Faites du cinéma

Proyecto muerto v6 (6).mp4

July 2024 •Spanish

Step by Step

January 2023 •German

Journey to Planet X

April 2012 •English

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.”

The Fearless Freaks

May 2005 •English

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.

The Real Blair Witch

April 2003 •English

A group of teenagers from Flint, Michigan filmed themselves kidnapping and terrorizing a new acquaintance, before taking her out to a woods and dumping her in a shallow grave. They then taunted their terrified and blindfolded victim asking if she had any last requests before they cut her throat. But was the kidnap real or just a game? Three days later the tape was in the hands of the police and the 5 teenager friends were in custody facing life imprisonment. This program talks to the people at the heart of this story - including two of the defendants - in an attempt to understand what really happened in the woods around Flint last year. It also screens the video of the 'abduction'. What is revealed is an extraordinary and disturbing record of a night when something went terribly, terribly wrong.

Stars of Cabaret

January 1956 •English

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

Madras Mylapore - Tank and Religious Processions

February 1932 •English

The thronging streets of Chennai in festive mood are captured by this lively amateur film.

Calcutta, Darjeeling & Bihar

June 1947 •English

Rare amateur footage of East India.

Portobello Road Market

April 1964 •English

Find bric-a-brac and trinkets galore in this vividly colourful snapshot of Portobello Road Market.

Sports in the Indian Army

November 1910 •French

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

Wandering Tigers in North India

May 1935 •English

Tigers in the Himalayan foothills, filmed by famous hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett.

India - Hardwar

February 1931 •

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

Aka and Daffla Dances

June 1934 •English

A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

Uti

March 1925 •English

Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.

Cohen Personal Film: The Oval

August 1938 •English

England thrash Australia in the fifth Test at the Oval - but still lose the Ashes.

Morris Dancing at Berkhamstead

February 1950 •English

A noble English dance tradition is preserved in Hertfordshire.

Ukhrul Medical Tour

February 1934 •English

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

India

August 1929 •English

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

Native Life in Bundi

June 1935 •English

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

Indian Wildlife Park

March 1925 •English

Accompany a couple on their visit to a local wildlife park.