All Films

Barbie's World

1979 • 43 min • Sweden

A twisted fairytale drama about the world and the characters that surround the doll Barbie.

Starlore

1979 • 7 min

A journey from the Arctic to the tip of South America

The First Christmas

1979 • 27 min

A wonderful animated version of the First Christmas. Filled with prophets, wise men, warriors, kings and messengers.

A Farm

1979 • 31 min • Poland

Magda and Paweł seem to have different expectations of life: she needs a bit of craziness, and he needs a bit of normality. Even though Magda cannot imagine living in the countryside, following Paweł's will, they decide to buy a farm near Serock. Magda and Paweł, not without problems, buy the farm from old farmers. The youngsters start to manage the homestead, at the same time they undergo some mental changes. Paweł's father dies, his mother decides to be an adviser to her son and Magda. The girl begins to trust life, however, she loses her first baby. Paweł finds it difficult to get along with the local farming club. The spouses share with us their fears, hopes and reflections.

The Beaver Kid

1979 • 30 min • United States of America

A short documentary about the exploits of "Groovin' Gary", a performer that filmmaker Harris happened upon while filming for a Salt Lake City, Utah news station.

Steel 'n' Skin

1979 • 36 min • United Kingdom

Peter Blackman, founder of Steel 'n' Skin, talks about this pan-African group, which takes African culture to British schools. The film follows the group during a ten day workshop in Liverpool.

Teach Me to Dance

1979 • 29 min • Canada

In this drama, Lesia convinces her English-Canadian friend Sarah to perform a Ukrainian dance with her as part of their school's Christmas pageant. Sarah's father, angry at the growing number of Ukrainian settlers, won't allow his daughter to participate. Despite the prejudices of their parents, the girls' friendship remains strong, and they meet in Sarah's barn to celebrate Christmas Day together. Part of the Adventures in History series.

Abertura

1979 • 53 min • Brazil

One of the most daring and radical shows presented in Brazilian television: "Abertura". It was broadcast between February and October, 1979, with weekly editions, presented by Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha. The video is a compilation of characters, statements, and interviews about the political and cultural situation of the country during the final stages of the Military Dictatorship.

How the Cossacks Helped Musketeers

1979 • 18 min • Soviet Union

Cossacks help the French musketeers to deliver the portrait of daughter of the Turkish sultan to the Dutch prince, that could marry her. Insidious cardinal Richelieu wants to blow off the plans of queen and equips pursuit.

Aurélia Steiner (Vancouver)

1979 • 48 min • France

Based on the letters of a fictitious poetess to her lover. Duras reads extracts from the letters, about the poetess’s Jewish past, while the film shows stark waves beating against the seashore. – BFI

The Long Vacation of Lotte H. Eisner

1979 • 59 min • Germany

Historian, author, and movie critic Lotte H. Eisner is the subject of this documentary. She recalls her early childhood in Germany and her association with such legendary directors as F.W. Murnau and Fritz Lang. Leaving Germany for Paris in 1933, her anticipation of WW II saw her relocating to the South of France. Eisner gives her considerable and insightful opinions on classic German Expressionist Films, as several of her admirers drop by during the interview conducted by director Sohrab Shadid-Saless.

Canada Vignettes: Log Driver's Waltz

1979 • 3 min • Canada

A short illustrating Wade Hemsworth's folk song about a woman's admiration for the agility of her boyfriend, the log driver.

When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate

1979 • 60 min • United States of America

This lively, spirit-lifting musical celebrates the sheer joy -- and survival -- of black music, song and poetry since the days of America's Civil War. With utter grace and ease, the gifted eight-member singing ensemble glides from gospel to disco and from slave-quarter sermons to contemporary black poetry.

The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

1979 • 48 min

Manilow's third special include hits, skits, and a special appearance by John Denver.

Back to the Egg

1979 • 30 min • United Kingdom

A program containing music videos to promote the band Wings' 1979 album Back to the Egg.

Fright Before Christmas

1979 • 6 min • United States of America

The Tasmanian Devil escapes from a plane and lands in Santa's suit. After taking off in Santa's sleigh he lands on Bugs' roof where he tries to eat everything in sight including the present Bugs got for him.

Kikos

1979 • 8 min • Soviet Union

The animated show is crafted based on Hovhannes Tumanyan's fairy tale with the same title.

First

1979 • 6 min • Soviet Union

An overweight sports fan runs a race to the finish...

Not Only Strangers

1979 • 23 min • United States of America

A college student is raped by an acquaintance, and struggles with reporting the incident.

The Daughters of Albion

1979 • 56 min

Three biscuit factory girls mix with students at a party.. Boozing, smoking, jaunty cross-talk and invitations to come to bed follow.

The Cheryl Ladd Special

1979 • 60 min • United States of America

A TV musical special starring Cheryl Ladd and her guest stars in various musical numbers and vignettes.

Justice - Uncle Sangi

1979 • 30 min • United Kingdom

Sharm's dog attacks a hostile neighbour, and has to make a decision for which he has no guide lines.

The Hollywood Clowns

1979 • 49 min • United States of America

Glenn Ford narrates this hilarious look back at the greatest comedians in movie history.

Emekli Başkan

1979 • 50 min • Turkey

The president, who believes that he caused an unjust execution because he complied with the presiding judge in the first death sentence he participated in, is re-investigating the incident after his retirement.