All Films

No Choice

1993 • 5 min • Canada

No Choice is a short documentary that deals with the abortion issue and how it relates to women living in poverty. Five women, ranging in age from twenty to forty speak about the lack of choice available to poor people and how, because of their poverty, their reproductive capabilities are often controlled by extraneous factors. Part of the National Film Board of Canada's "Five Feminist Minutes."

Lost in Dinosaur World

1993 • 28 min • United States of America

A special following the adventures of a young boy and his sister, who get lost in Dinosaur World theme park where they encounter the biggest and most frightening meat-eater ever to roam the earth: Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Charlton Heston Presents the Bible: Jesus of Nazareth

1993 • 55 min

Documentary / Drama / Historical - "There's been more ink-and blood-spilled over this man since they nailed Him to the cross than over any single human being in history." Drawing from the King James version of accounts by those apostles who first wrote down the story, Charlton Heston hosts the third volume in the acclaimed four-part series of Bible-based stories and explorations.

Expiration Date

1993 • 3 min • United States of America

A cartoon character experiences life as a mortal.

Travelling with Tove

1993 • 58 min • Finland

In early 1970s, the graphic designer Tuulikki Pietilä had seen enough of stative visual art and purchased a film camera from Japan. Her film immortalized her trips with Tove Jansson.

Jamila's Mirror

1993 • 24 min

Deals with the memories of Palestinian female guerilla fighters, currently in their forties, who were involved in military operations during their teen years.

Louie Anderson: Louie in St. Louie

1993 • 60 min

Stand-up comedian Louie Anderson performs from St. Louis, Missouri.

Deadly Venom: The Best of Sting

1993 • 30 min

Sting battles "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff in a Russian Chain Match, struggles to overcome injury as he defends the WCW United States Heavyweight Title against "Ravishing" Rick Rude, challenges former friend "The Total Package" Lex Luger for the WCW World Heavyweight Title, leads his Squadron into War Games against the Dangerous Alliance, tackles Cactus Jack in a falls-count-anywhere, defends the WCW World Heavyweight Title against Big Van Vader, vanquishes Jake "The Snake" Roberts in a Coal Miner's Glove match, and faces Vader two more times, including the "White Castle of Fear" leather strap match. - Written by mariafan

Newman and Baddiel on the Road to Wembley

1993 • 30 min • United Kingdom

A documentary about David Baddiel and Rob Newman making their TV series and going on tour around the UK culminating in there infamous Wembley Stadium performance.

Orchids of Manipur

1993 • 24 min

The non-feature film by Aribam Syam Sharma explores the lush forests of Manipur, home to over 400 orchid species, many of them unique to the region. With a climate ideal for their growth, Manipur hosts 70% of South-East Asia's orchid varieties, which are highly valued worldwide. Orchids hold a special place in Manipuri culture, cherished and respected. However, deforestation now threatens their survival, prompting conservation efforts by the Manipur Forest Department.

Heritage Minutes: La Bolduc

1993 • 1 min • Canada

The story of how Mary Travers becomes a famed popular singer in Quebec.

Post-Porn Modernist: My 25 Years as a Multimedia Whore

1993 • 16 min • United States of America

Post-Porn Modernist documents Sprinkle’s various personae: virgin, whore, sex-positive feminist, tantric sex explorer, business woman, and goddess, which she performed in over 20 countries from 1989 through 1994. The show deconstructed and explored her careers as a sex worker, porn star, erotic educator, sexual healer, pro domme, and artist.

No, Pal

1993 • 28 min • Georgia

One day in the life of 29 year old Levan, who is preparing to go travelling around the world.

Blood in the Night

1993 • 17 min • United States of America

The young and inexperienced vampire Veronique travels to America, while being pursued by her vengeful cousin Vladius.

Dead Meat

1993 • 14 min • Canada

An encounter between a drug addict and a hit man on the Toronto streets.

Oedipus Rex

1993 • 57 min

Impressed by Jean Cocteau’s rewrite of Antigone, Stravinsky asked the poet for an adaptation of Oedipus Rex. The resulting libretto brings together the key scenes of Sophocles’s tragedy translated by the Abbé Jean Daniélou into Latin—a language that, according the composer, “is not dead but engraved in stone, and so imposing that it is immune to any popularization”.

Spirit of the Wild

1993 • 25 min

A MYSTICAL GRANDFATHER transforms the life of a modern day boy through the legend of SEEKS-TO-HUNT-GREAT. In this haunting and sometimes humorous, SEEKS-TO-HUNT-GREAT (Michael Horse) tracks a mountain lion for many months, learns from it and eventually gains its trust. Struggling to survive the hardships and dangers of living in the wild, both man and lion experience many surprises, and much suspense and adventure. Based on Native American folklore and the Medicine Wheel Way, SPIRIT OF THE WILD brings an awareness of our important relationship with our environment, our Mother Earth and all our brothers be they two-legged, four-legged or winged.

Masters of Stone II - Hard Rock

1993 • 55 min • United States of America

Masters of Stone I & II feature 2 hours of climbing action in renowned locations including Yosemite, The Needles, Smith Rock, American Fork, Owens River, City Of Rocks, Donner Summit, Wild Iris, Red Rocks, Mt. Charleston and more. This is classic "old school" climbing at its best.

The Silver Surfer

1993 • 5 min • United States of America

NASA Deep Space Tracking Facility: Radar is picking something up. An object heading towards earth, L.A., at near light-speed. Impact: 9 seconds. L.A.: A boy, not even 10 years old, is being chased by three older boys. He is holding something small, a 'Terminator' figurine. Dead end! A fence is blocking his way. He is trapped. Standing no chance he hands 'Arnie' over to the gang leader. NASA Deep Space Tracking Facility: Impact! Three... Two... One... ?... Nothing. L.A.: The bullies are leaving the crime scene, now proud owners of an 'Arnie' figurine. But something's happening, something is blocking their way... a man clad in silver, hovering on a surfboard...

Foul Play

1993 • 3 min • United States of America

An Animated short film about Farm.

The House on Arbat Street

1993 • 59 min • France, Russia

The characters in this film all lived in the same building: the Knights' House, at 35 Arbat Street in Moscow. Built at the beginning of the century for a few privileged families, this sumptuous residence will become after the revolution a collective apartment building. Like millions of Russians, those who lived together in this building were marked by the trials and tragedies of history. Marina Goldovskaya went in search of the former inhabitants, now dispersed. They speak to us with modesty and emotion about their memories, their secret garden and... their neighbors at 35 Arbat Street.

The Great O'Grady

1993 • 30 min

Award winning comedy short that follows the intense world of competitive spitting.

Samuel the Boy Prophet

1993 • 30 min • United States of America

In keeping with her vow, Hannah dedicates her child to God. From his days as a young boy serving Eli, the high priest, to guiding the ancient Israelites, Samuel the prophet stands as an inspiring example of how we, too, can delight in our relationship with God. This story brings to life several episodes from the life of Samuel and invites all to discover the joy of faithful service to God.

Family Favourites

1993 • 3 min • United Kingdom

A hectic Christmas family get together.