All Films

Catchball with Nicole

2006 • 59 min • Japan

One day, a foreigner named Nicole visits Yuji. He introduces himself as a friend of Yuji’s sister, Naomi, from her study abroad days and says he has come from Canada to see her. While Yuji is puzzled by the unexpected visitor, Naomi returns home. She is delighted to reunite with Nicole, but suddenly, Nicole confesses his love to her…

São Paulo_Citytellers

2006 • 48 min • Brazil, Italy

In the mega-city São Paulo, with its eighteen million inhabitants, survival is a question of skilfully exploiting the rules - for all layers of the population. This committed documentary illustrates a lifestyle that seems far away and in the future but is an everyday reality.

En tus Brazos

2006 • 6 min • France

The greatest tango dancer of the 20's is stuck in a wheelchair after an accident. Thanks to his wife, he recovers the use of his legs, in time for one imaginary dance.

American Fugitive: The Truth About Hassan

2006 • 52 min

French-Canadian filmmaker Jean-Daniel Lafond goes into the life of wanted terrorist David Belfield, an African American convert to Islam who was born in the United States and allegedly murdered Ali Akbar Tabatabai, a former Iranian ambassador loyal to the deposed Shah of Iran and an outspoken critic of Ayatollah Khomeini in 1980. Belfield, now known as Hassan Abdulrahman, fled to Iran following the murder and has remained there ever since. In this film, Belfield tries to explain and justify his terrorist activity. Lafond also puts forward several conspiracy theories as to who ordered Belfield to kill the former diplomat.

Alexander

2006 • 40 min • Latvia

A story about an extraordinary 11 year old boy and his community.

Three Screen Ray

2006 • 5 min • United States of America

A three screen projection comprised of imagery from COSMIC RAY (1961) and EVE-RAY-FOREVER (1965).

The Moon

2006 • 4 min • China

The Moon is a fundamental energy influence on human.

About a curfew

2006 • 9 min

about a curfew 2006, color, sound, 9'40

Trash Talking

2006 • 60 min • United States of America

A showcase of Paper Rad's individual and group creations in the form of Trash Talking, a show for kids with bizarre characters trying to find their place in the world.

Worlds Most Dangerous Drug

2006 • 52 min

Methamphetamine is one of the hardest drugs to quit. Its abuse is ravaging rural communities and cities alike. NGC correspondent Lisa Ling goes inside this global epidemic to find out what makes meth so addictive and destructive.

Mentiras

2006 • 13 min • Mexico, United Kingdom

Mentiras is a visually stunning but profoundly unsettling journey through the world’s largest city. Based on one man’s confession to human rights crimes committed with the backing of the Mexican government – it is the story of a troubled conscience and the rupturing of official lies.

Firefly

2006 • 4 min

A boy and a girl expose a quantity of film to a constellation of fireflies, making a cameraless portrait of bioluminescence. This is what the world might look like to a firefly, from birth to death. This film was not made with a lens. It is a self-portrait of fireflies.

J'aime la censure

2006 • 4 min

A commentary on censorship.

Astika

2006 • 8 min • Denmark

A portrait of Astika, who lives on an island in Denmark. He has lived in a run down farm house for 15 years and his project has been to let the land around him grow unchecked, but now he has been forced to move out by people who prefer more pristine neighbours.

Meth & Red: How to Throw a Party at the Playboy Mansion

2006 • 60 min

Everyone knows that Hef's the original playa. But when hip-hop multi-platinum megastars Redman and Method Man decide to jump the Playboy Mansion fence to throw a hot bootleg party for themselves and a few hundred of their closest friends, it's an outrageous never-before-seen look into Hef's world. The Dynamic Duo, Funk Doc and Mr. Meth explore the mansion grounds, referee a skins vs. skins tennis match, hot box chronic in the sauna, get down in the grotto, and instigate a Jell-O wrestling tournament between some of the ladies at the ultimate Playboy Mansion party. Watch old school meet new school in this freaky-deaky comedy! Hef's crib has never seen a party like this - and neither have you!

Judith Butler: Philosophical Encounters of the Third Kind

2006 • 53 min • France

Does gender = sexuality? How does the family define gender roles? What are the dangers when society coerces gender norms? What deep-seated social fears are unleashed by those who flout those prescribed roles? What is New Gender Politics? These are just a few of the topical issues explored in the film. In addition, Butler covers a wide range of subjects, broaching not only controversial gender issues-including transsexuality and intersexuality-but also 20th century Jewish philosophy, AIDS activism, criticism of state power and violence, gay marriage, and anti-Zionism.

Is One of You Eddie?

2006 • 8 min

Four classically handsome, worked out, gay men get together for their regular Sunday brunch on the patio, and while they are eating, their neighbor, Eddie, comes home from his day job. They act very coldly to Eddie, since he is not classically handsome or worked out, and they do not invite him to join them for brunch. In a huff, he goes to his apartment, saying that he has to get ready for his appointments anyway. What appointments they wonder? They soon find out, much to their surprise, delight, and astonishment, but will jealousy ensue?

The Listening Dead

2006 • 14 min • United States of America

In this Gothic fable, an obsessed composer named Nigel, and his seamstress wife Karen, are haunted by the spirit of a mysterious young woman.

Königin der nacht

2006 • 2 min

Without any kind of warning or introduction, the Queen of the Night's aria explodes rock music of its time. The famous coloratura parts are as ecstatic as a sung orgasm. The Queen of the Night sings women's names: She is all women, she addresses them all by name. A call and an appeal. Like a hurricane, a night owl, a sexual diva, she flies toward the camera before a starry night sky with a full moon. – M.M.

The History of Final Fantasy

2006 • 32 min

A brief documentary providing a basic overview of the Final Fantasy Series up to the point of creation in 2006. Has the look of a fan-made documentary and was never released for television. Released as part of the Collector's Edition for Final Fantasy XII.

Company of Mushrooms

2006 • 30 min • Malaysia

Four male friends meet at a pizza restaurant for a late night of boozing and talking.

The Making of Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Production Stories

2006 • 16 min

The cast and crew of Ferris Bueller's Day Off share memories of making the film.

Original Intent: The Battle for America

2006 • 55 min • United States of America

Original Intent is a judicial philosophy that the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted in the way the Founding Fathers understood it in 1789 -- an era when only white men were allowed to vote and slavery was legal. Others believe the Constitution was crafted in broad, open-ended language and that its meaning evolves over time. The film argues that the far right is using originalism as a cover to advance a radically conservative political agenda: overturning laws that protect civil rights, voting rights, affirmative action, reproductive rights, privacy, and sexual freedom. Interviewees include Robert Bork, Alan Dershowitz, Edwin Meese, Senator Alan Simpson, and leading scholars.

Odile...

2006 • 10 min • France

An ordinary bakery beside a country road. Behind the counter stands Odile, so ordinary it hurts. One day, a gang of bikers stops in front of the bakery. The past will invade Odile's life, bringing with it her most violent memories. This confrontation slowly turns her life on its head.