All Films

The Sounds of Kaleva

1986 • 41 min • Soviet Union

A three-act film-essay about memory and the historical-cultural ties of the Finno- Ugric peoples. The first chapter is dedicated to ancient Bearese of memory, such as Karelian cliff drawings, Kalevala runo song and Khanty bear feast rituals. the second act portrays the visit of Elias Lonnrot, compiler of the Finnish national epic Kalevala, to Estonia and his meetings with local intellectuals. Part three re-enacts an ancient smelting and blacksmith ritual set to Veljo Tormis' cantata 'curse upon iron'. Filmed in 1985 in Uhtuo, Karelia; in Khantia-Mansia at the Agan river, a tributary of the Ob; and in Estonia (Tallinn, Kuusalu, Tartu, Voru, Litsmetsa in Voru county, Lullemae, Karula, Rongu, Narva, and at a bend of the Pirita river). The third documentary in Lennart Meri's "Encyclopaedia Cinematographica Gentium Fenno - Ugricarum" series.

Return to Dresden

1986 • 27 min • Canada

In 1945, Great Britain and the United States organized a bombing raid that devastated the ancient city of Dresden. This short documentary returns exactly 40 years after its destruction and celebrates its renaissance with the re-opening of one of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe. One guest at this gala was the Canadian navigator of one of the bomber planes, returning to Dresden on a mission of peace that brought him face-to-face with the people who were once his enemies.

Uncensored Channels: TV Around The World With George Plimpton

1986 • 30 min

George Plimpton takes us through some of the more unsual programming from around the world. Highlights include Japan's 'Screaming Man', kooky workout shows, a topless ad from Denmark, strange gags from Belgium and Egypt and a commercial directed by Federico Fellini.

From the Reports of Security Guards & Patrol Services – Part Eight

1986 • 6 min • Germany

Here is the third and last of three self-contained shorts by Helke Sander from her series of shorts entitled From the Reports of Security Guards & Patrol Services . BTW the numbering of the parts is a bit confusing, the only existing parts of the series are No. 1,5 and 8.

Kinnikuman's Traffic Safety

1986 • 14 min • Japan

This short film, made for schools to show, teaches traffic safety using the Kinnikuman cast. A Devil Chojin teams up with Kinkotsuman and Iwao to create a dangerous theme park named "Traffic Hell Land". It's up to Kinnikuman, Terryman and Meat-kun to stop them with their usual wrestling action, while teaching the kids trapped there proper traffic safety. 

Jay Leno: The American Dream

1986 • 49 min

A comedy special featuring Jay Leno pursuing what passes for the American dream in his pink Cadillac. Included on the tour is a French restaurant, an automobile factory, a classroom, and a bingo emporium.

The Mouse and the Red Sun

1986 • 10 min • Soviet Union

The film tells how two mice set off on a long journey in winter in search of the warm sun. Having different characters, little mice behave differently on a difficult journey.

Där rosor aldrig dör

1986 • 57 min

Documentary by Colin Nutley, which depicts life in a small community in Västergötland.

Ara, bara, pooh!

1986 • 10 min • Soviet Union

The film is about a child's fantasy that can create a wonderful world of imagination. In an original artistic form, he introduces children to the alphabet in visible, visual images, touching on education, touches on the problem of relationships between adults and children.

The Witch

1986 • 54 min • Yugoslavia

Raissa is unhappy with her husband and enamored with the young postman. The husband, Savely, accuses his wife of being a witch because of all the young men who keep disappearing and accuses her of using her witchcraft on the postman.

The Paul McCartney Special

1986 • 60 min • United Kingdom

A program originally produced for the BBC, and aired on television several times in 1986. Originally conceived as a long-form promotional piece for «Press to Play», the BBC staffer (Richard Skinner) persuades Macca to talk about much more, including one of the more in-depth interviews about Wings. All of the interview bits were done at Abbey Road studio 2, leading to some reminiscing on Paul's part. Scattered among the interview are some nice McCartney film rarities (including rarely seen promo clips/videos, concert footage from both the 1973 and 1976 tours, and even a bit of the never released "One Hand Clapping" film).

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986 • 48 min • United States of America

For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).

The Tricks of the Wicked Witch Kluka XVI

1986 • 35 min • Soviet Union

Based on Hungarian fairytales.

I apagogi

1986 • 19 min

In Athens in 2013, a taxi driver is unwittingly involved in a kidnapping by those who oppress him.

Roller Derby Mania

1986 • 58 min

International Roller Derby League presents: Roller Games! An hour of thrills and spills on skates featuring T-Birds, Devils, Outlaws and Bombers

A Senegalese Man in Normandy

1986 • 13 min

The Senegalese man of the film’s title is Léopold Sédar Senghor, the poet and first president of Senegal, who is remembered by his neighbors in Normandy.

Sledgehammer

1986 • 6 min • United Kingdom

A man morphs into different objects and states lucidly in different shapes, colours and textures

Places Not Our Own

1986 • 57 min • Canada

By 1929, Canada's west, which had been home to generations of Métis, was taken over by the railroads and new settlers. The Métis became a forgotten people, relegated to eking out a living as best they could. In Places Not Our Own, Rose l'Esperance, a Métis, is determined that her children will have a normal life and an education. Her hopes reside in her daughter Flora, but the harshness of their situation culminates in a devastating and dramatic event.

Hellfire: A Journey from Hiroshima

1986 • 58 min • United States of America

Japanese husband and wife muralists Iri and Toshi Maruki are known for their depictions of the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Their collaborative relationship is unique: one paints a painfully detailed vision of the victims of the atomic blast; the other conceals the carefully delineated brush strokes with a grey-black ink “wash.” The first artist restates the specifics of the image; the second re-conceals. Through the repetition of this process, the work emerges.

Wings, Legs and Tails

1986 • 4 min • Soviet Union

An ostrich is trying to learn how to fly in a dessert.

The Housmartins London 0 Hull 4

1986 • 38 min

Short film featuring the band The Housemartins made by the BBC in August 1986 and broadcast on 20th September as part of the programme called "Rock Around the Clock." Includes behind the scenes discussions and interview in Hull as well as live musical performances. This programme also includes the following songs: The Mighty Ship Sheep We're Not Deep Think For A Minute Caravan Of Love (acapella) Drop Down Dead* Get Up Off Our Knees* Anxious* Flag Day* Me and the Farmer* Rap Around The Clock* Think For A Minute (different version) *Live performance at the Tower Nightclub in Hull 24th August, 1986

Heavy Metal Parking Lot

1986 • 17 min • United States of America

Heavy Metal Parking Lot documents heavy metal music fans tailgating in the parking lot outside the Capital Centre (since demolished) in Landover, Maryland, on May 31, 1986, before a Judas Priest concert (with opening act Dokken).

The Bangles: Live at the Syria Mosque

1986 • 60 min • United States of America

Live concert of the Bangles at the Syria Mosque Arena, Pittsburgh, recorded December 13, 1986 Playlist: 01 - Let It Go 02 - Restless 03 - Walking Down Your Street 04 - James 05 - Going Down To Liverpool 06 - He's Got A Secret 07 - September Gurls 08 - If She Knew What She Wants 09 - Return Post 10 - Live 11 - In A Different Light 12 - I Want You 13 - Angels Don't Fall In Love 14 - Hero Takes A Fall 15 - Manic Monday 16 - Walk Like An Egyptian

Blockhaus USA

1986 • 15 min

Jean-Luc and Catherine are chased by the police. They find refuge in a house in southern France. A parody of the French "Nouvelle Vague" and a tribute to Jean-Luc Godard's work.