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Set post-ISIS genocide, “Daughters of Ghafouri” follows Nemam Ghafouri, a refugee-turned-heart surgeon, as she leads a daring mission during the Covid pandemic to reunite children fathered by ISIS fighters with their former sex slave mothers. Shot on GoPro and iPhone cameras due to Covid restrictions, this film captures her historic rescue across the Syrian border, as chronicled by the New York Times.
A man struggles with uniting different aspects of his identity. He finds some solace in a conversation with his cousins who experience similar challenges. Insights and advice are shared in the hope of connecting further with their black and queer identities. They will get there,‘Bi and by’.
Angolan director and screenwriter Pocas Pascoal reminds us that it’s time for a change, proposing through this film a look at colonialism, capitalism, and their impact on global biodiversity. We observe that the destruction of the ecosystem goes back a long way and is already underway through land exploitation, big game hunting, and the exploitation of man by man.
A journey that promises to change not only the women's lives but the very future of our planet. X Trillion follows fourteen women as they sail a gruelling 3000 miles across the North Pacific Ocean to one of the most remote places on Earth, but also the location of the densest accumulation of ocean plastic – the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A life-affirming, optimistic story of adventure, discovery, science and solidarity.
Underdog begins as a dog-filled travelogue but eventually forms into a cinematic essay that effortlessly moves from one time and place to the next. The film criticises selective breeding and explores the history of oppression based on racial categorisation in both the human and dog world. The film’s audiovisual argumentation is constructed effectively through split-screen cinematography and voiceover narration.
A taboo among taboos in France, the social protection system is rarely scrutinized in detail. Yet it represents a significant burden on public finances and is in need of reform if it is to survive under the weight of unfunded expenditures.
NKASHI: RACE FOR THE OKAVANGO follows the triumphs and challenges of three mokoro (dugout canoe) polers, as they prepare for an annual racing event. It also illuminates their vital role in protecting the Okavango Delta – one of the most unique wetlands in the world that is the main source of water for a million people and is one of the most biodiverse places in Africa that supports the world’s largest remaining elephant population as well as lions, cheetahs, hundreds of species of birds, and much more.
Collector Gilles Broussaud opens his doors to us and talks about the disturbing phenomena linked to his collection of Congolese statuettes.
Will the river that nourishes the Horn of Africa, dominated by Egypt since the early 20th century, soon have a new master? Analysis of the underground regional struggle between Cairo, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
Rooted in a childhood memory, 'Methuselah' examines the exploitation of trees and their haunting dual role, as silent witnesses and unwitting participants, in humanity's history of violence.
Documentary about growing up queer and feeling like you've lost your childhood to a lie. Contrasts the experience of being in the closet as a child and still struggling to come to terms with yourself when older.
This is Life is a documentary purely made with UGC footages. It tells stories about common Chinese people regarding four aspects of their life: what they wear, what they eat, where they live, and how they migrate. Stories presented in this film is not just showing people's life in first-tier cities, it also represents probably 3000 counties, 40000 towns, and 660000 villages in China. The way how this documentary is made guarantees you to see a raw, but vivid China you have never seen before.
A short documentary.
Iki, a grassroots activist, is shot three times during periods of intense conflict in contemporary Argentine history: in 2001, 2002, and 2016. Yet, none of the bullets kill him. His story reflects a series of perilous moments. Woven from collective performance, grassroots activism, and personal experiences, this film explores the personal and political commitment of a prominent leader of popular movements.
Mathieu Crepel, the French snowboarding legend, returns to the village where the film that put him on the map when he was ten years old was shot. Qivitoq tells the story of his rediscovery – through the eyes of an adult – of this place on the edge of the world, struck by a harsh social reality.
Second part of a video diary on the Piave river. Cuts and transitions.
In the heart of Peru's central rainforest, three generations of Asháninka and Yanesha women stand as guardians of their ancestral practices and sacred sites. Through their leadership, they confront sexism, racism, and the climate crisis, fighting to be heard in decisions that affect their territories.
Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler embark on their journey creating brent for the last six years.
"On this trip, the rain never stops" - but neither do the two Londoners Ben and Hugo. In 2013 the pair set out to Sorsele in Northern Sweden to build a raft out of euro pallets and plastic containers. With their DIY construction christened "Melissa" they put in on the Vindelälven, bound for rapids, thunder storms and a bumpy ride to the sea.
For more than half a century, rumours have circulated of the Krays' relationship with the American Mafia. Featuring brand new interviews and sensational revelations, including an exclusive interview with a former American mobster. Also featured is the late Dave Courtney in what would be his final recorded interview.
A young reclusive man moves from his small town in Sweden to Osaka, in search of connection and an escape from the mundanity of life.
Four people decide to flee to Europe, each on their own. As they face various challenges, their experiences merge into a common story without getting lost in the mass of reporting.
In Venezuela, from the Andes to the central coast and the lands of Miranda, Lara, and Cumanacoa, activists, fellow fishermen, coffee, sugar cane, and cocoa farmers are fighting alongside the Brazilian Landless Workers' Movement to realize Hugo Chávez's communist dream. It is a struggle in which women are becoming a decisive force...
Host Derek Muller uncovers the mind-blowing secrets of spider vision! Discover how advanced color vision in jumping spiders has evolved in so many unique ways, and explore the wide spectrum of colors in their hidden world. You won't believe what these tiny creatures can see!
A mother explores enigmas and secrets with her kids.
Curitiba is a maze of ideas, people and contradictions. This short-film shows that perspective of the city, with its statues, ghost buses, brokens sidewalks and capybaras.
Cheekface LIVE at The Velvet Underground in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The film "The Inventor" refers to the life of Giorgos Paraponiaris, a porter from Kalamata, as described by his daughters Alexandra and Tasia.
On the morning of the October 7 attack, Rachel and David Edri were held hostage in their home in Ofakim by a terrorist squad. For 20 hours the couple survived alone with the terrorists until they were rescued by the security forces. During the hours, Rachel offered the terrorists food and drinks, talked with them and took care of one of the wounded.
Koreans have long sought their identity through food. Despite rapid economic growth and modernization, there has been a persistent yearning for what is considered truly "Korean." This film reflects on the desires and aspirations of the Korean people, as mirrored in their tastes, from the era of chronic post-war hunger to the global rise of K-food.
1962, at the end of the Algerian War, Algerian independence activists are released from Rennes prison. For one night, filmmaker Yann Le Masson films them. They tell him their vision for the future of Algeria and the place women must occupy in the new society to be built. Fifty years later, with the soundtrack missing, Raphaël Pillosio sets out to find these women. Two deaf people set about lip-reading the women filmed by Yann Le Masson, revealing snatches of sentences, words cut short by the camera's shifts. An investigative film in which the few activists still alive discover their old testimonies and tell us their silent story. The reconstruction of the lost soundtrack will remain in suspense; no happy ending will come to absorb the absence, to cancel the ferocious operation of time. An essay film about cinema that depicts their disappearance, and forever keeps them alive.
Elizabeth Smart meets the real-life Tanya Kach, who at 14-years old vanished from a Pittsburgh suburb. In a revealing conversation, Tanya recounts the horror of the 10 years she spent in captivity in her predator's bedroom, and confides in Elizabeth about the realities of grooming, the pain of victim-blaming, and the courage she discovered in herself in the years that followed her harrowing experience.
“Let them eat cake!” laughs a Marie-Antoinette from the dunes... Gaëlle loves to dress up. Under her wigs, Gaëlle plays with codes and the surprise her appearances provoke. Each of her wigs explores a part of her femininity, her self-confidence and her relationship with the gaze of others... Above all, all her wigs hide a secret.
In August 2004, a remote corner of Vermont became the epicenter of an extraordinary event when tens of thousands of Phish fans converged for a farewell concert, only to be ensnared in an unprecedented traffic jam. This documentary delves into the incredible story of strangers becoming a community, as they transformed frustration into festivity, showcasing the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. Whether you're a die-hard Phish fan or simply curious about this remarkable moment of collective endurance and creativity, join us on a journey through one of music history's most unexpected and inspiring phenomena.
Tradewinds in an intimate portrait and examination of the life of CHamoru jazz pianist, Patrick Palomo, whose musical style has combined CHamoru lyrics with the sounds and melodies of contemporary and classic jazz music. Although his music career has spanned decades and continues to influence the Guam music scene, the film explores how his legacy has paved the way for younger artists to follow in his path. Together with rising local talents, Shannon McManus, John Glaser, and Andrew Gumataotao, they form the group, Tradewinds. Together the group produces music highly influenced in the jazz style with lyrics in the CHamoru language. Tradewinds is a film that highlights the importance of language preservation and explores the definition of indigenous art.
A documentary about the struggles of fishermen in Barangay San Rafael III, Noveleta, Cavite, as a seawall project puts their livelihood at risk.
Designer Lyudmila Norsoyan has terminal cancer. She talks about her life, shares stories in which she was a direct participant, and reflects on the themes of youth, self-determination, and mastery.
Filmed during countrywide local elections of mayors and legislatives between November 2022 and February 2023, “An Island” is a documentary about the people of Taiwan, living their lives alongside permanent threats from the outside. Spanning the whole island and the life of its people from the country-side to city-life, the film invites the viewers to immerse themselves into the daily life of this uncertain period.
How do we honor precedent while rupturing it for new life? As living beings we are time and space collapsed. We subvert linear time as we experience and shoulder the overwhelming shadow and noise of different memories, existences, and dreams in every moment. We cry, love, grieve, bleed, and just “are” every day. We pass down and inherit all of these things. We are entitled to keep them—a frighteningly stunning life. What is happening in the current moment, spliced with the past, is to live in memory, and that dynamic is to be human.
From the filmmaker embedded with the Proud Boys, and who was called to testify before the January 6th Committee with his exclusive footage, this is a firsthand account of the conspiracy to steal the election.
A map explores cruising spots in Natal/RN, where there are always champions in the bathrooms.
Documentary about an independent video artist.
In a rural periphery in the midst of transformation, agricultural machines devastate the fields and the places are haunted by an eternal gloom. Out of the flames, the bells are reborn, invoking the presence of the community.
An inspirational story focusing on the success and triumph of the Oglala Lakota people of Pine Ridge. This documentary takes an in-depth look at the amazing programs, customs, and people that are making positive change on the Reservation.
Elijah Jamal Balbed grew up in Washington DC in the midst of one of its most difficult eras, as its identity was being tested. As the city changed around him, his budding career as a musician exposed him to the people and music providing a voice and an outlet to the people of DC. Now tasked with preserving and sharing that tradition, Balbed reflects on balancing that responsibility with creating a musical identity of his own.
POINT CLOUD – A SKATE FILM BY EDGLRD
Three ethnic school kids from Sydney's western suburbs form a punk band in the 80s. The Hard-Ons fight racism, the music industry and the rise of grunge with their pop punk noise, irreverent humour and absolute commitment to just being themselves.