All Films

The Other Side of Dunkirk

2004 • 59 min • United Kingdom

Powerful myths and misconceptions have shaped our understanding of the moment which changed the course of WW2 - the evacuation at Dunkirk in 1940. But what really happened at Dunkirk and in the crisis before the days of the evacuation? This documentary takes a European look at the crisis and asks new questions from a French and German perspective as well as from a British point of view. Featuring interviews with veterans and historians from all three key protagonists, providing revealing insights into the events of May and June 1940.

Love Is A Fallacy

2004 • 20 min

The plot centers on a young university student who tries to win the affections of an attractive coed by impressing her with his mastery of logic. To his chagrin, the young man discovers that logic can be a two-edged sword. Several common fallacies that we encounter in our daily lives are humorously presented. The film underscores the importance of learning to think logically and analytically.

First Invasion: The War of 1812

2004 • 46 min • United States of America

First Invasion: The War of 1812, a History Channel documentary that first aired in 2004, portrays a young United States of America "on the brink of annihilation" as it battles the largest and most powerful empire on earth. Critics say the documentary is far too pro-American, and that it ignores or downplays crucial elements of the War of 1812. Others praise First Invasion for its compelling presentation of a far too neglected period of history.

The Making of Rocky Road to Dublin

2004 • 30 min • Ireland

This documentary reunites director Peter Lennon and cinematographer Raoul Coutard, who recount the making of their then controversial but now classic documentary on Ireland in the Sixties. Rocky Road to Dublin was screened for only a few weeks at a single Dublin theatre.

Disney Princess Stories Volume One: A Gift from the Heart

2004 • 60 min • United States of America

Now every little girl can enter the world of Disney Princesses -- a kingdom of fantasy where dreams begin, where enchantment never ends, and happily-ever-afters happen every day. The journey of fun begins with a treasure chest of beloved stories starring Ariel and Jasmine, and two all-new stories featuring Belle and Cinderella. Your little princess will fall in love with this engaging experience that combines the magic of storytelling with the wonder of "let's pretend." As their tales unfold, your child will meet her favorite Disney Princesses, take part in wonderful adventures, and discover that when you give a gift from the heart, magical things can happen.

Virtual Love

2004 • 25 min • Japan

Nana (Jun Natsukawa) and her colleague Mei (Moe Yoshizawa) spend time in a virtual world with a man and sell their love memories. The next Nana customer is Mitsuru (ERIKU). Nana begins to fall in love with Mitsuru even though she knows she is virtual. But her litigation is a virtual world. Mitsuru in the real world was just a man.

Angelina Ballerina: The Show Must Go On

2004 • 49 min • United Kingdom

It's Christmas, and Angelina Mouseling (Finty Williams) is auditioning for the lead role in the musical extravaganza, Cinderella Mouse and the Ugly Whiskers. She is devastated when Penelope Pinkpaws (Jonell Elliott) is chosen to play Cinderella and she is cast as the Wicked Stepmouse. Taking Miss Lilly's (Dame Judi Dench's) advice to "think horrid" much too literally, Angelina storms off in a fit of a temper. Then a toboggan race goes wrong and it seems that the production will have to be cancelled. Realizing how selfish she has been, Angelina determines to sort things out, because as every aspiring star knows, "The Show Must Go On".

Billy's Dad Is a Fudge-Packer

2004 • 10 min • United States of America

In this, her first non acting effort, writer/director Jamie Donahue parodies the 1950's high school educational film.

Disaster at Chernobyl

2004 • 48 min • Canada, United Kingdom

The explosion at Chernobyl was ten times worse than the Hiroshima bomb and was due to a combination of human error and imperfect technology. An account of the sixty critical minutes prior to the explosion of the nuclear power plant on the night of April 26, 1986.

Burst

2004 • 6 min • United Kingdom

A short film about fictional actor Maxwell McCourtney, featuring the cast and crew of 'Enduring Love'.

The Seinfeld Story

2004 • 60 min • United States of America

The origins of the "Seinfeld" TV series.

Agent Orange

2004 • 5 min • United States of America

A hooded youth carrying a goldfish in a plastic bag walks aimlessly through an underground NYC subway stop that has the look of a Wong Kar Wai film. Through the crowd comes a young woman all in orange, from her hair, sunglasses, lipstick, jewelry, and clothes to her nail polish. She drops a plastic bag containing a goldfish. He picks it up, gives chase, and stares at her after the train door has closed before he can reach her. He takes her photograph. The next day, wearing the same jacket, he waits for her, but on the wrong platform - again he sees her, runs, and reaches the train to stare at her as it pulls away. He has a surprise for her. Will all this ever bear fruit?

Animal Games

2004 • 58 min

As the human world gathers to stage the Olympic Games, this programme looks at what would happen if animals were to do the same. Competitors from the mammal, bird, insect, reptile and fish nations are scaled to human size as they compete in Olympic events. On screen BBC sport graphics impart facts and figures, with commentary from John Motson and Jonathan Pearce.

Blood Trim: The Bleeding

2004 • 26 min • United States of America

Blood Trim is a short flick about the evil Desmond St. Croix and his bloodthirsty taste for the sweet tangy solitude of period blood. Yes that's right, this villain LOVES him some pussy plasma. When Geoffrey and his brood of sexy hoes unwittingly unleash the spirit of Desmond, the part-tay heats up in a menagerie of death and Jamaican Fury. Spit seed as you witness scantily clad women run willy nilly around your hearts and tug at your nut strings. Dance the death dance as you find out what happens when five school chums, a talking vagina and Michael Jackson have to stop a rampaging fiend, hell bent on sipping the women folk dry and ruling the world with a rasta filled fist. Take heed, foolish mortals. Nothing can prepare you for such terror and cheese. Strap yourselves in for an explosive ride through your own dementia. This IS Blood Trim.

Elephants Never Forget

2004 • 13 min • Venezuela

A man fails to acknowledge the teenagers he mistreated when they were small children.

Black Dahlia Confidential

2004 • 44 min • United States of America

The murder of a young Hollywood actress Elizabeth Short in 1947 is the oldest unsolved murder case in Los Angeles. New information and clues may help solve this case. "48 Hours Mystery" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

Mr. Patterns

2004 • 54 min • Australia

Papunya Tula art, commonly known as dot painting, is world renowned. Mr Patterns tells the story of Geoff Bardon who, together with the Papunya artists, was a catalyst for what many consider the greatest art movement of the 20th century.

Meet Karl Pilkington

2004 • 19 min • United Kingdom

Ricky Gervais introduces his friend Karl Pilkington to the world in an Interview discussing race, disability, sexuality, education, the elderly and crime and punishment.

Sacred Planet

2004 • 48 min

SACRED PLANET is a journey away from the hectic "world" we live in. Through stunning cinematography, it transports you to some of the most fascinating, exotic, and remote sites on Earth, giving you new insights into her diverse landscapes, peoples, and animals. You'll be mesmerized by the beauty of these all-but-forgotten faraway places, the majesty of the creatures who live there, and the wisdom of the elders who hold the knowledge of the past. This magical around-the-world odyssey is an awe-inspiring wonder the entire family will enjoy.

Gopher Broke

2004 • 5 min • United States of America

A gopher finds himself on a road where trucks are hauling produce to market. He hits on the idea of shaking some of the produce loose for himself, but other animals always beat him to the booty. That is, until a truck comes along with a cow...

Chichagof: The Hook

2004 • 38 min

Chichagof features Volcom’s powerhouse skate team skating all over the world. The film documents the team on trips through Asia, South Africa, Europe, South America, and North America in a continuous exploration of architecture and concrete. Chichagof is dedicated to the memory of Scott Stamnes who graced the screen of Volcom¹s first skate film, "Freedom Wig".

The Prodigal Tale

2004 • 58 min • Australia

Set in an Aussie farmhouse and a 50's style diner, Rocfish presents this classic tale of a Father's love for his runaway child.

Notman's Canada

2004 • 58 min • Canada

Details the life and work of 19th century Canadian photographer William Notman. Includes interviews with Nora Hague, Roger Hall, Dr. Lilly Koltun, Jeff Nolte, Dennis Reid, Joan Schwartz and Stanley Triggs.

Deep Down in Florida

2004 • 19 min

While contemplating what to say for the best man's toast at his little brother's wedding the following day, Kerri Colwell, a lonely, disillusioned, and somewhat shiftless young man from New Orleans, wanders into a southern Florida bar where he strikes up a conversation with Maren, a quick-witted, charming, young woman - who happens to be a drug dealer. Maren takes the displaced and somewhat enchanted Kerri back to her hotel room. He abruptly discovers he's stepped into a netherworld fraught with peril and the threat of violence deep down in Florida. With his life and Maren's in jeopardy, Kerri finds one slim chance to redeem his mistake and realize the misdirection of his pursuit of happiness, but it's also likely to cost him his life.