"Canada's convention-shattering voice of poetry" (Globe and Mail). Michael Ondaatje documents the work and spirit of fellow poet bpNichol (1944-1988) Capturing the artist / writer / sound performer in "fantasy documentary", Ondaatje uncovers what made bpNichol an influence to a generation of North American and European writers.

Was ist denn bloß mit Willi los? Trailer (1970)

01 July 1970

Willi Winzig is a small tax officer with a big heart. He sometimes lets the tax files of his insolvent fellow citizens disappear into the air shaft.

Immer bei Vollmond Trailer (1970)

13 March 1970

Enseñar a un sinvergüenza Trailer (1970)

25 April 1970

Rosana is an attractive teacher who is losing his youth with such discipline in the study. When suddenly bursts into his life a perfect cheeky who lives of game and odd jobs as photographer, but wants to acquire a little culture for personal reasons.

The Novices Trailer (1970)

01 April 1970

Sister Agnès runs away from her convent in Brittany and seeks refuge in Paris with prostitute Mona Lisa.

Thalaivan Trailer (1970)

24 July 1970

Love Song Over the Sea Trailer (1970)

30 August 1970

Romantic musical comedy.

The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City Trailer (1970)

18 October 1970

Based on Charles Goodrum’s book, "I’ll Trade You an Elk." The mayor wants to close down the run-down city zoo and use the site for a museum, but an accountant and his children fight to save it.

Love Letters Trailer (1970)

14 June 1970

Film-Am Edgar falls in love with Vilma. The two had a set back that ended with Edgar returning all Vilma’s love letters that he regreted and wanted it back.

Is It Always Right to Be Right? Trailer (1970)

31 October 1970

The world is divided into factions, on opposite sides of issues; each side is, of course, right. And so the gap between the people grows, until someone challenges the absolutist view of what's "right.

Growing Up: Chinese Geese in Orkney Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

Chinese Geese in Orkney.

Fall Creek Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

A homage to nature and a plea for a careful approach to it. In one of his early films, Jon Jost shows impressions of a stream in the forest and a couple streaming through the forest: direct looks into the camera, cross-fades, multiple exposures, playing with sunlight, shadows and shapes.

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