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Man Who Saw TomorrowMan Who Saw Tomorrow (1981)
Dir. Robert Guenette
Feat. Orson Welles
Orson Welles narrates and appears in this dramatisation of the prophecies of Nostradamus, many of which have proved to be alarmingly accurate.
Our Heritage (TV Series)Our Heritage (TV Series) (1981)
A unique series of television snippets, in which seven ballads by legendary Waitakere historian Jack Diamond are recited over historical imagery and…
Pasolini - Whoever Says the Truth Shall DiePasolini - Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die (1981)
Dir. Philo Bregstein
A fascinating scan of the multi–faceted life of Pier Paolo Pasolini, as poet, theorist and film–director. Gives a lucid account of his…
Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World (TV Series) Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World (TV Series) (1980)
Sci–fi author Arthur C Clarke investigates strange phenomena around the planet in this intriguing television series. Travelling the world from…
Charleen / BackyardCharleen / Backyard (1980-1984)
Dir. Ross McElwee
Two early Ross McElwee documentaries on a single disc, showing progress towards his mature humanist style, often subtly dealing with issues of his…
Cosmos Cosmos (Carl Sagan's Cosmos) (1980) Recommended
Using a combination of special effects and Sagan’s enthusiastic narration, Cosmos covers a range of awe inspiring topics including the origins of…
From Mao to MozartFrom Mao to Mozart (1980) Recommended
Dir. Murray Lerner
Deserving winner of the Best Documentary Oscar follows violinist Isaac Stern on his concert and tutorial tour of China in 1979. A film as moving as…
Gates of HeavenGates of Heaven (1980) Aro Favourite
Dir. Errol Morris
This acclaimed debut of dir. Errol Morris (THIN BLUE LINE) staked a high water mark for eccentric film subjects by documenting the closing down of a…
Lightning Over WaterLightning Over Water (Nick's Movie) (1980) Recommended
Dir. Wim Wenders
Feat. Nicholas Ray
A disturbing portrait of Hollywood film director Nicholas Ray's final days, shot by fan and friend Wim Wenders. Although he made some of the most…
Memories of Duke EllingtonMemories of Duke Ellington (1980)
A tribute to the great jazz composer–pianist 'Duke' Ellington, who created and developed his own sophisticated aesthetic from the late 1920s to…

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