All Films

Mauritz Stiller

1987 • 58 min • Sweden

Portrait of director Mauritz Stiller, with scenes from some of his best known movies.

Ladius

1987 • 48 min • Japan

In a post-apocalyptic world, the treasure hunter Riot and his pretty sidekicks are searching for Eyes of Zalem, which they hope will guide them to Rido, the treasure of a long-lost Quall civilization. A limitless energy source, the Rido has the power to even restore life; but unfortunately for Riot, the evil Demsters are after it too. If he is to bring his sister back to life, Riot must pit his skill and cunning against the ruthless enemy army in a race for the lost treasure.

Exclusive Special ! Michael Jackson: 1,440 Hours in the Spotlight

1987 • 45 min • Japan

This Japanese documentary follows Michael Jackson during his 1987 visit to Japan as part of the Bad World Tour. The program’s title, “1440 Hours,” refers to the length of his stay in the country. Broadcast on Nippon TV, the special offers unprecedented access to Jackson’s daily life and activities, capturing not only concert footage but also behind-the-scenes moments and his interactions with Japanese culture and fans.

White Grass

1987 • 9 min • Soviet Union

Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan

1987 • 47 min • Japan

One day, a junior high school girl named Iko Kawai encounters an alien and is given a device called the 'Super Income,' which can grant any wish. She also learns about the existence of Martians plotting to invade Earth. To protect the planet, Iko joins the Earth Defense Force 'LTDT,' using the power of the Super Income.

Basheer, The Man

1987 • 33 min • India

A documentary on legendary Malayalam literary icon Vaikkom Muhammad Basheer.

Hello Kitty Plays Pretend

1987 • 55 min

This volume of the HELLO KITTY series follows the cute and cuddly feline in five fun-filled episodes: "The Phantom of the Theater," "Frankencat," "Catula," "The Pawed Piper," and "Rumpeldogskin."

Electric Blue: The Best of Electric Blue 07

1987 • 48 min

Best of Electric Blue Volume 7. The world's most beautiful girls

Spirits of the Forest

1987 • 50 min

Documentary on the species of lemur to be found on the island of Madagascar.

Stanisław i Anna

1987 • 56 min • Poland

The 17th century, the reign of King Władysław IV. The half-siblings of Stanisław and Anna Oświęcim have been linked by love since childhood. During the feast, a conflict arises between Stanisław and Zebrzydowski, Anna's competitor. Stanisław is wounded in a duel. Anna bandages him in her room. There is a rapprochement between them. Stanisław leaves for the Vatican to obtain a dispensation from the Pope for a wedding with Anna. Meanwhile, Anna repents, misses, prays and refuses to eat. Not a single word is spoken in the movie. The mood is built by Karłowicz's music.

Kond

1987 • 40 min • Soviet Union

Documentary about everyday life and serious social problems of one of the oldest districts of Yerevan.

Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo

1987 • 44 min • Japan

Elvis Costello & The Confederates are captured Live at Tokyo's Sun Plaza Hall for Japanese Television in 1987.

Andrew Dice Clay: One Night with Dice

1987 • 45 min • United States of America

Before his sold-out arena shows and hit cable TV specials, the one and only Andrew Dice Clay took the stage at Philadelphia's Comedy Factory Outlet for an early, uncensored evening of the Diceman's unique observations on modern life and romance.

Animando

1987 • 12 min • Canada

In this short film, we watch Brazilian artist Marcos Magalhães bring an animated figure to life on the drawing board. Using different materials and techniques, he manipulates his character to walk, jump and interact with his surroundings. This whimsical film was made during an apprenticeship program at the National Film Board of Canada.

How the Cossacks Met Aliens

1987 • 17 min • Soviet Union

Hraï, Oko and Tour come across extraterrestrials in search of oil to repair their saucer and be able to return home. Together, they cross Europe, find themselves defending Bulgaria invaded by enemies, discover an aqueduct in Italy and narrowly escape the Inquisition in Spain.

El tren petit (1887 -1956)

1987 • 50 min • Spain

Documentary about a railway that linked towns in the Girona region.

Coat for a Cloud

1987 • 8 min • Soviet Union

How a wizard tailor turned a nondescript corner into a flowering valley.

Dorf On Golf

1987 • 30 min

Dorf on Golf is a 1987 comedy film starring Tim Conway, Vincent Schiavelli and Michele Smith. The film is the first in a series of eight films released by Conway using the Dorf sporting theme. The film had a total cast of three.

War on Nicaragua

1987 • 58 min

As the Iran-contra scandal was still unfolding, Frontline correspondent William Greider revealed how the US began supporting the contras in Nicaragua and why our involvement there continues. The program is a meticulous reconstruction of US policy toward Nicaragua, and an investigation into how US foreign policy is made.

Little Mike: A Videoportrait of Michael Anderson

1987 • 30 min • United States of America

A half-hour film about three-feet, six-inch Michael Anderson, born with osteogenesis imperfecta, or “glass bones” disease, and the positive attitudes that Little Mike maintains about his affliction and life in general.

Ordinary Dangerous Adventure

1987 • 9 min • Soviet Union

The straight A student and the slacker unexpectedly appear on a dangerous adventure, bonding and becoming friends along the way.

Clash of the Ash

1987 • 50 min

Phil Kelly (played by William Heffernan) is the anti-hero; a restless teenager imbued with natural hurling ability and a strong aversion to studying. The location is not fictitious but instead it’s the very real Fermoy in County Cork which is a welcome touch. Like much of 1980s smalltown Ireland it’s a claustrophobic place that drives people away but inexplicably retains a strange sort of hold on them. The latter is exemplified by Gina Moxley’s character, the tempestuous Mary Hartnett who has returned after a stint in London. The other members of their gang are languid Martin (Vincent Murphy), uptight Willy, and mousey Rosie who carries a torch for Phil.

Tres en la marca

1987 • 25 min

A short film by Gracia Querejeta

Float

1987 • 5 min

When wonders of nature - dazzling metamorphoses of living creatures and the beauty of it all - astound us, we are often captured by mysterious inner functions, mechanisms and principles, as well as what we can see