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A group of people from different places, meet in an intercultural event, during 4 days in the mountains of Pucón, Chile; to receive knowledge and ancestral wisdom of some natives. Acquiring new perspectives on relating among human beings, Mother Earth and the cosmos.

Yasmin has lived an almost normal life as a German ever since she was three years old. The family fled from Somalia during the civil war and now lives scattered around the globe. When Yasmin's grandmother no longer wants to stay in her Ethiopian exile, a transnational family drama evolves, circling around the essential question: Where is Granny to live? And suddenly, the family confronts their own aspirations: Have they actually arrived where they want to be? GLOBAL FAMILY is a twistful documentary about a transnational family drama, in which four generations of a refugee family each pursue their own dreams of family, home, and future.

When horse amateurs Ilkka and Milla Pyysalo bought Saaga S mare based on photo alone, they hoped they could do just one race. When more races and especially race wins started to build up, they realized that Saaga S is not just any ordinary horse. To this day, Saaga S has won three times in a row, and it's career is still going.

Khonsaly finds his former Khmer Rouge executioners, in the obscure intimacy of the village in which they lived for 4 years. Between past and present, identities are revealed, the forgotten specters re-emerging and the story, facing the other, is finally told.

This documentary presents itself as a foundational work of historical and cultural preservation, focused on disseminating the significance of one of the most important pre-Columbian legacies in the Caribbean. Through an academic yet accessible approach, the film delves into the heart of Puerto Rico's Taíno identity to reveal the transcendence of the Caguana Indigenous Ceremonial Center.

Impressions from the suburban area in Zaporizhzhia: arterial roads, residential silos, factory ruins, industrial wastelands. For someone ugly suburban architecture, for the director a meditative space. A sensitive look through a kaleidoscope that reveals yearnings and dreams in seemingly dreary grey. A very personal dialogue with inconspicuous beauty, transience and permanent change.

Erica Pooley trains the next generation of crisis actors as Ruby Starr rises through the ranks with her inspired slogans.

The film addresses the exile of approximately 12,000 alleged sympathizers and members of the Indonesian Communist Party, who were sent to Buru Island. The story follows Hersri as he returns to Savanajaya Village, where he lived during his exile. Sanleko Beach, the site where the first political prisoners landed, becomes the place where he recounts these bitter memories to his son, Ken. With no historical landmarks as evidence and his fading memories, Hersri struggles to preserve the painful past.

A tribute to German choreographer and dancer Pina Bausch and a nod to Chantal Akerman’s film, One Day Pina Asked, the short Still Pina evokes in its own way a well-known scene from a Pina Bausch choreography, incorporating sign language, and reveals the extent to which the body is a carrier of images and sounds. A film produced as part of a commission for works by IFCO.

A teenage girl fights for equal treatment and care for Indigenous kids who go missing.

The soul of a town is in its market. San Camilo is the most emblematic of Arequipa; full of life, history and tradition, it is a clear example of Peruvian cultural identity. The characters in this feature film dance, laugh and yearn in a space that they do not want to stop being theirs.

Ampire is a 90-minute documentary film which takes a fun look into the evolution of 'Sound': the Amp and the ever changing voice it has given the guitar. Ampire is loaded with laughs, great behind the scenes stories and some little known facts and secrets. The film features artist and members of bands like REM, RUSH, The Doors, Pat Metheny (2018 Lifetime Achievement Award), Joe Bonamassa, Black Eyed Peas, K.D. Lang, Cheap Trick, Rob Zombie, Chris Cornell, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gilad Hekselman, Peter Bernstein, Aerosmith, Lita Ford, Alice Cooper, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley's bands.

Hidden Heart follows the stories of three second generation British Muslim women who find love outside their faith. The film delves intimately into their struggle to reconcile modernity with tradition; their internal conflicts and fear of ostracism and sheds light on the hidden tensions in our modern society between integration and tradition and the people who are at the heart of it. The film explores a new vision of cultural identity, defying the notion of a so-called 'clash of cultures' and challenging barriers to understanding between different communities. Although focusing on the lives of British men and women, the film will strike a chord with any and all of those around the world living in a tight-knit community, under pressure to maintain their identity.

Investigative documentary. Scientists use new technology on three British contributors to discover what our world would look like if we couldn't lie.

When memory fades slowly, people renounce their lives to devote themselves to those with an incurable disease. Amisdt emotions, difficulties and doubts, being cared for is everyone's right.

During the Cold War, Iceland was part of the West. They became a member of NATO and the United States operated a military base there. Centerright coalitions ran the national government and municipalities all across the country, with one exception: In Neskaupstadur, a town of 1,500 people in the east of the country, socialists ran the show. They came to power in 1946 and maintained control for 52 years.

On a large river somewhere in Myanmar, while mining for gold aboard an old and rusty boat, one of the workers thinks about the promise he once made to his far away love, Lily.

Storied snowboard publication, Method Magazine, returns with the final film of the Method Movie triad, a globetrotting collection of insane snowboarding and good times that, once again, stays a bit weirder than the rest. While the film will remain cutting edge in it's display of riding, the crew pushed hard to create a visual that is compelling to all sorts of boarders (something snowboarding lacks big time at the moment), reinforcing an idea we've been pushing in all our movies: unite in the spirit of unfettered adventure. All you really need is your board, your friends and a bit of help from Mother Nature.

Dan Cruickshank reveals the extraordinary story behind the design and building of iconic First World War memorials and explores the idea behind the creation of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

An exploration of the curious and meticulous eye of Monsieur Hulot, who touches and experiences every detail and guides the spectator as he moves through the Interpretation Center of Romanesque and its exhibition.

A documentary following a group of school pupils on a trip to Malawi.

A documentary about the scientific detection of the decrease of and the creation of , the ozone hole, that were highlighted and widely discussed from the mid 70's till the Montreal- protocol were signed in the early 90's. It tells the basic story of the scientific development of CFC-gasses that were ultimately considered the main reason for ozone depletion in the atmosphere. Through interviews with the most prominent politicians and scientists and representatives for the chemical companies in this era , gives a good perspective of how a "world disaster" were avoided.

A documentary about the Voz Própria project, aimed at the therapeutic treatment of incarcerated women. An articulation between music and psychoanalysis, the film follows from inside the prison the rehearsals of these women for a show in the Chapel of the Female Penitentiary of São Paulo.

For multiple generations from a small Bosnian mining town, the dark coal mine Breza is the fulfillment of professional dreams and a symbol of progress, as well as the cause of the biggest tragedy. Sakiba, an enthusiastic woman with strong opinions, stands tall among the majority male miners. She can’t get her head around division of jobs to ‘female’ and ‘male’, an opinion she has fought since she landed a miner’s job at the age of nineteen. Walking down the dark tunnels with loose safety regulations, she talks about appreciation for natural light and retirement, when she hopes to try some new mindfulness techniques her colleague reads about online. Sakiba was never welcome to drink along a male colleagues in a local bar when payday comes, but she ends up dancing to the beats of well-known Yugoslav rock band celebrating her hero.

Marija grew up in a family that lives Yugoslav ideals even today. Given that Marija and her family are of Serbian origin, who continued to live in Croatia, regardless of the pressures of the recent war, the Yugoslav identity is the one they felt closest to. She had always felt that her family's ideals were her own, until her life path turned her in a different direction. When she founded her own family with her husband, she began to question her parents' and grandparents' values, as well as her own, and if that was the environment in which she wanted to raise her son. Within a journey through the family history, Marija opts for a "new beginning" in a totally different environment and sets up a new home - in Sweden. This film is a story about growing up, separation from the nest, and accepting one's own value system, and how to get there, in the atmosphere of a stable and loving family.

A large father and a psychologist are daily in a multi-week routine. It, like many residents of the metropolis, overcomes the fear of living a life in vain. He is trying to find a way out - gathers a group to hike in the Himalayas. But on his return from India to Moscow, another peak grows in front of him, and he must overcome it.

Documentary about the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, 40 years after their founding. Notes on the different stages of their struggle, and a tribute to the Mothers who are no longer with us and to those who, regardless of the government in power, never lowered their flags.

Documentary that tells the story of Vianney Trejo, a young woman who struggles every day despite her disability. We go through her daily routine, as well as her passion, swimming, where she has consistently achieved triumphs and has been considered for international competitions.

In this provocative video essay mixing up sexual discovery, community formation and the isolation of desert landscapes in a collection of erotic snapshots.

A sensitive documentary about the life of Kauan, an 11-year-old albino boy.

Hawai'i is a horrible place to live. Anger permeates the landscape like a sea of lava beneath the surface. There are those who are fighting for Hawai'i's health, but for now, it seems that the aloha state is on its deathbed.

Self-Harm is a popular term meaning self-harm without suicidal intent, a symptom of many personality disorders. This film is an attempt to remove the stigma of taboo and public condemnation of such behavior.

Weapon is an experimental documentary on school shootings and gun violence in the United States, filmed by Georgian students, primarily consisting of footage from the Atlanta March For Our Lives walkout.

This behind the scenes documentary witnesses the making of Erin Costelo’s new album “Sweet Marie”, set for release in October 2018. The story of this new work unfolds across a series of recording sessions filled with creative flourish and collaboration that both highlight Costelo’s musical achievements and show the painstaking efforts to reach new heights. It is an intimate look at an artist’s process, in a carefully chosen environment, and offers a sneak peek at what is sure to be Costelo’s most successful album to date.

After international withdrawal from Afghanistan, two remarkable Afghan women working within the government and media struggle to maintain their hard-won rights while balancing what’s best for their families.

After being evacuated as a child in 1992, BC-based filmmaker Bojan Bodružić returned to Sarajevo in 2000 and began to film his grandparents; over the course of 15 years, he recorded their incredible life stories and their experiences during the Bosnian War. The result is at once a moving family portrait and an account of a country forever changed. The Museum of Forgotten Triumphs is an invaluable collection of memories—both personal and historical—and a deeply affecting.

A group of shamans and a band tour Bolivia, Chile and Peru performing Shamanic Ceremonies and Concerts. Filming with Government permissions in sacred locations concerts and never before filmed shamanic ceremonies, our group interacts with the local people with intentions of healing and energizing key areas along Ley lines.

All Voices are Mine is a remake of a film that was never made in the first place. A dream in broad daylight in which Basir Mahmood assembles his scenes in an elliptical sequence of calm, surreal motifs.

K-pop Killers explores Korea through the lens of the Korean extreme metal underground.

Through the lens of an asylum seeker from Darfur, long time residents of the community, and a human rights activist, we explore the contours and nuances of the refugee story. Particular to Israel’s refugee history, the film examines the subtle ways in which unrest exacerbates community tensions uncovering the global crisis pervading the world today. We follow the journeys of several asylum seekers in Israel from Darfur and Eritrea. We meet Mutasim Ali who takes us on his journey and brings us to Levinsky park where the African refugees congregate.

A look at the life of M. R. James

A group of teenagers conducts a cremation ceremony for a man who is entering the afterlife while still being sought by the military for deserting. Shot on expired black-and-white film stock, the deteriorating image surface echoes life fading away in this tribute to the director's friend.

"Like a floating, drifting piece of ticker tape, the film makes its way across boroughs and time to explore New York City's many moods, from loud and relentless to grave and dreamy."

The Lacosse family goes on a roadtrip to Rockglen, SK.

Picture perfect pugs, cutesy kittens and beautiful baby rabbits - the world is awash with adorable pets. But what about the ugly ones? From cross-eyed Chihuahuas to hump-backed hamsters, animal lover Caroline Quentin has always had a soft spot for our fabulously ugly furry friends. So now, we're sending her to the Mecca of mutt-ugly animals: The World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma, California.

Directors Karim Eid-Sabbagh and Paul Cochrane investigate the political economy of water in Lebanon after the country's trash crisis began in 2015.

After 7 years since “Tokyo-Morava”, Moku and Bekim were filming at Brčko. Based on “Tvoj sin Huckleberry Finn”.

In this documentary, film scholars Gerd Germünden and Noah Isenberg discuss the artistic origins of Marlene Dietrich in the cabarets of Weimar Germany and her relationship to her native country during and after World War II.

Documentary Roots depicts the daily life of elderly women living on their own in remote villages of Epirus. The documentary boasts influences from the Japenese Butoh dance, especially in terms of editing. A timeless cinematic approach built around the metaphysics of female existence, as it emerges out of the wilderness. Women, through their particular relationship with time, narrate inner dialogues and stories from the past, along with beloved song lyrics. They are the last living guardians of memory of those particular places.

Bradley Walsh tells the story of Britain's most famous puppet stars including Orville, Emu, and Sooty. They were once the stars of Saturday night TV but what has happened since?