In 1968 Irmin Schmidt and Holger Czukay founded the band Can in Cologne, which cultivated an avant-garde style somewhere between free jazz and funk, krautrock and psychedelic rock, and also experiment...
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.
Aberdeen High School for Girls - from the first day of infant class to prize-giving for senior pupils leaving school. All aspects of learning are recorded, with emphasis on drama, music and dance.
Romantic adventure film in which Betty, who dreams about pirates, and her father, a gullible professor, are tricked by a bunch of real pirates. They are rescued by a young man who has a crush on Betty...
The film opens with Oxford Street in London and declares that "luxury shopping" is not helping the war effort. This is contrasted with the ways in which women do help: a mother looking after her two s...
Holidaymakers setting out from Glasgow, and travelling by train and steamer down the coast to Rothesay and Ettrick Bay. Includes tracking shots from tram in Sauchiehall Street.
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...
A look at the social and economic changes in Scotland during the 1950s, after the upheaval of the war. From the restoration of Iona Abbey to the development of new industries.
Report on the funeral of Queen Astrid, preceded by a compilation of important moments in her life.
Documentary that dissects the judicial system with fictional scenes.
Le film retrace la première liaison, le 12 février 1925, entre Bruxelles et Kinshasa/Léopoldville à bord de l'avion "Princesse Marie José", sous la direction du lieutenant Edmond Thieffry, avec l...
Documentary made in Sweden for Belgian audiences after the sudden death of Queen Astrid.
An investigation of the world of photo illustrated comics.
A surprising tesimonial of Milanese transport in early Fifties, when the legendary old Peg Leg was put in storage, to be replaced by modern trains. Film restored in collaboration with Guido Guer...
The hard life in Porto Ulisse, a village of fishermen near Catania.
Life in the port of Naples.
Ce reportage, d'après une idée et avec un commentaire du père Jean Gardella, est un film de promotion pour les Prêtres du Sacré Coeur (missionnaires). On voit l'enseignement des enfants dans les ...
La construction du Résidence Palace de Bruxelles, racontée dans l'ordre chronologique, de 1923 à 1927. Le film a sans doute été réalisé pour le Crédit général hypothécaire et mobilier, maî...
Voyage de 30 jours effectué en 1953 par quinze "évolués" congolais en Belgique. Départ en avion Sabena de l'aéroport Ndolo (Léopoldville). Grand rassemblement avec tamtams. Arrivée à l'aéropo...
Unfinished version of the fictionalised documentary by Francis Martens set in Brussels' Marolles neighbourhood.