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Kiwi Shorts Volume 1Kiwi Shorts Volume 1 (1988-1992)
Dir. Grant Lahood, Scott Reynolds, Nicky Marshall
A good sampling of eight short films funded by the NZ Arts Council and Film Commission, including the classic "The Lounge Bar". Compiled by the good…
La Boheme (Puccini)La Boheme (Puccini) (1988)
Dir. Brian Large
Feat. Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti
Superlative production of one of the greatest operas, conducted by Tiziano Severini.
La LectriceLa Lectrice (1988)
Dir. Michel Deville
Feat. Miou-Miou, Christian Ruche, Maria Casares
Miou–Miou plays a hired 'reader' who leads us through a series of exchanges with various disabled personalities. A sensual treat for those…
Lady in WhiteLady in White (1988) Recommended
Dir. Frank LaLoggia
Feat. Lukas Haas
If you prefer your spook story with subtlety and atmos–fear, then don't overlook this gem. A young boy discovers the truth concerning a young…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Journey of DreamsLadysmith Black Mambazo - Journey of Dreams (1988)
Dir. David Lister
Feat. Paul Simon
An informative documentary about the South African vocal group as a window into the world of Apartheid and the irrepressible musical protest of the…
Lair of the White WormLair of the White Worm (1988) Aro Favourite
Dir. Ken Russell
Feat. Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant, Sammi Davis…
Dir. Ken Russell's campy masterwork combines many estranged ideas from his previous films for an outlandish horror spoof. As hilarious as it is…
Land Before Time, TheLand Before Time, The (1988) Recommended
Dir. Don Bluth
A young dinousaur named Littlefoot ventures in search of a lush sanctuary of vegetation and tranquility. An animated charmer particularly…
Last of England, TheLast of England, The (1988)
Dir. Derek Jarman
Feat. Tilda Swinton
Jarman's personal commentary on the decline of Britain under Thatcher is a shocking, poetically rich montage, mixing images of war and urban decay…
Last Stop ParadiseLast Stop Paradise (Terminus paradis) (1988)
Dir. Lucian Pintilie
Feat. Costel Cascaval, Dorina Chiriac, Gheorghe Visu
French/Romanian drama set against the outskirts of Budapest, centered around the ill–fated love affair between a waitress and a young pig…
Last Temptation of Christ, TheLast Temptation of Christ, The (1988) Recommended
Dir. Martin Scorsese
Feat. Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey…
Brave, earnest film controversial for its assumption that Christ suffered from mortal doubt when chosen to carry God's message. Willem Dafoe plays…

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