Emmalou's First Year

Balmoral(en)

As historic ships vanish from British waters, a group of passionate volunteers fights to save the Balmoral—a 1949 passenger vessel moored in Bristol’s iconic harbour—battling time, bureaucracy, and financial struggles to preserve a piece of maritime history before it’s lost forever.

Step by Step(de)

Mahatma Gandhi Noa Khali March(xx)

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

DV China(zh)

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

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.

Rebuilding Titanic(en)

Experts rebuild iconic sections of the Titanic, using shipbuilding industry methods of a hundred years ago.

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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.

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.”

Shipyard(en)

Shipyard is a landmark documentary covering the creation and life of Bellingham, Washington's wooden boat shipyard, which was built in response to the Axis threat of WWII, it's continued growth through the '50's and '60's, as well as it's innovative role in the development and production of fiberglass boats, including patrol riverboats for the Vietnam war.

Yoko Tani in London(en)

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

Sports in the Indian Army(fr)

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

Arrowhead(en)

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

Canoe(en)

Boys’ canoe trip on the Thames in London.

Darjeeling(en)

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

Imphal Bazaar(en)

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

Ladakh(en)

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

Stars of Cabaret(en)

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

Mysore(en)

Two sides of Mysore: down to earth with the field workers and an Indian spectacle for the Maharaja.

Procession at Gangtok(en)

Traditional games, dancing and music among the people of Sikkim - in vivid colour.