All Films

De Appel-iep

1965 • 14 min

As part of the celebrations for 100 years of Amsterdam’s Vondelpark in 1965, the Vondelpark was transformed into a massive sculpture garden under the direction of Stedelijk Museum director Sandberg. 25 epic artworks by well-known artists such as Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Shinkichi Tajiri and Jean Tinguely were placed in the park. Karel Appel was also represented, by a gigantic elm tree trunk brightly painted in Appel’s characteristic manner.

Dobrynya Nikitich

1965 • 15 min • Soviet Union

The tale of the brave warrior Dobrynya Nikitich and his fight against the three-headed dragon, Zmey Gorynych.

Janie Get Your Gun

1965 • 6 min • United States of America

A wanted man out West pastes Woody's picture over his own wanted poster, and Calamity Jane goes after the reward. Woody outsmarts Jane, but she falls in love with the outlaw when she sees his ugly face.

The Koumiko Mystery

1965 • 54 min • France, Japan

Filmed during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Chris Marker’s The Koumiko Mystery follows Koumiko Muraoka, a young Japanese woman born in Manchuria and educated in France. As Marker films her wandering through Tokyo, she reflects on identity, memory, and what it means to be Japanese in a rapidly changing world.

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

1965 • 20 min • Soviet Union

A valiant mongoose enters into an unequal battle with two snakes while tries to protect a human family.

Obsession

1965 • 31 min • Soviet Union

Student Shurik has just two hours before the beginning of the exam and he has no lectures notes.

The Fifth One

1965 • 3 min • Yugoslavia

A persistent trumpeter tries to join a string quartet that doesn't want him.

The Games and Diversions of Dr. Gaz

1965 • 5 min

Silent 8mm film.

On Pascal

1965 • 22 min • France

An episode of the educational TV series "En profil dans le texte" directed by Rohmer, on the French philosopher Blaise Pascal, the subject of debate in Rohmer's film "My Night at Maud’s."

The Hour Before the Rendez-vous

1965 • 17 min • Soviet Union

A comic mini-opera for adults about the misfortunes of a unhappy lover who finds himself at a service center where he wants to iron his trousers. Naturally, he is deprived of both his suit and his hope to be on time for his date.

Woodpecker Wanted

1965 • 6 min • United States of America

Woody Woodpecker causes all kinds of problems for a bank robber.

Archangel Gabriel and Mistress Goose

1965 • 29 min • Czechoslovakia

Taken from Boccaccio's Decameron, this lovely puppet film tells the bawdy story of the beautiful young Venetian lady who confesses her sinful passion for the Archangel Gabriel to a lustful monk, who promptly impersonates him in her bedroom with predictable results. Amidst the film's ribaldry, the hypocrisy and false piety of the monk are mercilessly mocked.

Reporter’s Diary: 'Zoom on Fellini'

1965 • 33 min • Italy

Documentary about the making of Federico Fellini's film JULIET OF THE SPIRITS, with behind the scenes footage and interviews with the director.

Un'ora prima di Amleto, più Pinocchio

1965 • 13 min • Italy

Backstage short documentary on Carmelo Bene’s theatre works Amleto and Pinocchio.

Lambing

1965 • 23 min • United Kingdom

A day in the life of an old shepherd during the lambing season on the Sussex Downs. He talks of the problems in Winter, when lambing is complicated by snow. -BFI

Screaming Lord Sutch: Jack the Ripper

1965 • 3 min • United Kingdom

In March 1963 Decca released "Jack the Ripper" with Screaming Lord Sutch produced by Joe Meek. Around this garage-rock song, David Sutch built his Screaming Lord persona and provocative show.

The Jack Benny Hour

1965 • 60 min • United States of America

The Beach Boys appear in a skit with Benny and Hope as surfers. Jack trys to weasel Disneyland tickets from Walt Disney. Also, a skit with Benny, Hope and Sommer in a takeoff on Italian movies. This was Benny's first special after the demise of his regular series. Benny obviously trys to appeal to the younger viewers by booking the very popular Beach Boys.

You Don't Back Down

1965 • 28 min • Canada

In Nigeria, a young Canadian doctor serves in a local mission hospital and learns much from the experience. Stationed abroad under the Canadian University Service Overseas Plan, Dr. Alex McMahon and his schoolteacher wife find every day a fresh challenge. An interesting study of intercultural help.

Mouse Hunt

1965 • 10 min • Soviet Union

A band of mice steals grains from cats.

John Coltrane Quartet: Live in Liège

1965 • 44 min • Belgium

The bold and ferocious harmonic imagination of John Coltrane is laid bare in this concert, captured at the Comblain-La-Tour Festival in Belgium, 1965. Alongside his famed quartet, he delivers a transcendent performance that is marked by the total physicality of the music – four sets of hands moving with restless vigour as vapour literally rises from their shoulders and into the night sky.

Mosaic

1965 • 5 min • Canada

A man sets a ping-pong ball into motion and it becomes fruitful and multiplies.

Goofy's Freeway Troubles

1965 • 13 min • United States of America

After a brief review of the problems described in Freewayphobia #1 (1965), we see a new range of problems. These include: abrupt breakdowns due to poor maintenance; unsecured loads; running out of gas. We learn how to handle breakdowns properly. We also learn about situations that can affect the driver, like fatigue, alcohol, turnpike trance, and the weather.

Frog the Traveller

1965 • 19 min • Soviet Union

Tired of boring life frog decides to travel by hitchhiking.

Roda & Outras Estórias

1965 • 9 min • Brazil

A Brazilian film, inspired by local publications known as literatura de cordel, that chronicled political, social and cultural events, as well as containing folk tales.