All Films

Utopia

2004 • 30 min • Greece

In an unspecified near future, humanity seems to have turned into a fishbowl: everything is transparent, monitored by an all-powerful central authority, while people are trapped and suffer from almost complete amnesia—just like goldfish.

Then and Now: 1981-2004

2004 • 43 min • United States of America

A short film mostly comprised of two sources: research footage from 1988 about the beginnings of the HIV epidemic from the perspective of medical professionals, and an interview with Cleve Jones in 2003 as he looks back upon his activism, and the state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the early 2000s.

Infierno Grande

2004 • 18 min • Argentina

In a remote town, a strange death hides a secret.

The Making of 'Kill Bill Vol. 2'

2004 • 26 min

The documentary of Kill Bill Vol.2, and how it was made. This is a documentary found on the DVD of Kill Bill Vol. 2. It consists of interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and clips of the movie.

Prostitution: Behind the Veil

2004 • 59 min • Iran

A documentary that follows two young women raising children and supporting drug habits through prostitution in Iran ruled by religious fundamentalists.

Ladies First

2004 • 60 min • United States of America

In the new Rwanda, women are at the forefront of change; transforming the country from the ground up and planning for a peaceful future.

Rocket Power: The Big Day

2004 • 44 min • United States of America

The gang anticipates the opening of Zero Gravity Zone; planning begins for Ray and Noelani's wedding.

Go! Anpanman: Nyanii of the Country of Dream Cats

2004 • 51 min • Japan

When a comet that comes back once in a hundred years, Dream Suisei, is travelling by Earth, everybody sees the same dream of a foreign world. Melonpanna saves an egg from being crushed and wakes up to find out that the egg has followed her home. A kitten hatches from the egg, and Melonpanna names her Nyanii and starts caring for her. But soon they find out that Nyanii is needed back on Dream Suisei, and if she doesn't return there, she will vanish. Melonpanna struggles with the upcoming hard goodbyes, but the real trouble starts when Baikinman accidentally awakens the evil monster Muuma.

Portable Airport

2004 • 3 min • Japan

A young girl, after looking through a fashion magazine, decides to go to Paris. For that, she'll need a portable airport.

The Right to Win

2004 • 52 min • Netherlands

Ten years after his tragic accident on the Imola circuit, Ayrton Senna remains a hero; a source of inspiration and a example for many to follow. In this new film, personal recollections from Formula One drivers and from relatives and friends give a passionate insight into his genius, his complicated personality and a deeper understanding of his motivation and deep commitment to motor racing.

The Puppeteer

2004 • 34 min

The Puppeteer is a powerful, moving glimpse into the art of puppetry and the passion of a brilliant artist. The film treats viewers to Igor's street corner magic and following a dramatic turn of events, leaves us to reflect on life, art and the pursuit of dreams.

Davey and Goliath's Snowboard Christmas

2004 • 44 min • United States of America

Davey and Goliath go on an exciting snowboarding adventure, where Davey learns some dazzling snowboard moves, as well as important lessons about the real meaning of Christmas and respecting people who are different.

What Grown-Ups Know

2004 • 30 min • Australia

Teenage boy Roy and his ailing mother Elizabeth live an aimless life on the road, shuttling between gas stations, temp jobs and cheap motels. When they end up at a desolate caravan park, fractures begin to appear in Roy's relationship with his mother as he starts to fall head over heels for park manager Maurice.

Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!

2004 • 52 min • France

Documentary about the Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike, where we see him attend film festivals, personal influences and of course the study of his main films, apart from the opinions about him by other filmmakers such as Takeshi Kitano or Kinji Fukasaku.

Alfred Hitchcock: The Early Years

2004 • 52 min • France

Written and directed by Hitchcock historian Noël Simsolo, this 2004 French television documentary explores the earliest years of Alfred Hitchcock's film career, beginning with his success in the production of The Lodger (1926) and following the filmmaker through his transition to sound films and his early thrillers.

Two Cars, One Night

2004 • 12 min • New Zealand

Sometimes first love is found in the most unlikely of places, like in the carpark outside the Te Kaha pub.

Moth

2004 • 12 min

Tommy is an unhappy seven year old boy who is still grieving for the death of his father, whilst battling with his new stepfather. When a moth dies in the palm of his hand he is fascinated by the residue it leaves behind - "magic dust, that helps the moths to fly" his mother tells him. Tommy becomes obsessed with moths, seeing them as the only way to escape from the conflict around and within him.

Battle of the Arctic Giants

2004 • 52 min

From National Geographic comes this 52 minute documentary (No 27, in the 'Journeys with Wildlife' collection) which takes a look at the animal life in the bleak Eastern Canadian Artic. Adam Ravetch moved from the sunny environs of Southern California to the frigid ice sheet of this inhospitable land ten years ago and was intrigued by what he saw there. At first glance the area seems to be a place of frozen desolation, however here amidst the ice floes, walruses live an active existence, battling for survival with the elements and against predators such as polar bears. Ravetch ventures into the Artic at the height of the walrus birthing season, braving the cold and extreme conditions for a rare look into the lives of these tusked giants.

Linklater: St. Richard of Austin

2004 • 54 min • United Kingdom

Ben Lewis spends time with Richard Linklater, the highly-respected director of 'Slacker', 'School of Rock', and 'Before Sunset', along with some of the stars of his films. He attempts to discover how an anti-consumerist filmmaker has become a worldwide success.

Blake's Junction 7

2004 • 15 min • United Kingdom

Intergalactic revolutionaries "Blake's 7" make an eventful late night stop at Newport Pagnell Services on the M1.

Kishin Houkou Demonbane

2004 • 24 min • Japan

Lily Bridge, a young journalist, arrives at Arkham City, hoping to find a big scoop. However, with all the strange things occuring around the city, only the exceptional findings are news-worthy, such as the mysterious mecha known as Demonbane. However, upon finding a small piece of machinery that seemed to be connected with the Hadou Combine, Lily is determined to find the truth. Little does she know, she enters into a dark world, involving herself with Demonbane and the powerful forces that control the city.

Caliber 9: Documentary

2004 • 29 min • Italy

Short documentary on the 1972 Italo-crime classic Caliber 9

Built Upon the Rock

2004 • 30 min • United States of America

Jesus is asked to judge an inheritance dispute, but instead He uses this conflict to affirm the eternal ideals of His Beatitudes taught in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches the wronged brother to forgive and love his brother. All who follow Jesus must learn that what we own has little to do with who we are. Important ideals of stewardship and preparedness are emphasized through the parable of the House Built on Rock.

Godly Boyish

2004 • 22 min • United States of America

Two boys dream of a life together in heaven.