All Films

Novogodnee priklyuchenie

1980 • 16 min • Soviet Union

The story of the acquaintance of two dads - a boy and a teddy bear. One dad did not have time to buy a Christmas tree and went to the forest to get it, and dad-bear went to the city to look for toys for the forest Christmas tree. That's how they met.

Opening of the Theater Noir in Paris

1980 • 6 min

Sarah Maldoror documents the opening of the Théâtre Noir de Paris, a Négritude-inspired theater company and cultural association dedicated to artists and performers from Africa and the French Antilles.

Dalhousie's Luck

1980 • 60 min

Our gamble is over, Dalhousie. You'll walk at dawn tomorrow as agreed, but in case you've no mind to return, there's one fact might persuade you. On what you do hangs not only your life but hers .

The Beatrice Arthur Special

1980 • 60 min • United States of America

The Beatrice Arthur Special was a prime time U.S. television special broadcast on CBS on January 19, 1980. The production centered around Bea Arthur, who was joined by guest stars Rock Hudson, Melba Moore and ventriloquist Wayland Flowers with his puppet Madame in a series of musical numbers and comedy sketches.

The Silence of the Sea

1980 • 30 min

In a small town in occupied France in 1941, the German officer, Werner Von Ebrennac is billeted in the house of the uncle and his niece. The uncle and niece refuse to speak to him, but each evening the officer warms himself by the fire and talks of his country, his music, and his idealistic views of the relationship between France and Germany.

The Little Elephant is Dead / An Elephant Calf Is Dead

1980 • 54 min

Directed, original story, script and music by Kobo Abe. The last performance of the theatre group Koubou Ambe Studio's "An Elephant Calf Is Dead" is reconstructed as a video work. Performed by Yamaguchi Karin and others.

The Gold Bug

1980 • 45 min • United States of America

Shortly after the Civil War, while exploring the long deserted and reputedly haunted Sullivan's Island off Charleston S.C., a boy encounters two obsessed eccentrics living there. These men chase him away and warn him never to return or to tell anyone about them. Soon, however, they locate him and summon him back, because he has unknowingly given them a clue vital to their quest and they need his help to unravel the rest of the mystery. If he can do so, they will find buried pirate treasure and all become rich. But in joining the search, he falls under the same obsession and curse -- an ominous fate suggested by the unearthly electronic music which contributes to the film's atmosphere.

The Specials: Live In Japan

1980 • 45 min

The Specials first Japan tour in 1980. 1. Rude Boys Outta Jail 2. It's Up To You 3. Hey Little Rich Girl 4. Monkey Man 5. Stupid Marriage 6. Raquel 7. Too Hot 8. Rat Race 9. Guns Of Navarone 10. A Message To You Rudy 11. Do The Dog 12. Too Much Young 13. Gangsters 14. Enjoy Yourself 15. Skinhead Moonstomp

Roman Numeral: VI

1980 • 11 min

What shall one say? – S.B.

Roman Numeral: V

1980 • 3 min

An imagery sharp as stars and hard as the thought-universe (turning back upon itself) absorbed in gentle patterns of contemplation. – S.B.

Little and Large Christmas Special 1980

1980 • 50 min • United Kingdom

A special full of Syd and Eddie's daft sketches, including Christmas in Dallas, and "Syddy's House of Horror". Guests on the show are two Scottish singers, who Syd tries to impress - but can he stop Eddie from doing Scottish stereotypes?

Lynda Carter: Encore!

1980 • 50 min • United States of America

Lynda Carter's second musical TV special.

Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24½th Century

1980 • 6 min • United States of America

Duck Dodgers finds Marvin Martian's hideout.

Eu Carrego um Sertão Dentro de Mim

1980 • 15 min • Brazil

A Vampire in High-Rise

1980 • 60 min • Czechoslovakia

Lada is a little boy who likes to read fiction and has a great imagination. He figures out that his sister Eva's boyfriend is a vampire, and so he and his brother put him through various tests that, in effect, cause Eva and her boyfriend to break up for real.

Last of the Red-Hot Dragons

1980 • 30 min

When the animals on their way to Noah's Ark find themselves stranded at the North Pole, an old dragon that has lost its ability to breathe fire sets out to help them.

What Are Friends For?

1980 • 60 min • United States of America

Two 12-year-old girls going through a divorce make a pact never to divorce their friendship.

The Flintstones' New Neighbors

1980 • 30 min • United States of America

Fred is annoyed when an eerie new house is built next door, inhabited by the Frankenstone family.

Psycho Wimp

1980 • 24 min

A student film from 1980 with some bad language and cheesy violence.

Pink Panther in Olym-pinks

1980 • 30 min • United States of America

The Pink Panther tries his paw at various winter sports, getting ready for the Lake Placid Olympic Games

Citizen Shaw

1980 • 52 min • France

A French TV documentary from 1980 directed by Maurice Frydland, in which Sir Run Run Shaw gives an all-access tour of the Shaw Brothers backlot (including behind-the-scenes footage from Return to the 36th Chamber.

Arena: Dire Straits

1980 • 58 min

Arena cameras were on hand to film the return of Dire Straits from their triumphant 1980 Brothers in Arms world tour. The film features a superb concert they played at The Rainbow, and band members talk about their music and the pressures and the consequences of success.

Boo!

1980 • 45 min • Canada

A comedy variety show TV special featuring Universal Monsters. Originally broadcast on the CBC in 1980.

Rest Energy

1980 • 4 min • Netherlands, United States of America

Ulay and Abramovic draw a large bow and arrow, one holding each side. The arrowhead is pointing at Abramovic's heart. The slightest movement could be fatal. Microphones on their clothes pick up their quickening heart beats and Ulay's irregular breathing