A documentary filmmaker follows five Colombian families for 14 years as they struggle to get ahead in a country where moving forward does not always mean progress.
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A documentary filmmaker follows five Colombian families for 14 years as they struggle to get ahead in a country where moving forward does not always mean progress.
The gripping story of how Iranian Hamid Noury was lured to Sweden in an elaborate plan, where he was arrested, tried, and convicted of gross violations of international law and murder. Through court testimonies and historical accountsfrom victims of the regime, the film explores a history of political violence, grief, resistance, and fragile justice.
In this film, Ayana O'Shun investigates the phenomenon of absent fathers in black communities, through her personal story and that of luminous and resilient women from Quebec and Guadeloupe.
A documentary short film capturing the world of The Creatures of the Night, an up and coming group of alternative drag artists in the Coachella Valley.
The key stages in the career of director and actor Maurizio Nichetti, following his return with the film Amichemai. The documentary recounts his unique career, between surreal comedy, visual experimentation and cinematic poetry, revealing the soul of an unconventional author capable of revolutionizing the language of cinema.
Documentary about one of the best female football players in Yugoslavia, Slavka Kanjevac.
High in the Black Sea region, Lütfiye (58) and Ayşe (73) grind corn in an old mill while talking about being married off at seventeen. Lütfiye still bears the scars of that past. The responsibilities that came with child marriage have left a lasting impact on her life. She often goes out to the village with her friends to work in the tea fields; her husband Ali (59) stands quietly on the sidelines. The women's solidarity and cooperation stand out in contrast to Ali's silence. However, there is another person outside this silence who changes the course of the story.
In Marseille, Plongeurs are known for diving from extreme heights into the mediterranean sea. They are both applauded and vilified, regularly featuring in music videos, viral reels and local news; where journalists report romantic accounts of their exploits. Each summer, a death or severe accident occurs often leading the press to turn on the community, making them mascots for the city’s social ills. The film captures the story of these young men, as they navigate the uneasy transition from boyhood to adulthood; looking beyond adrenaline to reveal how this hazardous pastime helps them to articulate their complex identities and experiences.
A feature about philosophy, perception and imprisonment in Aldo Lado's Giallo "Short Night of Glass Dolls".
West Flemish Brussels native Brihang, aka Boudy Verleye, is seeing his popularity soar. How does he balance this flourishing artist's life with young fatherhood? From the summer of 2024 to the spring of 2025. From the stage at Couleur Café to his latest album, "Droomvoeding": Brihang is having a remarkable year. He'll play Rock Werchter for the first time, tour the Netherlands, and receive an MIA and Gold Record for his "Droomvoeding" in early 2025. After that, Brihang's popularity reaches a peak. The show "Brihang - Extra Lang" sells out in no time. He effortlessly fills the Coretec Dome two nights in a row. As a West Flemish native, he becomes one with the audience. As much as Boudy and Brihang want to enjoy the "now," there's always something pushing him towards the future. He still lives in Brussels, but his heart is set on where he came from. Will he and his family find happiness elsewhere?
This poetic dialogue unfolds between a young girl and her deceased great-grandfather, intertwining images from a German town where he was sent to a work camp during World War II with a delicate narrative as the girl pens a letter. The past seamlessly blends with the present, and flashes of memory mix with moments of oblivion.
A visual poem shot on Super 8 through the streets and shops of Amsterdam.
A fifteen-minute exploration of a very special and musically progressive period of Mac’s life. One filled with big changes, raw honesty, funny freestyles, love ballads, good beats, tour buses, various instruments, mad keyboards, new apartments, old homies, highs, lows, and everything in between.
When downtrodden 1980s Ireland inaugurated a National Lottery, the people began to dream. For Stefan, it was an obsession. Seeing a flaw in the system, he attempted to fix the draw but the heist became public and the lottery tried to stop him, dividing the nation on a very public caper.
In one of the most beautiful and captivating corners of the planet—between the majestic Victoria Falls and the mighty waters of the Zambezi River—the human–wildlife conflict has reached alarming levels. Elephants, baboons, crocodiles, and other dangerous species are leaving protected areas and venturing into the city in search of food. At the same time, some residents of Livingstone are entering Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, setting snares or attempting to defend themselves from attacks by wild animals.
Documentary following Joe Allen through a season like no other.
Astranova: Beyond The Stars is a docu-fiction short film that explores memory, friendship, and the emotional transition of leaving school life. The story follows a recent graduate who reunites with his friends and reminisces about the moments they once shared. In a nostalgic atmosphere, he drifts into a dream-like journey that brings him back to those memories, making him feel as if he is still living in them. By blending documentary-style realism with narrative storytelling, the film creates a reflective and intimate experience, highlighting how memories shape identity while emphasizing the importance of creating one last meaningful moment before moving forward.
An essay film about stay-at-home moms and the work they do.
Eduard Starcic's documentary highlights the deeply rooted human need to actively shape both one's environment and the self. At its core are the artists, whose individual forms of expression and creative works profoundly influence the act of creation and thought.
In conservative Pakistan, a photographer and his ambitious muses challenge social norms while chasing recognition and self-worth in a social media-driven world, engaging in candid conversations about culture, identity, body image, and vulnerability during a photoshoot.
In a world of uncertainty, two narrators lend their voice to the dreams, fears, and hopes of Latin American youth. Who has the right to dream and at what cost do we lose our dreams of the future?
Through a plastic bottle of cleaner on the windowsill. Ambient sound.
For 650 years, two rival Lincolnshire villages have met to play a game led by an enigmatic character known as 'The Fool'. This year, a new 'Fool' was elected for the first time in a quarter of a century. From now on, every January, James Chatwin will make a fool of himself.
The footsteps of the stars, our journey together. 9 Stellas gathered together this winter.. Where the brightest and most beautiful night sky begins StelLive's first group concert
One day, a grandmother asked her grandchild to delete the contacts of people who had passed away from her old, worn-out cell phone..
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Simple question asked to kids with a complex view as we grow older. As a child we are obliged to look in only one direction, which leaves adults defeated when the question is not fulfilled. We sat down with people who have multiple jobs, changed jobs or don’t believe in the word "careers". Here they recall their experiences and reveal their views on the working culture.
As the college football season looms on the horizon, fans can delve into the remarkable story of how the triple-option offense rescued three of college football’s biggest brand names—Oklahoma, Texas and Alabama—and fundamentally altered the sport’s history. It’s a tale of desperation, rivalry and friendship, and it vibrates with irony and intrigue.
"Zenny" follows a woman's journey of loss and healing in her 50s, where faith and cherished memories transform grief into enduring strength.
This film delves into the secretive realm of a Chinese juvenile reform school, revealing its strict regulations and severe penalties. Despite the harsh environment, it offers a compassionate portrayal of troubled teens, showing how love and friendship can endure. At Peach Reform School, discipline is enforced through extreme measures, shaping and challenging the humanity of its students.
In Lignan, a village of few souls in the Saint-Barthelemy Valley in the Aosta Valley, an Astronomical Observatory scans the skies every night. Like a bell tower or a lighthouse, the large telescope marks the time of the small mountain community. In autumn, the astrophysicist Paolo Calcidese moved into the structure as the sole custodian and inhabitant to carry out his scientific research and experiment with new technologies. Due to a technical accident, however, he will be forced to put aside the stars and solitude to dedicate himself to other forms of life not yet considered: human beings.
The most famous woman in the world was a sex worker. Marilyn Monroe knowingly used sex as a source of income. The first escort of pop culture lived by the economy of sex work. Hollywood slid its hand between her thighs and turned it into a myth — for profit. Her body was stolen, copied, consumed. But what if that body were trans?
In Vienna, street artists and urban explorers risk their lives to create art in hidden and forbidden places. Illegal artists and explorers challenge societal boundaries, risking their lives not for recognition but for the pure pursuit of art. In one of Europe’s most livable cities, culture and wealth come at a price. But what happens when you’re not willing to pay? This documentary explores the complexities faced by those who refuse to express themselves within the confines of the norm, seeking to claim spaces not designed for them—even if only for a moment.
CYCLE pierces the silence surrounding police violence in America through the killing of Ty’rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager whose death at the hands of police occurred without cameras, witnesses, or public scrutiny. In the absence of visual evidence, his case slipped quietly out of view—mirroring a broader pattern in which accountability depends on what can be seen. The film follows the aftermath of an unseen death: closed courtrooms, shifting official narratives, and the toll of pursuing answers within opaque systems of power. Rather than relying on the virality of a moment, CYCLE examines how silence functions within institutions, and how families are left to carry truth forward when justice fails.
In Corfu, three musicians, friends, fellow students and roommates, experience life through music. The power of their musical improvisation transforms into a youthful and fresh improvisation on life itself.
The staff at Warwick Castle prepare for Christmas in this festive special voiced by Mel Giedroyc - there is seasonal cheer when it snows, but the cheer isn't shared by everyone...
More than a tribute, it is a celebration of the life, talent, and legacy of a man who turned humor into an art form and transformed the way Chileans see themselves.
A weekday morning in a quiet house, from 5:19am to 7:31am, in one take.
In the small, enchanting town of Lachatao, the children's fears, dreams, and wild imaginations come to life, offering us a glimpse into their everyday adventures. Through their eyes, we are invited to explore the wonder of childhood and the hopes they hold for their future, as they navigate the mysteries of growing up in a place full of magic and possibility.
What if you rediscovered the script you wrote when you were 12? And what if you performed it with real actors, without changing a word? In this unique comedy, actors faithfully bring their director's hilariously bad childhood script to life, while their "Teacher" Michael Smallwood uproariously reacts to the chaos.
Dr. James Graham, a physician in a struggling Oklahoma town, fights to save its bankrupt hospital.
Documentary on the President of Reading University Motorsports Society and racer Kieran Wakefield.
This feature documentary is an origin story about the beloved 90s-era graphic novel Kingdom Come, going behind the scenes and inside the mind of its creator: comic book legend Alex Ross.
9 Years after starting his youtube channel, israeli youtuber "Inde Game" became the first israeli youtuber to reach 1M subscribers. To celebrate the milestone he created this documentary film about his story and his long way on youtube
This vibrant documentary explores Long Island's indelible impact on hip-hop's evolution, told through the voices of pioneering artists who shaped the genre. The suburban landscape inspired a distinctive sound that expanded hip-hop beyond NYC, while also challenging the false promises of suburban utopia.
How can we talk about what is not told? Lucía approaches her grandmother Edilia looking for answers, but she only finds silence. A dark and painful silence, impossible to break. When she understands that Edilia will never give her the answers she is looking for, they will explore the limits of words and images together, making that silence their meeting place.
At 97, filmmaker Fernand Dansereau delivers a vibrant and inspiring final documentary! He draws us into rich and sensitive exchanges: on the joy of creating with two painter friends, on aging as an artist with Marcel Sabourin and Denys Arcand, on old age with Janette Bertrand and Guy Rocher, on everyday wisdom with philosophers, and on spirituality and mourning with a few friends. He also talks about the future of the planet with his grandchildren.
A Dream Pointing to Aadchit is an experimental documentary, or an anti-archive, created during a short-lived ceasefire in the south of Lebanon and documenting the director's family home that was hit during the war. Filmed through a non-anthropocentric gaze, the film looks at land as a place of death and renewal. It explores love and loss while giving space for the land to speak.
In the quiet of their home, filmmaker Maryna Nikolcheva documents her husband Max as he drifts through a midlife crisis. Once celebrated for his art, Max now edits commercials he can't stand, finding meaning only in the slow, obsessive restoration of a battered old car. Through the lens of Maryna's camera, we witness the small victories, frustrations, and tender moments that make up their shared life. When Russia invades Ukraine, the couple is torn apart, connected only through video calls. Amid missile strikes, blackouts, and uncertainty, they confront the fragility of life and the enduring pull of their shared craft. Despite the backdrop of war, Max begins to find happiness again – but, like safety itself, it remains precarious and fleeting.
Her grandmother's relationship with an online romance scammer leads to a filmmaker's exploration into the ways in which we strive to connect through the internet.
Short film shot in Uscio, Genoa, May 7, 1989.
A meditation on time, process, and the evolving role of video in skateboarding. Filmed entirely at Toronto's Simcoe Park (Sept. 13 - Nov. 25, 2024), it tracks Bobby de Keyzer lost in the timeline. Shot by Tomas Morrison with original music by Barrett Avner, this quasi production contemplates the value of skate videos in an era where documentation is both disposable and timeless.
Since childhood, Song Jiale has dreamed of becoming a girl and aligning her body with her identity. Leaving her village at 14, she worked in cities but couldn’t escape her gender dysphoria. For three years, she traveled between Shanghai and home, gathering documents and seeking her family’s acceptance for surgery. Rejected by her father and relatives, she decided to proceed on her own. In the hospital, she found solidarity among other transgender people, sharing care and hope through their transformations. But upon returning home, she faced rejection and hostility, leaving her to confront new uncertainties about her future.
EXODUS is an intimate, lyrical portrait of Trinity Copeland and Assia Serrano as they struggle to make sense of their lives post-release, exploring the overarching question of: What does life after prison look like? Grappling with the weight of what they’ve done—and what society has done to them—the film explores the burden of absence, the toll of separation, and what it takes to rebuild fractured bonds.
With his innocuous selfie-stick, Josh moves unnoticed through Dubai's seductive slickness and comes face to face with the irony of an oil baron hosting this last-chance climate saloon in a techno-utopian leisure city built in a burning desert.