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Confessions of Undecided Women is an animated short documentary consisting of confessions from women in their thirties about childbearing in a society where women’s bodies have been instrumentalised for reproduction. The documentary gives space to the voices of those who are undecided, fearful, or do not want children. It creates room for reflection and discussion on women’s personal choices and societal expectations.
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In the 1970s and 1980s, the small Pennsylvania town of New Hope was among a few safe havens outside of major cities for gay men to find community. Over 30 years later, the town’s legacy remained, but now for a different community: transgender women. Trans Heaven, Pennsylvania explores the untold story of legendary, weekend-long parties that saw hundreds of transgender women and self-identified crossdressers take over the town, traveling from all over the country to meet other people like them. Through both interviews and stunning animation sequences that utilize never-before-seen archival photography, audiences not only get a glimpse into the heyday of these events in the early 2010s but also the iconic gay bar The Raven which became the unlikely cornerstone of these weekends.
An unprecedented look into the psyche of Karel Sabbe in his attempt to finish the legendary Barkley Marathons. As the first documentary focusing on a finisher, it unveils Sabbe's mental fortitude and physical resilience in tackling the brutal course. Through intimate interviews and captivating footage, viewers gain invaluable insights into the mindset required to endure the grueling challenges of the Barkley.
Josh Frydenberg, former treasurer of Australia, presents a powerful and emotional documentary on the devastating impact of antisemitism on Australia following the horrendous terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists on October 7 last year. The documentary examines the rise in hostility towards Jewish people taking place around the world at levels not seen since the Holocaust.
The stories of five women from the village of Devičany near Banská Štiavnica. They decided to “redbrand”, to improve, to change the settings of their lives and gender status. They took an axe and cut a hole in the ice on the Veľká Vodárenská tajch and started to harden themselves. And that was the beginning of their rebellion... The village watches them suspiciously and has its own opinion. But laughter gives them courage to break the barriers of gender stereotypes. The Aquabelles of Prandof tells the stories of women in the story of a changing history.
The director Alexandra Routhiau Mikaélian, French of Armenian origin, made a promise to her grandfather, to find the members of their family in Turkey based on a simple name, Shahimé, this sister he was never able to meet.
Through a careful selection of images and sounds extracted from various archives, the director of this short film offers a profound reflection on the process of discovering and blossoming her identity. In this personal journey, moments of stumbling, uncertainty and beauty are intertwined, revealing the complexity and richness of the search for authenticity and acceptance.
A misty afternoon returns a Mapuche couple to their wedding video. In their civil ceremony, they are noted as one of only two couples married in the indigenous language of Mapudungun.
One day, he sent me a roll of film. He asked me to develop the images he had taken during his long journey. But when I developed them, there was nothing on the film. Was it my mistake? Or his? Through the images he keeps sending, I begin to notice noises — things that were invisible before.
A young man goes into various digital spaces in search of the lost memories of his childhood, connecting the landscapes and objects from the video games he played with the concepts he barely remembers from it.
In the 1960s Jose Maria Sison founded the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the CPP’s guerrilla-military arm, the New People’s Army (NPA), among other noble and nefarious activities that led to his Philippine passport being revoked in 1987. To the US State Department, the Philippine government, and some European authorities, Sison is a certified terrorist. With his wife Julie (84) he lives a hand-to-mouth Spartan existence and yet they are the most charming couple. This is their love story: their love for each other, their love of country, and the love of many of their compatriots for them.
Most of the Christmas trees sold in Europe originate from a small mountainous region of Georgia. Together with the families running Christmas tree businesses we follow the journey of the ultimate winter symbol crossing countries and cultures, from Georgian fir forests, through Christmas tree farms in Denmark, shopping rush and festive fireworks. As the holidays are over and the cities quiet down, here and there lie the abandoned Christmas trees.
The factory for the production of electrical transformers “Minel – Ripanj” was built in the Belgrade settlement Ripanj in 1953. For the needs of Minel’s worker, in 1959 the Colony neighbourhood was built near the factory. Around 300 people live there today. My grandfather, who is like a ghost, walks with me through the premises where he once worked.
Ronny and Suly have fallen in love. The only problem is that Ronny is in the US, while Suly is in Guatemala. LOVE IN THE TIME OF MIGRATION illustrates the modern day romance of two individuals from a community deeply impacted by migration to the US, and asks the question -- can love conquer all?
Celebrates the legendary – and largely forgotten – Canadian musician who fought for her right to play the slide guitar, a male-dominated instrument in a male-dominated world. Eight months after arriving in Greenwich Village with no prospects, she found herself opening for the biggest blues legends in the world, like Odetta, Richie Havens, and Mississippi John Hurt. But it’s the six magical nights that Ellen ignited the stage with Jimi Hendrix that changed the course of her life.
A documentary chronicling the Starbucks unionization campaign which has swept the nation, following the workers behind the union as they navigate victories and defeats, and in the process breathe life into America's labor movement.
Éric Lapointe breaks the silence and grants an exclusive interview to Sophie Durocher, his first in four years. The rocker opens up about his legal troubles and looks back on the ups and downs of his career. He candidly discusses his battle with alcohol and the impact on his career since his guilty plea to assaulting a woman in 2019.
A young runner adventures solo from LA to Denver seeking answers and healing following a special love lost.
A documentary portrait of the leading Czech theatre director Jan Antonín Pitínský, who has been involved in theatre since the 1980s. In 1985 he founded the Ochotnicky kroužek Brno, where he soon came to prominence with his productions of F. Kafka's Amerika and Matka (Mother), which he wrote himself. After the Velvet Revolution, he began directing at many theatre venues in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. He has won several Alfréd Radok Awards, and in 2007 he was awarded the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic. His work has influenced the next generation of theatre directors and filmmakers. His most recent production is The Search for Lost Time at the National Theatre in Brno, which he staged in 2019. During his career, he has also been an active playwright, poet and writer.
After actor Søren Spanning's stroke in 2014, his children document their family's adaptation over six years, navigating their evolving relationship and coping with grief until his death in 2020.
The Haílzaqv First Nation races against time to teach the next generation their Indigenous language.
The film follows a writer-director as he sits down to write a book that contemplates Egypt. As he begins penning his personal experiences, the narrative delves into his upbringing, reflecting on the past through influential figures such as his teacher, artists, and an editor-in-chief. The writer-director explores how these changes shaped the Egyptian society, using representative snapshots of the future embodied by the singer Karim Ossama. Through his writing, the film presents a thoughtful exploration of personal and societal transformations, offering a unique perspective on Egypt's evolving identity.
A story of resilience, heritage, and the human spirit. Elemchi Nwosu is of Igbo heritage, and her parents are survivors of the Biafran Civil War in Nigeria. Now living in Wales, Elemchi journeys back into her heritage.
Runrig's songwriters Calum and Rory Macdonald share the very personal story of their first solo album project. Part video diary and part music performance. It is an intimate account of the making of the album and of the recording process, a journey that offers an insight into the creative inspiration for their songwriting and the musical ethos behind the recording.
Marisol returns to Mexico hoping to reconnect with the family she left decades ago when she crossed the US border.
In 1799, the young French Republic faced war with a coalition of European enemies, and an unpopular and corrupt government at home. In the midst of disorder, military hero Napoleon Bonaparte returns from his campaign in Egypt. He has built a formidable reputation, he is adored by the people, and is viewed an essential ally for those vying for power. But Napoleon has his own ambitions, and on one famous day in November, he will take decisive action to make them a reality. This is the full story of the Brumaire Coup - a day that changed the course of French history.
What are the consequences of heat peaks on our bodies and on the organization of our social life in major urban centers, agricultural territories and aquatic areas? Bringing together the expertise of scientists from different disciplines, this documentary highlights the multiple undesirable effects of rising temperatures on the European continent, and presents a range of possible adaptation strategies to deal with them.
In his documentary, Marcos Rodríguez delves into the life of the author Gabriel Báñez and finds his work, confirming that "everything is fiction," as he said.
The frozen black and white photographs are brought to life by the sounds of the street: the sweeping of broken glass, cries for water and air raid alerts. But what does the UN Security Council Presidency have to do with it?
A reflection on the doping scandal of Rick DeMont's 1972 Olympic Gold Medal for swimming, and the failings of medical and procedural failures that had lead to the Olympic committee to ban many medications needed in everyday medicine for Athletes.
An exploration of the individual components that make up a jazz improvisation, told in 13 parts.
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The number of anti-Semitic incidents in Germany has increased significantly since the massacre by the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas in Israel on October 7, 2023. Jews are insulted, defamed, berated and attacked not only on the street, but also at universities and in the cultural sector. The anti-Semitic riots at the Free University of Berlin on December 14, 2023 and the completely inconsistent reactions to them from those responsible and politicians are representative of this. Jewish students in Germany have to fear for their lives again. Left-wing groups demand solidarity with Palestine, question Israel's right to exist, but completely ignore the Hamas massacres and, in their view of the Jews, rely on a simple worldview shaped by ancient prejudices and narratives.
"Gaza Is Our Home" is a profoundly personal documentary that peels back the layers of devastation within the Gaza Strip, as witnessed through the lens of filmmaker Monear Shaer. His debut documentary was created out of agony as a timely, impactful, and tragic response to the collective anguish of all who call Gaza home... What began as an auto-generated slideshow on Monear’s iPhone of his own trip to see his family in 2021, has since transformed into a feature-length documentary. Through a tapestry of intimate interviews, unfiltered personal footage, and raw storytelling, "Gaza Is Our Home" transcends the political rhetoric and confronts audiences with the agonizing reality and ongoing cruelty thrust upon the film-makers own family. It is more than just a documentary... Rather, "Gaza Is Our Home" stands as a testament to the humanity behind the over 33,362 innocent lives massacred since Oct 2023...
In the stark black-and-white images and clamour of the bells, an ecstatic reverie emerges. The simplicity of the premise is deceptive – fanged teeth, in stark and reversed composition – it's in the rhythm of the edit that a new language pulsates. The spirits of these beasts live through their enduring dentata, here resurrected.
In contrast, Darya Mareyeva’s Double-sided is shot with a lively, dynamic camera. Its characters are young people crowded in rented apartments of panel housing, where these 21st-century songbirds sing their sad tunes.
The program featured Annalisa performing songs from her discography. During the show, the singer-songwriter also duetted on songs by five musical guests: “Eppure sentire (un senso di te)” with Elisa, “La genesi del tuo colore” with Irama, “Superclassico” with Ernia, ‘Tango’ with Tananai, and “Come saprei” with Giorgia.
This poetic experimental documentary is a tribute to the multifaceted life of Brianna, Jorge Lozano's daughter, a collaborative reflection intertwining fiction film archives, acting, and photographs to evoke memories and breathe life into moments and events. Her singing serves as a connecting thread, offering parallel interpretations. The film explores events since 1978, employing a non-chronological and non-linear approach, providing a unique artistic perspective. Shot in Colombia, Spain, and Costa Rica, it culminates in Victoria, BC, where she was tragically murdered. However, it focuses on celebrating her life and her essence employing diverse formats, including super 8mm, VHS, Super VHS, 3/4", 4K HD, Drone 5K video, GoPro, and Instant 360.
This dynamic video collage, described by its makers as a "popular symphony," captures the soul of Brazil and its inhabitants in words and visuals. The history of this South American country is marked by oppression and defiance, by resilience and solidarity. Music is the motor propelling this rhythmic, often ironic, and sometimes horrifying impressionistic blend of archive and new footage, interviews, voice-overs, commercials, scenes from television series and surveillance camera images.
Edwy Plenel narrates, using archival footage, excerpts from the film, and present-day interviews with Costa-Gavras, how it was a political event: the first popular film to confront the issue of Stalinist trials and pave the way for the moral crisis of communism.
Artist Victoria Lomasko explores the link between domestic and state-sponsored violence in midst of an impending crisis. Having fled Russia in 2022, she embarked on a mural project depicting events since the protest-filled winter of 2021.
When youth violence in the North London town of Edmonton escalated to a fatality a month, a local Archbishop made the bold suggestion that young people in the area throw more punches.
Magsar and Ankhaa raise their children and reindeer in a remote valley in northern Mongolia. How do they cope with the onslaught of winter in the high taiga? Chloé and Dominique want to find out. The kindness that emanates from their symbiotic relationship with the animals is matched only by the warmth with which they welcome their first winter visitors. Winters are long, and Magsar and Ankhaa work hard to secure a future for their families. Thanks to them, the new generation now has a choice: stay in the Great White Steppe and take care of the herd, or leave for an uncertain future elsewhere, probably in the city. The decision is theirs.
Join orphaned elephants as they find their footing at Kenya's Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, forming a chosen family with each other, their caregivers, and wild elephants.
Discover the diverse history of distilling across Indiana and its rebirth as a thriving business. Hoosier Spirits: Distilling in Indiana explores an industry that was burgeoning two centuries ago but has only recently started to make a comeback. The film features the inimitable voices and music of Reverend and Breezy Peyton, as well as interviews with historians, legislators, and distillers.
An all-access documentary that follows Tom Izzo and the Michigan State men's basketball team when they return to the upper peninsula of Michigan to play an exhibition game against Izzo's alma mater - Northern Michigan University.