All Films

Paradise Lost

2003 • 54 min • Israel

A picturesque fishermen village overlooking the Mediterranean, Paradise is a Palestinian enclave inside the state of Israel, with a history that ecoes stories of a massacre and deportation. When the director investigates the secret past of her village Paradise, she uncovers more than she expected. Before she knows it, she is warned by her mother: "don't be like Sou'ad" - referring to the sad story about a rebellious "bad girl" whose story became a myth in the village. Accused and imprisoned as a PLO activist back in the 70's, Sou'ad is more than just a role model for the young director. But when she deepening her research, her trouble really begins. A filmic-diary about recreating a lost history, and about re-defining modern womanhood within the traditional village life.

pollyDAYS

2003 • 50 min

Boy meets girl on a trainride from Cologne to Berlin. They start a brief conversation about music. Five days and 5000 kilometers later they meet again in Cologne, where he finally finds out about her secret.

My Little Sister And Bruckner

2003 • 17 min

8mm film by Yukiyasu Shimada. Performed by Shimada himself and the girl is Ichigo-chan.

Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home

2003 • 60 min • United States of America

Maher addresses contemporary political, social and cultural topics -- Iraq, President Bush and the so called Axis of Evil. The opinionated Maher said about Victory Begins at Home: "We've heard everything about the War on Terrorism except what we can actually do to help win it. The government used to do that for us through propaganda (the positive kind) posters, so taking my cue from the great old posters of World War I and World War II ('Loose Lips Sink Ships,' 'Buy War Bonds,' 'Plant a Victory Garden,' etc.) I commissioned artists to paint the posters our government today should be putting out to help us win this war."

El espantapájaros

2003 • 11 min • Spain

The scarecrow has got a new, unusual companion but it’s finding it difficult to make conversation.

Jane Birkin... Mother of All Babes

2003 • 52 min • France, United Kingdom, United States of America

A documentary directed by Birkin's friend, who produced the Birkin's Arabesque concert at the Odeon in Paris as well as published a book of photos of Birkin.

The Wheels on the Bus Video: Mango and Papaya's Animal Adventures

2003 • 33 min • United States of America

The Wheels on the Bus DVD Volume I with characters Mango & Papaya. The beloved song comes to life as Mango and Papaya try to find their way home. Along the way they make all kinds of new friends and learn that everyone has a home. Special stops at a zoo, an aquarium, a farm, and the Jumbo Shrimp Circus.

Who Got Diana Dors's Millions?

2003 • 43 min • United Kingdom

British cinema's original sex symbol, Diana Dors, left her £2 million fortune in various bank accounts, their details and locations revealed by an apparently uncrackable cipher. In this documentary, everyone from her son Jason Dors Lake to the legendary code-breakers of Bletchley Park try to solve the mystery.

Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart

2003 • 44 min • United States of America

A cinema verite portrait of the recording of Zevon's swansong album: 'The Wind' - the twelfth and final studio album by Warren Zevon, was released 11 years ago today (26 August 2003). Zevon began recording the album shortly after he was diagnosed with inoperable plural mesothelioma (a cancer of the lining of the lung), and it was released just two weeks before his death on September 7, 2003. The album was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album.

Some Place Safe

2003 • 18 min

A divorced father takes his two children on a day trip to the Essex coast where he first met his ex-wife.

Journey to the Moon

2003 • 8 min • South Africa

In KENTRIDGE’s cross-disciplinary, cross-media world of artistic creation, images are not merely background supporting characters for theatre or installations, but are seen as an important intermediary to understanding the world. Taking Plato’s ‘Allegory of the Cave’ as an example, he feels that the prisoners in the cave believed the shadows on the wall represented reality not because they were controlled by hallucinations, but because silhouettes projected onto walls by firelight were the beginning of mankind’s understanding of the meaning of the world.

Anatomy of t.A.T.u.

2003 • 60 min • Russia

The true, detailed lives of the girls of the Russian pop duo t.A.T.u. as they break through in their promotional tour in America.

Casting

2003 • 52 min • Germany, Serbia and Montenegro

A documentary about people forced to take desperate measures-even compromise their moral standards-to make money in the economically deprived climate of Eastern Europe. Often not knowing what they are getting themselves into, these men and women are herded into casting calls, asked to strip to their underwear, and answer personal questions in front of a camera.

Chaplin Today: Modern Times

2003 • 26 min • France

Award-winning filmmakers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne profess their love for the classic "Modern Times." The directors expose their views on the many aspects of the film, Chaplin's brilliancy and they also provide interesting details about the making of Chaplin's masterpiece.

The Roommate

2003 • 6 min • Ireland

Something's not quite right with Guy's new roommate...

Buried

2003 • 7 min • Australia

Two men try to bury a body.

National Geographic: Surviving Everest

2003 • 60 min • United States of America, Nepal

Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain of earth. Now, their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights. Experience their harrowing, deeply individual quests to conquer this awesome peak - and discover the dramatic history of Everest, from tragedy and triumph to the unsung role of the remarkable Sherpa people. With gripping, on-location filming and never-before-seen archival footage, this is the thrill of Everest as only National Geographic can present it!

Right Here, Right Now

2003 • 28 min

A humorous look at the bizarreness of the cosmic accident, otherwise known as life.

Greatest Heroes and Legends of The Bible: Samson and Delilah

2003 • 49 min

Samson is one of the greatest heroes of the Old Testament. His legendary feats of strength have inspired children and adults alike. But Samson and Delilah is not just an adventure story. It is a reminder that all men and women - no matter how great they may be - must abide by the will of God. Now, with this animated film, you can reintroduce your family to this timeless Biblical tale. Samson and Delilah is one of the twelve programs in the Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible series. This program features: All-new animation, an introduction by Charlton Heston, and "Simon & Gimmel -Your Faithful Guides," two animated characters who lead viewers through the story and make it accessible for all ages.

Noe med film

2003 • 47 min

In this documentary we meet four friends who start their own production company in the hope of joining the film and television industry. Erik, Idar, Lars and Frode founded the film company AFF.

The Margins

2003 • 27 min • Serbia and Montenegro

On the point of leaving the country, Dragor, a petty thief, by chance meets Gastos, a notorious criminal and former Secret Service…

Hardcore Action News

2003 • 20 min • United States of America

Investigating your life, exploiting your body.

Narc: Making the Deal

2003 • 13 min • United States of America

This documentary on the film Narc (2002) delves into the creation of Joe Carnahan's script, what inspired it, and the casting of the film.

Imaginext: Fortress of the Dragon

2003 • 26 min

Meet Marty, Dan and Katy--three ordinary kids who find themselves in the middle of an extraordinary adventure when they discover "The Books of Imaginext". A rare, one-of-a-kind secret comic book series that magically transports them into the world they're reading about. This time, the trio venture to a medieval kingdom to help King Bravemore battle the dastardly Lord Dragonmont and his powerful dragon.