During the 80s, french magazine Mad Movies launch his first festival dedicated to amateur super 8 movies. This documentary tell the story of this french « Do It Yourself » trend.
Category: Documentary
Documentary
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The Super 8 Years
“In re-viewing our Super 8 films, shot between 1972 and 1981, it occurred to me that they comprised not only a family archive but a testimony to the pastimes, lifestyle and aspirations of a social class in the decade after 1968. I wanted to incorporate these silent images into a story which combined the intimate with the social and with history, to convey the taste and colour of those years.” Annie Ernaux
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A (possible) trip around the world in super 8
A brief documentary focused on the history of experimental Super 8mm filmmaking. Prominent figures of the “s8” boom of the 1970s discuss their work and their first encounters with the medium.
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Super 8 ½
Amateur filmmaker Otto E. Mezzo discovers rolls of Super-8 film in his freezer, and decides to regroup his old film company to make a new film. The film brings Otto, Pace (his producer/brother), Tal (philosopher/contra-dance caller), Luisa (Otto’s wife), Carla (Otto’s girlfriend), and thier children together to make a documentary of their lives in 2004.
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The Children of Camp Ashraf
In the aftermath of the 1979 Iranian revolution, the militant organization People’s Mojahedin (MEK) left their homeland, allied with Saddam Hussein, and settled in Iraq. Here, based on collectivist ideas, they established a large camp, Camp Ashraf. The organization became increasingly tied to its leaders, and in the early 1990s, it was decided that hundreds of children in the camp would be raised by sympathizers abroad. Amir, Parwin, Hanif, and Atefeh are some of those who ended up in Sweden, and in Sara Moein’s deeply engaging documentary, they narrate their experiences to a rich archive of materials. They also try to reconnect with the organization and their parents, who are now in Albania.
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The Trialside Studios Movie: Behind the Camera
Spanning three unique chapters, The Trialside Studios Movie: Behind the Camera is a deep dive into the soul of filmmaking. Chapter One lays the groundwork, exploring the inspiration, dedication, and technical expertise required to bring a film to life. Chapter Two shifts focus to raw, emotional narratives, blending personal experiences with the cinematic process. As the journey nears its final act, Chapter Three masterfully weaves together all elements, showcasing the culmination of years of passion, artistry, and perseverance. This trilogy stands as a love letter to filmmaking and storytelling.
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THE ANIME STUDIO
Japan’s anime studios have captured the world’s attention. In this program, we go behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the most prominent studios — usually closed to the public — to find out the secrets behind their creativity.
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Heroes of the Sky: The Mighty Eighth Air Force
Experience the story of the airmen that seismically shifted the Allies fortunes during World War II, known as the Mighty Eighth Airforce. Featuring never before seen archival footage, ride in the cockpits of the planes that destroyed Hitler’s menacing Airforce; The Luftwaffe. They will fly dangerous missions, announcing their arrival into Germany with thousands of white vapor trails and dogfight with Nazi pilots, dropping bombs on the Reich. This is the Real True Story of the Mighty Eighth.
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THE COCKPIT
In a small cockpit-like room, we see two young hip hop musicians from Tokyo giving birth to a beat: precision, patience and camaraderie hold sway, midway between an installation and sitcom.
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Inside the Cockpit: The Concorde Crash
Examining the tragic events in Paris in July 2000, when a Concorde crashed only two minutes after take-off, claiming 113 lives.