The Function of Film
"A declarative and somewhat facetious circular text weaves through many sampled versions of what "film" might be, i.e., home movie, Hollywood, training, documentary, newsreel, sports, abstraction, etc. Shot in b&w an
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"A declarative and somewhat facetious circular text weaves through many sampled versions of what "film" might be, i.e., home movie, Hollywood, training, documentary, newsreel, sports, abstraction, etc. Shot in b&w an
an attempted desperate rationalisation of a dream and or traumatic event.
Each winter hundreds of thousands of tons of salt are transported to Boston via cargo ship to spread on icy roads. Fundir traces this salt from one of its main sources in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. The film is
Considered to be the father of modern karate and the originator of the shotokan style, Sensei Gichin Funakoshi is captured on this remarkable documentary film demonstrating the Tekki 1, 2 & 3 katas and the meykyo kata sh
CRASH MY FUNERAL is a surreal comedy about a scriptwriter's block. In an attempt to pull his movie back on track he employs drastic measures; trying out impossible dialogue on a pizza delivery man, wandering around the n
Three friends celebrate Christmas together, but their fourth friend is no longer invited.
An encounter between a girl and a tree doctor in a forest in Nagasaki. A horse tamer searches for a wild animal to submit across a timeless wasteland. A story about phantoms of a lost time and the remains of violence st
This is the first DVD from the Swedish black metal band Dark Funeral. The group has been around since 1993, and their current lineup includes original guitarist Lord Ahriman and longtime vocalist Emperor Magus Caligula a
In an attempt to distract the media, former child star and embattled real-estate mogul, Eddie Wander, plans the kidnapping of his own nephew. His lawyer tries in vain to discourage him, even as the cops and criminals he'
A documentary celebrating the enduring legacy of silent film comedian Buster Keaton, 100 years after his first appearance on film.
The joint burial of the victims of the explosion at the Männik ammunition depot of the Estonian Defence Forces at the Estonian Defence Forces cemetery in Tallinn on June 18, 1936. 49 coffins (9 of the deceased were buri
A horror/comedy anthology that parodies late night, low budget Halloween specials.
It includes: more than 25,000 people awaiting the arrival of the remains; the disembarkation of the remains brought from the Iquitos and their transfer to the mortuary chamber; the funeral procession in Callao; the arriv
Footage from Swedish writer Gustaf Fröding's funeral on February 12, 1911
In this extraordinary documentary, we get a glimpse into a world most of us never consider until it’s thrust upon us by bereavement. But, far from morbid or dark, this is a life-affirming story, full of empathy, unexpect
Photograph by Edward Movius. Produced by Esso for the documentary series Tempus, Peru of yesterday and today.
The funeral of Countess Bowes-Lyon, mother of Queen Elizabeth. The funeral procession departs from the walls of her residence, Glamis Castle in Scotland. This production is the closest to the procession and has the best
In the summer of 2022, on a quick trip during a vacation trip through northeastern Brazil, Alcimar and Thais met and fell in love. As a way of reliving and deepening what they felt during those days, with the arrival of
Gerardo skips high school day and meets Alejandra, who needs his help to find a nearby street. The route, apparently simple but full of encounters and interruptions, leads them to reflect on their own identity.