A Primer for '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1971)

A “primer” or explanation of the basic plot, themes, sources and meanings in Stanley Kubrick’s widely praised and often misunderstood epic motion picture, released in 1968. Film clips illustrate the scenes as interpreted in a script narrated by Keir Dullea, one of the stars of the film. Includes some behind-the-scenes information and references to material not included in the final cut. Stanley Kubrick’s controversial science-fiction film classic is analyzed for its technical and visual pioneering role in viewing human history.

Director: John Musilli.

Writer: Stephan Chodorov.

Stars: Keir Dullea.

Optional English subtitles are available for this program, to enable them on the video player click on the cogwheel, click on the last option  and finally, click on “EN”.

Dog´s Heart - Cuore di cane - (Alberto Lattuada, 1976)

Based on a novel by Michail Bulgakov. Set in the early years of the Russian Revolution, a scientist turns a dog into a man.

Director: Alberto Lattuada. 

Stars: Max Von Sydow, Eleonora Giorgi, Mario Adorf, Gina Rovere, Cochi Ponzoni, Vadim Glowna, Rena Niehaus, Enzo Robutti, Violetta Chiarini, Amerigo Tot, Ilona Staller, Giuliano Petrelli.

Music by Piero Piccioni.

Subtitled in English.

Movie Link: https://ok.ru/video/2664286784166

The Wolf af the Door - Oviri - (1986)

This biographical film, based on the life of French artist Paul Gauguin, follows the painter as he returns to Paris after a long stay in Tahiti and must confront his wife, his children, and his former lover.

Director: Henning Carlsen. 

Stars: Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jean Yanne, Sofie Gråbøl, Valeri Glandut, Ghita Nørby, Merete Voldstedlund, Fanny Bastien, Jørgen Reenberg, Henrik Larsen, Jesper Bruun Rasmussen, Yves Barsacq, Thomas Antoni, Kristina Dubin, Solbjørg Højfeldt, Morten Grunwald.

1986 Venice Film Festival – Nominated for the Golden Lion.

Subtitled in English.

Movie Link: https://ok.ru/video/2537591736998