While the hunt for Lord Lucan has dominated the media for half a century, the name of the victim, Sandra Rivett, has been forgotten.
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While the hunt for Lord Lucan has dominated the media for half a century, the name of the victim, Sandra Rivett, has been forgotten.
Jean, a Haitian immigrant in Chile, is admired everywhere he performs. Moreover, his body represents all the classic values of academy. However, in the anonymity of his existence, he is also a canon of marginality.
The image burns.
1 Ghetto. 2 Bastards. 5 Tapes. 24 hours...
In this playful experimental film, documentary maker and animator Pavel Koutecký captures Prague during campaigning for the first free elections in 1990. Old political posters recall an atmosphere of belief in democracy and disgust with the years of communist dictatorship.
In November 2022, the lockdown measures in Wuhan city became increasingly strict. A group of trailer workers dragged their carts through the metal barriers. This absurd game seemed endless, but an unexpected protest changed everything.
Emilio Pascual, a historical figure of Andalusian cinema from the early 1900s, appears in today's Malaga with the mission of bringing the first documentary filmed in Andalusia to its first screening.
"The film offers a poignant glimpse into the life of Vitalii Velychurov, a key worker in the main bread factory of Mykolaiv, once a frontline city. Russian troops destroyed Mykolaiv's major infrastructure and most of the city's residents have left – including Vitalii's wife and children – but the factory has delivered bread to the besieged population every day since the full scale invasion broke out. Lost in memories of the past and an uncertain future, Vitalii finds solace in the continued rhythm of the factory."
Aida, a child on the autism spectrum, decides to fix the society’s structures that hinder her studies with the help of her caregiver mother Johanna. The determined child challenges the existing norms to advance acceptance and equality. Political influencing takes time and energy. Can the daughter-mother-duo change the society that only offers sympathy?
We are standing in front of the old theater in Narva. It is still winter and snowing. An old man comes out of one of the theater doors and speaks to us in a deep, warm voice in Russian. We only understand his gestures. We don't know his name, so we call him Vassili, like the great old theater.
Director Abada Al-Hamami presents the most significant political, social, economic, cultural, and sports events of the Kingdom in 2023 in his film "Station Seven."
'The Forgotten Pacific' travels to five Pacific islands to discover how communities are weaving indigenous knowledge into the modern-day fight to adapt, rebuild and save their islands from climate change.
Α baby girl guides her embryo brother to his journey to life and narrates an adventurous tale that we have all experienced, but no one seems to remember.
After the attack on Pearl Harbour, President Eisenhower committed to a reigme of ruthlessness. The blood of Americans would not have been spilt in vein and what followed was a furious and vicious series of retaliation strikes at key point around the world.
Dangerous gambling trends are thriving on social media and online today. Lootboxes, magic chests with randomly generated game equipment, are considered outright gambling. The whole system is deliberately targeting the younger generation and minors who, because of their addiction, acquire money in all sorts of ways.
80s, Milan, Italy. The disappearance of the great groups from the 70s and the need of music different from the Sanremo commercial songs led to the creation of a new record company: "Vox Pop". One of the first recordings from the label was "Blues get off my shoulder” from Carnival of Fools, a band which revolved around the figure of Mauro Ermanno Giovanardi, already known in the underground scene.
Dark matter, which makes up 85% of the matter in the Universe, remains one of the greatest mysteries in physics. A team of scientists are using ground-breaking developments in quantum technology to hunt for hypothetical dark matter particles in new ways. This film is based on research by the QSHS & QUEST-DMC consortiums.
Do our past and present selves share the same identity? In "Por Outra Lente", Pedro and Luísa revisit their childhood to create an autobiographical documentary, using home videos recorded by their father. A reflection on memory, growth, and identity through the act of filmmaking.
In this documentary, Benjamin Bourigeaud recalls his seven years journey as a Stade rennais FC player. He walks around the Roazhon Park, an opportunity to speak about his memories, his emotions and anecdotes. A gifted player, a generous man, a leader : discover « Bourige » as you never saw him.
Concerned about escalating tensions between Jewish and Black Brooklynites, the spiritual leaders of Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope and Antioch Baptist Church in Bed-Stuy embark on a radical experiment to bring the change they hope to see in their communities. The rabbi and the pastor lead delegations to their places of worship to learn from each other, but soon tensions emerge, testing their dreams of unity.
It’s the story of a flood. This is the story of a crisis. The scar left by the 2021 floods in the Vesdre and Ourthe valleys is still there. When it rains, the drops remind us of the dead and the rubble. How to rebuild yourself? From the daily lives of victims followed over a long period of time to the visions of the future of town planners responsible for proposing solutions, After the Rain tells the story of the aftermath of the deadliest climate disaster in Belgian history.
Stories about the past often revolved around lost manuscripts and rare books.
Year 2021. Veteran coach Joaquín Caparrós leads the Armenian National Football Team. 5,000 km away from his native Utrera and in just one year, he has become a hero for a country at war.
The era of mining is coming to an end in the Ruhr area. Prosper-Haniel is the last shaft that is still in use and will finally be closed for coal production in 2018.
Piecing together the powerful testimonies of Bedouin women fighting to preserve their culture and history, we move between fragmented representations of their homes as the protagonists narrate their stories giving voice and texture to absence, taking up space, refusing to be erased.
This documentary was filmed over four years and captures the struggles that the pandemic brought to the Milestone and venues like it nationwide. With independent stages already on the endangered species list, fans faced the heightened threat of losing these coveted sanctuaries for live music and the cultural support system they create. The film features dozens of Milestone alumni, including the Violent Femmes, who reflect on the many shows they played at the club during the 80s and the troubling trend of historic venues like the Milestone shutting down. The threat to the Milestone seems even more ominous as other independent venues in Charlotte fall like dominoes, many closing their doors over the past decade. Between the live music industry’s expansive corporate takeover and coronavirus closures, how will the Milestone survive and stay true to its heritage in a world where $5 rock shows are quickly becoming a thing of the past?
In South Korea, getting into a prestigious university is a measure of success. In this ‘strange country’, the majority of people run toward the same goal. But there are ‘Alices’ who have taken the bold step of stepping on the brakes in their life and choosing a different route from the conventional path. Korean youth who have embarked on a journey in search of the “freedom to look sideways” offer these encouraging words of comfort to all of us who are determined to push forward, not knowing how to slow down.
Les EnChantières, an association of women sharing building skills, set about building their own workshop in Montreuil. Initially utopian, this large-scale participatory construction site, open to all, quickly turned into a great emancipatory adventure, nourished by revolts and dreams.
Third documentary by the journalist from Latina Television.
This is a short documentary that unveils the lives and journeys of three exceptional drag queens within the city of Bacolod.
Every holiday season, Dayton's transformed into a magical wonderland, complete with storybooks brought to life by artistry and fantastical displays. Wander back in time to the 8th floor auditorium, where countless visitors made cherished memories, and reminisce with artists, magic makers and lifelong fans who share their stories of this timeless tradition.
This documentary follows the survivors of the 2023 train accident in Tempi, Greece - along with the 57victims’ families - as they fight for justice.
In a world where freedom is constantly under threat, democratic societies are always on the lookout to ensure that the hard-won conquests of the historically recent past are not rolled back, but rather evolve towards individual and collective freedoms of expression and coexistence. (Khalil Charif)
The film reveals the vampirism of capital according to Karl Marx, showing the life of immigrant workers in the Netherlands. Filmed with dreamlike calm, it shows their wait in forgotten places, living in precarious conditions where the company deducts rent from their salary, while the camera gives them a voice.
The 20th Anniversary documentary film about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami as told by survivors.
Shot in black and white in homage to Helen Levitt, the pioneering photographer of children chalking the streets of Harlem in the late 1930s, this film records individual acts of creation by children from two schools local to the Barbican Centre in London, including students with physical and neurological diversities. Marco goes for horseshoe-shaped patterns, before expressing his self in a spontaneous spatter; Jean-Luc builds oneiric form upon form; Charlyn’s creatures emerge in clear, expansive lines. For Ayesha and James, the chalk is not just a drawing tool but also a curious object for fingers to explore, like they do with the texture of asphalt or the powderiness of their marks. Sensation and imagination imbue every scratch of white on black these children make.
From a kid growing up in Stockton, California to a Major League pitcher with the Oakland A’s, Dallas Braden’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Dallas shares his story on the way to the final home game at the Coliseum where we offer a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional exchanges between the staff, TV crew, and long-time fans. It also features conversations with fans about what it means to lose their beloved team after so many years. A powerful reflection on the end of an era and the deep connection between the A's and their community.
Explore the gripping story of MMA and Kickboxing legend Gary Goodridge, whose battle with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) reveals the hidden dangers of combat sports and the enduring human spirit behind the fighter. Witness a journey from the heights of athletic glory to the fight for survival against a relentless, unseen opponent.
Almen Gibirila is a fashion icon, founder in 1980 of Black Experience, the first black modeling agency in Paris. Congolese journalist Nzoumba-Lissa invites us to discover her creations during the Top Model Africa Paris casting.
A 99-year-old woman recounts her memories of the family that abandoned her when the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso took control of her town, forcing her to sell her dreams as stories to fulfill the promise that would reunite them on her hundredth birthday.
Join a team of UNLV film students as they ask fellow students about their perceptions of love. They dive into all of this right before Valentine's Day as a holiday special.
Animal rights activists, whose influence is growing, are working to put an end to humanity’s exploitation of animals. Why continue to kill animals when there are other options? Giving up meat and trying a vegan lifestyle for over 100 days—that’s the challenge filmmaker Mathurin Peschet set for himself. A journey from omnivore to vegan, full of questions about our habits and our society, which he recounts in his documentary “Dans la peau d'un végan”.
Twenty-two-year-old Ellie Williams was jailed for lying about being trafficked and raped by a vicious Asian grooming gang. Now, for the first time, the truth is laid open.
A car running in an empty street, three songs play. Experimental short that explores how some images can guide the viewers eyes to certain places of the screen.
Mood Ring is a feature film by performance artist Sereima Adimate/Stelly G, Kiki Oner and Garden Reflexxx. The group examines female friendships, the idea of love letters, the challenge of unpacking heritage and the meaning of going home. In the ineffable shadow of taboo, Mood Ring is a radical sign of deliverance. In 2021 the group started a writer's room brainstorming ideas of 'First Times'. It led them to Mood Ring, a community funded project based in/on Fiji. The footage features moments from the location reconnaissance Sereima went on in early 2022. In a tangled visual poem that blends journal entries with travelogue, Kiki Oner and best friend Stelly G return to their island home Viti Lev. During this - their first trip together as adults - they make contact with a past that is unfamiliar to them yet shrouded in memories. What follows is a deeply felt trip that forces them to confront lives almost lived. There will be scenes of confronting pasts, and catastrophic futures.
Three young filmmakers struggle to recall oddly specific memories from their childhood.
At the heart of happiness lies the desire for love. Each hero, a resident of the village of Nedelnoye, seeks a specific form of this feeling: romantic love, love for a neighbor, a mother, a homeland, or their village. Will they find happiness?
Zhong Ming, a gifted potter, is in a deep search for his own personal voice. His works are a harmonious blend of Chinese and Western culture with respect to the "Rongchang" ceramic tradition. His work goes far beyond the conventional pottery that the market demands, with awards in international art competitions, and he tries to find a way to balance these two aspects of his art. Eventually, through his work, he is led to find his personal style and gain recognition for it.
A documentary-style program it's guided by Stewart Lane, a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing a Broadway show from conception to opening night.
Ans Hoornweg died in 2022 at the age of 80. Hers was an extraordinary story. Extraordinary for others, that is, as contact with extraterrestrials was nothing special for Ans: she appeared on TV several times as a medium who could communicate with aliens. In Ans en het universum, for one last time, she recalls her out-of-body experiences and her visits to other planets. Ans also discusses her media appearances and how people would call her crazy, but still, Ans did not have one shred of doubt: aliens are everywhere and we’re slowly transitioning to an era where current gender norms are no longer applicable. Filmmakers Noëlle Ingeveldt and Juriaan van Berkel work together as Berkveldt to produce a sincere testimonial of a woman with a remarkable life story, filmed amongst the many dolls Ans made in the same likeness of her alien friends.
Adrian Paci’s sensitive gaze enters an aluminum transformation plant to explore the relationship between the workers’ bodies and the factory environment, celebrating the enduring value of labour. Through meticulous observation and perfectly composed framing, Merging Bodies delves into gestures and materials that blur the boundaries between the workers and the machinery. Paci’s hypnotic camera captures details that transcend the immediate context, liberating the visible from a singular interpretation.