Der Filmemacher Thomas Riedelsheimer beobachtet und begleitet die gehörlose Perkussionistin Evelyn Glennie bei den Aufnahmen für ihre neue CD. Während man Glennie als "klassische" Musikerin bezeich...
Kinofilm nach der gleichnamigen britischen Serie von 1970/71: Im Jahr 1020 muss der Hexenmeister Catweazle vor den Normannen fliehen. Mit einem Zauberspruch will er seinen Verfolgern entkommen – und...
Der junge Lehrer Petr verlässt die Großstadt, um eine Stelle als Dorflehrer anzutreten. Auf dem Land angekommen, lernt er die Witwe Marie kennen, die mit ihrem 18-jährigen Sohn einen Bauernhof...
Nach einem Banküberfall suchen die fünf Räuber auf der Flucht vor der Polizei Zuflucht in einem abgelegenen Waldhotel. Sie ahnen nicht, dass es sich bei dem Betreiber um den berühmt-berüchtigten ...
Verfilmung des gleichnamige Romans von Ilija Trojanow: Bei einem Autounfall kommen die Eltern des jungen, in Deutschland aufgewachsenen Bulgaren Alexander ums Leben. Er selbst verliert jede Erinnerung...
15 Jahre sind vergangen, seit die Profikillerin Scarlet untertauchen und ihre 12-jährige Tochter Sam zurücklassen musste. Inzwischen arbeitet Sam selbst als Killerin für ein mächtiges Verbrechersy...
Der Dokumentarfilm beleuchtet die Naturgeschichte der Erde am Beispiel von Deutschland, dessen Gebiet vor Millionen von Jahren noch auf dem Breitengrad des Äquators lag. Urwälder, Vulkane und hohe F...
A survey of Aberdeen's industries, including shipbuilding, granite quarrying, fishing, papermaking, textiles and light engineering.
An experimental film in the form of a riddle by artist Gillian Steel.
A Royal Engineers sergeant shows how to load two carrier pigeons into a small wicker basket for transport. At the Rosyth seaplane base Felixstowe F2A flying boats and Short 184 seaplanes ride at ancho...
A film tracing the introduction of movement as a factor in 20th century art. It records various ways in which artists have tackled this development such as Gabo, Calder and Soto.
A tour of the principal centres in Scotland for road and rail networks - Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.
A camping expedition by an uncle and his nephew, showing the do's and don'ts of the countryside code.
An amateur film compilation around the Borders. Includes footage of a visit to Duns by The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland the Rt. Rev Dr. James A. Simpson, a 250th annive...
Study of seals and sea-lions at Calderpark Zoo, Glasgow. Concludes with section showing seals giving display in a circus.
Little Baby has had good results with her chemistry experiment wherein tiny and innocent cotton balls are transformed into gigantic monsters. She uses her poor baby-sitter Nanni as a guinea pig. Seein...
A demonstration on how to use a Seine net for trawling. This film was planned by the Marine Laboratory Aberdeen, as part of their research programme on the efficiency of fishing gear. "Grateful ackn...
One of a series of 20 films made for Babcock and Wilcox (Steam) Ltd. between 1954 and 1961. The 1957 Industrial Fair and Exhibition in Sydney, Australia where Babcock and Wilcox Australion Co. had a ...
One of a series of 20 films made for Babcock and Wilcox between 1954 and 1961, it illustrates the firm's involvement with atomic power and their construction of a reactor pressure vessel at Hinkley Po...
The sculptor Benno Schotz at work in his studio in Glasgow, and demonstrating his technique. The film examines his working methods and the themes running through his work. Much of his work is as a m...
One of a series of 20 films made for Babcock and Wilcox (Steam) Ltd. made between 1954 and 1961, it is a review of the work and recreation for members and friends of the Babcock and Wilcox family. [Se...
A cartoon combining drawings and live footage, in which a drawing comes to life while its author isn't there. The film's director began as a political cartoonist and in 1914 founded Bray Studios, amon...
The 750th Anniversary of Kirkintilloch and the celebrations and events to mark it, including a football match, swimming competition, and a church parade.