All Films

Aurora - Rivers of Light in the Sky

1994 • 39 min

Aurora, Rivers of Light in the Sky, explodes on the screen, with extraordinary footage of Alaska's Northern Lights. It shares the myths, legends, and science behind one of nature's most beautiful night-bound mysteries.

Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance

1994 • 57 min

Explore the lives of visual artists who made the Harlem Renaissance one of the 20th century's richest artistic moments. Archival footage, newsreels, and photographs recall the influential force of exhibitions, Harlem's vibrancy in the Roaring Twenties, and significant personalities such as William E. Harmon, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Alain Locke. Watch African-American artists triumph over formidable odds to create lasting beauty.

A Time For Choosing

1994 • 29 min

Video of original Ronald Reagan Speech from 1964, recording during the 1964 presidential campaign.

Trace Elements

1994 • 8 min • United States of America

Anderson creates a fantasy art world in which a battalion of muscle guys in jockstraps and gas masks produce, install, and appreciate large, abstract works of corroded metal.

Dying for the Truth

1994 • 53 min

This is a film made by Sweeney in 1994 about his return to Osijek to investigate his friend’s death, a follow-up to his 1992 article in The Observer, ‘Who Killed Paul Jenks?‘

Sergei Parajanov. A Visit

1994 • 12 min • Ukraine

In November 1988, director Anatoly Syrykh met with Sergei Parajanov in Tbilisi to make a documentary about him. However, Parajanov was clearly not in the mood to talk about his art. As a compromise, Syrykh offers to talk about the artist and time. The tired, offended director of "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" forbids Syrykh to film him. He agrees only to speak, recalling the most unpleasant moments of his life.

Bức Tranh Tặng Mẹ

1994 • 10 min • Vietnam

for her sixth birthday, a little girl receives her first box of coloured pencils from her mother

Home

1994 • 17 min • Israel

David Ofek looks back on the first Gulf War, when he was living with his parents in Ramat Gan, Israel. They are Iraqi Jews. His parents are fascinated with news reports of the bombing of Baghdad. His grandmother comes to stay with them during the SCUD attacks. Wearing gas masks, they sit in a secure room David has rigged. When the all-clear sounds, they look at photo albums. They're visited by David's girlfriend, Eve. They talk politics; grandma disapproves of Eve. Eve leaves for Eilat for respite. David images a life with Eve after the war ends

Two People Flying South

1994 • 60 min • Japan

Yakuza Joji and his boyfriend Ken stole cash from a drug deal. Their goal with the money is the southern country of Sri Lanka. However, if they are caught by the gang, they will be killed as traitors. In the midst of their anxiety, the two lose track of time and fall in love... What will be their fate on the day they fly off to Sri Lanka, their dream?

Watching TV

1994 • 5 min • Canada

Animation showing the trivialization of violence on TV.

Poisoned Ink

1994 • 15 min

Max, a writer sees his characters become reality, and with them, his worst nightmares.

Don't Eat Crow

1994 • 29 min • Canada

"Don't Eat Crow", a somewhat situational piece, consists of an audio narration by Katherine Grevatt, an unpublished novelist who lives along the South Shore of Nova Scotia. For a full day David Askevold set up a feeder to see the reaction of the crows (who regularly fly around his backyard) to his camera he had placed on a tripod nearby. The resulting footage is juxtaposed with the letters Grevatt wrote to long time friend Norma Ready between October 1993 and July 1994. Background sound consists of appropriated music from the radio and original keyboard music by Askevold created while listening to the three tracks and viewing the edited footage.

Cockroaches in Love

1994 • 6 min

Cockroaches in Love. A film by Janice Inskeep. Featured in the Austin Women's Film Fest 1994.

Echolalia

1994 • 13 min

Echolalia, is an experimental black and white 16mm film suggested by a Rilke poem ("Sonnets to Orpheus II, 14").

Woe From Wit

1994 • 9 min • Russia

Based on the play by Alexander Griboyedov.

Remembering Chicago

1994 • 59 min • United States of America

A nostalgic yet energetic look at a bygone chapter in Chicago history: the 1920s and '30s, when city life was far less threatening than it is today. More than 30 Chicagoans, including Irv Kupcinet, Studs Terkel, Shirley Belle Cole and Chuck Schaden share their heartfelt memories of Chicago. Snapshots and original music from that period accompany the narrative, depicting an era when life was simple -- a streetcar to the Loop was 7 cents, and a box of popcorn at the Marbro cost a nickel.

Othello

1994 • 25 min • United Kingdom

The playwright's most famous dramatic study of jealousy and its tragic effects are conveyed vividly in a striking drawn animation style. The warmth of the Mediterranean contrasts with the coldness in lago's heart as he turns his noble master, Othello, against the beautiful and innocent Desdemona.

Ein Weihnachtsmärchen

1994 • 25 min • Germany

In the depths of a dense winter forest, an old little witch lives. The animals in the forest like her, because she has never caused anyone suffering. But she has a small mistake: sometimes greed overcomes her - so also on a Christmas evening. She wants more gifts than she deserves, so Santa decides not to give her a gift at all this year. The witch chases after Santa's balloon to tear him a gift. But she does not succeed, instead her witch broom breaks during the wild hunt. Sadly, the witch sneaks home. Unhappy and lonely, she sits in her gloomy witch apartment and is ashamed of her greedy behavior. Suddenly Santa is standing in front of her. He is not evil, but gives her a new witch broom and a red witch cat. So it happens that Hex' and Santa celebrate Christmas together and make music deep into the night.

Marea aventură

1994 • 6 min • Romania

Student short film

Variations for MOVEMENTS

1994 • 6 min

This video is an animation work using photos. I tried to move things that did not move by themselves. The car in motion was animated using a video printer from video footage. variation of movement. The title is based on Reich's album title. 1998 Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival Special Jury Award

I Am Dying to Live

1994 • 55 min • France

“I’m dying to live.” These words from Saint Teresa of Ávila are said by Mother Aloïse Osée when she is about to separate forever from Don Jerome.

Against the Tides: The Jones Family

1994 • 58 min • Canada

Part 2 of the "Hymn to Freedom" TV docuseries on the Black experience in Canada, Sylvia Hamilton documents the history of Black immigration and community in Nova Scotia.

A Chipmunk Celebration

1994 • 22 min • United States of America

Thanksgiving Day is on the way. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore finish making invitations to send to their relatives and then leave to audition for the town play "Pilgrims Adventures in a New Land". Alvin trys for the role of the Lead, while Simon trys for Lighting and Sound director, and Theodore Costume Designer. However, the Director of the play feels that to properly celebrate the pilgrims story of adventure, the boys should branch out and attempt new positions. As a result, she casts Simon as the Lead, Theodore as Lighting and Sound Director, and Alvin as the Costume Designer to expand their talents.

Nymphomania

1994 • 9 min • United States of America

A film exploring the nature of sex and gender roles. Nymph, a fairy, walks and dances through a woodland before being pursued by Pan, an evil spirit.