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Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) is one of the most popular impressionist painters, famous for much-loved paintings such as “The Luncheon of the Boating Party”. But critics have sometimes been less impressed by an artist who could be considered superficial. This documentary sheds light on Renoir’s paintings. Could they be more modern and sophisticated than we imagine?

Of the water that covers 3/4 of the planet, only 2% is currently drinkable for many species. One of these species is us, with a population of approximately 8 billion: Humans. Because of our dependence on water, 80% of our species, myself included, live near water. In general, like a magnet, the water that allows us to cluster around it can sometimes cause interspecies or instraspecies conflicts and sometimes become the victim of species. Like Nikita... The documentary film, whose filming spanned seven countries and four years, tells the story of our life source, water, through the Nikita River...

Missing Black Women is a powerful new documentary that sheds light on one of America's most overlooked crises-the disappearance of Black women and girls across the country.

A pretty pink dollification scene with two non-binary plus size femmes, followed by a conversation.

The standard model of human coexistence is a monoculture: a nuclear family, two generations, under one roof. This promises a sense of security and cozy refuge from a hectic, threatening world. The directing duo interviews “thought artist” Simon Nagy on the topic and embarks on a highly experimental visit to the row houses.

A documentary musical which tells the story of war and pacifism through songs and melodies recorded in Mariupol from the end of 20th century to the beginning of 2022, when the city was erased and captured by Russia.

Slushy Noobz explore the hidden secrets behind Woodbine Mall & Fantasy Fair in Toronto, Canada.

A married woman reflects on her painful past and wonders what she would say to her 15-year-old self if they ever met a quiet conversation between innocence and experience.

A short documentary film that explores the history of how military technology and atomic testing became entangled in contemporary surfing amongst the beaches of the San Diego area. Using vérité footage and animation, the film follows Shuuluk, a Kumeyaay surfer, who interacts daily with the resulting effects and complexities of occupation on his land and in his sport, and reclaims it as a practice of joy, play, and connection.

Not only in Germany, but worldwide, many women are demanding more space in the Catholic Church. However, there are also numerous opposing views.

In the summer of 2022, the hottest in a century, Endesa cut off power to working-class neighborhoods in Seville, accusing residents of stealing electricity to hide its lack of investment. Tired of the heat and power cuts, residents organized collective actions against Endesa and the institutions, creating a social movement for the right to electricity.

A powerful and emotionally charged documentary that tells a story of heroism, sacrifice and an unbreakable human bond. The film recounts the true events of 28 August 2013, when US Army Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis gave his life to save Polish Lieutenant Karol Cierpica during a deadly Taliban attack on the Ghazni base in Afghanistan. Ollis, just 24 years old, made the ultimate sacrifice, shielding Cierpica from a suicide bomber in a moment of instinctive, selfless bravery.

A devastated town, the history that hurts and a forgiveness that has not yet come. Serapio, a young Yoeme, questions whether resentment is inherited.

Delve into the inner workings of the Third Reich, where power, paranoia, and ambition ruled. This series uncovers the complex relationships and deadly rivalries between Adolf Hitler and his top-ranking Nazi leaders. From their united rise to power to the fractures that emerged as egos clashed and loyalty was tested, discover the secrets behind the men who shaped and executed the Nazi regime's dark agenda. Through betrayal, manipulation, and unchecked ambition, witness the internal power struggles that ultimately influenced the fate of the Third Reich and the course of history.

A portrait of one of Aotearoa’s greatest living artists by one of our greatest documentary filmmakers. You should expect something special, and that’s what you get.

Cities are flooded with visual and sound pollution. Housing is now a costly commodity, an investment for the richest. The capital’s public space no longer serves the residents, but tourism, cars and big capital. How to reclaim the city?

St. Pete Boxing Club is the home of three former world champions: Ronald “Winky” Wright, Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy, and Keith “One Time” Thurman. “Successors of St. Pete: The St. Pete Boxing Club Story” explores not just a gym, but a legacy, as it follows fighters throughout every generation to answer the question: Who is going to continue the legacy that was left for them?

From the brief but intense trip to Havana, a Super 8 color film. Thrown like a drawing, a bottle on the seashore. Loose syllables, a small event waiting to happen, an announcement of imminent return, a glass bead necklace.

During her lifetime 12th-century abbess and mystic Hildegard von Bingen invented a secret language, the lingua ignota, which purpose remains unclear up until today. Taking the idea of visions as a starting point for playing with the filmic image and montage, Lingua Ignota connects a research into the different facets of Hildegard von Bingen’s life - music, plants, language - with an audio-visual diary. Collecting images at Disibodenberg, a former monastery where Hildegard used to live, visiting friends on a Danish Island and seasons changing - the principle of an unknown language connects the images and dictates their order, seeking correspondences between different spaces and temporalities.

Indigenous curator Nigel Borell’s groundbreaking Māori art exhibition becomes both a cultural triumph and a battleground for power, captured with extraordinary behind the scenes access in Chelsea Winstanley’s directorial feature debut, TOITŪ: Visual Sovereignty.

"I recently went to a cat rescue and care foundation and took the opportunity to record something." - Isaac García

Shangri-La (2023) journeys through Mongolia from an intercultural perspective, reflecting on tradition, modernity, and the tension between indigenous and Western belief systems. As filmmakers from industrialized nations — Germany and South Korea — we critically examine our own positions as outsiders, questioning the ways in which histories, environments, and ways of knowing are perceived and represented.

Taxi is a road movie, a five-minute short documentary. In a provincial town, Vassilis, Giannis and Stelios break the routine of everyday life and tell stories of racing. From their stories we discover that everyday life can be a source of inspiration.

How Paul Denham, convicted of first-degree murder, fights to clear his name in the US.

Travis Peagler, the youngest of seven, has always known demons exist. Witnessing their cruel torment of his former Marine father and troubled older sister, Travis has fought his own fierce battles against these relentless forces. Over four decades of pain and trauma are unearthed as Travis and his loved ones navigate the chilling interplay between mental illness and demonic possession. Together, they seek to unravel the mysterious connection between these afflictions and find a path to healing and redemption.

More than a documentary—Women in Christ is a call to every woman who’s ever wondered if her story matters. It does. Because when we see these women, we see the Savior.

From Gallipoli to Brest-Litovsk, witness WWI's turning points-naval clashes, mutiny, and revolution-shaping the fate of empires and the world.

A very niche documentary, or a specific travelogue in Morioka, Iwate prefecture, Japan. With a famous Japanese actress Mikako Ichikawa, they explore traditional crafts in Morioka, focusing on the future of these arts.

The Vanishing Knot explores the centuries-old craft of quilt making—now on the verge of disappearing—through the life of a master who has kept his workshop in Ankara’s Çankaya district running for over forty-five years. The documentary traces the delicate process from raw wool to hand stitching, contrasting the warmth of handmade quilts with the coldness of industrial materials. It captures the master’s struggle to find an apprentice and the fragility of traditional craftsmanship in the face of changing consumption habits and modern education.

In Buenaventura, the main port city on Colombia's Pacific coast, a young Afro-descendant social leader uses rap as a tool to build peace and confront violence, challenging the social complexity caused by drug trafficking and the wealth of natural resources in his environment.

The Beatsteaks are one of the most commercially successful German punk rock bands, alongside bands such as Die Ärzte and Die Toten Hosen. After the band was founded in 1995, success was slow to come. It wasn't until 2004 that they had their big breakthrough with the album "Smack Smash".

Following the extraordinary resilience of Dr Abu Safiya and his medical team, who endured over 16 months of relentless pressure, including repeated Israeli military attempts to evacuate and destroy the hospital.

The woods, the forest, the plantation. Wood, charcoal, palm oil. Where trees are cleared, the way people meet, farm and live together changes, locally and universally. Together with the Congolese women's rights activist Olande Byamungu, the Indonesian instrument maker and musician Ikbal Lubys and the German carpenter and performer Wolfram Sander, the documentary filmmaker and theatre director Daniel Kötter is developing a film parcours and theatre forest in Roden / Kukata Mi/ / Pembalakan, taking the audience to the Bergisches Land near Cologne, to the Indonesian palm oil plantations in Kalimantan and to the charcoal kilns in South Kivu, DR Congo.

Imagine that Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce and Cardi B all moved to Scandinavia. They played gigs at local clubs and toured school auditoriums all over their adopted countries, while finding partners and having children at the same time. This did happen, just in a previous era. From the late 1950s up to the 1970s, some of the greatest African-American jazz musicians moved to Sweden/Scandinavia, making new families and a lasting musical impression on the country. LEGACY is an account of their lives, their music and their families and their legacies. We follow their children, now grown, who share their stories for the first time: about growing up with a world-famous father, yet getting teased at school about their dark skin. This film is as much a documentary about music as it is a portrait of how individual experiences of race, visions of society and artistic dreams intersect, giving rise to an entirely new musical experience.

A swarm-hearted documentary on bees and beekeeping in Ireland. Bee-Kept is a documentary that feels like a visit to a secret apiary, or a conversation with a beekeeper-joyful, rambling, inspiring and packed full of information (and opinions!) about honeybees. Narrated by Alison Spittle. Ask four beekeepers a question, get five different answers-or so any beekeeper will tell you. Beekeepers are a curious species, and just like the bees they keep, the group is often more mysterious than the individual.

An undercover documentary examining standards of care in several residential facilities owned by Ireland's leading provider of private nursing homes.

These are the funny, crazy, or surreal stories of those who make art and those who buy it, amid canvases, giant ready-made artworks, and performance art moments traded for a sum of money written on a piece of paper. But where is the line between art and commerce? And what does the public gain from all this?

"Resurrecting Legends: The Rebirth of the MK IV" The documentary captures the extraordinary efforts of Riley Technologies, led by Bob Riley, his son Bill Riley, and a team of master craftsmen, as they undertake the meticulous continuation build of the MK IV. Drawing from original blueprints and modern enhancements for safety and materials, the team worked tirelessly to bring these iconic cars back to life while preserving their authentic spirit. The film features exclusive access to the Riley Technologies shop, showcasing the craftsmanship, innovation, and dedication behind the project. A highlight of the documentary is Bob Riley's emotional reunion with the MK IV, witnessing his legendary design return to the track in its continuation form. This poignant moment, captured before Riley's passing October 22, 2024, stands as a testament to his lifelong passion for race car engineering and his unparalleled contributions to motorsport.

Through photographs, the director's grandmother recalls her childhood memories of a place: Le Sault. She spent all her vacations there and now lives there. The timeless essence of this place is charged with emotion and history. Still childhood memories give way to vivid shots, as if past and present come together to celebrate the permanence of beloved places. This little movie is a witness to the passage of time.

The film follows a young man as he tries to preserve his everyday life in the form of a video diary. He shares those important moments (both beautiful and trivial) with his girlfriend and his best friend.

Five of the most important and prestigious names in Italian cuisine gather to discuss their choices, their sense of time, and the future, free from prejudice and convention. One by one, they begin to speak, leading us on a journey through the different latitudes, flavors, and histories of our country. All under the banner, however, of one great shared spirit: love for the life to come. The fifth season that unites us all.

Shark expert Tristan Guttridge and his mad scientist team use CGI to build the ultimate "Frankenshark." Pulling from a variety of shark species, they build the deadliest, weirdest shark on the planet.

A short look into an independent Mexican eatery in Surrey and the characters who work there.

A documentary that explores how queer fashion, often born on the streets and in underground niches, has become a viral phenomenon on social media, shaping the aesthetics of global pop culture. Through the interaction between LGBTQIA+ influencers, content creators, and digital platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, trends that were once marginalized now occupy the center of the fashion industry. The film investigates how this evolution impacts not only the visibility of the queer community but also the consumption and creation of contemporary fashion

Part documentary, part performance capture, entirely thrilling. This uplifting project follows a group of young dancers as they collaborate with internationally acclaimed choreographer Kim Brandstrup and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Born out the the OAE's residency at North London's Acland Burghley School, Brandstrup, together with professional dancers Tommy Franzen, Deavion Brown, and Seirian Griffiths, worked with students over two years to create a new piece that fuses hip hop movement with the intricate musical world of J.S. Bach. The result was an exhilarating, sold-out performance at the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival. As the project grew, so did the students. Their uncertainty transforms into confidence, joy, and a mesmerizing new dance language. Their natural rhythmic intelligence becomes the key to unlocking Bach's complex music, revealing unexpected links between Baroque counterpoint and the street-style flow of hip hop.

While a few years ago social media and a strong visual identity were a welcome accessory, today they are an essential part of political success. Jan Grolich, Christian Democrat governor of the South Moravia Region, is an example of a politician who has managed to effectively combine traditional values with modern marketing tools. He has gained popularity through his immediacy and perspective. He appears in the same way in Jakub Ondráček's observational documentary. It offers an authentic insight into the behind-the-scenes of Grolich's campaign before the 2024 regional elections, which were disrupted by floods. The camera impartially follows lively discussions about the design of election posters, the distribution of cake to potential voters, and the post-election dilemma of how to deal with results without losing the painstakingly created image of a person who wants to do things his own way.

Join Deb Freeman to discover the life and legacy of Edna Lewis, the Virginia-born Black chef who introduced many Americans to seasonal cooking, one dish at a time

An old friend reunites with sculptor Andrew Lyons and discovers who the man truly is. Described as "delightfully eccentric" and "heartfelt", this documentary won the 2025 1 News & Current Affairs Best Documentary award.

9:30 delves into the case of the vitriol attack on Ioanna Paliospyrou, documenting her recovery and the trial of her assailant that gripped Greece. The film examines the psychological impact, community response, and resilience required to navigate the aftermath of such violence, spotlighting the pursuit of justice and victim support.

This essay film faces the racist and racialised representations of Black people in early cinema. The images occlude and reveal, indict and heal. Egbe’s voiceover is lyrical, multilayered and furious.

The film follows a Roma family in Zaporizhzhia that were forced to flee the Russian occupation in spring 2022. The film documents Roma people’s reflections on Ukraine and their own complex identity during the full-scale invasion and in the context of the resistance to Russian aggression.

A comeback story with grit and groove. New York's 1980's Dance pioneers Rockers Revenge reunite decades later to finally record their debut album, transforming nostalgia into a powerful journey of friendship, resilience, and unfinished dreams. From the frontlines of New York’s COVID crisis to the pulse of Black Lives Matter, their music channels loss, hope, and defiance. Directed by legendary DJ and music producer Arthur Baker – whose collaborations with New Order, Afrika Bambaataa, Bruce Springsteen and Al Green defined an era – this film spans 30 years yet feels urgently of the moment - a testament to survival, second chances, and the unstoppable spirit of Rockers Revenge.