Alexander Hammid Movies

  • 1929
    Spring in Carpathian Ruthenia

    Spring in Carpathian Ruthenia

    Spring in Carpathian Ruthenia

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    Karel Plicka was also cinematographer of this short movie. Editor in charge was Alexander Hackenschmied. There is an extraordinary emotional charge,...

    Spring in Carpathian Ruthenia
  • 2012
    Maya Deren, Take Zero

    Maya Deren, Take Zero

    Maya Deren, Take Zero

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    This documentary interweaves celluloid and voice recordings by Maya Deren, and colleagues who knew her firsthand: Jean Rouch, Jonas Mekas, Alexander...

    Maya Deren, Take Zero
  • 1951
    The Gentleman in Room 6

    The Gentleman in Room 6

    The Gentleman in Room 6

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    Short story film about a derelict and forgotten character hiding in a room somewhere in South America.

    The Gentleman in Room 6
  • 1950
    Marriage: Today

    Marriage: Today

    Marriage: Today

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    Post-World War II film for young couples advising them of means to strengthen their marriages. Shows how two young couples have built lasting...

    Marriage: Today
  • 1945
    A Better Tomorrow

    A Better Tomorrow

    A Better Tomorrow

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    A Better Tomorrow (1945) is a documentary short that focuses on New York City progressive public schools.

    A Better Tomorrow
  • 1931
    The Prague Castle

    The Prague Castle

    The Prague Castle

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    In 1932 Hammid bought a handheld camera Bell-Howell and made his second film, Na Pražském hradě [Prague Castle], in close...

    The Prague Castle