japan

During the summer, Maruyama goees to a branch school in the countryside where supplementary classes are held for problem children. A relationship forms between him and English teacher Takayuki...

The Real Story of Happy Birthday To You

1991 • 23 min

Olivia's only friends at Orderly Mansion are Charlie the Horse and Barnaby the Stablehand. When Olivia wants her own special birthday song, Barnaby makes her one, but Snitch the Evil Caretaker tries to keep her from hearing it. The story of one girl's search for the perfect birthday song features the voices of rock star Roger Daltrey as Barnaby and Ed Asner as Charlie the friendly horse.

Keep It for Yourself

1991 • 42 min • France, Netherlands, United States of America

Sophie comes to New York from France with the intention of joining a man she met a few months before. She finds herself alone in the apartment of the guy, who left town because he was scared stiff at the idea of seeing her. Originally commissioned as one third of an omnibus feature showcasing the Figaro, a Japan-only retro throwback car.

Shock Cinema: Volume Four

1991 • 57 min • United States of America

A documentary about special makeup effects on low budget horror films. Includes behind-the-scenes footage from Murder Weapon (1989), Robot Ninja (1989), Ghoul School (1990) and Skinned Alive (1990).

Vanilla Ice: Ninja Rap

1991 • 6 min

A behind the scenes look at the video for Ninja Rap from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

The Wall

1991 • 10 min • Latvia

A fragment of the Berlin Wall in the centre of Riga.