All Films

Sex Is Coming, Sex Is Coming

1977 • 17 min

A boy walks in the street and collides with a girl causing that the parcels and bags she carries fall down. She insults him and slaps his face. But this does not matter for him, because he enjoys it. He asks her to get her telephone number, and though she does not want to tell it to him at the beginning, he finally gets it.

My Brother, Fidel

1977 • 17 min • Cuba

Follows the Cuban leader into the home of a 93 year old acquaintance of Jose Marti, who is now blind and who takes the duration of the film to realize who his illustrious interviewer actually is.

Wardell Pomeroy Takes a Sex History

1977 • 35 min • United States of America

Dr. Wardell Pomeroy demonstrates the sex history-taking procedure integral to therapy and research. A key factor is the order of questions asked and his non-judgmental approach. Using a rapid notation system, Dr. Pomeroy condenses into a single sheet the equivalent of 25 typed pages. For training therapists and counselors in interviewing techniques

Animal de costumbre

1977 • 10 min • Chile

Two friends meet again after many years, in Santiago. One of them, successful, refuses to help the other. But after changing his mind, he realizes that the man always wants more.

God Save the King

1977 • 8 min • United States of America

Two punk rockers are interviewed by a rock journalist.

Those Who Came from the Seas

1977 • 55 min

Following a plane crash, a man, his wife, and his friend end up on a desert island, and once again the eternal struggle that involves one woman and two men rages over who gets the woman and who should stay.

Bedtime Stories: Ships

1977 • 3 min

"As if pictures could think! Einschlafgeschichten doesn't really speak of bridges or railroads but rather of two girls filling the space between daytime and dreamtime with a poetic game, an endless game, a game with no end. A game which can fade out without becoming fragmentary. "Are you asleep?", one of them asks at the end of a clip – and the final shot is of the two, asleep; the game is over. The girls are played by Lara and Anna, Farocki's daughters." - Hans J. Wulff

Hungarian Folk Tales: The Salt

1977 • 7 min • Hungary

When asked by her father, the youngest daughter of the king answers: I love you like people love salt. The king is very annoyed and chases his daughter into the forest. The young king of the neighbouring country finds her, and they decide to get married.

Somalia - Die große Anstrengung

1977 • 20 min • East Germany, Germany

East German documentary short about Somalia in 1976.

Across the Andes by Frog

1977 • 30 min • United Kingdom

Explorer Walter Snetterton and his party travel to the Andes to prove his theory that frogs are able to climb mountains. Due to the Cup Final the only person willing to act as guide is an elderly - but extremely agile - old lady and as Snetterton prepares to strike camp all his men desert him for the charms of the local ladies. Snetterton is never found but the frogs manage to escape and make it to Mexico City, thus proving his theory to be right.

The Sitter

1977 • 22 min • United States of America

A babysitter is menaced by mysterious and frightening phone calls.

Die Leuchtturminsel

1977 • 42 min • East Germany, Germany

The lighthouse keeper Jonathan not only has to restore the old tower, but living together with a lazy tomcat, a nagging goat and the dog Moonlight also causes some problems. Thanks to Jonathan's empathetic help, they all find a way to live together.

Не любо - не слушай

1977 • 10 min • Soviet Union

A series of cartoons based on the stories of northern fairy tales by the writer Stepan Pisakhov. Tall tales and funny fantasies about people living near the White Sea.

Six Characters in Search of an Author

1977 • 50 min • United Kingdom

An acting company prepares to rehearse the play The Rules of the Game by Luigi Pirandello. As the rehearsal is about to begin, they are interrupted by the arrival of six strange people. The Director, furious at the interruption, demands an explanation. The Father explains that they are unfinished characters in search of an author to finish their story...

Parasolka At The Fashionable Resort

1977 • 8 min • Soviet Union

A little man nicknamed Parasolka got tired of rainy gray days. It made him get leave faster and, like thousands of his countrymen, fly away from paved roads and busy city close to the sea. He will have not only delight, but also all the charm of a resort crowded by vacationers. Will the crowds of tourists constantly surrounding Parasolka prevent him from enjoying his free time?

Caution, Gas!

1977 • 9 min • Soviet Union

Animation commissioned by the Ministry of Gas Industry of the USSR.

Der Hasenhüter

1977 • 49 min • East Germany, Germany

The young shepherd Konrad wants to ask the princess to marry him. All the exhortations of the kitchen maid Anne are to no avail. With the help of a magic flute, Konrad solves all the tasks set by the king and the princess. In doing so, he recognizes the princess's true character and so he decides in favour of Anne, not without first severely punishing the greed of the royal court.

Galateya

1977 • 55 min • Soviet Union

The film ballet based on the play by Bernard Shaw "Pygmalion" to the music of Timur Kogan. For the first time, an attempt was made to translate the play into the language of choreography. And although the musical “F. My Fair Lady” was taken as the basis, the choreographer D. Bryantsev and director A. Belinsky offered a completely original interpretation of the famous work - classical ballet dancers act as real dramatic actors.

The Coin

1977 • 34 min

A stranger breaks up the intimate relationship of two brothers, one of whom is blind. The older brother who seeks to prove his innocence and express his love for the younger brother. He does something that makes the situation worse.

Singin' Down in Dixie

1977 • 56 min • United States of America

A TV special filled with love & music from the heart of the South to your heart.

Bobik Visiting Barbos

1977 • 10 min • Soviet Union

Two dogs, one stray the other well-off, become friends.

How Masha Quarrelled with a Pillow

1977 • 10 min • Soviet Union

The girl Masha cannot sleep and goes for a walk. A cozy fairy tale journey through the summer night garden.

Hearts That Do Not Age

1977 • 40 min • Albania

Azem has retired after 30 years working as a truck driver. However, he still hasn't gotten used to this quiet lifestyle. His friends help him go through this important moment of his life.

Empor

1977 • 10 min • Germany