All Films

Svullo Grisar Vidare

1990 • 60 min

Svullo grisar vidare is a swedish comedy from 1990 from a video diary point of view. Svullo mocks regular people during his travel from Stockholm to Malmö through Mjölby and Lund.

The Enormous Crocodile

1990 • 23 min • United Kingdom

When the Enormous Crocodile boasts that he is going to eat a child for his lunch, the other jungle animals decide to foil his dastardly plot. Children of all ages will delight in the exploits of Humpy Rumpy - the hippopotamus, Muggle Wump - the monkey and the amazing antics of the Roly-Poly bird.

Chona, la puerca asesina

1990 • 38 min • Puerto Rico

A mad scientist invents a formula to control Puerto Rico. A little pig named Chona drinks water from a pond contaminated with the formula and grows to gigantic proportions, chasing and killing people.

Devil Hunter Yohko

1990 • 50 min • Japan

Yohko Mano is introduced. Yohko goes about her daily life; day dreaming about a cute guy named Hideki. Yohko learns that her family has a long history of being devil hunters. But this time the demons decide to take out the next devil hunter before she can fight back. After a failed attempt to take Yohko's virginity (so that she can't become a devil hunter), the demons decide to use Hideki as bait. Yohko must become the 108th devil hunter and rescue the man of her dreams. The English-dubbed "Special Edition" of this episode restores approximately 30 seconds of assorted footage that was cut from the final Japanese print of the film.

Romeo and Juliet

1990 • 60 min

Takarazuka Revue's stage play based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years

1990 • 48 min • United States of America

A 50th anniversary tribute to Bugs Bunny

All That Glitters

1990 • 60 min • United States of America

A group of high school students learn about ethics and the seduction of power when they start a cookie company for a class project.

Searching for Mr. Moses

1990 • 60 min • Germany

Den elake polisen

1990 • 38 min • Sweden

Åke is a mean police officer, this mini-series deals with his destiny and (mis)adventures.

Goodbye to Cali

1990 • 51 min • Colombia

This two-part documentary series made for regional television captures a crucial moment in Cali and Ospina's relationship with its city: a crossroads where the break with the city of youth becomes inevitable and painful. The first part, Cali plane X plane, is a counterpoint of image and sound on the destruction of architectural heritage. The second, Goodbye to Cali / Ah, Goddess Kali !, brings together the opposing testimonies of local artists who have dealt with the theme of the city and the devastators who have insisted on destroying it.

Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff

1990 • 56 min • United States of America

Comedian Paula Poundstone shares her off-center opinions on everything from hypochondriac cats to killer PopTarts.

Senso Daughters

1990 • 54 min • Japan

Senso Daughters focuses on the legacy of the Japanese occupation of Papua New Guinea during the Second World War. It is a legacy that arises from rape, starvation and terror. Sekiguchi's documentary lets the residents of Papua New Guinea, especially the women, tell the story of their three years under Japanese Army rule.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

1990 • 60 min • United States of America

Documentary discussing the seven manmade wonders listed by Philo of Byzantium 2000 years ago: the Colussus of Rhodes, the statue of Zeus at Olympus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the temple to Artemis at Ephesus, the pyramid of Giza, the Pharos of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Three Little Froggies #3

1990 • 10 min • Soviet Union

We are for the world. Peace, friendship. Three little froglings found an alien frog that fell from the sky. And she invited the frogs to her house, where you can't touch anything, this is not a swamp. Frogs didn't like it in the city, because it's better in the swamp.

Sesame Street Home Video Visits the Hospital

1990 • 30 min

Sesame Street Home Video Visits the Hospital was one of two "Sesame Street Visits" titles, as part of an intended series. Produced in 1990 and released by Random House in 1991, the programs featured the cast of Sesame Street learning about important locations related to health and safety issues. The companion title was Sesame Street Home Video Visits the Firehouse.

Onimaru: Senjou ni Kakeru Itsutsu no Seishun

1990 • 42 min • Japan

During the Onin wars in Japan's medieval Muromachi era, five powerful warriors hire out their services to the highest bidder. Onimaru is the leader; Bo handles demolitions; Saru is as agile as a monkey; Osamu is a cool tactician; and Kiri is the sexy swordswoman. The group gains an extra member when Onimaru rescues Princess Aya who naturally falls in love with him and refuses to go away.

The Real Story of I'm a Little Teapot

1990 • 23 min

Believe it or not, the little teapot is the same teapot from the Mad Hatter's tea party in Alice in Wonderland. And the Mad Hatter is so mad at the Little Teapot after Alice leaves that he wants to turn him into ordinary crockery!

The Falcon

1990 • 60 min • Soviet Union, United States of America

A beautiful adaptation of a traditional Russian folk tale, about a young woman who must rescue a mysterious prince from an evil queen. The making of The Falcon was a historic event: the first co-production ever between Soviet Georgia and American filmmakers. The locations are all real, including the breathtaking Caucasus Mountain of Georgia, places Western audiences had never before seen.

Shooting Star: Jean-Michel Basquiat

1990 • 52 min

Traces the meteoric rise to fame of the Haitian-Puerto Rican artist whose success was unprecedented for an artist of colour in the U.S. Geoff Dunlop avoids the tawdry gossip and spectacle that have been the focus of other documentaries about the artist, and instead we see Basquiat speaking for himself in interviews and home movies, with former teachers and close friends sharing their accounts of Basquiat's life.

L'âge de plastic

1990 • 31 min • France

A short film by Jan Kounen.

Kylie Minogue: Kylie... On The Go

1990 • 56 min • United Kingdom

Capture the magic of Kylie Minogue as she performs live in concert from Japan. With brilliant and energetic performances of all her greatest hits, this show really brings the music to life. Take a look behind the scenes, as Kylie gives exclusive interviews and talks about life "on the road". The video also includes exciting footage which has never been seen before, giving a great new insight into the Kylie phenomenon.

Monique

1990 • 3 min

Using a childhood experience of racial bigotry at school, this film looks at the ways in which racism is ingrained in American society, even in the play of children. MONIQUE is a compelling exploration of identity and memory.

Cowboys of Culture

1990 • 45 min • New Zealand

Director Geoff Steven's personal perspective on the Kiwi cinema renaissance of the 1970s. It traces the development of the local film industry from the ‘she'll be right' days when filming permits were unknown, and all that was needed to get a picture up were a Bolex camera, enthusiasm and ingenuity.

Jack Smith's Apartment

1990 • 8 min • United States of America

Film of Jack Smith's apartment starring Penny Arcade before it was reposed by the "evil landlords."