Documentary directed by Philippe Genty, based on footage shot in various countries during his Alexander Expedition, carried out as part of UNESCO’s Major Project Orient–Occident. The film presents a variety of puppet styles, including Indonesian shadow puppets, puppets from northern India, masked theatre from Eastern Europe, rod puppets from Bucharest, experimental puppets from Poland, and Japanese bunraku. It also features puppets from Singapore, Laos, Malaysia, and the Bread and Puppet Theatre from Harlem. The film additionally includes short excerpts from the early Muppets by Bill Baird and Jim Henson.
A stop-motion adaptation of the 1981 novel by geologist Dougal Dixon of the same name, which explores the speculative paths of evolution of modern animals into the far future.
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson.
Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Muppets.
Popular movie trailers from 1965
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1965:
A scientist discovers a way to bring the dead back to life using nuclear power but it makes him the target of secret agents who will stop at nothing to get his formula for themselves.
Tin Tan sets off for adventure on the isle of Puerto Rico. This musical comedy takes place in the International Airport of Puerto Rico during a day of carnival.
In this off-beat musical – a satire that combines fantasy, social observation and songs – a working class man goes to put a deposit on a new house only to find he prefers spending to saving and is happy to spend his money on a few hours of happiness rather than a lifetime's conventionality.
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