All Films

Fried Sweat

2008 • 3 min

In a small, carpeted space reminiscent of an oriental parlor, a dreamlike assembly of odd characters is gathered to perform various seemingly significant acts: a bodybuilder flexes his muscles to produce sweat that drips into a frying pan and quickly evaporates, a body-contortionist bends into an impossible shape only to implode in a cloud of white dust, and a kneeling man simultaneously chops two planks of wood in half with his bare hands.

Dossiê Rê Bordosa

2008 • 16 min • Brazil

Envy? Ego issues? Malice? In 1987, Angeli, one of the most important cartoonists in Brazil, coldly murdered one of his most famous creations, the underground diva Rê Bordosa.

To Love and Die

2008 • 42 min • United States of America

Hildy Young, a fun-loving 30-something with abandonment issues, becomes convinced that her dating problems will be resolved if she can only track down the father she never knew. When she finds him, she discovers that he's a contract killer and that she may have found her calling.

Ana

2008 • 14 min • Chile

Ana is about to start her trip to another country, leaving V{ictor. She comes back to Chile to re-encounter with Andrés. Brief instances of her life seem to melt like in a mirror.

Roberto Clemente

2008 • 52 min

Roberto Clemente is an in-depth look at an exceptional baseball player and committed humanitarian who challenged racial discrimination to become baseball's first Latino superstar. Featuring interviews with Pulitzer Prize-winning authors David Maraniss and George F. Will; Clemente's wife Vera; Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda; and former teammates, the documentary presents an intimate and revealing portrait of a man whose passion and grace made him a legend.

The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'

2008 • 25 min • United States of America

Interviews with individuals involved in the making of Wes Anderson's 1996 film "Bottle Rocket."

Devour Dinner

2008 • 10 min • Japan

Various dinners made with different living things...Short animation by Mirai Mizue

Last Train Home

2008 • 6 min

Horror film made at New York Film Academy

Mercy

2008 • 14 min • United States of America

After she is killed in a wave of small town hysteria, Mercy Hawkins is resurrected by a mysterious healer who gives her the power to seek justice against her attackers.

Glass Paintings

2008 • 26 min • Slovakia

Documentary film about glassmaker Palo Macho (*1965).

Tiny Robots

2008 • 45 min • Brazil

In the distant future, Earth is no longer inhabited by humans to be the home of the robots. But like us, these robots had many, many tasks and obligations. Trank, a model of good old fashioned robots, living in the city of New Iron. But when the leader of the city comes up with a terrible plan to dominate the planet, precisely Trank is the only robot able to resist. Filled with humor, wit and new friends, the young hero faces obstacles unbelievable as the desert of Amazonia, Forest Electric and powerful machines to make it to the biggest challenge of all: the leader himself.

Cosmo: The Quest

2008 • 25 min

Rise and shout with your favorite mascot as he runs, jumps and explodes into action to outwit his rivals and defeats a mysterious mastermind in his high-octane, heart-pumping return to the big screen. Will the spirit of BYU football fall into the wrong hands forever?

Osmar - A Primeira Fatia do Pão de Forma

2008 • 11 min • Brazil

Osmar, the first slice of the loaf, suffers from a rejection complex. In a consultation with psychologist Dr. Pierre Croix Saint, Osmar recalls moments from his life, episodes that mix drama and humor with each account of the depressed bread.

Around the World in 20 Years

2008 • 59 min • United Kingdom

To mark the twentieth anniversary of "Around the World in 80 Days" we went back to Dubai and India to retrace our steps and to see if we could find any of the crew of Al Shama. The result was a one-hour documentary and an account of our return and a whole stack of new pictures. Now they join all my other traveller's tales.

Blanche

2008 • 17 min • France

Chloé, a young baby sitter, must look after Blanche, the daughter of Agnes and François, for the first time. Once the couple has left, Chloé falls asleep in front of TV. When she wakes up, she is horrified to discover that the baby is no longer there.

A General's Widow

2008 • 20 min • Greece

Ever since her husband, Andreas, died, Mrs. Antonia only has his picture to talk to. She is almost certain that he can hear her.

Aus dem Tritt

2008 • 29 min • Germany

Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... You Can't Take It With You

2008 • 26 min • United States of America

The director's son gives interesting anecdotes about Frank Capra's making of the 1938 hit comedy, "You Can't Take It With You."

Six: Inside Hothouse 5

2008 • 22 min • Canada

Director Carrie Haber delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animation filmmakers.

Portraits of a Lady

2008 • 40 min • United States of America

In October 2006, 25 artists came together to paint Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. The result was a collection of vastly different images of this iconic figure. This film chronicles the process from the initial setting (where Justice O'Connor entertained the room) to the evening when the paintings were unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery.

Escape

2008 • 22 min • Germany

A woman opens her eyes: she finds herself in a kind of torture chamber. Footsteps approach, but at the last moment she finds a way to escape. On her way out of her prison, she descends deeper and deeper into her personal hell.

Memories of Moab

2008 • 13 min • United States of America

Bruce Campbell discusses his memories of making Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat.

Dark Fellowships: The Vril

2008 • 50 min • United Kingdom, United States of America

Dark Fellowships attempts to uncover the truth about a bizarre occult group, whose members allegedly included many leaders of the Nazi Party, even Hitler himself.

Unlocking the Secret

2008 • 57 min • United States of America

"The Secret" is out, and it's sweeping the world. Some claim the Law of Attraction is the key that unlocks the greatest treasure chest of all; the power of the universe. And by using this amazing tool, you can fulfill all your dreams and desires. But is the most important part of The Secret yet to be revealed. In this compelling investigation, you'll hear directly from some of the world's leading experts about what makes the Law of Attraction work, find out the reasons why it sometimes doesn't work, and learn how you can avoid these mistakes and use the Law of Attraction to its fullest.