All Films

Spring

1974 • 47 min • Soviet Union

Nurse Aigerim fell in love with herdsman Ablai, a kind and brave man... It was these qualities that helped Ablai defend his love and win a moral victory over his rival, the handsome Baranbai.

Farewell, Inesa!

1974 • 15 min • Soviet Union

A popular actor, Alonso plays the role of a noble knight on stage, but in real life, in the face of hooligans, he turns out to be a coward.

The Walls of Sana'a

1974 • 16 min • Italy

The capital of Yemen, the city of Sana'a, holds an important part of history within its walls filled with medieval architecture and culture. But that same culture was about to disappear with the country's modernization which came after the civil war in the 1960's. To impeach such modern invasion, director Pasolini pledges to UNESCO for the recognition of Sana'a as a World Heritage Site.

The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast

1974 • 4 min • United Kingdom

A project assembled to musically support William Plomer's (1903-73) book of poems called 'The Butterfly Ball and Grasshoppers Feast'; in which Alan Aldridge had provided the illustrations. British Lion had secured the rights, and commissioned Glover, through Tony Edwards (the Deep Purple manager), to add the musical dimension that it required if it were to be made into a 26-part animated cartoon series, suitable for TV. (Discogs) This is the music video for the song Love Is All, performed by Ronnie James Dio.

Ce que savait Morgan

1974 • 45 min

The Moreen family hires Pemberton to tutor young Morgan. Pemberton has no money of his own, and the social non-conformity of his employers condemns him to the impossibility of being paid. Yet an emotional relationship develops between master and pupil. Little by little, Morgan becomes an object of blackmail. Having run out of arguments, the parents give their son to his teacher. The child, abandoned by his parents, dies.

Palestinian Women

1974 • 11 min • France, Palestinian Territory

Palestinian women, the often-forgotten victims of the Israeli-Palestinian war, are here given a voice by Jocelyne Saab. The film was commissioned by Antenne 2 (France), but it was censured while still in the editing stage and never shown. This print was specially made for this retrospective by the conservation centre at Cinemateca Portuguesa.

The Magic Egg

1974 • 10 min • Soviet Union

The films depicts how people of various character handle the magic egg.

The Breaker

1974 • 53 min • Australia

Biographical documentary about Harry "The Breaker" Morant, an Australian drover and poet who was court-martialled and executed during the Boer War.

Morning Music

1974 • 10 min • Soviet Union

How a wise beetle helped a grasshopper find his favorite thing.

Transform Sweden

1974 • 30 min • Sweden

This is what the filmmakers say about the film: We wanted to make a feature film about the class society Sweden. But we were not allowed by the Swedish Film Institute. At least we filmed some and cut it together into a short film. The class society is included. And a lot about the meaning of the work or lack of meaning. Because that’s what it’s about: the power over our work. That can be discussed based on this film. (Filmform)

Christo: Works in Progress

1974 • 54 min • United States of America

“Christo: Works in Progress” takes us around the world on a showcase of the artist’s grand environmental installations. With both critique and praise from members of the communities that have hosted Christo and his works, the film takes a deep look into the process and outcome of pieces such as Wrapped Coast, Running Fence, and Wrapped Walkways. While discussing his inspirations and motives, Christo states, “The work of art is not the fabric, steel poles and cable, the work of art is the hills and the ocean, the sky, the gates, the rocks, the people, the light- this is the work of art.” (Christo Vladimirov Javacheff) Though his work may appear to be visually distracting from the landscapes he creates in, Christo’s aim is to bring attention to the land itself and encourage people to take note of their surroundings.

Fairytale About White Iceberg

1974 • 7 min • Soviet Union

A story about a little penguin and a big whale who live on an icy island and maintain order on it. Their life credo, which became a catchphrase outside the animation: "Cleanliness is the key to health! Order is the first thing!" One day they were noticed by a person who brought crowds of visitors with him. They left heaps of garbage and destroyed the cleanliness and order on the white iceberg.

The Unknown Shore

1974 • 28 min • India

The film talks about the opening of opportunities for artists through national exhibitions, state exhibitions and cultural exchanges.

After 1100 Years

1974 • 27 min • Iceland

A film made on the 1100 year anniversary of the settlement of Iceland which gives an overview of Icelandic society and the natural kingdom which Icelanders have made part of their heritage.

My Very Beautiful Movie

1974 • 7 min

Super 8 short film by Derek Jarman, shot on Fire Island in New York.

Psalm 18

1974 • 6 min • East Germany

A service is ordered by the Junta in praise of the Junta. The Cardinal, forced to utter Benedictions, resorts to words for all those who suffer and pray, that they may be freed and consoled. The profaners have to content themselves with psalm 18: “They cried unto the Lord, but he answered them not.”

Georg Philipp Telemann’s Travels from Żary to Pszczyna

1974 • 14 min • Poland

It is a film journey tracing the footsteps of a German composer, Georg Philip Telemann, who was appointed a chapel master at the court of Count Erdmann II of Promnitz at Żary where he became fascinated with Polish folk music. The most memorable scene shows the stages of a hot-air balloon ascent. They could be shot thanks to a special camera and an external viewfinder attached to a wide-angle lens.

Well, Just You Wait! 8

1974 • 9 min • Soviet Union

Volk and Zayats hang out at a ski resort, and celebrate the New Year.

Laban and Labolina

1974 • 51 min • Sweden

The little ghost Laban follows his father to go ghosting in the castle. But he is too small to rattle the chains and he is a bit afraid of the dark.

Dérive 'Le naufrage de Vénus'

1974 • 60 min • France

Botticelli's Venus emerges from the waters, that of Yvan Lagrange, is she shipwrecked?...

The Actor

1974 • 6 min • France

In his dressing room, a young actor is making up as an old man. But behind the young man’s mask, what is his real face like ?

The Farm In Mountains

1974 • 19 min • Soviet Union

Everyday life of farmers in mountains

Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre

1974 • 30 min

Examining the case of Martin Sostre, a black Puerto Rican bookstore owner in Buffalo, New York who was framed on drug possession charges in 1967 and sentenced to prison, this film shows how the American justice system can be abused for purposes of political repression.

The Book of Chapin

1974 • 59 min • United States of America

Soundstage Original Series 1974-1985 The man who drove his "Taxi" to the top of the music charts entertains.