All Films

David Cross: The Pride Is Back

1999 • 55 min • United States of America

Taped in July before a live audience at the Showbox Theatre in Seattle, Cross pushes his brash humor to new extremes, offering uncensored remarks on the Virgin Mary, trendy advertising, violence in the media, airports and pornography, Dr. Kevorkian, organ donations, High Times magazine and religious fundamentalists.

Barney: Let's Play School!

1999 • 50 min

With a little help from Barney and a big imagination, the children enjoy a fun-filled day at "Baby Bop's School" where every lesson includes unexpected surprises. Join Ashley, Hannah, Robert and Jeff as they sing an alphabet song, read in Baby Bop's book center, eat macaroni and cheese, and bounce into gym class. When the day is just about done, settle in with Baby Bop and her "blankey" for an afternoon nap. It's an unforgettable day of learning and laughter!

Hummadruz

1999 • 53 min • Turkey

“Hummadruz” is the scientific term for certain mysterious unidentifiable sounds that come from the earth. They say that especially those who have left their homeland constantly hear these sounds. The first part of this film takes place in the arid land east of Turkey. Memories of a childhood romance, children’s games and laughter, sleeping with an ill mother, are sandwiched with close-up images of eyes wide-open, blood, fear, and tension. The second narrative half tells the story of a man and his infant son who for no apparent reason jump to their death off a bridge on the Bosphorus, and a wife who follows. Dramatizing a true story, the film expresses the desperation and frustration of those who had no choice but to migrate to Istanbul from their beloved homeland.

Gladiators: The Brutal Truth

1999 • 49 min • United Kingdom

For 750 years, the local colosseum was the only place to go if you were looking for some action. What began as human sacrifice during funeral rites for wealthy families resulted in a violent, bloody battle staged in front of 50,000 fans. Gladiators were slaves, but the archaeological remains at Pompeii and the Roman Colosseum reveal that they were held in the same esteem as modern day sports stars. Gladiators explains how this "sport" was used as a tool of political power and how the Gladiators rose up and waged war against their owners. Two versions are available: presenter-free, and presenter-led, with Terry Jones of Monty Python fame.

Science Please! : The Wonderful World of Colour

1999 • 1 min • Canada

A clip in the Science Please. collection, The Wonderful World of Colour uses archival footage, animated illustrations and amusing narration to explain how the cones of the retina enable us to perceive the spectrum of colours.

First Kill

1999 • 43 min

A rookie policeman thinks he has murdered a gangster in a shootout, but realises he could have killed just a lookalike.

My African Diary

1999 • 41 min • South Africa

The film follows Hjalmar and Simon, the director’s sons, on a journey of discovery through a foreign land. The family has moved to South Africa, not long after the end of the rigid white apartheid regime, which brutally oppressed the country’s black population.

These Are...Better Days

1999 • 57 min

Bill Ballard's narrated "surfari" showcases some of the hottest riders in the world digging into the waves at the sweetest surf spots on the globe. Ballard captures the magic of Australia's J-Bay during the Billabong Pro, the drama of Hawaii's epic Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, some rare spots in Portugal and barrel riding at Teahupoo's Gotcha Tahiti Pro. Surfers include Bruce and Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado and many others.

Le Secret

1999 • 41 min • Japan

Making-of movie Himitsu (Secret, 1999).

Moero!! Robocon vs. Ganbare!! Robocon

1999 • 42 min

A crossover between Moero!! Robocon's Robocon and Gabare!! Robocon's Robocon.

Endless Pursuit

1999 • 60 min • United States of America

Erotic fiction writer Jeff Gentile makes his screen writing debut with this story about an obsessive writer who overcomes his Endless Pursuit for sexual gratification to discover an even more powerful emotion: love. Brought to the screen by the award winning director Kevin Glover and filmed entirely on location in the Hollywood Hills, this video promises to become a gay erotic classic.

L'héritier

1999 • 12 min

A man, a woman, a child. It could have been different story. But there was civil war, scores to settle and fear. Choices had to be made. This is the story of the reunion of a man and his wife, the last chance for them to speak their mind, face the consequences of their mind, face the consequences of theirs actions, knowing that they were at once the executioners and the victims. A hidden witness observes the scene : their son, The Heir. Here is the story that will be his legacy.

Pig

1999 • 23 min • United States of America

A young man journeys through a desert, where he is kidnapped by a sadistic stranger clad in a pig mask. The stranger proceeds to brutally torture the young man, who then finds himself escaping into his imagination, with fantasy and reality intersecting.

The Caseys

1999 • 41 min • United States of America

The drama is about a wheelchair-bound, working-class father in Rhode Island who's forced to build a new life with his family.

Sticks and Stones: Investigating the Blair Witch

1999 • 29 min • United States of America

Delving deeper into the mystery of the legendary Blair Witch and the disappearance of three student filmmakers, this documentary closely examines the evidence of the case – Josh Leonard's car, the backpack of film canisters found under an abandoned house in the woods, and the actual film footage contained therein – in an effort to illuminate what is scientifically unexplainable.

Mutiny

1999 • 50 min

A story of WWI soldiers and the Black struggle for pride and freedom. Eye witness testimonies of surviving veterans, official documents and archive photos reveal the incredible story of the British West Indies Regiment.

Crossing the Frontier: Making The Last Starfighter

1999 • 34 min

Crossing the Frontier: Making 'The Last Starfighter', an original documentary with a fascinating look at the creation of the film and its groundbreaking computer-generated visual effects. Hosted by star Lance Guest (Alex Rogan) and featuring behind-the-scenes footage and all new interviews with director Nick Castle, production designer Ron Cobb, art director James Bissell, producer Gary Adelson, composer Craig Safan and some of the computer artists who blazed the trail for a new era of effects technology at Digital Productions. Also included are comments from leading artists at Industrial Light and Magic who discuss the historical importance of The Last Starfighter in the annals of the visual effects field.

Leo the Late Bloomer

1999 • 7 min • United States of America

"What's the matter with Leo?" his father asks when Leo can't read, write, draw, eat neatly, or speak. "He's just a late bloomer", explains his mother. And sure enough, one day in his own good time, Leo shows everyone how glorious it is to finally bloom.

Candela

1999 • 15 min • Argentina

Candela is a knife thrower in the town but an accident forces her to leave but behind it appears a bet with a surprising ending.

Secrets of the Pyramids

1999 • 46 min

This astounding documentary explores the phenomenon of the pyramids - the architectural skills required to build them and their spiritual and cultural significance recreating the former glory of the pyramids in Egypt, China, South and North America

Cannibal Cult

1999 • 27 min • United States of America

Unsuspecting teenagers find out the urban legend of the cannibal cult is very true.

The City of 9 Gates

1999 • 40 min • Lithuania

A documentary film about the everyday life of Lukiskes prison residents.

Humphrey Bogart on Film

1999 • 32 min

From his tumultuous childhood, through his relationships with Lauren Bacall, John Huston and others, to a mythical film career, this documentary provides a glimpse into the quintessential Hollywood legend.

From the green hill

1999 • 6 min • Poland

An adult going through a period of reevaluation analyzes his past life. The film is a sentimental journey into the world of emotions.