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A Source of Inspiration

A Source of Inspiration

1989 • 50 min
The Washington National Cathedral presents a documentary about the life and times of Hildegard von Bingen
The Painter's Nephew

The Painter's Nephew

1989 • 29 min • Burkina Faso
With Moustapha Dao’s second short film “The painter’s Nephew” (1989), he is involved in the adaptation of African tales through the story of young Ali whose nights are disturbed by the characters’ tales his grandmother tells him.
The Shoemaker and the Mermaid

The Shoemaker and the Mermaid

1989 • 30 min • Soviet Union
After hard booze, Terentiy goes to the river, where he catches and eats minnows alive. Based on Aleksey Tolstoy's short story "Terentiy Generalov".
Annie

Annie

1989 • 10 min • Germany
The world according to Annie Sprinkle, renowned porn star and performance artist.
Kolme yötä

Kolme yötä

1989 • 38 min • Finland
Precious Products

Precious Products

1989 • 15 min • United States of America
In Precious Products we are subtly reminded of this country’s obsession with consumerism and narcissism. George, with his ever-present video-8 camera, attends an opening of Precious Products—an exhibition of artworks satirizing art as commodity. He leaves the art world of San Francisco to spend a Christmas holiday with friends in their opulent home. Ironically, this is the home of a celebrity (another kind of commodity), Russian defector/ballerina Natalia Makanova. Surrounded by all the luxuries of life and Makanova’s image, George muses about death. Panning over a dressing table laden with products, he focuses on a People magazine and comments, 'We are precious products, all of us.'
Jaz Morto e Arrefece

Jaz Morto e Arrefece

1989 • 50 min • Portugal
Are the Portuguese afraid of the changes after the Estado Novo dictatorship?
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

1989 • 59 min • United States of America
Are you ready for some old-time rock and roll?! Then you are ready for the masters, the originators, the men who made the music, the "Legends of Rock 'n' Roll Live." Join the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown, "The Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis, "Mr. Blueberry Hill" Fats Domino, "Hey" Bo Diddley, the "Genius" Ray Charles, "King of the Blues" B.B. King and "Tutti Frutti" Little Richard as they raise the roof "old school style." There's nothing like the originals, and this concert proves it once and for all! Songs: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Feel Good [I Got You] (James Brown), Bo Diddley, I'm a Man (Bo Diddley), Mess Around, I'm a Fool For You (Ray Charles), Great Gosh a' Mighty (Little Richard), The Wild One [Real Wild Child], Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Jerry Lee Lewis), I'm Ready, Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino), Let the Good Times Roll, How Blue Can You Get? (B.B. King), All-Star Jam (Company).
The Story of Kees

The Story of Kees

1989 • 59 min • Netherlands
This TV-film is based on a single play written by Willem Wilmink. Life in the war years through the innocent eyes of a child. Kees is ten years old and the Second World War seems strange to him. He becomes sick with fear and is sent to the countryside where life is even stranger, but at least he gets to eat.
Mountain View

Mountain View

1989 • 26 min
A dance drama work that, through movement and very little spoken text, details the interaction of several people residing at or visiting a motel or motor inn named Mountain View. The work spans a period of about 24 hours, following the individuals through late afternoon, an evening spent in the motel bar, and a picnic-style social gathering the next day. Some of the characters encountered are the family who runs the motel (a mother, her young adult son, and an older man, perhaps her father); a spunky, tomboyish girl; an interracial couple lodging at the motel; a young mother; a pair of newlyweds; a barfly; three people involved in a love triangle; and the punkish friends of the motel owner's son.
Mantis Brother's Wife

Mantis Brother's Wife

1989 • 60 min • Japan
Pink film distributed by Xces / Nikkatsu.
The Hunting of the Snark

The Hunting of the Snark

1989 • 19 min • United States of America
Enter the imaginative world of Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, in this animated adaptation of his classic The Hunting of the Snark. In this colorful adventure narrated by James Earl Jones, a high-masted ship sets sail to roam the seas looking for a Snark. The Butcher pursues the Beaver; the Broker takes count, while the Barrister preserves order; the Bellman leads them over the edge; and the Baker, the Baker finds the Snark!
Tokyo Angel Hospital

Tokyo Angel Hospital

1989 • 14 min • Japan
Der Gesandte

Der Gesandte

1989 • 25 min • Germany
Teenagers at a party summon an evil spirit that possesses one of them leading to disastrous results.
Camel Bells of the Kanas Lake

Camel Bells of the Kanas Lake

1989 • 27 min • China
Educational film about the scenery and people at the Kanas Lake region.
Slapstick: La Comedia Muda Norteamericana

Slapstick: La Comedia Muda Norteamericana

1989 • 50 min
Educational documentary on North American silent comedy made with archival materials.
Dusky Blue

Dusky Blue

1989 • 48 min • Japan
Koich is asked by Izumi to take her to Kujira Town. She says it's to meet someone she likes. Koichi is reluctant to go, but he has no choice but to borrow a car from his friend. This is how their journey begins. A love story in an off-the-map town, with a light touch on the relationships between men and women of the time, such as Assi-kun and Keep-kun. With the addition of stylish props such as Koichi's room, his friend's car, and the breakwater in Kujira-cho, a bit of whimsical dialogue, and background music that shows a thorough attention to music selection, the film is a road movie with an experiential beat.
Babcock Transformers

Babcock Transformers

1989 • 5 min • United Kingdom
a short documentary filmed by Keith Barnfather in 1989 about Babcock Transformers.
Gone in 60 Seconds 2

Gone in 60 Seconds 2

1989 • 34 min • United States of America
For the first time in history you'll be able to see the last unfinished film from one of the greatest car-chase filmmaker's (Halicki) that ever lived, who loved to chase, wreck and destroy anything on four wheels. He bought over 400 cars to devour. It's one of the most amazing car crash chases ever filmed! Halicki reprises his role as the legendary car booster... on the run from some killers and the police he boost a Semi Tractor-Trailer... the chase destroys half the city... the other half is destroyed by the 'Slicer' (a custom built wedge car). The car is unstoppable - it can flip any truck or car in it's speeding path! You'll see why they nick named Halicki "The Car-Crash-King." You won't believe your eyes - you'll watch it again and again... the action never stops!
Darío Lemos, un Retrato

Darío Lemos, un Retrato

1989 • 24 min
Documentary on nadaist poet Darío Lemos.
Elevator

Elevator

1989 • 10 min • Soviet Union
The first floor takes place somewhere in the Far East. The second floor contains the leaning Tower of Pisa under construction. The third is about love story. The fourth is about money. The fifth is full of dangers. The sixth is about the airplane passengers.
Ruins of Logi

Ruins of Logi

1989 • 8 min
Experimental film by Hiroyuki Sekine.
A Day at the Beach

A Day at the Beach

1989 • 30 min
After beach plans for Michael and Amy's family are ruined, Barney takes the Backyard Gang to the beach. They play in the sand, explore a pirate ship, and meet a mermaid.
Volodymyr Shevchenko. From Kulunda to Chornobyl

Volodymyr Shevchenko. From Kulunda to Chornobyl

1989 • 19 min • Soviet Union
About the life and work of the documentary film director, Honored Artist of the Ukrainian SSR V.M. Shevchenko. The film shows the congress-festival of the International Association of Scientific Cinema in Pardubice (Czechoslovakia). Archival film and photo documents are used.