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In 1979 Iran, a white-clad executioner frozen in a photograph suddenly disappears erased from history, or from himself. Years later, a filmmaker sifts through archives and harnesses AI to conjure his ghostly presence. At the crossroads of documentary and fiction, the film unfolds entirely through a computer screen, where archival fragments collide with AI hallucinations in a hypnotic exploration of memory, responsibility, and disappearance.

A compassionate Black immigrant physician shares his personal experience of systemic barriers and resilience required to overcome racial disparities and address critical gaps. The documentary highlights the intersectional challenges of race, immigration, and inequities in Canada's healthcare landscape and how this impacts his mental wellbeing.

The story of an 82 year old indigenous Inuk, a South Greenlandic grass sewing specialist, Marie Josefsen, and her story of probably being the last grass seamstress in Greenland.

Each of us has written this essay at some point. It happens every September 1st, yet somehow it always catches you off guard. Do children from different parts of Ukraine feel life differently or, on the contrary, similarly? What do they have in common, and what sets them apart? We are used to hearing stories about «vacations by the sea», «bike rides», and «sports victories». But what will teenagers in modern Ukraine tell us? Will their lives look somehow different? Or is even the war unable to cancel their youth and passion for life, emotions, and adventures?

The third live anniversary special of the Bavarian film podcast Viva la Movielución, filmed with a live audience at Bandhaus Straubing. For the first time at an anniversary episode, all four hosts share the stage: Korbi, Kane, Seppi and, after being doubled at the 100th, finally the real Mike. The programme features a statistics recap of 300 episodes, a live Woah Lecks segment and an extended community Q&A. Rather than a podcast recording, it was produced as a standalone film with camera concept, live editing and postproduction.

A documentary record of the treasures found in the city streets. Photos, letters, objects, and ownerless mementos. Living trash.

Lil Tyma is a renowned artist in the city of Rio Ceballos. He produces his music with Alejo and is working with other musicians like Lil Ma$$a and his manager Big Polo to release his new album "The Forever Sociales." One day, an interviewer decides to visit the studio to ask the artists questions.

A short documentary with Stephen Poliakoff remembering his show Perfect Strangers.

Another short film by Stewie Eskridge containing droning shots of trees, a Great Dane, and vomit with a self-made instrumental score

The Hundred Squares: "No more delays," the cry of citizens echoes from the lives of those barely holding out against discrimination and hatred. Struggling with diverse identities in their daily lives, citizens reflect on the meaning of "discrimination" through their own experiences and testimonies. They question and reflect on what is needed to eliminate it and speak out before the camera. The Blooming Equalities: discrimination law that has been on hold for 20 years. A lawyer, a researcher, a religious figure, a writer, and an activist stand in the square again after a year, and, in this time of rampant right-wing extremism and hate, they speak of an anti-discrimination law as "the right answer to ending the insurrection, the last line of defense for human dignity, a current that can no longer be held back, a square that cannot at all harm families, churches, and the nation, and a place where the voices of the less fortunate can be heard."

Patagonia is one of the most fascinating and at the same time toughest places on our planet. The region at the tip of South America offers a landscape of extremes, as the ice masses of Patagonia are among the thickest on earth. Anyone who lives here has to brave the cold and the constant wind. Paulina Escobar proves that living in harmony with nature can be attractive. The fashion designer lives in Puerto Natales and processes Merino wool from traditional sheep farms into handmade regional products. The connection to the nature and culture of Patagonia is particularly important to her. On behalf of the Rewilding Chile Foundation, Arcilio Sepúlveda sets out to find the largest cat in South America, the puma.

The Original Story of Zafer Uzegul offers an intimate look at the life of Zafer, a struggling telecom worker and devoted father to a child with disabilities. Rather than framing his journey as simple hardship, the film explores the quiet strength, emotional depth, and unspoken burdens that shape his everyday world. Through small, revealing moments, Zafer’s resilience and love illuminate a story where ordinary routines carry extraordinary weight, inviting the audience to see a hidden hero from a fresh and human perspective.

A mysterious new wave song, recorded from the radio onto a cassette in the 1980s, became the internet's biggest musical mystery decades later. Millions of users worldwide are searching for the origin of the recording and the unknown band behind the "Most Mysterious Song on the Internet."

Behind the scenes look at Chris Colbert like you've never seen before.

At the age of 34, Carlos was raped by two men. Now he teams up with an actor and a crew of queer filmmakers to recreate the incident, in a way to heal and regain the identity that was taken from him, while also sharing opinions and commons experiences regarding sexual violence in the LGBT+ community.

A documentary following a day in the life of idf soldiers when nothing happens except the war with Iran

Boxing coaches watch female teenage boxers participating at the competition and experience hardships, victory and defeat.

Animal behavior scientists offer new insights into the minds of other animals and grapple with the profound implications for animal welfare. This film investigates the sentient qualities of honeybees, chickens, and wolves.

Seen from the dog Flame’s point of view, we experience how a “career change” from being a herding dog to being a specially trained service dog, allows her to positively transform the life of her veteran, who suffers from PTSD.

Beyond the budget numbers lies the human story of America's defense spending. The true price of America's defense isn't just measured in the $800 billion official defense budget. It approaches $1.4 trillion when accounting for all related costs. But even this staggering figure doesn't capture what matters most: the lives forever changed by service and sacrifice.

When a French psychic does business with a Canadian entrepreneur, the result is one of the largest mail-order scam in history.

Should she ever see her husband and family again, she would ask them for forgiveness, says Kalbinur Sidik with sorrow in her eyes. The price she has paid for speaking the truth about China's persecution of the Uyghurs in East Turkestan (Xinjiang) is immense. But she cannot remain silent. As a woman of Uzbek heritage who grew up in the Uyghur community, she has seen with her own eyes the methods used by the Chinese state to extirpate the Uyghur population. Her recollections of dehumanizing internment camps are interwoven with monotonous state propaganda describing "training centers" where extremist ideas are "eradicated." State control extends into the private realm too, through a program obligating families to host party members at home.

A process that connects textile work with the materiality of cinema. Starting with the term "fabric" as a bridge between textiles and cinema, it brings together two disciplines that converge in the same way of working. The making of a tailor-made shirt becomes an excuse to think, draw plans and shapes, compose, design plans and patterns, and cut plans and scraps of film.

A site-specific film blending movement and historical narrative to unearth erased histories across South Africa’s colonial landmarks. The film journeys through these spaces to uncover the buried stories of the San and Khoi peoples. Confronting the legacy of slavery in a powerful act of restorative memory and collective healing.

Dancer Jozsef Trefeli, named after his grandfather, whom he did not have the chance to meet, embarks on a deeply personal journey. His father, a Hungarian immigrant, fled to Australia in 1956 after the Hungarian Revolution. Attracted by the echoes of his heritage, Jozef strives to reconnect with the language and culture of his ancestors. Inspired by his father's voice and his cherished memories, he travels to the land of his ancestors, discovering a legacy intertwined with history and memory.

A 26-year-old Texan woman makes a long drive to claim her reproductive rights.

An elderly woman reflects on her complicated relationship with music and playing piano.

A small town kid moves to California to build America's first supercar meant to compete with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. The 50 year history of Vector is told through interviews and never before seen photos and videos.

Set in the hallways of Bel Air High School in El Paso, Texas, the documentary follows an all-girl Color Guard team as they balance the pressures of adolescence with the demands of competitive performance. As they prepare for the WGI World Championships, a devastating mass shooting strikes their hometown. In response, the team creates a tribute performance, transforming their sport into an expression of collective grief, pride, and resistance.

Documentary addressing the intersex community's struggle against non-consensual medical interventions.

Gaku Takahashi, a veteran professional Japanese boxer who trains in LA, was forced to give up his boxing career due to a violent anti-Asian hate crime on an LA freeway in 2020. The film follows Gaku as he faces chronic pain from the attack and financial difficulties as a result of systemic injustice. Despite these obstacles, Gaku works to overcome physical and mental trauma and pursue justice, all while fighting to get back into the ring.

Ty Dolla $ign is one of the world’s biggest musical artists, but as he begins work on his newest album, his brother Gabriel is serving a 67-year prison sentence for murder. Still Free TC follows the brothers over two years to explore how they ended up on such different paths, and watches as those paths converge again in a fight for clemency and self-discovery.

The worldwide crises pose particular challenges for global diplomacy. The film accompanies German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and asks how she wants to communicate her human rights-oriented foreign policy and where she reaches her limits. How can human rights be upheld when despots and autocratic systems dominate liberal democracies?

For a young Kentucky farm boy, love at first sight came in the form of a violin. A quarter century later, that passion remains steadfast for San Francisco-based fiddler Brandon Godman, helping him weather storms of injustice and adversity. Now, he’s reconnecting with his roots while embracing his musical voice through the creation of a new original album.

A woman reconstructs the memory of her father after he was diagnosed with a respiratory illness, caused by his own work.

Pepe Lange goes swimming in the Kiel Fjord every day. When temperatures allow, he goes snorkeling. He explores the underwater world and collects trash. The short film follows him on his special patrol. This gives viewers a glimpse into a mysterious world that normally remains hidden from most of us. When we walk along the Kiel Fjord, we can see the fjord, but not quite into it. We can only guess what it looks like below the surface. That's why filmmaker Sven Bohde and his team want to offer the opportunity to look beneath the surface and experience what it's like down there together with Pepe Lange.

Just months after nearly losing his life in an accident, 18-year-old Ethan Walker embarks on a 1200km charity cycle ride to Munich for Scotland’s Euros opening game against Germany.

At 70 years old Jonnie Jonckowski, reflects on a defining moment that forever reshaped her life and the rodeo world. After an injury crushed her Olympic dreams, Jonckowski unexpectedly turned to bull riding, embarking on a quest to become the top bull rider of her era. The women's rodeo circuit, however, suffered from serious neglect, sexism, and funding. After championing the women's circuit, she was confronted with the ultimate barrier: the banning of women from professional rodeos. Determined, Jonckowski orchestrated a massive media campaign, challenging the status quo and earning women a historic opportunity at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the crown jewel of rodeo competitions. With the spotlight firmly on her, Jonckowski was tasked with not just competing but proving the undeniable prowess and rightful place of women in the heart of rodeo's most revered arena.

An intimate, cinematic documentary series that takes you behind the scenes of a Romanian Counter-Strike 2 team fighting to make a name for themselves in the local esports scene.

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.

In this short fishing documentary, the boys of Chalk Creek travel to Parsons Creek near Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. They reflect on their lives, fishing, and those who came before them. They not only take a look back but also look forward.

The Battle Royale tracks Mahua Moitra’s re-election campaign in the high profile constituency of Krishnanagar as she fights for her political survival and redemption. Pitted against Moitra are the BJP’s Amrita Roy – the ‘Rajmata’ of Krishnanagar, and the CPI(M)/INC candidate, S.M. Sadi. The Battle Royale is part of Election Diaries 2024, a series of 9 documentaries produced by CeMIS (Centre for Modern Indian Studies) that reflect the anxieties, the hopes and the resilience of Indian democracy over the 2024 elections.

A recap of Sé and its cultural and historical importance in recent centuries. The spiritual sequel of Nilce Trajan's “Praça da Sé” (1974).

Alberto is a son, father, and grandfather who, upon reaching adulthood, asks questions he was never able to ask his own father and for which he can no longer obtain answers. Along with his brother Fabián and sister Lilián, he embarks on a journey to Poland in search of the hometown of his father, a Jewish immigrant who emigrated as a teenager, escaping the imminent war and leaving part of his family behind. Tal vez nos volvamos a encontrar is a journey that reunites three siblings who lived their lives apart and out of step.

a Super 8 film about landmarks of Vienna, Berlin and Lyon and their inevitable future.

In this fascinating documentary, artist and educator Deborah Blum embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover the hidden heroism of her great-grandfather’s first cousin, Carl Laemmle, a Hollywood trailblazer and one of Universal Studios founding figures. A largely unsung hero, Laemmle used his influence to save Jews from Nazi Germany, yet his courageous efforts remain scarcely acknowledged by Hollywood today.

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.

Musician, banjo-maker, and founder of the Black Banjo Reclamation Project Hannah Mayree organizes workshops and performances celebrating the banjo's Black history.

"360 curves" mark the distance that separates Fonsagrada from Lugo. This long, difficult and descending road between mountains reflects the decline of a place that, in the early 90s, decided to fight for its survival.

The story of Jack Unterweger, one of the most disturbing serial killers in the German-speaking world narrated from the point of view of his ex-girlfriend Bianca Mrak.