Screenplay: Robert Kramer

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast Jesse Jackson · Paul McIsaac · Pat Robertson

Synopsis Route One / USA (1989) is a cinematic journey crafted from over 65 hours of film footage by renowned American independent filmmaker Robert Kramer. This epic documentary offers a vivid and comprehensive portrait of the iconic highway that stretches from...

Direction Robert Kramer · John Douglas

Synopsis Milestones (1975) presents a multifaceted exploration of individuals who pursued innovative solutions to societal issues in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. The documentary interweaves six primary narratives and features over fifty characters, traversing diverse landscapes to delve...

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast Paul McIsaac · Vincent Gallo · Ruy Furtado · Roslyn Payn

Synopsis Doc's Kingdom (1987) follows the life of Doc, who resides on the border of Europe and the Third World. As a medical professional, he is acutely aware that a decade-old illness contracted during his time in war-torn Africa is worsening....

Direction Wim Wenders

Cast Patrick Bauchau · Allen Garfield · Isabelle Weingarten · Geoffrey Carey

Synopsis The State of Things (1982) follows a troupe of filmmakers as they navigate the challenges of producing a science fiction film amidst the picturesque landscapes of Portugal. The movie, shot in stark black and white, envisions a global nuclear disaster...

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast Tom Griffin · Paul McIsaac · Robert Kramer · Barbara Stone

Synopsis Ice (1970) follows a clandestine revolutionary faction as they grapple with internal conflicts while planning and executing guerrilla assaults in urban settings against a fictionalized authoritarian government in the United States. The film incorporates philosophical discussions that delve into the...

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast Philip J. Spinelli

Synopsis Scenes from the Class Struggle in Portugal (1977) is a compelling documentary that weaves together newsreel footage, still photographs, interviews, and insightful narration to illuminate the antifascist and anti-imperialist endeavors of labor groups, peasants, and working-class soldiers. The film delves...

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast Patrick Bauchau · Juliet Berto · Peggy Frankston · Keja Ho Kramer

Synopsis Guns (1980) follows Tony, a journalist portrayed by Patrick Bauchau, who recounts what he describes as 'a nonsensical story.' The narrative delves into the inability to comprehend the broader world around us. Simultaneously, the film explores personal and intimate experiences...

Direction Peter Gessner · Robert Kramer

Synopsis FALN (S) (1965) is a documentary that showcases the visual storytelling of the FALN (Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional) members. It provides a direct narrative of the emergence of this revolutionary Venezuelan group. The film delves into the historical context...

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast Tom Griffin · Howard Loeb Babeuf · Jeff Weiss · Anne Waldman Warsch

Synopsis The Edge (1968) follows the story of a troubled antiwar activist who sets out on a dangerous mission to assassinate the President of the United States. His determination to carry out this act forces his fragmented and disillusioned group of...

Direction Alberto Seixas Santos

Cast Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho · Eduardo Lourenço · Robert Kramer

Synopsis Gestures and Fragments: An Essay on the Military and Power (1983) delves into the military revolutionary movement that unfolded on April 25, 1974, through the personal recollections of coup leader Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho. The documentary spans from the pivotal...

Direction Robert Kramer

Synopsis Naissance (1981) is an episode from the series "The Great Days and the Ordinary Days." This documentary delves into the everyday lives and significant moments that shape our existence, offering a unique perspective on the passage of time and the...

Direction Robert Kramer

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast Thomas Harlan · Alfred Filbert

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast Gérard Klein · Agnès Soral · Richard Bohringer · Niels Arestrup

Synopsis Diesel (1985) follows the journey of a former prostitute, Anges Sorel, who is released from prison and seeks to turn her life around. However, her plans are disrupted by a ruthless criminal syndicate known as the Consortium, which is intent...

Direction Robert Kramer

Synopsis Starting Place (1994) follows renowned filmmaker Robert Kramer as he journeys back to Hanoi after a quarter-century absence. The documentary explores the city's evolution through the lens of its complex history, present-day realities, and uncertain future. Kramer engages with a...

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast William Devane · Catherine Merrill · Jane Kramer · Henry Heifitz

Synopsis In the Country (1967) follows the journey of a young revolutionary who, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Vietnam War, finds himself secluded in a rural residence with his romantic partner. The narrative delves into his internal conflict as he...

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast Jacques Martial · Laure Duthilleul · Betsabée Haas · Eliane Boisgard

Direction Robert Kramer

Cast Laure Duthilleul · William Cherino · Bernard Ballet · Manuelle Lidsky

Synopsis At Full Speed (1982) follows the journey of Nelly and Serge, two ambitious roller skaters who dedicate themselves to becoming champions at the roller skating rink in La Defense. Their ultimate dream is to travel to America and join the...