All Films

Polygon

1977 • 10 min • Soviet Union

A Russian scientist creates a mind-reading weapon for his generals on a remote island. After the demonstration, the generals are pleased. Little do they realize, both the weapon, and the creator of the weapon have a mind of their own

The American Indian's Sacred Ground

1977 • 60 min • United States of America

For generations the American Indians have drawn their legendary strength from their sacred ancestral lands. Academy-Award winner Cliff Robertson takes you on a remarkable trip to the spiritual places that hold the secrets of courageous warriors and the legacy of these proud people.

Down the Corner

1977 • 56 min • Ireland

A group of Ballyfermot schoolboys attempt to rob an orchard in the more affluent, nearby suburb of Chapelizod.

C'était un Québécois en Bretagne, Madame!

1977 • 57 min

Feature-length documentary on Hauris Lalancette, a Quebecer from Abitibi, who travels and draws surprising parallels between two corners of the country that are considered destitute and left behind. It is also about the search for ancestors and the nostalgia for old jobs that were better, both on the human level and on the technical level.

Mr. Twister

1977 • 27 min • Soviet Union

Whose Doctor Who

1977 • 59 min • United Kingdom

Melvyn Bragg presents this 1977 documentary about Doctor Who from BBC2's 'The Lively Arts' strand, featuring extensive behind-the-scenes coverage of the making of The Talons of Weng-Chiang and looking back at the history of the programme and its psychological impact on the viewers, particularly children.

Dismantling a Dream

1977 • 27 min

A Labour government imposing cutbacks on the National Health Services is the theme of Dismantling a Dream. Pilger recalls the establishment of the NHS in 1948 and Health Minister Aneurin Bevan’s declaration that the “silent suffering” of the old, young, chronically sick and handicapped had no place in a civilised society. But, in December 1976, an official report revealed that thousands of children who could be saved were dying.

The Emperor's New Hat

1977 • 26 min

For 51 years, the Comtesse has bought a new hat to celebrate her wedding anniyear, she invites her granddaughter Sylvie to the ceremony.

The Carpenters at Christmas

1977 • 50 min

A christmas special with Harvey Korman and other guests.

The Case of the Ancient Astronauts

1977 • 50 min

Horizon investigates whether first contact with aliens has already occurred. The publication of 'Chariots of the Gods?' by Erich von Daniken is central to this documentary and some of von Daniken's claims of evidence of extra-terrestrial visitations.

A Passage to Inverness

1977 • 28 min

A striptease artist is prosecuted for indecency. Meanwhile, his aunt wants him to visit her, before she dies.

Vacations at Grandma's

1977 • 59 min • Czechoslovakia

An original television film about a city who goes to the village for vacations and finds real friends there.

Another Bad Month for Grey's Grocery

1977 • 20 min • United States of America

Through interviews with store owners, customers, and a supermarket manager, gives insight into changing social values and increasing economic pressures that face small businesses.

Fleetwood Mac: The Rosebud Film

1977 • 30 min

1977 documentary film created to promote the European leg of the “Rumours” tour. Includes behind-the-scenes interviews, rehearsal footage and includes footage of Fleetwood Mac performing in concert at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in May 1976: World Turning / Rhiannon / Say You Love Me / Go Your Own Way / You Make Loving Fun / I’m So Afraid

O Pistoleiro de Serra Talhada

1977 • 45 min • Brazil

A documentary by Eduardo Coutinho about a hired-gun from Brazil's Northeast.

Le Défilé

1977 • 10 min • France

Marchers in an Indepence Day celebration in Mexico are transformed into tiny soldiers, tiny articulated automatons, turning a serious event into childlike playfulness.

I Remember You Leaving All the Time

1977 • 45 min • Greece

In Athens, a radical female journalist and a former stage actor share their lives against the backdrop of the regime change, right after the fall of the military dictatorship and the first legislative elections in 1974.

Mighty Good: The Beatles

1977 • 51 min • United Kingdom

No musical group has had as profound an impact on pop music as The Beatles. Tony Palmer's groundbreaking documentary gives us an intimate look at one of the most influential groups in musical history.

Who Am I?

1977 • 8 min • Soviet Union

Vur Gözünün Üstüne

1977 • 45 min • Turkey

Profile of Nicholas Ray

1977 • 29 min • United States of America

An interview with the American film director which was first broadcast on the CBS-TV television series "Camera Three."

Children of Labor: A Finnish-American History

1977 • 55 min

How Finnish immigrants came into contact — and conflict — with industrial America. Three generations of Finnish-Americans recount how they coped with harsh realities by creating their own institutions: churches, temperance halls, socialist halls, and cooperatives.

Fia i folkhemmet

1977 • 48 min • Sweden

Fia is 18 years old, pregnant and has just moved with her boyfriend to their first apartment in a suburb. Alone she tries to navigate the society of adulthood for the first time.

Gene Deitch: The Picture Book Animated

1977 • 25 min

Picture book animator for Weston Woods Studios Gene Deitch, shares his insights into the purpose, art and technique of adapting, as animated films, outstanding picture books such as ‘Where the Wild Things Are’. Shows Deitch and his wife Zdenka, in Prague where they live and work.