All Films

Screen Test: John Giorno

1964 • 4 min

John Giorno’s screen test by Andy Warhol.

The “Red Army” Bridge

1964 • 18 min

During the Agrarian Revolution, the Red Army passed through the Liuyang River area, and the rich man fled to the city in fright. The fat and thin rich brothers were afraid that the villagers would catch up, so after crossing the river, they burned the bridge on the Liuyang River. After the Red Army entered the village, they helped the villagers build a new bridge. In order to thank the Red Army, the villagers erected a sign on the new bridge with three characters "Red Army Bridge" engraved on it.

Labor of Love

1964 • 21 min

"This film illustrates civil service work in the U.S. on three levels - federal, state, and municipal - by detailing the work of a forest ranger, a social worker, and a physical therapist. The film points out the employees' devotion to their jobs and the personal satisfaction that comes with doing a good job in the role of public servant. Produced, directed, and written by John G. Fuller" (US National Archives).

Germany: A Regional Geography

1964 • 24 min • United Kingdom

A BAFTA award nominated documentary intended for secondary schools exploring the three distinct geographical regions of Germany from a British perspective.

Eat

1964 • 45 min • United States of America

This art experiment by Andy Warhol captures the simple act of a man eating mushrooms. This one-man show starring Robert Indiana presents the actor slowly eating some mushrooms, having an enjoyable time not only with the food but also with a friendly cat that from time to time comes to see what the man is doing.

A Minute of History

1964 • 60 min • Soviet Union

The counter-revolutionaries instructed Sergei Yaroslavtsev, the cadet, to make an attempt on the life of V.I. Lenin. He manages to get into the leader’s office, but the conversation with Lenin leaves an indelible impression on Sergei...

Screen Test: Ethel Scull

1964 • 4 min

16mm, black and white film, silent, 4:30 min.

Red Asphalt

1964 • 13 min

The first film in the Red Asphalt driver's education series, presented by the California Highway Patrol, shows graphic accident footage demonstrating the consequences of drunk, reckless and unsafe driving.

Goal! Goal!

1964 • 20 min • Soviet Union

Two teams, quite different by their techniques, meet in a hockey match.

Portrait of Penge

1964 • 29 min • United Kingdom

Film about the town of Penge featuring local personalities, housing, shopping, traffic and the Penge formation dancers.

Sensuikan Cassiopeia

1964 • 6 min • Japan

A short experimental film by Manabe Hiroshi.

Leader

1964 • 5 min • Yugoslavia

The film is based on the short story of the same name by Radoje Domanović.

Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain

1964 • 15 min • Canada

The artwork of well-known Quebec animator Frédéric Back are used to tell the tale of Champlain’s life in New France – from his first explorations and settlement to his death in 1635. This is an edited version of his 28 minute short documentary on Champlain.

Disneyland Goes to the World's Fair

1964 • 50 min

Walt Disney shows the viewing audience dinosaurs that will be used at the 1964 New York World's Fair in which Disneyland will play an important part at.

Learning to Live

1964 • 20 min • United Kingdom

A basic sex education film designed for young engaged couples.

Benjamin Britten - In Rehearsal and Performance with Peter Pears

1964 • 60 min

Benjamin Britten, Nocturne for Tenor, Chamber Opera Orchestra

Almost There

1964 • 10 min • China

Xiaolin was learning archery, and when he was able to shoot the arrow to the target, he thought that his skills were almost the same, and was about to take the hounds to hunt, but his grandfather called him to stop him and asked him to shoot the red heart.

Blind Gary Davis

1964 • 11 min

A short documentary on the "Harlem Street Singer," blues artist Rev. Gary Davis. Features footage of his neighborhood, Davis talking about his upbringing, and two performances including "Death Don't Have No Mercy." Benefiting from New York's folk revival in the 1960s, Davis influenced artists such as Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead.

Lana Pettinata

1964 • 1 min

Short film by Bruno Munari and Marcello Piccardo.

Life in Australia: Mount Gambier

1964 • 19 min • Australia

Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the South Australian regional town of Mount Gambier in the mid 1960s.

Site

1964 • 7 min • United States of America

Performance by Robert Morris and Carolee Schneemann.

Portobello Road Market

1964 • 1 min • United Kingdom

Find bric-a-brac and trinkets galore in this vividly colourful snapshot of Portobello Road Market.

The Punched Tape of Life

1964 • 8 min • Finland

Shot at the Department of Nuclear Physics at the University of Helsinki, the images of The Punched Tape of Life illustrate the beauty of 1960s information technology. These decorative scenes parallel a set of ”summer interludes” which document Kurenniemi’s entourage.

Nude in the Pool

1964 • 9 min

Three roommates ask their friend if they can take a swim in her pool. What they really want, though, is to get to knew her cute brother, and they're prepared to do whatever is necessary to accomplish that.