Prost takes you inside Bavaria’s Upper Franconia—home to more breweries per capita than anywhere else in the world. From ancient cellars to bustling beer gardens, this two-part film explores how beer shapes culture, tradition, and community in the region proudly known as “BierLand.”
The man who successfully exported Sicily to the world, giving it an ironic twist and celebrating its diversity and beauty. We recount his extraordinary artistic journey alongside a cast of illustrious figures from the worlds of literature, theater, and film.
A film about the joint work of Russian scientists and Buddhist monks, studying the phenomenon of "tukdam" - a special meditative state that, according to Tibetan tradition, can persist even after the body's normal life activity has ceased. The film crew observes research in monasteries in India and Nepal, recording both scientific methods and the deep spiritual side of the practice. The film tries to understand whether a true dialogue between science and ancient wisdom is possible, and to come closer to understanding what we call the nature of consciousness.
This documentary, set against the backdrop of Busan's daytime party Club Insomnia, explores why we feel the need to party and connect with others. Ultimately, it seeks to convey a simple yet fundamental truth-that every moment of selecting, playing, and listening to music is an act of love and joy.
Belgium is often seen as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ individuals, but many asylum seekers face discrimination and oppression upon arrival. An animated short highlights the challenges they encounter, including mistreatment and homelessness, during the lengthy asylum process.
Filmmaker Billy Corben (Cocaine Cowboys) traces the history of celebrity chef Paula Deen and reconsiders the scandal that exploded her multi-million dollar empire.
In 2003, PMMP was breaking into the mainstream of the Finnish music scene. This documentary tells not only the story of the band's comeback year, but also what it was like to be a young female artist in Finland in the 2000s – and what kind of mark it left. The documentary consists of extensive archive material and recent interviews in which Vesala and Luoti openly talk about painful experiences that did not remain private but became intertwined with PMMP's music, lyrics, and performances.
Freddie Mercury's biographer Lesley-Ann Jones details her investigation into whether the bisexual rock legend could have fathered a daughter in the 1970s and kept it a secret from even his closest friends.
Young people wonder what their future profession should be. While the ambitions of some are brimming with ideas of grandeur, for others the horizon seems blurred and dizzying. In a series of sessions with a guidance counselor, they reveal their true selves.
I'm Not Your Heroine examines pain, loss, addiction, and the space in which they intertwine. It is the story of a mother who is helpless to alleviate the pain of her son, who turns to drugs after his father-figure commits suicide.
Kalú Kariú, a trans artist and poet from northern Brazil, reflects on how “saudade”, an untranslatable feeling of profound nostalgic longing, becomes a powerful source of creation. After eight years away from his roots, Kalú invites us into a space where memory, distance and identity intertwine, and art is born from absence.
In the midst of a profound social conflict, the director, a blind activist based in Canada, returns to her native Chile to follow five activists who embark on a transformative process to dignify their lives.
A documentary about the legendary 1972 Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus, which launched many illustrious careers and ignited a comedy revolution.
A small indigenous Mexican village is slowly turning into a ghost town as many of its inhabitants emigrate. To survive this, they start simulating an experience they all know: crossing the border to the US illegally. The residents of the village slip into the roles of border guards, human traffickers and drug smugglers to reenact the crossing for paying tourists so they can put themselves into the position of a migrant for one night. A story of empowerment or a village stuck in the loop of their traumatic experiences?