"A hunter of secretive shares, I entered the forest of being ... " - with the poems of Velemir Khlebnikov, we enter the world of birds, where the flycatcher, orioles, remezes reveal their "secretive shares" to us. And we understand that birds are not our lesser brothers, they are other peoples who have fallen into the net of life together with us, into the net of time, they are the same as us, prisoners of earthly splendor and earthly suffering.
"A hunter of secretive shares, I entered the forest of being ... " - with the poems of Velemir Khlebnikov, we enter the world of birds, where the flycatcher, orioles, remezes reveal their "secretive shares" to us. And we understand that birds are not our lesser brothers, they are other peoples who have fallen into the net of life together with us, into the net of time, they are the same as us, prisoners of earthly splendor and earthly suffering.
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
A detailing of the rise to prominence and global sporting superstardom of six supremely talented young Manchester United football players (David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil and Gary Neville). The film covers the period 1992-1999, culminating in Manchester United's European Cup triumph.
Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.
Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
This character-driven film considers the evolving sex trafficking landscape as seen by the main players: the exploited, the pimps, the johns that fuel the business, and the cops who fight to stop it.
A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.
A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.