Decodings

Live from Glyndebourne 1994. The first production to be filmed Live in Glyndebourne´s new opera house May 1994. The Marriage of Figaro is a continuation of the plot of The Barber of Seville several years later, and recounts a single “day of madness” in the palace of the Count Almaviva near Seville, Spain. Rosina is now the Countess; Dr. Bartolo is seeking revenge against Figaro for thwarting his plans to marry Rosina himself; and Count Almaviva has degenerated from the romantic youth of Barber into a scheming, bullying, skirt-chasing baritone. This follows the Count trying to obtain favours from Susanna, Figaro’s bride to be, under the nose of the Countess.

This pre-AIDS film offers an explicit exploration of gay male sexuality. Dealing with sexual love and sexual hunger this film shows how tenderness can enter into the male sexual act.

The psychological and emotional motivations of gay sexual fetish, especially relating to gay male teens maturing into men and their sexual exploits.

A grief-stricken sailor answers a mysterious call from the sea.

Nahid (12) is an asylum seeker in Norway. She has a dream she wants to realize, which turns out to be difficult for her: She wants to learn how to ride a bike. Her parents won’t allow it, fearing for her reputation if they’re deported. Girls who ride bikes are frowned upon in Afghanistan. But Nahid is a fighter, and she won’t let anyone get in the way of her dreams.

What will it take to hold a heart, whether it's behind closed doors, beneath the surface, joining the party or is it room service? To Hold a Heart -- Directed by Michael Wallin, 13 min Closed Doors -- Directed by Beatrix Moersch, 8 min Beneath the Surface -- Directed by Kirk Shannon-Butts, 9 min Join the Party -- Directed by Stephan Deraucriox, 10 min Room Service --- Directed by Daniel Reitz, 20 min Time Will Tell -- Directed by Kelly West, 7 min No, Final Answer -- Directed by Jose Sunsin, 5 min El Dia de mi Boda -- Directed by Rafael Robles Guierrez, 22 min