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Certain commemorative dates some time ago changed their meaning. One of the houses is transformed. Ana and Luiza, in the midst of dives, seek reflections on the ways that the house can present itself in the folds of time. An early childhood farewell ritual and a proposal for reconciliation with those who came before.

Folk musicians Anna and Joel built a solar-powered stage on the roof of their veggie-oil-propelled tour bus. Their dream of driving the bus from Arkansas to Argentina comes to an abrupt end when two cars smash into them head-on.

Sometime during the Vietnam war an American soldier was stationed in Thailand and recorded Tapes for his girl back home. He not only had to struggle with loneliness, but also with the adversity of the chosen communication method. By that, about 30% of the information is dominated by the medium itself.

At the intersection of Alice and 14th Streets in the heart of downtown Oakland, California, tension is brewing between real estate developers and artists around the best present and future uses of a coveted historic space. Following the proposal, creation, and final result of a mural, this documentary shows how art can work as a tool for grassroots activism and underscores the power of coalition-building to disrupt the displacing forces of privilege.

After failing to commit suicide, by being rescued by Palermo, Jorge decided to live with him in an abandoned building. The place will witness how two completely opposite people that fight their way to live in a wild place, and in a society that chooses to segregate them.

Drag queens GoDiva Holliday and DeePression Holliday recount their experiences as drag performers in the American South and speak about topics such as family and gender.

A short documentary on Hong Kong.

A major shift of political power in Sudan started with street protests throughout Sudan on 16 December 2018 That resulted in the overthrow of the dictator Omar Al-Basheer. The Sudanese Revolution took over 38 weeks to achieve its demands with over 300 casualties and +1200 arrests. Fire in the Nile is a documentary about how the people dealt with the government and how to protest until their demands have been granted.

Sudanese-American poets and musicians engage in performances and a conversation around third culture identity and the revolution in Sudan, from which they have been physically cut off.

“Let’s describe it as a desire to be outward followed by a fear of being seen,” The 1975’s Matty Healy tells Apple Music. “I think that is the conversation that happens in this record.” This short film finds Healy reflecting on his motivations and complexities as he and his bandmates reveal the ideas that fuelled their fourth album, Notes on a Conditional Form. It’s a unique and unguarded look at one of Britain’s most venturous bands.

Stories from the historic Palas cinema in Pagrati and its owner.

A documentary that uncovers a forgotten chapter of recent Spanish history, giving voice to those persecuted for their LGTBIQ+ identities under the Franco regime. Through personal testimonies, it reveals how individuals were criminalized, labeled as “deviant” or “ill,” and subjected to imprisonment, psychiatric internment, and exile. Filmed across cities like Seville, Málaga, Huelva, Torremolinos, Madrid, and Barcelona—including the notorious Modelo prison—the film traces the resilience and courage of those who resisted repression, highlighting the struggle for visibility, dignity, and the right to love freely.

Climate change is a real problem in our world. Having discussions about it can get us that much closer to solving the problem. Emma Mautz went on a cross-country trip in summer 2019, and interviewed people about climate change. These interviews form her documentary, “A Discussion on Climate Change,” which brings people across the country together into one conversation. This documentary was made to spread awareness about climate change, one of the biggest issues our society faces today.

Having a baby is the most joyous time in a woman's life. It can be. But for the over 600,000 women who suffer from a perinatal mood disorder, that joy turns into a nightmare. Burning The Village is a film about the darkest side of motherhood. It tells the story of three American families who suffered varying degrees of a postpartum mood disorder and raises awareness about the prevalence of what is often simply called postpartum depression. Burning the Village outlines warning signs and symptoms and strives to offer help to those suffering…all in the hopes of building stronger villages of support for new families in America.

A beekeeper on the island of Anglesey faces losing her ancestral home to the development of a nuclear power plant.

Onda corta, underground press and solidarity. Two old revolutionaries cross their lives in a sonic journey thanks to the news broadcast by Radio Moscow and its program Escucha Chile, violating Pinochet's iron censorship and revealing to the world through short wave the deep economic and social transformation that was hidden behind the violent repression.

A short film about communication in the time of social isolation.

Chronicles the disputed history of the decades old conflict between Armenians and Azerbaijanis over the territory of Nagorno Karabakh, drawing upon precious original interviews with eyewitnesses and participants in the events of 1988-94, from presidents to military field commanders, to ordinary people whose lives were turned upside down by the fighting. Produced and created by a joint group of Armenian and Azerbaijani journalists and documentary filmmakers, it examines how and why the conflict originated; the hard, bloody years of war; and the process of negotiations and attempts to resolve the conflict that continue to this day.

Fishing Panama onboard the Intrepid is an amazing 4-part mini-series fishing some of the most fertile waters in the world, from what could arguable be considered the finest sportfishing boat in the world, the incomparable 116’ custom built Intrepid. Operating out of Point Loma Sportfishing, in San Diego, California. Seeing the Panama Canal was mind blowing. One of the 7 wonders of the world. How they designed, engineered and built the cannel through the heart of Panama is beyond belief. But then heading offshore into some of the most fish rich waters on the planet was almost beyond description. Fishing Panama from the beautiful 116' mothership the deluxe long-range charter boat Intrepid was a dream trip come true.

Mr. Clarence focuses on a hospice veteran pinning ceremony for WWII Veteran William Clarence. The documentary highlights the importance of closure for a veteran and their family members.

France, summer 2019 the Japanese artist Tetsuo Harada has just turned 70 years old. He has spent his life carving works for peace and respect for nature. In his 3000 m 2 workshop, he works tirelessly on new projects. This year, an exhibition is dedicated to him in Niigata, the snow country of the famous novel by Yasunari Kawabata, his native region. But the project that occupies his thoughts is something else, he, who always carve monumental stone works to link countries with each other with his famous Earth Weaving is about to revisit all of his work and career with a new ephemeral installation project: The Peace Weaving.

Ready Or Not is a compelling portrait of a teenager trying to create a better world through leadership. We hope Marcel's story inspires and empowers viewers to follow in his footsteps and become equally passionate about political activism in their own communities, so they too can make a difference," said Marc Leonard, Head of Content, Fuse Media. He added, "We are delighted to debut this extraordinary new documentary and we remain committed in providing viewers engaging and inspiring programming that demonstrates that people of all ages and backgrounds can make a positive impact.

The Rio de la Plata, a water purification plant, the gutters of the street, the rain, the puddles and their reflection, mirrored buildings, the mud and garbage, the sound of a passing train, and finally, the stream.

An exploration of everyday ambivalence around property, consumption, and whiteness.

From the gates of Area 51 to the Hudson Valley, this series dares to uncover the truth behind one of the world's oldest mysteries. Alien abduction, government cover-ups, waves of craft sightings, even mystery lights are explored in this 8 episode series from Small Town Monsters and director, Seth Breedlove. Follow investigator, Shannon Legro as she goes in search of answers to the UAP phenomenon.

An Eternalism film.

Documentary about a pair of blind people that move from Amsterdam to the Veluwe.

What did the Corona lockdown look like from a window in the residential towers of posh East London in the spring of 2020? The film shows serious shifts in the everyday coordinate system of a privileged urban population at an immediate level.

"1998" arises from the diary written by a thirteen-and-half-year-old girl for her best friend, another girl, during the summor of 1998. The film visits the house, garden, and setting where the diary was written and where the female narrator spent her all her summer vacations until 2018. A text, a voice, a setting where we follow the tale of a summer and the intensity of the relationship with her best and adored friend.

M for Magic is the never-before-told story of the legendary Larsen family - four generations of magicians who built the international mecca of magic, the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and saved the art of magic by giving it a home. Spearheaded by brothers honoring their father’s unrequited dream, it is the perseverance of four generations of Larsen women at the heart of the unlikely success story of a most unconventional family enterprise.

‘Wall Piano’ takes us into a daydream of a child who lives under the shadow of a separation wall. Artists Asma Ghanem (Palestine), Christopher Marianetti (USA), and Alexia Webster (South Africa) worked with a group of children living near the Qalandia checkpoint in Ramallah, Palestine, a frontline of the West Bank conflict. The idea for this short film came from 12 year-old ‘Nada’, featured in the film, and is scored by Christopher Marianetti.

A look at the development of space travel and the potential for humans to one day walk on the surface of Mars. From the desperation of War machines to the curiosity of space exploration. Detailed accounts of previous missions for the exploration of Mars, including the landing of the rovers on the surface of the planet. After the Soviets gained possession of the V2 manufacturing facilities, production of these rockets began in the Soviet Union, and on the 4th of October 1957, SPUTNIK 1 became the first artificial satellite to be launched into space. This was the next step in the evolution of mankind. It was the beginning of the Space Race.

Captured over 14 years across two continents. Sing Me a Lullaby is a story about a daughter's search for her mother's birth parents and the complex tensions between love and sacrifice.

When Ahmad’s life comes under threat by the Taliban in Afghanistan, he leaves his family behind for survival, without saying good bye, and ends up in Europe’s worst Refugee Detention Camp, Moria. Ahmad joins forces with Canadian filmmaker Jawad Mir (Only 78), to document his journey in the detention centre, with hopes he will eventually be granted asylum in Europe or Canada. Through the stress of leaving his family, and the anxiety of not knowing how many years it will take, Ahmad strives to maintain his determination while making the lives of those around him better if he can.

A young man, sitting on a rusty hangar, playing his guitar. An abandoned wooden church, no longer needed, re-locating to the outskirts of an urban expansion area for cultural interim usage. Nursery school children in a chair circle telling each other what they are NOT doing. In his essay film THE BEST CITY IS NO CITY AT ALL, Christoph Schwarz mixes multiple perspectives on Vienna's largest urban expansion area. They share a sentimental criticism of growth and a romantic refusal to progress while facing imminent ecological collapse, which seems more credible to us than any happy ending.

In this coming-of-age film, 17-year-old Zaki’s ambitions are disrupted by his troubled family past, and he now has to wrestle with the idea of fatherhood when he learns that his ex-girlfriend is pregnant.

At Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, “Near Earth Asteroids: Dr. Anne Virkki” tells the story of Research Scientist Anne Virkki and her ongoing studies on asteroids and their threat to humanity. Originally from Finland, Anne Virkki shares her experience in education as well as her studies on asteroids, including her work hunting and tracking asteroids headed for Earth.

For generations, Indigenous peoples have asked humanity to raise its consciousness for our Mother Earth. Now, Indigenous women are raising their voices to demonstrate what living in balance looks like, by sharing gifts given to them by Creation. Rematriation Magazine centered the voices of 10 Indigenous women to share stories of resilience, leadership, spirituality, healing and honoring life. Led by an all women team, director, Katsitsionni Fox (Mohawk), producer, Michelle Schenandoah (Oneida) and cinematographer, Marie Cecile Dietlin. Rematriation Magazine’s film series furthers the current national dialogue about dismantling social injustice through a spiritually grounded lens.

“My friends can’t believe I go camping in winter. They think it’s crazy.” But 13-year-old Emika loves it. It’s just as beautiful as in summertime. “You just need a good tent, a sleeping bag and warm clothes.” In every school vacation, she and her cousin Antti, who is kind of like a big brother to Emika, go to the vast Saimaa Lake, an amazing nature reserve with thousands of islands, in Finland. You just have to see the magical frozen lake, woodpeckers in the snowy woods and fish beneath the ice, the starry sky and the Northern Lights to understand why Emika and Antti keep coming back here… A deeply engaging story about our true connection with nature.

An intimate look into the world of the Belgian post metal band in its twentieth year of existence. Amenra came into life in 1999 as an offset of the Flemish hardcore scene and grew throughout the years to become a widely respected collective that is continuously pushing the envelope on what it means to be band. Through uncommonly intense live shows, elaborate art work and collaborations with a broad spectre of artists from a slew of disciplines, the band created a completely unique universe of their own, which reaches much further than just the musical side.⁠ ⁠ Photographer and videographer Bobby Cochran (°1972 California, USA) started following Amenra a few years ago on various tours of Europe, the United States and Japan. The result is an intimate portrait in which the band members and their closest collaborators reflect upon the past twenty years over stunning images and soul soothing music.

Three young men spend their lives in an active war zone, surviving a lingering, forgotten conflict from the dying days of the Soviet Union. They discover rap music, and adopt its style defiant, proud, rapid-fire-as a voice to express their fears and desires to an eager younger generation.

A documentary story from the borderlands of realism and fairytale.

Left in limbo for five years and stripped of his work permit, Birmingham rapper and ex-NHS worker SAN M (Michael Mathe) explores deep-rooted flaws in the UK's immigration system - and its propensity to push desperate people into crime.

A documentary concerning a young girl with Down's Syndrome who begins mainstream education with her twin sister.

Follow a classically trained composer as he adapts a dime novel masterpiece into a grand opera. In 1912, Zane Grey's Riders of the Purple Sage flew off bookshelves around the world and today is considered iconic. A century later, Craig Bohmler and a team of musicians, singers, and painters translate cowboy culture and the beauty of the west into the realm of Puccini and Verdi.

A film about walking in a certain direction, with the decision to move away from its path, thereby causing a mutation in the brain cells themselves because the pattern has been broken as humanity has been going in a particular direction, which is conflict.

This one-hour special features interviews with McFly and never-before-seen footage from key moments in their career as well as culminating in a very special gig.

Swedish author Stella Kuylenstierna Andrássys was one of the first to dare to write about violence against women in war.

Documentary about the former diamond-diving village of Port Nolloth in South Africa.

Providing an unexpected and delightful pairing of audio and visuals, these five new digital works by Casey Reas and Jan St. Werner were initially inspired by Cindy Sherman’s Untitled Film Stills series and the 35mm camera-less films of Stan Brakhage.