The Kingdom of Survival

The Endless Summer

June 1966 •English

Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.

Rhythm and Sound

November 1955 •Macedonian

National folk dances performed by "Tanec" folk dancers) from Skopje.

Les dieux de Molenbeek

August 2019 •French

The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone

October 2003 •Spanish

An attempt to create a bridge between the different political positions that coexist, sometimes violently, in the Basque Country, in northern Spain.

Italy's in Season

January 1967 •English

This short film presents a look at Italy's popular tourist spots.

The Fairy Trail - Naturgeistern auf der Spur

April 2013 •German

Father John Misty - Live from The Ryman

October 2022 •English

Father John Misty performs a career spanning setlist at The Ryman in Nashville, TN, during the tour for his 5th studio LP, Chloë and the Next 20th Century

Naked Yoga

January 1974 •English

Three young ladies perform yoga without clothes in the open air of Cyprus. Another does the same in a studio. These visuals are interspersed with images of Eastern art, processed for "psychedelic" effect. The narrator relates the practice of yoga to Buddhist philosophy. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with British Film Institute in 2012.

Pinnacles

August 2022 •

Resulting from an ancient volcanic eruption, revered as sacred by the Chalun and Matsun Native American Tribes as the home of the Firebird/Thunderbird (California Condor) a supernatural being of power and strength. Pinnacles represents transcendent moments, spiritual guidance and forging new timelines within interpersonal landscapes.

Renault 12

May 2018 •French

Shortly after his mother’s passing, playwright and stage director Mohamed El Khatib receives a phone call from his uncle in Bab Berred, the family’s village in the Moroccan Rif, instructing him to come as soon as possible to collect his inheritance – mysteriously insisting that he should make the trip in a Renault 12. Coaxed by his father, El Khatib decides to make the journey from Orléans to Tangier. Structured like a road movie, Renault 12 is also the filmmaker’s quest to discover his own origins, in which he both documents chance encounters and stages situations to bring social, political, and cultural landscapes to light.

The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan

January 2013 •English

There are only a few Bluegrass Boys still around that played with the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe. Peter Rowan was a bluegrass boy in the 1960's for only a short time, but Bill's influence and musical knowledge still resonates with Peter. Even as he branched out into his own music after leaving Bill's band, his bluegrass roots were never far away. This portrait of Peter expands beyond his music to his artistic and spiritual endeavors spanning four decades giving the viewer an in-depth look at a true legend within our Americana musical history. His lyrical quality and melodies are memorable; influencing the next generation of musicians, sharing what Bill taught him and what he has learned being a troubadour traveling the world.

Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

December 2013 •English

A concert inspired by the Coen Brothers' film, 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' which is set in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk music scene, featuring live performances of the film's music, as well as songs from the early 1960s. Performers include the Avett Brothers, Joan Baez, Dave Rawlings Machine, Rhiannon Giddens, Lake Street Dive, Colin Meloy, The Milk Carton Kids, Marcus Mumford, Punch Brothers, Patti Smith, Willie Watson, Gillian Welch, and Jack White, as well as the star of the film Oscar Isaac.

Wirklich alles?!

November 2002 •English

Esoteric agenda 2

May 2020 •English

Nightsong

January 1964 •English

A portrait of the Chicago Near-North nightlife scene in the mid-1960s, centering around the struggles and romantic desires of an African American singer played by long-forgotten folk sensation Willie Wright. (Courtesy Chicago Film Archives)

West Virginia, the State Beautiful

December 1929 •English

A travelogue showing the beauty of the state of West Virginia in 1929.

Champagne Safari

January 1954 •English

Travelogue/documentary follows newly married Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan on their honeymoon trip through exotic locales.

When I Remember Chico

April 2019 •Portuguese

Chico Xavier is the man of the future! More than a historical record of the intimacy of the man the was elected The Greatest Brazilian of All Time, Pozati Films presents in this documentary the person of Chico Xavier as a viable example for all the beings that will share the World of Regeneration. Looking back, with friends of his intimacy, this film takes its audience around the world to look forward, discovering its leading role in building the new era. When I Remember Chico it is a great audiovisual testament, not only of the examples of love and brotherhood left by Chico, but also of the fruits of the seeds spread by him in the hearts of some of his closest friends.

Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band

October 1997 •English

A profile of the Hippest band of the 60's and 70's as they prepare for a reunion gig.

The World of the Seekers

April 1968 •English

While flying to the first stop on their latest tour, the four members of the Australian music group The Seekers recall in flashback the origins of the group and their rise to success.