All Films

Wolfgang Clement - Ein deutscher Politiker

1998 • 44 min • Germany

Castelos de Vento

1998 • 8 min

A brief story about the power of the wind: it erases lines, destroys houses and carries people. The blow that creates men, uniting them or separating them.

National Geographic's Storm of the Century

1998 • 56 min • United States of America

The storm of 1993 that ravaged the Eastern Seaboard was bigger than any since the 1800s. Most were expecting only more unseasonable warmth, and were caught off-guard by the hurricane winds, massive thunderstorms, and fierce blizzards. Meteorologists puzzled over bizarre reports from their computers. Late warnings went largely unheard. Video footage from Florida to Maine documents nature's savagery.

God

1998 • 11 min

Talking to the camera, Margaret tells us about her friendship with God. "We talk every day," she explains. And at that moment, her phone rings, and it's God on the line. God's gossip is the best, Margaret tells us. Then, we see what happens to her when she and God have a falling out. Can they patch it up? Is she sane?

Critical Condition: Film

1998 • 30 min

Jon Ronson investigates the world of critics in this fly-on-the-wall documentary

12 September: Balance Sheet for 12 September

1998 • 52 min • Turkey

Turkish democracy got over the 27th of May and the 12th of March and set off again, but the storm did not subside and the mutual reckoning was not over. On the contrary, new fronts were opened in the country and blood began to flow like a gutter. Finally, on September 12, there was a knock on the door again. Those who came that day changed everything, everything. Nothing would ever be the same again, nothing would be the same as before.

Jump Boy

1998 • 11 min

A London schoolboy of Pakisthani heritage attempts to impress his mates with his knowledge of all things American. But he soon painfully learns that there are those that won't stand for his know it all persona.

The Wiggles: Wiggle Time!

1998 • 40 min • Australia

Kids just love to wiggle—that’s for sure! The Wiggles have won their way into the hearts of kids and parents alike. Now you can see The Wiggles any time you want in this fantastic re-recording of Wiggle Time! There are fifteen great songs on this video, including all your favourites, plus some brilliant live recordings from the Wiggles Big Show. Have fun with The Wiggles singing, dancing, and playing along with their friends Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog, Captain Feathersword, and, of course, Dorothy the Dinosaur. It’s Wiggle Time for everybody!

The Beginner's Bible: The Story of Daniel and the Lion's Den

1998 • 25 min

Created to help you share the most important lessons from the greatest story ever told, The Beginner's Bible Series brings the true wonder and joy of the Bible to life. Featuring an original theme song sung by Kathie Lee Gifford, memorable songs, vivid animation and heartwarming characters, it's a delightful way to introduce children to these timeless stories of inspiration, courage and faith. Embark on a thrilling journey with Daniel as he is carried off to the royal court of distant Babylon. There, his ability to understand dreams turns him from a slave into one of the king's most valued counselors, even as it earns him the envious wrath of the other courtiers, who plot to have him thrown into a den of snarling, hungry lions. But as Daniel shows them, faith in God bestows the power to overcome awesome challenges... especially those with loud roars and big teeth!

Hollyweird

1998 • 43 min • United States of America

Three reality tv makers film themselves solving murders while trying make a TV show in L.A.

Free Radicals II

1998 • 30 min • Sweden

Ruben Östlund's second ski film follows his groundbreaking debut with breathtaking scenes from Sweden, France, Switzerland and Alaska.

Documentary: Rachel Whiteread, House

1998 • 26 min

Rachel Whiteread’s cast of a Victorian terraced house in London’s East End was hailed as one of the greatest public sculptures by an English artist in the twentieth century. Completed in autumn of 1993 and demolished in January 1994, House attracted tens of thousands of visitors and generated impassioned debate, in the local streets, the national press and in the House of Commons.

Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man

1998 • 58 min • Canada, United States of America

This documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin introduces us to Randy Horne, a high steel worker from the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, near Montreal. As a defender of his people's culture and traditions, he was known as "Spudwrench" during the 1990 Oka crisis. Offering a unique look behind the barricades at one man's impassioned defence of sacred territory, the film is both a portrait of Horne and the generations of daring Mohawk construction workers that have preceded him.

One Self: Fish/Girl

1998 • 10 min

A young woman's diary depicts her layered, poetic, inner efforts to deal with the world and overcome self-doubt.

Portrait of Martin Wong

1998 • 18 min

Martin painted the LES ghetto with the most enigmatic realism of bricks to be seen. In 1992 Martin Wong invited Charlie Ahearn up to his Ridge St apartment as he began his autobiographical Chinatown series reflecting his youth in San Francisco and later New York. After he was diagnosed HIV he returned to SF where he later passed away in 1999.

The Jewel of Doom

1998 • 19 min

It's good versus evil in the heart of the steamy jungle. Explorer Allison, jungle girl Synda, an evil Baroness and her assistant are all after the much coveted Jewel of Doom. Hey, with a title like that, could anyone survive? Where's the jewel and who's going to end up with it?

Nanna & Lil' Puss Puss in 'Common Cents'

1998 • 3 min • United States of America

Nanna needs Help for Dr. Puss Puss the Gynecology.

Don't Get High on Your Own Supply

1998 • 50 min • United Kingdom

This documentary by Leo Regan follows the life of his friend, photographer Lanre Fehintola, as he becomes part of the hard drug scene through researching it for his book ("Charlie Says: Don't Get High On Your Own Supply"). It shows Lanre as he becomes a character in his own book through his heroin addiction.

Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu

1998 • 60 min • United States of America

Documentary recounting the life story of Louise Brooks in 5 sections: "Lulu in Toe Shoes"; "Lulu in Hollywood"; "Lulu in Berlin"; "Lulu in Hell"; and "Resurrection".

Bibleman: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt

1998 • 37 min • United States of America

While under the spell of the sinister Shadow of Doubt, Kayla begins to doubt God's interests in her problems. And when Bibleman and his trusted friend Coats come to her aid, the cunning Shadow targets Bibleman as his next victim. Both Bibleman and Kayla learn a lesson in relying on the truths in God's Word.

End of the Harvest

1998 • 54 min • United States of America

An atheist philosophy club at a college harasses a Christian, Scott, who claims to have inside knowledge of when the world will end. To vindicate himself and "defeat" the athiests, he prepares a presentation based on a bible study he finds in the library. Although initially confident, Scott begins to have doubts due to the theoretical nature of the study. Meanwhile, his buddy Matt (who is having prophetic dreams of his own) is frustrated because he feels Scott is uprepared for the presentation and that the responsibility will fall on him to bail his friend out.

Erotic Undergarment: A Young Wife's Agony

1998 • 58 min • Japan

1998 pink film.

Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist

1998 • 54 min

A look at the confluence of the Red Scare, McCarthyism, and blacklists with the post-war activism by African Americans seeking more and better roles on radio, television, and stage. It begins in Harlem, measures the impact of Paul Robeson and the campaign to bring him down, looks at the role of HUAC, J. Edgar Hoover and of journalists such as Ed Sullivan, and ends with a tribute to Canada Lee. Throughout are interviews with men and women who were there, including Dick Campbell of the Rose McLendon Players and Fredrick O'Neal of the American Negro Theatre. In the 1940s and 1950s, anti-Communism was one more tool to maintain Jim Crow and to keep down African-Americans.

Welcome to Rågsved

1998 • 60 min • Sweden

Rågsved, a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden. People, atmosphere, politics, football and punkrock. Revolving around the youth center "Oasen".