Morris Dancing at Berkhamstead(1950)

The Fearless Freaks(en)

Equal parts punk and psychedelia, the Flaming Lips emerged from Oklahoma City as one of the most bracing bands of the late 1980s. The Fearless Freaks documents their rise from Butthole Surfers-imitating noisemakers to grand poobahs of orchestral pop masterpieces. Filmmaker Bradley Beesely had the good fortune of living in the same neighborhood as lead Lip Wayne Coyne, who quickly enlisted his buddy to document his band's many concerts and assorted exploits. The early footage is a riot, with tragic hair styles on proud display as the boys attempt to cover up their lack of natural talent with sheer volume. During one show, they even have a friend bring a motorcycle on stage, which is then miked for sound and revved throughout the performance, clearing the club with toxic levels of carbon monoxide. Great punk rock stuff. Interspersed among the live bits are interviews with the band's family and friends, revealing the often tragic circumstances of their childhoods and early career.

Step by Step(de)

Mahatma Gandhi Noa Khali March(xx)

Remarkable amateur footage of Mahatma Gandhi shot by his great nephew in 1947.

A Pat On The Head Causes A Dream(zh)

A filmmaker and rapper duo revive Michel Gondry’s “Be Kind Rewind” protocols - a set of filmmaking “rules” with which groups of strangers can conceive, shoot, and screen a film in just two and a half hours. Against the grim backdrop of the stringent Shanghai lockdown, the event soon turns into a sanctuary for individuals to forge collective dreams.

En avant guinguette!(fr)

Die Morisken des Erasmus Grasser(de)

A documentary about the Moriscan dance with spectacular detail shots of the carved moriscos from the City Museum and excerpts of the dance program with musical accompaniment by the Capella Monacensis.

Journey to Planet X(en)

Eric Swain and Troy Bernier are scientists by day and amateur filmmakers by night. Over the years these two friends have turned out many of their own amateur, sci-fi inspired movies. Journey to Planet X follows the filming of Planet X, the duo’s most ambitious endeavor to date, and sheds light on their unique brand of “movie magic.”

Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh(en)

Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.

Ukhrul Medical Tour(en)

A doctor and party visit the villages of eastern Manipur in India's far north east.

Imphal Bazaar(en)

A scenes from a tour of Manipur State and a women's bazaar in Imphal.

Stars of Cabaret(en)

A collection of amateur films made by photographer Roderic Vickers and friends.

Canoe(en)

Boys’ canoe trip on the Thames in London.

India - Hardwar(xx)

Amateur shots of pilgrims and temples at Haridwar, followed by rural scenes and the Gorrie family at home.

Sports in the Indian Army(fr)

A demonstration of sport and fitness by members of the Indian Army.

Randolph Bezzant Holmes India Films(en)

Military occasions around India and Pakistan, featuring the Khyber Pass, Srinagar, Rawalpindi and Peshawar.

Calcutta, Darjeeling & Bihar(en)

Rare amateur footage of East India.

Lahore - Badshahi Mosque(en)

Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.

Delhi and The North(en)

Grand buildings and missionary work come together in the 1947 Indian tour of construction magnate John W. Laing.

Helliwell Family Trip with Violet and Jack(en)

Colourful amateur film showing family outings around Lancashire and a trip to Southampton to meet travellers from America.

Yoko Tani in London(en)

A fun tour of 1950s West End with international film star Yoko Tani.