On Red

Næste Gang er det dig

November 1948 •Danish

The cause of the traffic accident should not be sought at the time of the accident itself, but long before. The motorist who has been drinking a little. The cyclist who is busy and the motorcyclist who drives correctly but still falls victim to an accident due to the ruthlessness of others.

Bikes vs Cars

March 2015 •English

Bikes vs Cars depicts a global crisis that we all deep down know we need to talk about: Climate, earth's resources, cities where the entire surface is consumed by the car. An ever-growing, dirty, noisy traffic chaos. The bike is a great tool for change, but the powerful interests who gain from the private car invest billions each year on lobbying and advertising to protect their business. In the film we meet activists and thinkers who are fighting for better cities, who refuse to stop riding despite the increasing number killed in traffic.

Bill Cunningham New York

March 2011 •English

Doubling as a cartography of the ever-changing city, Bill Cunningham New York portrays the secluded pioneer of street fashion with grace and heart.

Marginal

September 2016 •Portuguese

From One Second to the Next

August 2013 •English

Stories of serious traffic accidents caused by texting and driving are told by the perpetrators and surviving victims.

Cambio de sentido

October 2009 •Spanish

800 million units circulate around the globe. It is the largest contributor to air pollution worldwide and accounts for 8,300 deaths every day. And every night it sleeps in your garage.

Traffic with the Devil

August 1946 •English

This "Theater of Life" series short looks at traffic problems in Los Angeles, California, as described and experienced by Sgt. Charles Reineke, a traffic enforcement officer with the Los Angeles Police Department.

Cairo Drive

October 2013 •Arabic

A documentary that explores the life of one of the world's most populated cities from its streets. Shot in 2009-2012 (before and during the Egyptian revolution, and ending with the most recent presidential elections), the film explores the country's collective identity, inherent struggles, and the sentiments that lead through the historic changes taking place in Egypt today. For his third documentary, Egyptian/ American filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha rides through the congested streets alongside a diverse cast of characters-from taxi drivers to ambulances, from traffic cops to private citizens-capturing the unspoken codes of conduct, frustrations, humor, fatalism, and life-or-death decisions of driving in a city where the only rule is: there are no rules.

Autos von Morgen, Straßen von Heute, Menschen von Gestern

June 1961 •German

The problems of older people in road traffic. Various critical situations are illustrated in which “irrational” behavior comes into conflict with the surrounding traffic flow.

Movement Studies in Paris

January 1928 •French

A study of traffic movement in Paris.

Vertical White

November 2018 •English

With a static camera Tan films the dense night-time traffic in West Los Angeles from her temporary studio location at the Getty Center. Undercutting the cinematic quality inherent in this view of teeming traffic, the upright frame instead suggests a domestic window or an abstract painting. The space is flattened, and the viewer is unsettled. Shorn of a narrative, Vertical White is part of a trio of video works that are a series of dream-like moving pictures.

Vertical Red

November 2018 •English

With a static camera Tan films the dense night-time traffic in West Los Angeles from her temporary studio location at the Getty Center. Undercutting the cinematic quality inherent in this view of teeming traffic, the upright frame instead suggests a domestic window or an abstract painting. The space is flattened, and the viewer is unsettled. Shorn of a narrative, Vertical Red is part of a trio of video works that are a series of dream-like moving pictures.

Vertical Wide

November 2018 •English

With a static camera Tan films the dense night-time traffic in West Los Angeles from her temporary studio location at the Getty Center. Undercutting the cinematic quality inherent in this view of teeming traffic, the upright frame instead suggests a domestic window or an abstract painting. The space is flattened, and the viewer is unsettled. Shorn of a narrative, Vertical Wide is part of a trio of video works that are a series of dream-like moving pictures.

Trucker

April 2008 •English

Loner Diane Ford is a truck driver with an 11-year-old son, Peter, whom she never sees, and that's fine with her. But, when Peter's father, Len, falls ill, he asks Diane to take care of their son for a while. Eventually, Diane reluctantly agrees, but she quickly realizes that caring for a child interferes with her independent lifestyle - and Peter isn't all that thrilled with the arrangement, either.

Alabang Girls

April 1992 •English

Four city boys rich in experience but undeniably penniless, meet rich and pretty girls from an up scale suburb. With nothing but sense of humor and confidence, they try their luck to get the hearts of these Alabang Girls.

Walk Safe! Young America

September 1975 •English

The film "Walk Safe Young America" is an educational short aimed at teaching children how to walk safely in urban environments. It emphasizes the importance of being aware of traffic, following safety signals, and using crosswalks. The narrative follows a character named Tommy, who learns about pedestrian safety after his pet, Sandy, is injured. The film covers various scenarios, including crossing streets, walking at night, and the proper way to exit vehicles. It stresses the need for vigilance and caution to prevent accidents.

Bus

September 2025 •Spanish

In the middle of rush hour traffic in Lima, a young student refuses to give up his seat to an elderly woman, sparking unexpected chaos among the passengers.

Family Dinner

September 2025 •English

Tonight, dinner starts with a slice of tomato.

The BQE

November 2007 •English

The BQE is a mixed-media artistic exploration of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway of New York City by Sufjan Stevens. A cinematic suite inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Hula-Hoop, and commissioned by Brooklyn Academy of Music, it was originally performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House in celebration of the 25th anniversary Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.

Pedestrians

January 1971 •Estonian

This film is an humorous view on the conflict of pedestrians with all growing car traffic.