All Films

Walking Ghost

2006 • 10 min • United States of America

The film follows a gunslinger's quest to find his betrayer and enemy, The Man in Black. He discovers an abandoned town and it is there where he encounters a trap set by The Man in Black.

Brotherhood

2006 • 16 min • Australia, Colombia

Brotherhood tells the story of two brothers of Middle Eastern descent, who live with their mother in a social housing complex, known as Housing States, in the city of Melbourne, Australia. While Ali, the older brother suffers from heroin dependence, Syed, the youngest, tries to make a different life from his brother and finds a means of escape in urban poetry.

The Sixth Element: The Ross Clarke-Jones Story

2006 • 60 min • United States of America

Overview The Sixth Element By any standard, the life story of Ross Clarke-Jones qualifies as riveting. A daredevil ad extremis, Clarke-Jones learned to tackle and surmount some of the most mammoth waves on the face of the Earth. And that attitude fittingly mirrors the surfer's approach to life, colored and shaped by an insatiable restlessness and a hunger for new thrills. His drive transported him from one exotic corner of the world to another, Tasmania to the Amazon and everywhere in between. This documentary tells Clarke-Jones's amazing story, with insights from heavyweights including Jeff Bushman, Matt Hoy, Noah Johnson, Jamie Brisick, Kelly Slater and many others. The late Dennis Hopper narrates.

The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn

2006 • 60 min • Germany, United States of America

A story about the life and turbulent times of Lisa Meitner and Otto Hahn, two exceptional scientists whose remarkable collaboration culminated in the discovery of nuclear fission, the division of the atom that changed the future. The show traces the development of nuclear science in the first half of the twentieth century, Meitner's early struggle for education and her quest to gain a foothold in the world of male-dominated physics, Hahn's initial research and independent discoveries, the collaborative discovery of the two scientists, as co-discoverers and the award of the Nobel Prize only to Hahn.

Pib and Pog: Show and Tell - Daddy's Study

2006 • 2 min • United Kingdom

Hungry for knowledge, Pib and Pog find one of Daddy's special films, which proves to be extremely educational indeed.

Ginklofinn

2006 • 56 min

The Silver Rope

2006 • 33 min • Italy

Lives, emotions, mysteries and personal conflicts of several people cross in a world forever changed by an amazing scientific discovery: the localization of the soul, the birth of an engineering of the spirit, the conceptual death of God.

In Love

2006 • 15 min • United States of America

Bang, Bang

2006 • 12 min • France

It's hunting season, as well as Eda's 25th birthday. As a present, her father offers her an apartment under seizure.

Jag såg mordet på Palme

2006 • 57 min

A highly controversial documentary about the murder of Sweden's Prime minister Olof Palme, for DR, DFI and SVT.

Ali's Dozen

2006 • 45 min • United States of America

Ali's Dozen profiles the 12 rounds that defined his genius, showcasing Ali the boxer and by extension, Ali the man.

Erbsenzähler - Pedanten unter uns

2006 • 44 min • Germany

Rolf Jürgens is nicknamed "Kontroll-Rolf". For many years, he has made it his principle to recalculate, recount and check everything: Telephone bills, operating instructions and the contents of packaging. Rolf is not alone in his obsession - for some it's a joy, for others it's a pain. Besides Rolf, this documentary shows two other examples of people who take it very seriously.

Private Screenings: Angela Lansbury

2006 • 60 min • United States of America

Angela Lansbury discusses her life and career with Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne.

The Dagg Sea Scrolls

2006 • 47 min • New Zealand

Documentary by John Clarke about his greatest creation - Fred Dagg.

Love Off-Air

2006 • 15 min • United Kingdom

A tribute to the people dedicated enough to capture the soundtracks of Doctor Who in the 1960s.

The Gift

2006 • 17 min • Sweden

Richard is a tormented young man who has a long distance relationship with his girlfriend. One day he decides to surprise her with a visit. Unfortunately he can't afford the plane ticket. But he has a plan.

Y las chimeneas decidieron escapar

2006 • 13 min • Spain

Footage yarn sliding over trees, fields, buildings, bulldozers, power lines... while a monotonous hum exacerbates the images.

Picolé, Pintinho e Pipa

2006 • 15 min • Brazil

The bartender's car is passing on your street: an old bottle, an old basin, an empty wine jug, a refrigerator motor; the boy exchanges for popsicle, chick and kite.

Akihabara Geeks

2006 • 44 min • Japan

Akihabara is a neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan known as "Electric Town" for its rows of one-meter wide discount computer and electronics stores. In more recent years, Akihabara has evolved into a full-blown Mecca for computer enthusiasts, anime and manga fans, doll or "figure" collectors, video gamers and "Otaku" of all kinds. Because Akihabara caters to interests outside of mainstream Japanese society, it captivates an entire subculture of devotees. Join us as we peruse the shops, streets and Maid Cafes to present an engrossing day in the life view of Akihabara, and focus on the unique people who are passionately plugged into this town.

Chico Anysio É

2006 • 54 min • Brazil

Mauvais temps

2006 • 5 min • France

An unlucky driver gets a flat tire in a particularly bad neighborhood. No sooner had he stepped out of his car than he was approached by menacing strangers holding a knife to his nose. The man fled and took refuge in a building, blocking the front door. The siege of the building begins.

Africa's Outsiders

2006 • 50 min • South Africa

A documentary that focuses on how animals born with unusual colours have a much harder struggle than normal. Follow white lions, a white baboon and a yellow crocodile.

Cave Bear & Dinosaurs

2006 • 2 min

Early tests 1935 - 36. This black and white footage was shot by Ray in his backyard.

Sexteens

2006 • 5 min • Argentina

Three teenage girls and three stories that will mark their lives. We should talk with the young about entering adolescence: What are all the things that change? How do we perceive the world, our parents, our friends? How do we feel when we first experience intimacy? Let us exchange our stories, and talk about the possible endings for the stories of the three girls.