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Rally Argentina 1989

1989 • 52 min

Two major events took place during 1989 in Argentina - Carlos Saul Menem was appointed new leader and the charismatic President saw off each car at the start of the Argentinian Rally at the Palermo Stadium. Local hero Recaldo with co-driver Jorge del Buono, led the field in one of the Lancia Delta Integrales but despite a flying start chose the wrong tyres. The challenge from Mikael Ericsson, Fiorio, Soto and Fischer led to some exciting duels and traumatic events which quickly whittled down the number of competitors. Only 33 crews completed the gruelling course out of the 77 starters. A memorable event faithfully recorded here for your enjoyment.

Rally de Portugal 1989

1989 • 58 min

Round 3 of the 1989 World Rally Championship took place over the combined gravel and asphalt stages in Portugal. Joint championship leader and reigning world champion, Miki Biasion again led the Italian marque's entry. Able support came from Portuguese specialist, Markku Alen, and the dynamic Frenchman Didier Auriol. Alex Fiorio was also entered in an Integrale. The other joint leader, Ingvar Carlsson was absent, Mazda electing to give the event a miss after a disastrous Monte Carlo. Toyota were out in force and had three GTA's for Kankkunen, Waldegaard, and Sainz. Enjoy watching the cars 'yumping' almost at head height - without putting life and limb at the risk to the same extent as the Portuguese spectators.

RAC Rally 1989

1989 • 60 min

The 1989 Lombard RAC Rally may have been without the works Lancia team and World Champion Miki Biasion, but it still boasted an incredibly strong field. For five days rallying legends including Juha Kankkunen, Kenneth Eriksson, Timo Salonen, Ari Vatanen and Hannu Mikkola battled beside British heroes like Jimmy McRae, David Llewellin, Malcolm Wilson and a certain Colin McRae.

Safari Rally 1989

1989 • 60 min

The Safari Rally is probably also the toughest event in the Rally Championship calendar. Miki Biasion was out to retain his title and was entered alongside Argentinian Jorge Recalde in the works Martini Lancia Delta Integrale. Support was provided once again by the Jolly Club car of Alex Fiorio. Bjorn Waldegard led the Toyota challenge in the Supra Turbo, whilst Nissan had two 1988 200SX models for the entry list with drivers Per Eklund and Kenyan Mike Kirkland. Another Swedish veteran, Stig Blomqvist was also entered, in a VW Golf GTi. Witness the conditions and drama of this unique event which tests drivers, navigators and cars like no other on the World Rally calendar.

Rallye Sanremo 1989

1989 • 52 min

The penultimate round of the 1989 World Rally Championship proved to be a battleground for the Toyota Celica GT-Fours piloted by Juha Kankkunen, Carlos Sainz and Patrick Snyers and the new 16 valve Lancia Delta Integrales of Miki Biasion, Alex Fiorio and Didier Auriol.

Rally Sweden 1989

1989 • 56 min

The World Rally Championship of 1989 commenced in the wintry wastes of Sweden. Superb coverage brings you this freezing season opener, in an intriguing year of World Championship rallying under the Group A ruling of the time. Four wheel drive was the thing to have on this event. The one official factory team present, Mazda, had entered two cars for Timo Salonen, and Ingvar Carlsson. They received a strong challenge throughout the rally from the privately entered Lancia Delta Integrales of Per Eklund, and Mikael Ericsson, plus a host of similarly entered Toyotas, Audis, and Opels. Sit back, and watch the Arctic Gladiators battle for supremacy on Sweden’s treacherous, icy surfaces.

Easy to Learn! Texas Dance Styles

1989 • 38 min • United States of America

Instructional Video on how to do popular Texas dance styles like: Texas Two Step, Cotton Eyed Joe, Texas Style Polkas, and Waltzes.

Tour de Corse 1989

1989 • 54 min

The Tour de Corse provides not only spectacular scenery but some of the most dangerous stages for the World Championship rally teams to challenge. Round 5 of the '89 World series saw the works teams battling on the Mediterranean island. BMW's two wheel drive M3 model was expected to shine on Corsica's predominantly tarmac stages with Francois Chatriot, and the Belgian ace Marc Duez. The Lancia Delta Integrales were still favourites with Didier Auriol and Yves Loubet. Former World Champion, Juha Kankkunen was on duty alongside Spaniard Carlos Sainz in the works Toyota Celica Turbos. The Corsican Rally provided one of the most spectacular rally events of 1989.

Nloops

1989 • 7 min • United States of America

Video art by Vibeke Sorensen made at Calarts in 1989

Capriccio No. 24

1989 • 7 min

Zbig garageband fun

Liebe ohne Angst

1989 • 25 min • East Germany

The only AIDS prevention film made in East Germany forefronts discussions with young people and some erotic scenes, while downplaying homosexuality.

Run, Go, Get out of here

1989 • 4 min

During the days of the alarm by extreme pollution, the sound of Milan and the acid life of a tree, reduced to an electronic scansion in a bidimensional cybernetic space.

Zu schön, um schmutzig zu sein: Lambada

1989 • 45 min • Germany

A reporter is looking for the Lambada Queen, a mysterious beauty, in Brazil. But he makes no progress and in desperation goes to a fortune teller. After the session, the Lambada Queen suddenly appears on the open road and the reporter follows her wherever she goes.

Adam Went On To Till the Soil... But What Happened to Eve?

1989 • 11 min

A vision of Eve in a greenhouse paradise. Discontented, she takes a bus to the city while Adam is in the fields. There, she assumes the position of barmaid and occasional stripper in a sleazy nightclub that is the prime target of an apocalyptic fire. This is a reaction against the concept of the fall of humankind as presented in the holy Bible, which in most Christian circles places the blame completely on Eve herself. The absurdity of this idea and the film itself should be recognized.

Hyperdrom

1989 • 9 min • Soviet Union

The film opens with Elvis Presley's "Only You", Moscow radio morning signals, Kremlin grumblers and the USSR anthem. A young man appears, smoking and shaving in front of the camera, but his hair continues to grow so fast that after a few minutes his body resembles an animal. The film evokes the backwardness of the Soviet order, with elements of performance. The artist Jānis Viņķelis plays the role of the man.

Feeling Good With Arthritis

1989 • 56 min • United States of America

Dr. Alan Xenakis will show you how non-stressful exercise, proper nutrition and a positive attitude can specifically control arthritic pain and stiffness.

Maîtres des rues

1989 • 54 min

In Kinshasa, Kisangani, inside shops, bars and workshops, walls have their word to say. It is the language of advertising but also that of history, of mythology and social criticism. Masters of the streets - they offer their visions of dream and reality, with both humour and malice.

Big David's Chain Shirt

1989 • 8 min • Soviet Union

Follows a young man who, after going through all sorts of trials, defeated the monster and returned to the people the chain mail of King David IV - a symbol of the unity and strength of the Georgian people.