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In Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Valley, an ancient network of kuhls – hand-built water channels – carries water. The kohlis, “water masters,” struggle to protect this heritage, custodians of a way of life where water flows alongside folk tales, myths, and local arts.
Kalief Browder’s story unfolds in full when his life, and that of his mother, Venida Brodnax Browder, are tragically derailed by years of malintent from the justice system. Venida’s poems serve as a guiding thread through this emotional journey, blending archival footage and contemporary political movements to honor the Browder family’s powerful legacy, both within their community and beyond.
At the age of 47, Stefan is diagnosed with dementia. At home, he continues to keep his things tidy, until it becomes impossible for him to live alone. In the care facility, Stefan meets the warm-hearted Monika, who gives him new strength. Stefan’s condition worsens when Monika leaves for a world trip. Shortly afterward, Stefan also loses his job and sinks ever deeper into the fog of his illness.
An ode to stillness, in the form of an experimental documentary miniature, inspired by Vitosha mountain and Sofia
Don Hardy's (PICK OF THE LITTER, MFF18) latest goes behind the BAR 5-Day course—the world's premiere educational program on distilled spirits and mixology. Two parts competition, one part the camraderie of teachers and learners served over ice with a dash of spiritous history, this film will whet your interest in and appreciation for what goes into serving a great drink well
An inspiring story about how living with illness is more than just fighting against the odds. Does disability set the limits of happiness? Agata Roczniak – the first wheelchair model in Poland, a great swimmer, president of the Diversum Foundation, wife and mother – proves that it doesn't.
When a South Florida trailer park is slated for closure by its owner, the evangelical TV network TBN, residents have until the end of the year to fight the eviction or find new homes.
At first glance, what could be more inanimate – and therefore anti-cinematic – than the mineral kingdom? Nora Štrbová challenges this declaration, turning it on its head and making stones into a highly kinetic subject. In this humorous essay film shot in 35 mm, stones are finally given a voice as they observe us, judge us and, above all… put up with us.
At the age of 19, Violette Nozière was sentenced to death for parricide. Abused by her father, her voice went unheard. She was released in 1945. She married and rebuilt her life in Normandy. And she fought to clear her name without telling her children anything about her past. This film is an opportunity for them to search for their mother's words.
Intermittent fasting, autophagy, "metabolic switch": ten years after their first successful documentary on fasting, Sylvie Gilman and Thierry de Lestrade delve back into promising research on a booming practice.
After 40 years of wrongful imprisonment on death row, César is finally released and must rebuild his life. Having spent nearly his entire life in the Polunsky Unit, a prison known for its extreme isolation, he arrives in Mexico ready to embark on a journey of healing. Confronted with his own limitations and the challenges of a new beginning, César is resolute in his quest to discover what true freedom means.
Six rural American communities are marked as candidates for an unthinkable fate: their land, a burial ground for 77,000 tons of nuclear waste. Against the impassive logic of government analysis and archives, a people’s history of resistance and stewardship emerges through a visceral journey across the landscapes, ecologies, and personal histories of the candidate sites.
Endlessly struggling to feel seen, David becomes infatuated with a mysterious company's promise to transform people's lives by permanently changing the color of their eyes. After traveling to India to get the controversial procedure, he begins to question if this artificial beauty will give him the fulfillment he truly seeks.
In the late ‘70s, in the midst of the military dictatorship, a surrealist literary work- shop is the oasis of Martín, a tormented young man who seeks to improve his poetry. Caron, a brilliant and eccentric writer, adopts him as a son. Their bond is recorded in short home movies and an unusual correspondence.
In Chennai, a 70-year-old kozhukattai artisan's humble stall becomes a symbol of resilience and grace, her decades of quiet perseverance captured in a dialogue-free meditation on endurance.
Nothing destined Anton Hirschfeld, a young mentally handicaped person, to become a reputed painter. This documentary recounts his life, filmed by her mother since his birth. A journey through determination, family love, and fundamental meetings.
The Philippines has one of the biggest diaspora of overseas workers in the world. The term Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) is well-known due to this. While the media has always acknowledged the big sacrifices that OFWs make in order to provide for their children an opportunity to live a better life than what they were given, no one talks about the perspective of the children who are left behind, having to grow up and face life without the presence of their parents. This film features Joanna, a Filipina in her mid-20s who has little to no connection left with her OFW mother. As she faces adulthood, she must decide if she wants to let go of her past. Bahay-Bahayan follows Joanna as she reels back to her past through memory and nostalgia.
BIF NAKED is a raw and electrifying look at one of Canada’s most iconic and fearless artists. Born in India, adopted by American missionaries, and raised in Winnipeg, Bif carved her own path—rising through the male-dominated punk scene with her unmistakable voice, poetic lyrics, and defiant spirit. Behind the tattoos and powerhouse performances is a survivor of cancer, addiction, and heartbreak, whose strength and vulnerability reshaped what it means to be a rock star. Through rare footage, intimate interviews, and unforgettable performances, this documentary celebrates a woman who’s never played by the rules—and never backed down.
Narrated by Eastbourne's resident pier tarot reader Jennifer, this film is a visual exploration of the cycles of life and death in a town that is both the sunniest place in the UK and one of the top 3 suicide spots in the world.
Cananga is a short documentary that explores how my grandfather's backyard became a personification of his life as a man of the sea and a reflection of his persona. Guided by the ballads by him composed, we discover not only his musical ability, but also the deep emocional connections that link the family to history, music and life at sea.
CBD Nation examines the real research and evidence surrounding one of the safest, most therapeutically active medicines known to humanity. The documentary features the world's leading experts in the field of cannabis scientific research, and follows the emotional stories of several patients who bravely took control of their own medical journeys - often in the face of powerful resistance - to significantly improve their quality of life.
Explores the wins, losses, sweat and tears at the tournament in rural Pennsylvania.
An intimate documentary about Civil Rights leader, entrepreneur and Hall of Fame Coach George Raveling.
Told in his own words, the definitive story of Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway goes deep on his NFL dreams, heartbreaks and Super Bowl redemption.
Jenifer is adopted, lives in Spain and has been searching her entire life for her biological mother, whom she only knows was separated after the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in Colombia. When she turns thirty, she intensifies her investigations, which leads her to meet a mother who denies being one, several who were not allowed to be one, and other people who claim to know her.
A celebration of Christmas from the stunning, candlelit King's College Chapel, Cambridge. Led by the dean, the Rev Dr Stephen Cherry, the concert begins in the time-honoured way as a solo chorister sings the first verse of Once in Royal David's City. Music includes Philip Ledger’s setting of On Christmas Night, Anton Bruckner’s Ave Maria and The Lamb by John Tavener. The story of the Nativity is read by members of King’s College in the words of the King James Bible and in Christmas poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, UA Fanthorpe and Howard Thurman. Congregational carols include Unto Us Is Born a Son, O Come All Ye Faithful and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
The curious journey of 14-year-old Daniel with an immense passion for cryptozoology. Despite his young age and being autistic, Daniel possesses an unwavering dedication to the study of these elusive creatures. The documentary follows his life journey with his family and professional Bigfoot researchers from America along for the ride. What could possibly go wrong!
Go behind-the-scenes of Madonna's Celebration Tour in Rio through exclusive footage and interviews filmed during the rehearsals of her May 4, 2024 performance at Copacabana beach, which was witnessed by a crowd 1.6 million strong.
Whether collecting coins, eating mushrooms or stomping on Goombas, Mario is an icon who has graced our screens for generations. Everyone remembers their very first time jumping around in one of his iconic games, but you may not know the full history of Nintendo's greatest hit. Join us as we do just that, and reach for the goal as we learn The Story of Super Mario.
Single is not a theoretical treatise; it just uses clips to show how a single is produced. The song is Time to Love, the singers call themselves Witchcraft. Also involved are the composer, arranger, producer, the studio musicians and later on the strings. At the beginning the off camera narrator points out a scandalous discrepancy. The film crew spent two days in the recording studio observing a three minute piece of music being produced. The film itself condenses the duration of production: 15 minutes into the film, the narrator announces that the producers are satisfied with the basic backing-track, after a four hour test. After 24 minutes we learn that the crew has left the studio after nine hours filming, whilst work on the guitar tracks continued for some hours.
In a series of letters to her young son, a mother, soldier and filmmaker documents her thoughts from the Ukrainian frontline.
La Galère des Étoiles follows the making of Les Aventures du Nexus VI, directed by the Fensch Toast collective. From the creators' early beginnings to the challenges of independent production, the documentary highlights limited resources, demanding visual effects, and long hours of work - but also the solidarity and creativity that kept the project alive. It concludes with the realization of an ambitious sci-fi film driven by passion and audience anticipation.
'Ganga & Me' is a Documentary Film by the award winning film director Sunil Babbar. The 42 minutes film depicts the spiritual and emotional bond of a Hindu with the mother Ganga. Shot at the beautiful locales of Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi, the film takes you on a spiritual journey in India. The language of the film is English. The movie is streaming globally on Fawesome TV and Relay.
Billy Dean Anderson was a prolific criminal and outsider artist who lived in a Tennessee cave for almost five years while on the run from the FBI. The cave became his home, spiritual refuge, and art studio. Billy’s decades-spanning criminal career included multiple imprisonments, three shootouts with the law, three prison escapes, and culminated with an addition to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. After his tumultuous and conflicted life, did Billy's art bring some form of redemption?
After the Snowfall is a high-octane and heartfelt journey through the culture and chaos of modern skiing. Filmed in stunning locations from the Lyngen Alps of Norway to the heli-accessed steeps of British Columbia, the film showcases an elite crew of skiers, including Michelle Parker, Nikolai Schirmer, Nico Porteous, Caite Zeliff, and more, pushing boundaries with jaw-dropping style and skill.
The Spruce Forest explores one of the darkest pages in Romanian history. Inspired by the drama of Fântâna Albă on April 1, 1941, the film reconstructs the fate of a Romanian community in Bessarabia, massacred in a desperate attempt to find refuge from the Soviet occupation. The testimony of a survivor of this genocide becomes the backdrop against which archival images and his wife's memories of Siberia are superimposed, in a dizzying game of mirrors that questions the notion of historical truth and reveals forgotten traumas with potentially devastating consequences in the present.
The short documentary "Sugar" focuses on the sex industry in Estonia, exploring the topic from various perspectives. The film highlights several personal stories and reflects societal attitudes, providing an opportunity to understand how people experience this field and how personal choices, economic needs, and societal views affect those who make their living in the sex industry. It is a call to look beyond prejudices and grasp the complexity of the issue within the context of our everyday lives.
Idris Elba confronts the reality of knife crime, speaking to those most affected - from the streets to the system - in a quest to uncover how we can break the cycle.
The story of highly gifted pianist and unsung hero, Nicky Hopkins, who played with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Kinks and many more.
In the village of Sabucedo, Spain, the Rapa das Bestas unfolds: a raw ritual where villagers and wild horses collide in a test of strength and memory. Seven years in the making, Fillos do Vento: A RAPA places viewers inside the curro, where dust, breath and tension blur the line between tradition and extinction. A modern-day Quixote story, as wind-farms creep over the surrounding hills, the work challenges audiences to feel the fight for cultural survival in an age of rapid change. This documentary is not meant to be watched but inhabited, a sensorial call to witness what is at stake when culture, nature and modernity collide.
Back to Timor follows the journey of four Kiwi military veterans who return to East Timor 25 years after serving as peacekeepers there. The big question for them - did they make a difference?
Four masculine-presenting Nigerians challenge gender norms and share their profound journeys via animation and childhood memories.
A look at the creative life of documentary film director, screenwriter, author, and artist Eleanor Coppola.
Before the iPhone, the Polaroid camera let people instantly chronicle their lives. Along with instant photo mania, its company culture became the model for Silicon Valley. Mr. Polaroid is the story of Edwin Land, the man behind the camera.
A journey into the extraordinary life and legacy of pioneering marine biologist Edie Widder.
The months of struggle people of Bashlibel had to overcome to live during the first Karabakh war and their escape into safety.
Sjaak and Clara founded the very first food bank in the Netherlands in 2002. Since handing over their responsibilities at the food bank, they have continued their mission unabated. They still run a soup kitchen and the Social Café Onder de Oranjeboom (Under the Orange Tree), where vulnerable members of society can find a hot meal, support, and a good conversation. For many years, this dedicated couple has been committed to helping people in Rotterdam living in poverty.
Watoriki is a testament to the thought and biography of one of the most important indigenous leaders in Brazil, the shaman Davi Kopenawa Yanomami. Through interviews, he recounts details of his life, historical facts about the Yanomami people, and how his experience as an interpreter and translator of the world of the white people - napë - led him to his fight for the forest and to an accurate analysis of those who try to destroy it.
A documentary following the lives of stand-up comedians during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways in which it impacted their careers.
A documentary that follows for a day Jacinto Amador, a nature photographer specialized in landscape and macro photography.
From her first stage work with Sergei Yursky at the Bolshoi Drama Theatre, to her screen debut in The Long Recess which brought her fame, to her later roles in Sergey Snezhkin’s Bury Me Behind the Baseboard and Brezhnev—a rich creative biography of Svetlana Kryuchkova unfolds before our eyes. The actress’s life story is recounted by herself, her colleagues, friends, and film scholars.
Shot 1988 by Derek Jarman, completed for the exhibition Tilda Swinton: Ongoing at Eye Filmmuseum