Potato Eats Fried Potatoes at Night

Ministry of Food Cookery Hints No. 3 - Potatoes

A short film made by the Central Office of Information about how to cook Potatoes, with narration from Max Munden.

The Gleaners and I

Varda focuses her eye on gleaners: those who scour already-reaped fields for the odd potato or turnip. Her investigation leads from forgotten corners of the French countryside to off-hours at the green markets of Paris, following those who insist on finding a use for that which society has cast off, whether out of necessity or activism.

The Trader

A traveling trader provides a window into rural life in the Republic of Georgia, where potatoes are currency and ambition is crushed by poverty.

From Potato to Fry!

A silent film that traces the journey of a Belgian potato towards its destiny as a fry... in the Brussels Frietmuseum.

Máxima

A multi-billion-dollar mining project is launched by the American Newmont Mining Corporation and lays claim to the land belonging to Preuvian highlander Máxima Acuña.

The Enemies of the Potato: Insects

Presentation of the different insects which ravage the potato (Colorado beetle, flea beetle, white grub, wire worm, leaf hopper) and the most effective means of repression.

Prince Edward Island

A short documentary about a small province on the east coast of Canada.

The Enemies of the Potato: Bacterial Diseases

Bacterial diseases are caused by infinitely small beings, called microbes or bacteria, and are accompanied by physiological disorders such as hollow heart, black heart, etc. This documentary presents the main characteristics of these diseases as well as means of repression or prevention.

The Enemies of the Potato: Fungal Diseases

Fungal diseases, discussed in this documentary, are caused by microscopic fungi. The movie gives some data on their characteristics and how to defeat them.

The Enemies of the Potato: Virus Diseases

Among the various diseases that attack the potato during the growing season, there are first of all the virus diseases such as Mosaic, Leaf Roll, Spindle, Purple Top, etc. Certified seed appears to be the most effective means of combating these diseases.

Sex Lives of the Potato Men

Two lowlifes with active fantasy sex lives deliver potatoes to various restaurants and grocers.

The Martian

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

Frenzy

London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.

Love and Death of the Ordinary Potato

The life story of a potato, which was born in one of the fields and then was taken to the city along with her other counterparts. Once in the apartment, she oversees the life and atmosphere of the new place. The potatoes meets a knife and falls in love with him at first sight...

The Potato Venture

A young Start-up entrepreneur tries to start importing potato to 17th century Finland. The new class of bourgeoisie is emerging and shaking up the stagnant spirit of the era. But nobody believes in potato, and the Turnip-Sellers Guild decides to squash the disturbance caused by the young entrepreneurs. In the end, the bumpy road of potatoes grows into mythical proportions.

Mashed Potato Face

A particularly starchy killer intrudes on a family during their evening dinner.

Operation: Pomme De Terre

This short film, made for a 48-hour film festival, tells the story of a secret agent on a mission to save the world.

Uomini con piedi con patate

How to make french fries

In this recipe, you will learn how to make crunchy french fries.