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Heart of Uganda. Mulajje, a jungle-surrounded town, receives the visit of foreigners from distant countries. Local community is exposed to AIDS, malaria and poverty. The documentary explores the siblinghood among human beings.

Filmmaker Dschamila Lea Hirsiger talks to her biological mother and her foster mother about her being put into foster care as a child. She investigates how this measure shaped her relationship with the two women and which of the two is actually her "real" mother. There are no easy answers.

In 2019 she became famous again when the decision to censor her works taken by the Director of the National Museum spurred a wave of protests. But the art of Natalia LL was controversial as early as in the 1960s. In collaboration with her husband, an artist himself, she created art that was shocking at the time.

This is an interview with Joshua Michael & Ilsa Ambika from Selway Studios. They share their love for storytelling and are looking for community support.

After festival rejections, a director revises his intensely personal short film about trauma, suicide, and the Holocaust, and transforms it into a painful, blunt and funny dissection of the film and his life. Ten years in the making. *Please be advised that this film deals with themes of trauma and suicide.

As part of the exhibition Critical Episodes (1957-2011). MACBA Collection, Level 2 of the Museum presents two new episodes of the MACBA Collection. One of these episodes is Déconnage, a video-essay by Angela Melitopoulos and Maurizio Lazzarato that looks at the life and work of the psychiatrist Francesc Tosquelles (1912-1994). In Déconnage, one of the pioneers of critical psychiatry in post-war Europe is introduced. Anti-psychiatry is recovered here through the figure of Francesc Tosquelles: a discourse and practice that address not mental illnesses, but vital, social and ethical problems. Anti-psychiatry foresaw the dysfunctions that would eventually afflict people in contemporary societies.

From father to son, but also from father to daughter, hunting is a heritage passed down with care and discipline within the Marchand family. More than a mere technique, this practice shapes the daily lives and relationships of a family bound by a complex connection to the chamois of the Southern Alps.

Humans are built to explore, yet most of us don't really think that we'll become truly lost. But inevitably, some of us will.

A filmmaker's struggle to resolve their dual heritage.

I always wanted to capture a farmer's feelings toward the corn he has grown for a lifetime in my films, so this is a compilation of footage I shot over twenty years, documenting the entire process from planting to harvesting corn.

At the age of fifty, Rudolf Tóth, a former carpenter, decided to retire and leave his family in an attempt to escape capitalism. Thirteen years have passed since then. He settled in a ghost village in the Hungarian countryside. Without any companions and many resources, he set out to create a self-sustaining model farm.

Caveh gets stoned. Jon Jost doesn't.

Alois Diethelm-Signer from Sattel is the last Swiss tree ladder maker. He has been producing tree ladders for orchards since 1966. He used to make up to 300 ladders a year, but today he still makes a good 40. Despite declining demand, he continues to work, supported by his wife, out of a love of the craft.

Evidence suggests a monstrous predator is to blame for a shark disappearance in the Bermuda Triangle. A team of scientists searches for the truth.

The film follows, in the style of a camera diary, the adventures of a young man in pursuit of his dream: to travel to Japan. A moving testimony to human solidarity and dreams.

At Mercado Libertad, better known as the "San Johnny" market, thousands of vendors open their stalls daily to serve customers and tourists. Over time, San Johnny has grown into a large community, almost like a family. This documentary reveals their experiences and challenges, creating a safe and proud space.

In this visual exploration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s greatest works. Pastor David Anthony Johnson dives deep into the legacy of Dr. Kings speeches and recites them in a series of performances still relevant to our world today.

Documentary about the music ensemble Folklang, where diverse voices unite through the universal language of music. The documentary showcases the heart of Folklang, an open ensemble that brings people of all backgrounds together. Here they will learn songs from around the world by ear, fostering a deep connection through music. Language is no barrier; tunes are learned in German, English, Spanish, etc, making this musical journey accessible to everyone.

Luz Marina is a former cyclist who ended her sports career towards the end of the 80s to go build her house in Ciudad Bolívar. The remembrance of the self-construction process of her home takes us through a historical journey that contrasts archival images that she herself has captured between documents, photographs and video, with current scenarios to give us samples of the town's urban development.

A documentary film based on the psychological destruction that occurred in addition to the physical destruction caused by two earthquakes of 7.8 Mw and 7.5 Mw that occurred nine hours apart on February 6, 2023, epicentering in the Pazarcik and Ekinözü districts of Kahramanmaras, respectively.

Kaugere in Port Moresby, PNG. Rugby coach Albert Muri is no stranger to crime and the raskol gangs that tore his family apart. His eldest son was killed by the police and his second son is serving life in prison. Dia, his youngest son remains his last beacon of hope helping him training the local rugby team, channelling criminal minds into sporting heroes. As Desmond is pardoned and gets out of prison, the question arises: what future is there in a settlement that more closely resembles a slum and where everyone lacks everything?

Chasing Joy on Ice: The Untold Story of Women in Hockey follows the Chatham Women’s Hockey Team and explores aspects of their happiness within the sport of ice hockey. Through visuals, interviews, and intimate conversations this documentary showcases and describes what female joy is to these athletes. This documentary broadens the sports narrative surrounding women’s sports. It showcases that women’s joy exists not to combat the system, but despite it. It offers how happiness is one of many missing pieces of media coverage necessary in growing and equalizing male and female sports.

A film student returns to his family home in search of identity, uncovering hidden family secrets and discovering that the answers he seeks lie closer than he thought.

A young, Black neighborhood historian reflects on his quest to preserve a Rust Belt town's rich history, and through his life's work, steer the community towards revitalization.

The story of two observers and narrators, a wanderer and a soldier. As we traverse a complicated journey, we venture through fragments of light into forests and cliffs. In their thoughts, they are getting closer to their destination, but their path is increasingly off course. Fragmented moments of contemplation come from their mouths, providing space for storytelling by the fire and the hike that brings their thoughts to the surface as their steps navigate winding terrain.

A glimpse into the music of the band Her's, exploring their songs, albums, EPs, and the tragic circumstances surrounding their untimely passing.

Students have to solve challenges within the classroom and their friendships outside of class. Mr Cornley, the students main mentor, helps them to complete these tasks. With funny jokes and awkward moments, they'll manage through the year.

The wonderful life story of Karl Eriksson, passionate musician, fervent world traveler and free spirit, always on the road and tirelessly searching. He grows up as the son of Bert Eriksson, former leader of the notorious Order of Flemish Militants and manager of a extreme right pub. But at a very young age, Karl chooses a very different path. Like previous historical documentaries by director Johan Van Schaeren, a wealth of historical footage is unlocked, this time to tell a unique musical, political and Antwerp story.

Chemo dao (Sister of Mine) is an attempt to bring together the diverse and sometimes contradictory layers of Tbilisi. From suburban bazaars to the underground queer scene, the merging of the pieces gives it life. “Why do you need those things?” the old lady asks from the back of her tiny-messy shop, “It’s for the theater,” the short answer comes from the drag queen, who is just a simple guy in the daytime bazaar.

Murshid Kuli Khan established a strong seat of Nawabs at Murshidabad, and which ended with the fall of Siraj ud Doula at Palashi in 1757. The unfortunate defeat at the Battle of Plassey brought the miseries not only for the province but gradually for the whole country. The mighty British power uprooted the Mughols and made India their colony.

A band of Boston baseball players embark on a marathon game to beat Lou Gehrig's Disease. Will they make it all 100 innings?

Story of an old tea house at the old village of Digu. What will happen to it at our moder times?

A documentary about Roma thieves.

A woman embarks on a journey through three pivotal stages, meditating on the cyclical nature of life, where the uncontrollable power of the sea reflects the essential purity of the world.

This is the most recent edition of the FxA videographic project and presents the history of the iconic multifamily housing project.

An exhibition by Khavn feat. Babel Gun.

Documentary short film about Juan Lillo, a newspaper vendor in the city of Valparaíso.

Deciding to get married is not an easy thing. Moreover, married to Sukarno. Fatmawati had to face various challenges and obstacles, including political, economic and war crises hit Indonesia.

Witness country come alive as Mark Cora, proud Minjungbal man and cultural educator unveils the rich contexts that shape his evocative artwork, The Wind Dancer.

A tour of the geek and nerd side of Goiânia, from kpop dancers, gamers, event organizers, cosplay designers and the cosplayers themselves.

In the midst of a personal and work crisis, I begin to film everything obsessively: my parents, grandparents, children, friends and lovers, but also myself and psychotherapy. Some footage is consensual, some is “stolen.” This way my personal-intimate becomes narrative: the recent separation, the pain of my children’s being apart, my parents’ separation, my inadequacy as a mother. But in this autobiographical process of “coming out” I inevitably clash with the privacy of those close to me. The result is a kind of intimate diary that, in becoming public, is perhaps shameless and obscene. But where are the boundaries between what should remain private, offstage, and what can be made public and shared?

In February 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the apartment my friend and I were renting in Lviv became a transit point. Friends, acquaintances and strangers were leaving for safer cities in Ukraine and abroad, and we began to host people in our apartment. Some stayed for one night, and some for several. No one stayed for long, but they all left their stories. That's how our home became a shared home.

Between Ouagadougou, Niamey, Kigali and Dakar, Éléonore Yameogo follows four African directors competing at the 2021 Ouagadougou International Film and Television Festival (FESPACO). The pressure's on, but does being in competition mean having to win?

In 1969, a hapless television operator mistakenly deleted the official commentary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Forty years later, Journalists Marco Blaser and Eugenio Bigatto return to the studio to finally correct the mistake.

Exposing the so-called “Act of Free Choice” referendum in 1969 which saw the United Nations vote for West Papuan inclusion into the Republic of Indonesia. This was done with only 1026 Papuans included in the Indonesian military-controlled UN referendum which was fraught with threats and coercion.

Organic Rising is a solutions-focused documentary that helps consumers navigate America’s current foodscape and make decisions based on understanding rather than default acceptance of the status quo.

Nine LGBTQ+ comedians take center stage at the Comedy Bloomers competition. From the witty observations of a non-binary comedian to the hilarious tales of an Argentinian immigrant, each finalist brings a unique flavor to the table. As they navigate the challenges and joys of their identities through humor, they not only compete for the crown but also showcase the rich diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in the world of comedy.

The Sense of Tuning is a portrait of the architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai, conceived like a sketch made on the fly, captured in the vibrancy of movement and of the moment. Nothing of a hagiographic portrait giving a fixed image of the man and his work, the film explores the fragile, precious material of the architect’s sensibility with rare spontaneity, shedding light on how his perception of the emotion of space is nurtured. Conceived as a performative cinematic experience, this film captures the alchemy of a day-long encounter between Bijoy Jain and Bêka & Lemoine – twelve hours of intense wandering, plunging us into the vital energy of the streets of Mumbai. Visual notes made in the intimacy of the studio, observations of informal tactics of the city and visits to production sites, the film reveals how closely Bijoy Jain’s work is tied to the city of Mumbai, providing endless resources and inspiration. A sensory film where gesture becomes the language of intuition.

Three Stories From Southern Appalachia is an autoethnographic experimental documentary triptych that explores Appalachian folklore, history and myth-making.

An interview with the father of Nikos Sampanis, who was fatally shot during a police pursuit. The film deals with the pain of loss and puts in the spotlight the consequences of prejudices and racism towards a vulnerable social group. This project was created during the Video & Storytelling LAb, designed & implemented by Karpos, Center for Education and Intercultural Communication with the support of UNHCR Greece.

Taras Shevchenko is an undeniable symbol of Ukraine. But what exactly made an ordinary man an idol and the most famous Ukrainian in our centuries-long history? And what was he really like in real life? Today, Akim Galimov will talk about the Shevchenko phenomenon in the Real History project.

Mark Jones, a former West Point cadet struggling with PTSD and alcoholism, got life in prison in Florida after an attempted carjacking under Florida’s “two-strikes” law. Such statutes result in mandatory maximum sentences, including life in prison, for crimes in which no one is injured. Florida’s is among the strictest, but many states have similar laws that increase prison time for repeat offenses.