WEED

This 1971 color anti-drug use and abuse film was produced by Concept Films and directed by Brian Kellman for Encyclopedia Britannica. “Weed: The Story of Marijuana” combines time-lapse, montage, illustrations, animation (by Paul Fierlinger and emigre Pavel Vošický) and dramatized, documentary-style interviews to survey the evolving role of cannabis in U.S. society, with emphasis on the legal risks faced by young people. A unique score of experimental synthesizer music is provided by Tony Luisi on an EMS VCS 3 “Putney”

1971-01-23 | en

Kwaheri

Early Mondo film featuring primitive rituals, animals being butchered, unusual birth defects, and a legit trepanation scene.

1964-12-09 | en

The Invention of the Ford V8 Engine

1932 Documentary showcasing the Ford V8 engine.

1932-12-31 | en

Poradila teta Beta

1974-01-01 | sk

Norimono Daisuki! New Tetsudou Special 50

"Tetsudou" version of the series full of popular vehicles for children. Fifty kinds of trains selected from the railway active in Japan such as Shinkansen, SL (steam locomotive), limited express, etc. are recorded with powerful images. Introducing a nostalgic train that is not running now as a bonus picture.

2012-12-07 | ja

The Lovable Beetle

Documentary about the VW Beetle and its origins.

1996-01-01 | en

Cement

1949-01-01 | cs

Vodní energie

1952-01-01 | cs

Another Side of the Forest

Developments in the Canadian forestry industry during the 1970s are shown being carried out both as lab experiments and in the field to protect and conserve the country's vast forests. These include turning a Newfoundland bog into woodland, fostering British Columbia seedlings that withstand mechanical planting, inoculating Ontario elms against the bark beetle, devising ways of controlling fire, and more.

1974-05-10 | en

The Nightingale Sings

The movie explores the origin of the Ukrainian language and persecution of those who defended its authenticity. Using examples of other countries, creators of the film prove that a nation cannot exist without a language.

2019-11-05 | uk

The Gambler

This late 1940s/early 1950s rather graphic color film about carelessness and safety operating heavy machinery is presented by Caterpillar.

1950-07-01 | en

Výroba sladu

1955-01-01 | cs

Jaro

1955-01-01 | cs

Neděle v pražské ZOO

1949-01-01 | cs

Safety in the Shop: Hand Tools

The film emphasizes the importance of safety when using hand tools in a workshop. It discusses the significance of keeping tools sharp and in good condition, proper handling techniques, and the need for safe storage. The film also covers guidelines for using specific tools like saws, chisels, screwdrivers, and wrenches, highlighting the dangers of using dull or damaged tools. Additionally, it stresses the importance of maintaining a clean and organized workspace, wearing appropriate protective gear, and being aware of one’s surroundings to prevent accidents.

1970-05-30 | en

Speech: Using Your Voice

An educational short film about correct speaking methods.

1950-12-31 | en

Safety on the Move: Track Haulage Safety

Focuses on an open-pit mining operation. Shows huge haulage trucks, pointing out existing and potential hazards involved in their operation. Re-enacts common accidents, explains their causes and outlines the steps necessary to prevent their re-occurrence.

1982-07-01 | en

Reading Signs is Fun

Presents an inductive experience in reading readiness. Shows a young boy as he interprets the meanings of various road signs during a long automobile trip.

1967-08-01 | en

Faces of Death

A collection of death scenes, ranging from TV-material to home-made super-8 movies. The common factor is death by some means.

1978-11-10 | en

The Four Elements

An educational film about power sources that’s rendered as a lyrical meditation on heat and vapor, The Four Elements is a poetic and avant-garde documentary Curtis Harrington made for the United States Information Agency.

1966-01-01 | en