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In the streets of Huentitán el Bajo, the horn of Chapo's car blares. He's a man who transformed his life, marked by violence, gangs, and addiction, into a story of redemption through art. After surviving a near-fatal ordeal, he found in sign painting and murals a way to heal and restore identity to his community. With his chopper bike, his music, and his wooden cart full of paint, Chapo travels the neighborhood, filling the walls with color and hope. Beyond his tough exterior, he reveals himself as a loving father, a committed artist, and a symbol of change in an environment still battling violence.

Filmed over four years, from Mexico City to Chicago, this documentary is a raw and intimate account of the creation of "Corazón Cicatrizado" (Scarred Heart) — an original and gut wrenching play, rooted in Mexico's deepest wounds: Ayotzinapa and Tlatelolco. With testimonies from different artists who lived the process in the flesh, this is the story behind "Corazón Cicatrizado," and the repeated attempts to bring it to life.

​​Sequoias of the Sea tells the story of the environmental, cultural and economic destruction wrought in a California coastal town that’s lost its kelp forest. It’s a deep dive into the lives of a scientist, a commercial fisherman and a community working to restore its coastal resources devastated by a climate disaster.

Every year, a train with doctors and equipment on board travels through the remote, sparsely populated areas of Kazakhstan. The Salamatty Kazakhstan (Healthy Kazakhstan) operates non-stop for 8 months and is open every day. Local residents can consult doctors for examination and diagnosis.

The Atlantic migration route is one of the most dangerous escape routes in the world. It leads from the West African coast—from countries such as Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania—across the open Atlantic to the Spanish Canary Islands. Despite the great risks, thousands of people venture across the sea every year in simple, often overloaded wooden boats. Many of them disappear without a trace at sea.

Rhythm, routine, and merging with the water… Swimmer David prepares every day for the upcoming competitions. This reportage immerses itself in his world – a space of focus where breath, touch, and rhythm take precedence, and where sight gives way to other senses.

In Mozambique, mental illnesses are often explained as spiritual problems, which limits access to appropriate treatment and education. Yara finds her way out of depression despite the resistance of her social environment and discovers the strength to talk about her illness.

On September 11th, 2001 four planes would be hijacked in what would become a strategic and symbolic disaster for the United States. The first three planes would be flown into landmarks of American power. But the last plane would never reach its target. United Airlines Flight 93 was the flight that fought back.

Denis Bokuradze, director of the Gran chamber theatre from the provincial Volga city of Novokuibyshevsk, is eagerly awaiting the opening of the new stage. For the city of chemists and oil workers, this will be the first real city theatre in its history – Novokuibyshevsk has never had its own theatre building before. Construction takes up all the director’s free time from work on performances, distracting him from rehearsals, taking away his health and attention. Not everything is going smoothly: the builders are missing deadlines and at some point it seems that the construction may stop altogether. The director is trying with all his might to prevent this. At the same time, he is releasing a premiere, preparing for new productions and solving a host of everyday, organizational and creative problems that arise daily in the team and make up the life of a chamber theatre…

This documentary tells the fascinating story of Benjamin Sisterna, one of the world's most important snail collectors. Originally from Vera, a small town north of Santa Fe, he began selling bread on the street at the age of eight to support his family and went on to become one of the founders of a company that changed the history of the alfajor and Mar del Plata: Havanna.

In 2014, German war photographer and Pulitzer Prize winner Anja Niedringhaus was killed in an attack in Afghanistan. Through interviews with colleagues and family members, and through Niedringhaus’ vibrant and powerful photographs, Sonya Winterberg’s documentary paints the portrait of a woman full of joie de vivre and curiosity – but also reveals the political backgrounds to her murder and the failure of the German and Afghan security services that made this tragedy possible in the first place.

In the 1950s, thousands of “social guidance” films were shown to shape behavior according to traditional gender norms. “Nice Girls Don’t Ask” excavates footage from vintage educational films to cast a subversive but humorous lens on the proffered rules and expectations. What was the cost of this behavioral straitjacket for a generation of women? Is the pendulum creeping back?

The Wash is a short docufiction set in a gay cruising spot in an open desert area in Southern California. Through an excavation of queer artifacts, local lore and gossip, the film documents an assemblage in flux. The Wash is a mirage of sorts. Like a junkyard of vernacular installation art designed for pleasure.

This documentary celebrates the spirit of freedom and joie de vivre of the Clara Mosch artist collec-tive. Starting in the late 1970s, these non-conformist free spirits from Karl-Marx-Stadt declared the GDR a happening zone. Great, but also serious fun, which seems more relevant than ever today - and a poetic cinematic portrait of the power of art.

Flora and Louise met in Yaoundé (Cameroon). They fell in love and ever since then have never left each other's side. By pushing open the door of the nonprofit housing them, I discovered the story behind their refugee status and the reasons behind their exile.

"Milk & Honey, Blood & Tears" is a powerful feature-length documentary that explores the profound impact of the October 7th attack on Kibbutz Be'eri. This film captures the resilience, unity, and strength of individuals who have endured unimaginable horror and are now striving to rebuild their lives and community. Through intimate portrayals and personal narratives, the documentary delves into the themes of survival, healing, and the enduring spirit of a community transformed by tragedy.

A team that made history, a city that found its pride. In 2005 the London Knights gave their city a season that will never be forgotten. Led by Coach Dale Hunter and a roster stacked with talent, the Knights stormed through the playoffs and lifted the Memorial Cup on home ice at the John Labatt Centre. From veterans to rising stars, every player contributed to a championship run that rewrote Canadian junior hockey history. Team of the Century brings that extraordinary season back to life. With rare footage and fresh interviews, the documentary dives into the personalities, plays, and perseverance that turned a group of teenagers into icons. Fans will hear directly from players who went on to long NHL careers, alongside voices from across the locker room who remind us that every shift, every save, and every goal mattered.

From a shaky demo to a sold-out Ullevi — the story of how Håkan Hellström became one of Sweden's biggest pop icons.

Post Truth is the first feature-length documentary generated entirely using artificial intelligence. It explores our relationship with technology and examines how we arrived at a world where truth and reality no longer matter. The film, documents an era of endless information overload and cultural dissonance, using the very language of the era it reflects. Self-reflexive by design, it invites viewers to critically reconsider their perception of reality.

Brings to light the harrowing experiences of survivors who endured abuse while in state care in New Zealand. Through candid interviews and personal narratives, the film delves into the systematic failures that led to countless individuals suffering, predominantly from Māori communities.

Ryan Routh was convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump. Discover the bizarre twists in Routh's life leading up to this shocking event.

Conflicted follows two mothers, one Israeli, one Palestinian, whose children were killed in violence. Through testimony, the film explores grief, loss and the fragile possibility of peace, asking whether empathy, and revenge, can break the cycle.

A light kept on to deter makes it hard to see past your reflection. In Fear Fokol, we take a nightly ride into the fears and anxieties of Johannesburg’s wealthy inhabitants by following the work of the private security guards hired to protect them. The illusion of security slowly dissolves as we dig into a fragile climate of inequality, paranoia and masculinity in crisis.

Deep underground, the water has created breathtaking landscapes: caves. They are the last white spots on the planet. What forces lead to the formation of caves? How do animals adapt to the extreme conditions? And why are caves important treasure troves for archaeologists? ARTE descends into the depths and explores the most spectacular water caves on earth.

Warp and Weft is an animated documentary short about traditional textile crafts. A love letter to the act of hand-making, traditional craft practices, and the people who love them. Stemming from the fear of these artforms slipping away in a society that no longer values the human labour behind them.

Traveller music has been a defining force in Irish musical heritage since the ballad boom of the 1960s. As the music reached new heights, the Traveller way of life was undergoing profound change. The transition from life on the road to settled housing altered the social fabric that had long nurtured this tradition, challenging how music was passed down through the generations.

A young man Nuno, tries to understand how his fate is tied to that of his deceased uncle Nuno, whom he never met.

Caroline's mother has cancer, she herself has just become pregnant. In the short time that remains she tries to understand the past in tender images.

Mrs. Ritsa, recently widowed, now lives in an empty house and the only reason she wakes up early in the morning is to go to KIFI. KIFI (Day Care Center for the Elderly) is a place where many elderly women gather for sous-vide, coffee and -most importantly- to keep each other company.

Iconic Québécois actor Patrick Huard takes a trip down memory lane through the objects in a souvenir shop.

In the mountains of Colombia's Coffee Triangle, a family faces the shadow of armed conflict. Years later, a son reconstructs the inherited fear, amidst echoes of the past and invisible scars. A sensory journey into memory, where the unspoken still resonates.

Glass arrangements on overhead projectors shine. This work is a sea of moods. And although the sources of this emotional scenery are visible in their fragility, we can hardly escape their strength. What happens when all the suns set at the same time?

Rutas and Roots is a short documentary that connects the journeys of two families: a Venezuelan family immigrating to the U.S. and an American family whose pioneer ancestors traveled west over a century ago. Both endured heartbreaking loss, sacrificing for a better future. Through personal stories and recreated scenes, the film reveals the cost of migration, the resilience that drives people to start anew, and the impact it has on their descendants.

Little Syria follows the quest of a brother, his sister and her boyfriend, trapped between a Syria from which they ran for their lives, and a Europe which seems at times to embrace them and at others to push them back. In the time of making of this film, more than 14 million Syrians have been forced to leave their homes. Syrians asked for asylum in more than 130 countries. Reem, Mohammed and Yasser try to make sense of what is left of the Syrian Revolution. Little Syria is a confidential insight into the invisible lives of Syrian refugees.

A documentary based on interviews with several contemporary Portuguese Drag Kings, created within the framework of the show KING SIZE (2025) by Sónia Baptista – a co-production of Teatro Nacional D. Maria II and the DDD Festival – a project that explores the performativity of masculinity in a queer context.

An attempt to capture reality without destroying it, and to find personal meaning in someone else's experience. One continuous shot - the author walks towards the sunset along the mountainside, shooting from the first person with a handheld camera. Behind the scenes, the story is told by a collage of many voices in a stream of thoughts: they are recorded during their travels, emphasized by the author's music.

This feature-length documentary explores the life and work of David Bentley Hart.

When Russia invaded Ukraine, the echoes of war reached Latvia as well, serving as a reminder of its long border with Russia and the grim memories of the Soviet occupation. The film follows those who decided not to wait. An artist, a sports journalist, an industrial climber, and a Catholic priest join the Latvian National Guard—civilians preparing for the unimaginable.

a documentary of a 17 year old trans person and their experiences

Riding public transportation in Mexico City should not result in injuries or broken bones, but for Braulio and Ulises, two young deaf men, it was different. A series of acts of abuse and discrimination revealed negligence on the part of the police and the authorities responsible for administering justice. This documentary is made entirely in Mexican Sign Language.

Peek behind the curtain of Chaotic Wrestling, the biggest independent wrestling company New England has to offer.

Set against the backdrop of the Jangheung Massacre and the chaotic events of the Korean War, this gripping film explores the brutal reality of civilian life during one of Korea's darkest times. The Jangheung Massacre of 1948, and the subsequent horrors of 1950, unfold through the chilling accounts of civilians caught in the crossfire of war. Following the Yeosu-Suncheon Incident on October 19, 1948, the massacre continued in waves: the military's suppression operations, the execution of members of the National People's Coalition in July 1950, the killings during the People's Army occupation, and the brutal retribution killings after police forces regained control in October 1950. Jangheung was a region so deeply involved in the war's guerilla activity that the People's Guerrilla Command of Jeollanam-do was even set up near the village of Gaji Mountain. As a result, civilian casualties were massive.

Dark, unusual clouds gathered in the sky, slowly drifting toward the memory-laden hillside. With the typhoon approaching, people made their way to the cemetery atop Jian Mountain, hoping to reclaim the fading fragments of the past before the storm arrived. From deep within the mountains came the occasional sound of dogs barking—whispers, almost, of buried stories: ancestors who were relocated, stray dogs that were driven away, a woman still waiting for her husband’s return, and myself, trying to find a connection to my father in the cracks of memory—and perhaps, to find myself as well.

Comedian and baseball fan Roy Wood Jr. embarks on a cross-country journey to trace the evolution of the Home Run Derby. Along the way, Roy revisits some of the most memorable home runs in baseball history with the game’s biggest stars. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Bob Costas, Chris Berman, and more legendary all-stars talk about their favorite Home Run Derby moments and share what makes the home run one of the most thrilling feats in sports.

In the valleys of Kashmir beekeeper Shakeel Ahmed Khan has committed his life to learning about the nature of bees and their delicate work. However, his story takes a dramatic turn following the impact of the most destructive earthquake the region has ever seen. From the rubble, a charitable project reignites this lost art, until on the eve of their biggest exhibition to date, another, more unnatural disaster threatens to undermine all their progress.

A British property investor and training course director conducts a tour of his property portfolio while discussing his life and career.

A circus family’s hidden legacy unfolds as descendants reunite across continents, uncovering their Aboriginal ancestry, global stardom, and the extraordinary secrets they kept in order to survive. Through the Colleano family's remarkable home movies, never-before-seen footage, family interviews and archival recordings, their extraordinary story is brought to life.

One person's 2024

A brief documentary about a theatrical project that involves an Italian jail's inmates.

Catalin Moise embarks on a dizzying journey in an attempt to answer the title question, wandering through the history of Italy, Germany, and Romania in the 20th century, using as sources "The Anatomy of Fascism" and "Corneliu Zelea Codreanu The Rise and Fall of the 'Captain'."

A short documentary on a grandson returning home to visit his aging grandmother who was crying to see him on the phone.