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NOTE:- For U.S. educational sales and theatrical, please contact Janus Films: (booking at janus films dot com)
- For international and all other rights please contact: Les Blank Films
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Includes:- Automorphosis (77-minute feature film)
- Driving The Dream (31-minute film)
- Director's Commentary
- Closed Captioning
- Extra Footage & Uncut Scenes
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Here Comes Everybody (1961) A Short student film by David Lawrence, starring Les Blank. -
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Perfumed Nightmare (1978) Produced and directed by Kidlat Tahimik, this brilliant semi-autobiographical fable tells the story of a young Filipino born in 1942 (during the Occupation), his awakening to, and reaction against, American cultural colonialism. In his small village, Kidlat dreams of Cape Canaveral and listens to the Voice of America; he's even the president of his village's Werner Von Braun fan club. Winner of the Berlin Film Festival International Critics Award and a Blue Ribbon at the American Film Festival. 91 minutes ISBN: 0-933621-28-0 -
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On the sun-baked Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico lies of the town of Juchitán, whose population of indigenous Zapotecs have for centuries warded off numerous invasions to preserve their identity. Today, Juchitan has an additional, more notorious identity, as a “queer paradise” famous for its Muxes (pronounced “mossshays”), effeminate homosexual men whose socially defined role within the Zapotec culture pre-dates the advent of gay liberation. The Muxes of Juchitán are proud of their identity, enjoy their lives, laugh at themselves as well as at “straight” society, and admit their own foibles freely. They call themselves “Authentic, Intrepid Seekers of Danger,” and have banded together to lead the fight against AIDS in Oaxaca. They talk frankly about their experiences of acceptance and rejection, and their successes in finding freedom, love and delight in their special identity. The Muxes of Juchitán are proud of their identity, enjoy their lives, laugh at themselves as well as at “straight” society and admit their own foibles freely. They call themselves “Authentic, Intrepid Seekers of Danger” and have banded together to lead the fight against AIDS in Oaxaca. They talk frankly about their experiences of acceptance and rejection, and their successes in finding freedom, love and delight in their special identity. Directed by Alejandra Islas 105 min. 2005 Color More About MUXES. -
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Talking Feet (1992) Mike Seeger, the renowned old-time folk musician and musical historian, has produced the first documentary about Southern-style solo mountain dancing. This exciting film showcases clogging, flatfoot, buck, hoedown, and rural tap dancing. 87 minutes, video only. ISBN: 0-933621-50-7. -
The Story of Anna O: A Study on Hysteria (1979) Dramatizes the psychological history of Anna O., whose case catalyzed Sigmund Freud's development of his theory on the origins of hysteria and ultimately laid the groundwork for his psychological practice. 19 minutes. by Terrell Seltzer -
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Turumba (1983) Set in a tiny Philippine village, the inimitable Kidlat Tahimik's film focuses on a family that makes paper-mache animals to sell during the traditional Turumba festivities. One year, a department store buyer purchases all their stock. When she returns with an order for 500 more (this time with the word "Oktoberfest" painted on them), the family's seasonal occupation becomes year-round alienated labor. 94 minutes. ISBN: 0-933621-29-9. -
Wild Wheels (1992) Harrod Blank's comic and revealing exploration of Art Cars -- customized automobiles which reflect the individualistic spirit of their drivers. Traveling across the country in his own wildly decorated VW bug, the filmmaker discovers a memorable cast of real-life characters obsessed with transforming their cars into mobile works of art. Available in the 64-minute Director's Cut, or the 56-minute broadcast version, containing no objectionable language. ISBN: 0-933621-48-5. DVD includes: the Original Version, the PBS Version, plus Commentary, Spanish Language, Closed Captions, and Out Takes -
Wild Wheels (1992) Harrod Blank's comic and revealing exploration of Art Cars -- customized automobiles which reflect the individualistic spirit of their drivers. Traveling across the country in his own wildly decorated VW bug, the filmmaker discovers a memorable cast of real-life characters obsessed with transforming their cars into mobile works of art. Available in the 64-minute Director's Cut, or the 56-minute broadcast version, containing no objectionable language. ISBN: 0-933621-48-5. DVD includes: the Original Version, the PBS Version, plus Commentary, Spanish Language, Closed Captions, and Out Takes
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Zydeco (1984) Produced and directed by Nick Spitzer. An enduring ethnographic portrait of zydeco’s beloved musical families and their Creole identity as seen at home, in local clubs, at work and running Mardi Gras. With the Carrière Brothers, “Bois Sec” Ardoin, John Delafose and Delton Broussard. English narration, with interviews in Louisiana French. English subtitles. 57 minutes. ISBN 0-933621-35-3. -
Art Cars 10th Anniversary, 2nd edition of Harrod Blank's book, "Art Cars," features 43 additional photos, a completely new chapter of 16 pages, and the Camera Van on the cover. Published in December 2012, by Blank Books, this is the most complete and contemporary book on this vital art form. Author, photographer, and filmmaker, Harrod Blank, offers a guided tour of these visionary artists and their captivating creations, along with their inspiring stories, colorful photography, and a how-to section full of tips for creating your own Art Car! Appropriate for all ages. (8.5" X 11", 160 pages, 380 photos) Harrod Blank's Web Site: http://www.harrodblank.com -
Burden of Dreams
(Out of Print)
Containing the movie screenplay, a fascinating on-set report by legendary journalist Michael Goodwin, and the journals of LesBlank, Maureen Gosling and Werner Herzog chronicling the filmmaking perils and adventures in the Peruvian Amazon. 228 pages, 70 photos Paperback, 1984 $35.00 -
Fitzcarraldo The original story by Werner Herzog, on which the film is based. 160 pages, paperback. $8.00 -
Wild Wheels By Harrod Blank. A fascinating and lively book featuring over 40 attention-getting "art cars" and brief essays on these zany artists, whom Harrod Blank encountered during his journey across America to film the movie Wild Wheels. More than 100 color photos, paperback. Art Car Agency: http://artcaragency.com/ -
Always For Pleasure Image by Michael P. Smith 24 x 18 inches 10-color silkscreen Signed, limited Edition -
Why Can't I Be Me? Around You Poster Art by Tennessee Loveless 24 by 18 inches Film by Harrod Blank with Sjoerd Dijk Limited Supply -
Burden of Dreams Design by Monte Dolack 27.25 x 18.25 inches, color Limited Quantity -
How To Smell A Rose A Visit With Ricky Leacock In Normandy Original artwork by Ann Savoy; photographs by Taco Rivera and Gina Leibrecht; title design by Elisa Tanaka 24 x 18 inches Limited Quantity -
Gap-Toothed Women Design by Dori Seda 22 x 17.5 inches, color -
Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers Design by Licita Fernandez 22.5 x 17 inches, Color -
In Heaven There Is No Beer? Design by Licita Fernandez 27.25 x 20.50 inches, color -
Chulas Fronteras Poster Photo by Susan Titelman 39.5 x 27 inches, Color -
The Blues Accordin'to Lightnin' Hopkins design by Jeb Brady Six color design on white tee shirt -
Burden of Dreams design by Ed Hardy front: Burden of Dreams logo; back: "The Making of Fitzcarraldo," in Spanish. black, navy
