All Films

Ancient Aegean

2004 • 23 min

Explore the ancient history of the Minoan and the Mycenaean civilizations, two remarkable cultures that took root 3,500 years ago around the Aegean Sea. Students tour the palace at Knossos in the hills of Crete, where beautiful frescoes decorate the walls, showing what the Minoans looked like, what they wore and aspects of their everyday life. The Minoans were artists, engineers, merchants and traders. By contrast, the Mycenaeans were strong warriors and craftsmen who took power after the Minoans' demise, and dominated the early Greek city-states until the Dark Ages.

Ancient Egypt

2004 • 23 min

Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they unlock the clues of ancient Egypt, including a trip to the pyramids.

Ancient Inca

2004 • 23 min

Journey high into the Andes Mountains to discover the secrets of the ancient empire of the Inca, a civilization that rivaled the Roman Empire, yet rose and fell within 100 years. The Inca were advanced engineers and farmers, building complex terraces and canal systems to help farm the harsh terrain. Students will explore the stone ruins of the lost city of Machu Picchu, learn the important role that the sun played in the religion of the Inca and marvel at the many traditional foods they enjoyed, including corn and over 200 different kinds of potatoes! Discover the earlier civilizations that influenced the Inca, and see how the arrival of Spanish explorers led to the downfall of their society.

Ancient China

2004 • 23 min

In this fascinating look at ancient China, one of the oldest continuous civilizations, students learn of the great Emperor Qin, whose dynasty was responsible for the construction of the Great Wall and whose elaborate tomb contained hundreds of life-sized clay soldiers to guard him in the afterlife. Trace the history and lasting legacy of the Shang and Zhou dynasties while marveling at the beautiful bronze vessels found during the excavation of the ancient city of Anyang. Explore the origin of Chinese innovations like silk, calligraphy and even the yo-yo, and discover how the famed "Silk Road" opened China's frontiers to trade.

Moudouken Quill no Isshou

2004 • 25 min • Japan

A biographical anime about Quill, a real life guide dog.

Globe Trekker : Rome City Guide

2004 • 60 min

A Fully Rome city tour and attraction guide

Evil.9: (mmmfs) Fundamental Changes

2004 • 3 min

Evil.9 combines an Internet-circulated hip-hop music video by the Canadian-German artist Mocky with an Associated Press text outlining the effect of the U.S.A. Patriot Act on the basic rights of U.S. citizens. Cokes writes: "Our unwillingness to confront the implications of our acts and the consequences of our history represent failures to take responsibility." [Overview courtesy of Electronic Arts Intermix]

Monologue Exterieur

2004 • 3 min • Netherlands

This film is made by an intense use of the optical printer. The image is inspired by a painting of Edouard Vuillard, and it depicts an interior that is at the same time a puzzle of fragments from nature. Slowly, it builds up to a chaos of colliding worlds.

Hollywood Decollage

2004 • 9 min • Canada

Accompaniment to "Collage d’Hollywood (2003)"

Dads Inside and Out

2004 • 13 min • United Kingdom

A lot of prisoners are also fathers. This short animated film looks at the difficulties facing fathers and stepfathers in prison, and their children. It deals with the effects of imprisonment, and how parents can help children to cope.

Recycling Flo

2004 • 14 min

"Recycling Flo" is the offbeat story of a man who meets an intriguing woman at a party and winds up in a very unusual menage a trois.

Wider Than Love

2004 • 56 min

Musical tragic play was held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Big Wakes of Horror

2004 • 55 min • United States of America

You know wakeboarding has arrived when a wakeboarding horror film is made! This film is sure to be entertaining along with having some great wakeboarding along the way. Two young hooligans stumble upon a gateway to pure horror. The two freakishly foolish boys unleash the most terrifying and sinister plague of the past upon a community of wakeboarders that results in a revenge-riddled blanket of blood.

Playing for Friends on 5th Street

2004 • 51 min

This DVD "catches free-improv guitar legend Derek Bailey in an intimate concert for about 40 friends and fans on December 29, 2001 ... Bailey is at his best during the 51-minute set, which includes his telling a story about working in a guitar shop in the 1960s (accompanying himself as he does in his much sought-after "chats") and a few moments of traditional playing on the vintage Epiphone hollow-body he bought on Staten Island.

José José: Biografía En Canción Vol. 2 (1974-1983)

2004 • 49 min

José José: Biografía En Canción Vol. 2 is a documentary that, through his songs, explores the story of his success, his personal life, and the anecdotes behind his music.

The Making of Mighty Lady Savers: All About the Special Effects and Action Scenes!

2004 • 51 min

Behind-the-scenes footage focusing on the masked actresses of Mighty Lady Savers' suit act, alongside comprehensive special effects making-of footage! Furthermore, the main feature includes numerous unused, spectacular battle scenes! Additionally, special behind-the-scenes footage from the release event is included!

När Domus kom till stan

2004 • 59 min • Sweden

A documentary about Domus department stores in Sweden.

I thought we thought

2004 • 4 min

Can love transcend boundaries, trapping us in a seemingly inescapable cycle? The fantasy of being one with each other becomes flesh and destruction. A couple stripped of everything and everyone, fused to the point of losing their sense of self, faced with the possibility of a third party interfering, she decides to have an abortion.

Writing a Final Visitation

2004 • 13 min • United Kingdom

The writer of The Visitation, Eric Saward, details the story's origins and examines the changes made between script and screen for this, his debut Doctor Who script.

Creating the Lord of the Rings Symphony

2004 • 52 min

Creating The Lord of the Rings Symphony includes excerpts of live concert footage from The Lord of the Rings Symphony: Six Movements for Orchestra, Chorus and Soloists, documentary commentary by Howard Shore, and the illustrations of Alan Lee and John Howe.

Perkele

2004 • 20 min

'Perkele' is a finely tuned comedy about Finnish men. All the three episodes of the film take place in the countryside of wintry Finland. It's a place filled with snow and silent people trying to endure the winter

Road Rage II - In Speed We Trust

2004 • 60 min

For the very best in outrageous motorcycle stunt riding, vicarious adrenaline junkies need look no further than this release showcasing the jaw-dropping two-wheel trickery ever attempted. From New York City to San Francisco, these riders are tearing it up all across the country; and when these outlaws aren't popping wheelies they're doing their best to outrun the authorities. With over twenty-five riders attempting some of the most audacious street-stunts in motorcycle history, including a spectacular wheelie ride over the Golden Gate Bridge, this release brings all the motorcycle mayhem right into your living room.

Alice and I

2004 • 19 min • Belgium

Simon has to drive his old aunt Mala and two of her friends, Lydia and Colette, to the seaside. While driving, he gets a call from his girlfriend, Alice, which turns into an argument. Being the Jewish grandmothers that they are, the three women slowly but surely interfere. This, of course doesn't solve anything...

Eiger Solo

2004 • 52 min

Eric Jones has participated in some of the world's most dangerous sports - with a parachute he has jumped off buildings and bridges and made the first cliff jump off the Eiger North Face and then Angel Falls in Venezuela. He was part of a team who flew a hot air balloon over Mount Everest but his ultimate dream was to climb the notorious North Wall of the Eiger alone. Eric had already soloed the North Faces of the Matterhorn & the Piz Badille as well as the second ever solo of the Bonatti Pillar on the Dru. Winner of the following film festival awards Canada, Banff - Best Mountaineering film Italy, Trento - Best Mountaineering film Spain, San Sebastian - Best Film Mountain Sports UK, Kendal - Best Film USA, Telluride - Best Mountaineering film USA, Gravity Sports - Grand Prize Directed & Filmed by Leo Dickinson