When a Man Is Not Himself

Kingpin

July 1996 •English

After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent on settling an old score with Big Ern.

The Phantom Carriage

January 1921 •Swedish

An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.

The Iron Mask

February 1929 •English

King Louis XIII of France is thrilled to have born to him a son - an heir to the throne. But when the queen delivers a twin, Cardinal Richelieu sees the second son as a potential for revolution, and has him sent off to Spain to be raised in secret to ensure a peaceful future for France. Alas, keeping the secret means sending Constance, lover of D'Artagnan, off to a convent. D'Artagnan hears of this and rallies the Musketeers in a bid to rescue her. Unfortunately, Richelieu out-smarts the Musketeers and banishes them forever.

Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

October 1897 •English

From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: The background of this picture is the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, Cal. This observatory, the gift of James Lick, of Pennsylvania, was constructed at a cost of $700,000, being equipped with one of the most powerful telescopes that has ever been produced, and is famous the world over. The view of the Observatory is very complete, showing the style of architecture, including the glass covered dome in which are placed the various astronomical instruments. Every Saturday night throughout the year is set apart for visitors to inspect the Observatory and look through the great glass. This view shows a coach load driving up and alighting.

100 Year Old Coach

January 1926 •English

Crowds block the streets to catch a view of a handsome old carriage at a Jewish wedding.

Queen of Serpents

January 2003 •Lithuanian

Based on a Lithuanian folk tale.

Natale in casa Cupiello

December 2020 •Italian

Based on the tragicomedy written by Edoardo de Filippo in 1931, Christmas at the Cupiello's captures a life episode of a middle-class Italian family around Christmas. Shot in Neapolitan language, the movie has a whimsical charm.

Eer

January 2021 •English

Based on real events, the short takes a poke at our cultural climate of paranoia and fake news.

La télé d'Omar et Fred

November 2020 •French

A Sogra Perfeita

December 2020 •Portuguese

Neide recently separated from her husband and wants to make the most of her single life. Hindered by her youngest son, she decides to set him up with one of her employees by hook or by crook

Untitled Priscilla, Queen of the Desert sequel

Invalid date •English

Plot details are still under wraps, but it will feature a grown-up version of Tick’s 7-year-old son from the original film.

The House That Jigger Built

September 1968 •English

Jigger has made money from dodgy building deals. Some of his family are grateful for what he has done for them, but some deplore his dishonesty.

Opening Night

April 2024 •English

Two performers take a journey to make their opening night however, upon receiving a note from their new boss they notice that they only have 5 minutes to make the journey. Will they make it on time regardless of the obstacles thrown their way?

Catching the Bus

January 2023 •English

Seniors in America are invisible. But the Wheelers didn't know that. They needed to catch the bus. On the way, their jokes are ignored, a jogger tries to sit on them and they are almost hit by a car. The bus door is repeatedly slammed in their faces, and it catches the arm of Mrs. Wheeler. Stuck, the bus drags her down the street. Convinced they must be dead, they give up and wait for God to take them. But in God's stead, an eccentric old woman sets them straight and guides them to empowerment.

Bonnie Conway, P.I.

August 2022 •English

It's 1983 and Bonnie Conway is a private investigator who doesn't play by the rules. Together, with her by-the-book assistant, Rachel Quinn, they are on a mission to save the President's son from Russian villain, Vladka Nazarova.

Vigário Sport Club

May 1927 •Portuguese

An ironic comedy to the sports world about the corrupt gears of football. As goalkeeper, figure a dwarf...

Rita Ou Rito?

July 1927 •Portuguese

Peixe-de-Espada (literally, sword-fish), a retired Army colonel, his wife and nubile daughter are spending their holidays at the Palace Hotel, in the company of a lady doctor, Doctor Pilulas (literally, pills). He tells tall-tales of his African adventures, and she finds ways to promote the excellency of the pills of her own fabrication. To spend some time with Gabriela, his girlfriend, Rito appears disguised as a woman, pretending to be the new post-office operator. Desguises will come and go, and all ends well after a turmoil of twisted plots.

Hipnotismo ao Domicílio

August 1927 •Portuguese

Sleepy playful things and supernatural, inspired by the American farces.