47 Films from the 40th Academy Awards

An English couple travels to a social event, their marriage showing signs of strain. Their journey through familiar scenery highlights growing unhappiness and emotional distance. They reflect on lost dreams and struggle with the reality of their weakened relationship. The…

Sentenced to a Florida prison farm, small-time criminal Luke Jackson refuses to submit to the prison's cruel warden or the yard's toughest inmate, Dragline. Luke’s unwavering defiance, even after multiple solitary confinement sentences in "the box," earns him the admiration…

Pierre Schoendoerffer's documentary film offers a look at the Vietnam War. It was recognized with the 1968 Academy Award for Best Documentary.

In Philadelphia, police detective Virgil Tibbs is wrongly arrested by Bill Gillespie, a Mississippi police chief with prejudiced views. Despite their difficult start, Tibbs uses his intelligence and determination to prove his innocence and clear another man accused of murder.…

Robert Colomb, a well-known television news anchor, is married to Catherine, but he repeatedly cheats on her. His life changes when he encounters Candice, and he becomes increasingly drawn to her.

A bearded man in a raincoat enters a bar and sits, placing a mysterious box beside him. The other customers attempt to discover its contents, with mixed results. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2003.

Bathsheba Everdine, a lively and attractive young woman, becomes the focus of complicated relationships after inheriting a large farm from her enigmatic uncle. As she adjusts to her new life, Bathsheba attracts the attention of three very different men. Using…

Dublin, June 16, 1904. Poet-aspirant Stephen Dedalus spends a day exploring the city and forms an unexpected bond with Leopold Bloom, a middle-aged Jewish man who becomes a father figure to him. Simultaneously, Bloom's day, marked by a funeral and…

This tragic drama, inspired by a ballet score by Manuel De Falla, follows a young woman torn between two passionate suitors. Candelas (La Polaca) is courted by the gentle Antonio and the sinister Diego. Lucia, a mysterious gypsy fortune teller,…

In a small Czechoslovakian village, a young apprentice dispatcher becomes preoccupied with losing his virginity. Amidst the backdrop of occupation and resistance, his personal journey of sexual awakening unfolds within the quiet depot. This unexpected exploration of desire reveals a…

Poet and sculptor Takamura marries Chieko, a young woman aspiring to be an oil painter. As her family faces a series of difficulties, Chieko struggles to share her burdens with her husband. The emotional weight of her troubles gradually begins…

A wealthy golf prodigy, disgraced and banned from professional play for suspected cheating, must now find a way to make ends meet.

After seventeen years of marriage in a typical American suburb, Richard and Barbara Harmon begin the process of divorce.

September 1942. In the African desert, Field Marshal Rommel's German forces drive the Allies towards Egypt. A crucial counter-attack is planned to regain lost territory, requiring a daring mission: destroying German fuel dumps at Tobruk. An elite team of British…

Germany's Next Topmodel is a reality TV series modeled after America's Next Top Model. Heidi Klum hosts, judges, and executive produces the competition, where German aspiring models compete in various challenges to demonstrate their modeling skills, poise, and individuality. Throughout…

Retired agent James Bond is drawn back into a dangerous mission when he discovers that SMERSH is planning to sabotage MI6. To counter them, Bond creates a plan: all agents will now be called 'James Bond,' aiming to confuse enemies…

This visually stunning film documents the annual cycle of planting and growth across American farmlands, culminating in plentiful harvests. The movie offers a broad view of farming and harvesting methods, showcasing the swift transportation of crops to consumers, university research…

"A King's Story" is a 1965 British documentary film by Harry Booth that chronicles the life of King Edward VIII, from his birth through his abdication in 1936. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature.

The film follows the efforts of a Lutheran minister in Omaha, Nebraska, as he tries to convince his white congregation to connect with African American Lutherans living in the city's northern neighborhoods.

Sam Hendrix gets caught in a dangerous situation after unknowingly bringing a heroin-laced doll home from a flight. A ruthless criminal leader, Roat, and his gang track Hendrix to his apartment, determined to steal the contraband. While Hendrix is at…

A boy's handcrafted boat journeys through the Canadian wilderness and eventually reaches the sea.

Bora, a charismatic but cruel Romani man, is married to the meek Lence. He desires Tisa, who is being betrothed to another man by her father. Their actions lead to trouble, forcing them to flee. Tisa rejects her arranged husband,…

A dedicated veterinarian travels the world in search of a giant sea snail. Gifted with the ability to understand animals, they are driven by an inexplicable urge to find it. Along the way, encountering diverse creatures, the veterinarian gains new…

Two lost men become deeply involved in violence after murdering a family in a remote rural home. Haunted by their crime and hunted by the police, they face the reality of their actions and the consequences. Their journey is filled…

An ordinary American family faces challenges when their daughter brings her fiancé, who is of a different race, home for the first time. This drama explores the family's struggle with their own prejudices and beliefs as they confront an interracial…

In 16th century Italy, Petruchio, a hot-headed landowner from Verona, travels to Padua seeking wealth and a wife. Meanwhile, Baptista, a wealthy merchant in Padua, announces that his youngest daughter, Bianca, must wait to marry until his headstrong eldest daughter,…

During the 1930s Great Depression, this drama follows Bonnie Parker, a restless waitress seeking excitement, and Clyde Barrow, an ex-convict haunted by his past. Their relationship intensifies as they turn to crime, traveling the country while stealing cars and robbing…

"Barefoot in the Park" follows newlyweds Corie and Paul as they adjust to life in a small Greenwich Village apartment. The film captures the dynamic between Corie, a free-spirited woman craving excitement, and Paul, an orderly lawyer who values routine.…

The film explores the harsh realities and psychological impact of war through the intense battles between American and Japanese soldiers during World War II. When American troops invade a heavily defended island, they confront the fear and uncertainty of entering…

John Lawless, an Irish immigrant with an eternally optimistic outlook, becomes the butler for Biddle, a wealthy and unusual millionaire who enjoys John’s cheerful nature. John’s positivity brightens the household, offering a contrast to the eccentricities surrounding him – including…

This 1967 promotional film, created by John Fernhout for 70mm, showcases the classic Dutch landscape imagery popularized by 17th-century Dutch masters. It features the distinctive scenery that defined their artistic vision.

In the lively 1920s, Millie Dillmount, a spirited young woman from Salina, Kansas, travels to New York City for a fresh start. Excited by the modern world she's read about, and sporting her new high heels, Millie wants to leave…

This Academy Award-winning film uses stunning visuals to depict life in Ontario, relying solely on imagery and the iconic song "A Place to Stand, a Place to Grow (Ontari-ari-ari-o!)" For its storytelling. Created for the Ontario Department of Economics and…

Margaret Ross, an elderly woman living in a cluttered apartment, has lived most of her life lost in a fantasy where she is a wealthy heiress. Her life changes unexpectedly when she discovers money taken by her son. This causes…

A young boy named Mowgli journeys to a human village with his guardian, Bagheera, a thoughtful panther. They meet various characters who teach Mowgli about life. He is drawn to King Louie, an orangutan who charms him, and learns from…

This French animated film follows a solitary punch card perforation yearning to belong with orderly groups. Rejected, it ultimately unleashes chaos. The story culminates in a devastating event, a nuclear holocaust born from miscommunication and accident.

Stop, Look, and Listen is a 1967 comedy film written, directed by, and starring Len Janson and Chuck Menville. It was primarily filmed in Griffith Park using stop-motion photography. The film's humor comes from contrasting the cautious and reckless driving…

Martians observe Earth and ponder the true nature of its most prevalent life form: automobiles.

In New York City, Anne Welles, a naive newcomer from New England, starts a secretary job at a prestigious entertainment law firm. While learning the ropes of the industry, she develops feelings for her charismatic coworker, Lyon Burke. At the…

This film was made for the Sierra Club to support their effort to establish a national park and safeguard the redwood forest.

This film chronicles the creation of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Arch, from initial designs through the manufacturing of its stainless steel components to the final assembly. It highlights innovative structural methods and exceptional design, demonstrating why this groundbreaking monument…

This short film explores Dublin City through a blend of modern footage, traditional folk music, and quotes from notable former residents like Shaw, Wilde, and Behan. The film unfolds as a conversational narration delivered by Anthony Quayle and Norman Rodway.

*While I Run This Race* is a 1967 American short documentary film directed by Edmond Levy, focusing on poverty in the United States. The film documents VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) programs assisting two migrant communities in Arizona. It…

During World War II, twelve American military prisoners are tasked with infiltrating a heavily fortified Nazi château. Their mission: to assassinate the Nazi officers vacationing within. The soldiers, many of whom are facing death sentences for past violent offenses, accept…

This film uses archival footage from the Newport Folk Festival, spanning 1963 to 1966. It features performances and interviews with prominent artists like Peter, Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and Bob Dylan (both acoustic and electric). Blues musicians…

Fresh out of college, Benjamin struggles with finding his path. His life changes when he becomes involved in a complicated love triangle between an older woman and her daughter. As their lives become intertwined with his, Benjamin faces emotional challenges…