Morris Dancing at Berkhamstead

Step by Step(de)

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.

DV China(zh)

A documentary following Zhou Yuanquiang, a cultural worker in Jingdezhen, China who makes movies with untrained local actors.

En avant guinguette!(fr)

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.”

Variations on Iserois Landscapes(en)

Thirty-three shots based on the landscapes of the Isère region near Vienne. A work of observation on light, the dilation of Time, wind, calm and storm.

Ladakh(en)

A stunning trek from the vale of Kashmir, via Sind Valley and Kargil and Lamayaru Monastry.

La grande histoire de la Bretagne(fr)

From time immemorial, the Bretons have fought many battles to safeguard their culture, rich in language, music and dance. However, Brittany was for a long time a forgotten land, neglected by the Republic which forbade its language. From the 1960s onwards, the agricultural revolution turned peasant life upside down. Its culture, which had long been supported by Catholic priests, was emancipated in the seventies, carried by a new breath of air that accompanied the Breton angers. The youth then reappropriated their language and culture. From the long years of relegation to their great anger, the Bretons have written a fascinating saga since the end of the 19th century.

Life in Hunza(en)

Rural life in the mountainous valley near Gilgit - now in the Northern areas of Pakistan.

India(en)

Amateur film of the passage to India - complete with guest appearance by Gandhi.

Native Life in Bundi(en)

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

Simla and Lahore(en)

Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.

Delhi - Jubilee(en)

Amateur footage of Delhi and Jaipur, from a military review to an atmospheric torchlit procession - and some armour-plated elephants.

Darjeeling(en)

This amateur film gives us a fair idea of the opulent life enjoyed by members of the British government in India.

Delhi to the North West Frontier(en)

Amateur film featuring government buildings in Delhi, a shooting party in Malakand and winter in Abbottabad.

Lahore(en)

Muharram procession through Lahore bazaar, crowded streets and buildings.

Chief Guide at Hyderabad Rally(en)

Girl guides on parade at a rally in southern India attended by Olave Baden-Powell.

Gangtok and Sikkim Trip(en)

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

Arrowhead(en)

Learn how to climb Great Gable in the Lake District, via the Arrowhead ridge climb.

Valley of Rhymney(en)

Made to foster relations between the local residents of Rhymney, in south Wales, and the church.