1979 Movies

An anthropological fable surrounding the clash of two cultures in the conquest of America.

Hurrycan has nothing to do with whirlwinds, although in this Nekes film the pictures journey across the screen, excitedly, spasmodically and flickerin...

After “five years of happiness,” a love affair is ending. The woman uses the telephone as the last remaining connection with the man, who is now plann...

A César award nominated short documentary.

This film includes important examples of the Robert Rauschenberg's diverse and extraordinary accomplishments, tracing his development from his student...

A profile of the community on the Isle of Lewis where religion is still a dominating force and the Sabbath is strictly observed.

A TV movie based on a script by R. Ibragimbekov and V. Bagdasarov.

First work by the Dominican director Agliberto Meléndez (“Un Pasaje de Ida”). Based on a short story by Horacio Quiroga, it tells the story of a son w...

Otsuka, wife of actor Koheiji, is unfaithful and has many affairs. When Koheiji confronts her lover Takurō at Imba Swamp, Takurō pushes him into the b...

This animated film dramatizes the danger of working in oxygen-deficient conditions. It was intended for viewing by mine and construction workers in or...

A feisty widow falls in love with a zestful widower in a retirement community, much to the disapproval of her married daughter.

Set in the near future, civil servants are busy winkling out and repatriating all first generation immigrants. The attempt drowns in paper until the f...

Hong Kong movie

Tunga, a young woman who has speech and hearing impairment, faces humiliation, neglect and other challenges in her life because of her limitations.

This vignette shows the ceremonial totem-pole raising by the Nisgha Nation at Ayanish.

Thomas, in his forties, holds an important post in a slaughterhouse. He is engaged to Marie-Rose, the daughter of the director, whom he hopes to follo...