All Films

Malandrando

1986 • 25 min • Brazil

A docu-fiction film that dabbles on the soul of Rio de Janeiro culture as it exploits the figure of the local well-known archetype of the "malandro"

Amy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidays

1986 • 49 min

Amy Grant heads home for the holidays. Later re-released as Amy Grant's Old-Fashioned Christmas.

The Queen Is Dead

1986 • 16 min • United Kingdom

Three promotional films by The Smiths directed with an artistic and conceptual vision by the late director Derek Jarman. The result is the junction of the powerful lyrics and melodies by Morrissey and Marr combined with Jarman's expressive images. The music videos: 1) The Queen Is Dead 2) There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 3) Panic

The Way of the Wicked

1986 • 15 min • United States of America

An odyssey about two women trying to stop a young girl from biting the Host at her First Communion.

Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started

1986 • 60 min

In this parody of "Spinal Tap," a documentary film crew follows comic Billy Crystal as he prepares for a concert; the second half of the film is the actual concert itself.

The Berenstain Bears In The Dark

1986 • 30 min

Plus The Berenstain Bears Ring the Bell

The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration

1986 • 60 min • United States of America

A live-action and animated television special featuring clips from past episodes and spin-offs combined with new animation and musical segments.

Foontic and the Detectives

1986 • 9 min • Soviet Union

About how the evil and greedy owner of the department store "Tears of a Child" Mrs. Belladonna tried to steal away escaped Foontic from the clown Fokus-Mokus.

Farewell, Friend

1986 • 57 min • Japan

Wataru and Makoto are two singers and on their way from a performance to an interview when they are ambushed. Their attackers, who identify themselves as the "Noblemen Squad" take Makoto hostage and leave Wataru and their female manager behind. Luckily, the manager's brother (Ren Osugi, here working under the pseudonym Kyoji Saeki) drops by and starts training Wataru so he can rescue his partner.

Night Music

1986 • 1 min • United States of America

Part of Three Hand-Painted Films, Night Music (originally painted on IMAX) attempts to capture the beauty of sadness, as the eyes have it when closed in meditation on sorrow.

Babar and Father Christmas

1986 • 30 min • Canada

After writing to Santa, Arthur, Pom, Flora and Alexander carefully monitor the mailbox, but in vain. Finding their excellent idea of wanting to bring Santa home, Babar sets out on a long journey to find him and convince him to include elephant country on his gift giving tour.

John Lennon: One to One Concert Live in New York

1986 • 54 min • United States of America

August 30, 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono backed by The Plastic Ono Elephant's Memory Band, played a benefit concert to raise money for mentally handicapped children. It was their last concert together.

The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales

1986 • 60 min

Brought to the screen by award winning animation team Cosgrove Hall, 'The Wind In The Willows' brings to life the charming adventures of our four intrepid animal friends in a truly magical experience for all the family. In 'Winter Tales' join our lovable friends in three exciting seasonal stories - 'The Yuletide Entertainment', 'Winter Sports', and 'The Rescue' - that will both entertain and delight viewers of all ages.

Belinda

1986 • 46 min

Belinda Carlisle's first live concert release after her first solo album, Belinda.

The Ice Man Hummeth

1986 • 4 min • United States of America

Hockey collides with classical music

Rock 'N' Roll Goldmine: The Sixties

1986 • 39 min • United States of America

A history of rock music during the 1960s, covering everything from the British Invasion that began with the Beatles to the psychedelic sound from San Francisco.

Groper Rape Train

1986 • 60 min • Japan

"Groper Train" pink film distributed by Okura Eiga.

Point Virgule, Youth Journal

1986 • 4 min

In this short piece, fledgling editors, reporters, and illustrators describe their work on Point Virgule, a newspaper by and for young people, including publishing articles on racism.

The Snowmen

1986 • 10 min • Soviet Union

About the miracles that happen on the eve of the new year.

Welcome

1986 • 10 min • Soviet Union

A friendly moose lets an insect hitch a ride on his antlers. But the moose is soon taken advantage of, as more and more forest creatures (including a bear!) take up residence in his antlers. How can the moose get rid of these unwanted guests? Based on a Dr. Seuss story.

Shin mibôjin geshuku: Magari anagari

1986 • 60 min • Japan

Wanted: The Perfect Guy

1986 • 46 min • United States of America

Sensing his mom is lonely and looking for companionship, a 13-year-old places a personal ad for 'The Perfect Guy'

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

1986 • 52 min • Australia

This is an adaptation of the novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo, produced by Burbank Films Australia.

Leopold the Cat's Polyclinic

1986 • 10 min • Soviet Union

Leopold the Cat undergoes a medical examination at the clinic. The mice try to sedate him and give him an injection.