Samadhi is both mystical and mysterious, an incredible fusion of movement, sound and colour. Belson notes the influence of his study and practice of Yoga and Tibetan Buddhism on the creation of Samadhi. The film is inspired by the principles of yogic meditation: the movement of consciousness towards samadhi (union of subject and object), the fusion of atma (breath and mind), a state which reveals the divine force of kundalini, a bright white light we discover at the end of Samadhi. The Tibetan Book of The Dead is the inspiration behind Belson’s use of colour in Samadhi, corresponding to descriptions of the elements of Earth, Fire, Air and Water in the book. —Sophie Pinchetti, The Third Eye
Samadhi is both mystical and mysterious, an incredible fusion of movement, sound and colour. Belson notes the influence of his study and practice of Yoga and Tibetan Buddhism on the creation of Samadhi. The film is inspired by the principles of yogic meditation: the movement of consciousness towards samadhi (union of subject and object), the fusion of atma (breath and mind), a state which reveals the divine force of kundalini, a bright white light we discover at the end of Samadhi. The Tibetan Book of The Dead is the inspiration behind Belson’s use of colour in Samadhi, corresponding to descriptions of the elements of Earth, Fire, Air and Water in the book. —Sophie Pinchetti, The Third Eye
1967-12-31
5.7
Arthur Lipsett's first film is an avant-garde blend of photography and sound. It looks behind the business-as-usual face we put on life and shows anxieties we want to forget. It is made of dozens of pictures that seem familiar, with fragments of speech heard in passing and, between times, a voice saying, "Very nice, very nice." The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
An animated satire on the question of self-image for African American women living in a society where beautiful hair is viewed as hair that blows in the wind and lets you be free. Lively tunes and witty narration accompany a quick-paced inventory of relaxers, gels, and curlers. This short film has become essential for discussions of racism, African American cinema, and empowerment.
After the closure of a lace factory in Calais, Andrée, Lulu and Solange are out on the street.
At the end of September 1941, Soviet artillery troops in besieged Leningrad realize that pretty soon they will fire their last shot, and after that the defense of the city will be doomed. The film is based on a true event: a small group of fearless soldiers transported a large supply of gunpowder through enemy lines to Leningrad.
An archival investigation into the imperial image-making of the RAF ‘Z Unit’, which determined the destruction of human, animal and cultural life across Somaliland, as well as Africa and Asia.
Andreas arrives on a remote Greek island to sell a plot of land inherited from his uncle. But who would buy a barren, rocky field with a stone hut? In order to sell the plot Andreas has to pay off a debt his uncle ran up with Yiannis, a local farmer.
Street vendors in Korea are almost like a national institution, they are so widespread and relied upon. In Little Pond in Main Street a group of vendors band together to create a community radio station but come into conflict with other groups, as well as the government trying to shut them down.
K-1 World MAX 2007 World Elite Showcase was an event held in Yokohama on the 4th April 2007 that was headlined with Masato.
Max films his friends having lecherous fun at his own birthday party; unaware of how it will change his life. Just out of high school, by haphazard, he becomes a big porno producer. His father, a principled police major, chases porno makers, not suspecting that one of them lives in his own apartment. Hoodlums and girls from good families, corrupted policemen, petty dealers find themselves in a luring and scary world of porno.
When his car breaks down, Amitabh Bachchan finds himself in a busload of students. Shortly, the students, debating heatedly whether man is greater or a woman, put the question to their esteemed guest.
Thota Ramudu faces opposition when he falls in love with a princess. He then seeks the help of a sorcerer, who secretly plans to sacrifice Thota Ramudu to Goddess Pathala Bhairavi.
SCOOBY-DOO fans have spoken! 4 of SCOOBY-DOO'S most popular mysteries - selected by the fans themselves - are now available in this fun DVD. Watch as Scooby-Doo gets into a mixed-up mystery when he unexpectedly meets the seaweed-covered ghost of Captain Cutler in "A Clue for Scooby-Doo!" Next, see the seafaring sleuths collide with a mystery ship and try to uncover clues to a vanished crew in "Hassle in the Castle!" Then, follow Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang as they outwit a bank robber in "Jeepers, It's the Creeper!" And finally, see them take to the stage to crack some crazy capers in "The Backstage Rage."
A taxi driver picks up a distraught woman who not only confesses her life story to him, but ends up in bed with him! This one night interlude leads to sexual encounters between five people who are forced to face the complexities of love and sex.
Sex therapists Inge and Sten Hegel discuss some of the letters they have received from people around the world and features actors portraying a few of the acts described therein.
A young married physician discovers a mermaid, and gives into her request to be taken to see London. Comedy and romantic entanglements ensue.
Changing Batteries tells the story of an old lady who lives alone, and she receives a robot one day. The story tells of their relationship development.
A man sits with his cat on a lonely day and calls the operator, asking if there is a number for God. Premiered on the BBC Culture Show and featured in The Animation Show Vol. 4.
Living with OCD, Anna has an organized routine. This balance breaks when her sister forgets a piece of instrument. To bring it back, Anna has to face a world out of her control in which her fears materialize.
A day in the life of young boy with a distorted vision of the world. 3 short little claymation episodes - Ricardo Discovers "Sex," Ricardo's Hero and Ricardo's Birthday.
Several Food Education Demo Specialists (F.E.D.S.), the folks who pass out food samples to supermarket customers, talk about their jobs and the people they meet. Directed by Jennifer Deutrom (as Jennifer Drummond)
A frenetic and poetic flight on the wings of classic Greek mythology.
Hans suffers from insomnia. But there is help available! A self-appointed specialist guides us through this absurd study of sleep.
Dark and humorous, this extremely short film features a stream-of-conscious look at the writing process, told with animated images straight from the subconscious, or somewhere.
Want to be a big game hunter but hate the big game price tag that comes with it? Don’t go to Africa to kill animals – have a fun day out with your family at The Drive Zoo! Witness fantastic creatures in their natural habitat, then shoot them all from the comfort of your car. Experience the thrill of hunting with less death, less guilt, less blood and more glory!
The peak of prosperity a short animation by Claudius Gentinetta
Struggling to make it in a big city, a young artist finds herself retreating into the rose-tinted memories of the village she left behind.
Two castaways separated by distance. All their hopes are pinned in the bottles that they just launch to the sea. A travel across the ocean looking for a hand to pick them up. Will they get someone to listen?
In this animated short, a child only known as X is raised without gender norms as part of a social experiment. X is loved by its classmates but despised by adults because no one knows if it is a boy or girl. Based on the book "X, a Fabulous Child's Story" by Lois Gould.
Jarnow adapts an architectural grid catalogue of cubic rotations in order to explore a direct relationship between animation procedure and logical numerical operations. The film is as much the making of animation as it is a paper model of a computer. The cube sheet, upon which the film is based, is so constructed that a horizontal cubic rotation and a diagonal pan yields a diagonal rotation. Combinations of these primary moves result in more complex rotations throughout this awe inspiring film.
A mind-twisting time-lapse beginning on a hill just outside town, doing for the concept of time what Charles and Ray Eames's 1968 film The Powers of Ten did for space. One billion years in two minutes.
A companion piece to Cosmic Letter, also produced for 3-2-1 Contact. Jarnow begins at his address in Brooklyn and zooms outward to the farthest reaches of the universe.
A short film made of cel drawings, showing us how various mammals, plants and objects all share similar skeletal structures. Produced for Sesame Street.