Instead of doing some blogging, I did some vlogging. I decided to just go out for a walk and a cup of tea and do a wee video about it. I’ll tell you, I love doing stuff about nothing. The more nothingness to it, the more I love it. So you can expect more of this. (From https://limmy.com/)
The tumuli rising from Ankara’s steppe carry a memory that reaches beyond stone. Each hill stands as a silent witness to an unchanging vigil that has endured for centuries. This documentary brings to light the traces of civilizations forgotten in the shadow of the capital, embarking on a journey of discovery that reconstructs Ankara’s identity through its past.
The Vanishing Knot explores the centuries-old craft of quilt making—now on the verge of disappearing—through the life of a master who has kept his workshop in Ankara’s Çankaya district running for over forty-five years. The documentary traces the delicate process from raw wool to hand stitching, contrasting the warmth of handmade quilts with the coldness of industrial materials. It captures the master’s struggle to find an apprentice and the fragility of traditional craftsmanship in the face of changing consumption habits and modern education.
In the late 1970s, two idealistic physical education teachers at Ankara’s 50th Year High School founded a football team. This challenging journey evolved into a saga of success through friendship and passion. Years of perseverance were crowned with victory at the World High School Championship held in Peru in 1997. More than just a sports story, it is an inspiring tale of how faith and determination can push beyond all limits.
They quietly and selflessly work for the wellbeing of humanity, investing their efforts and talents in the realm of science and technology. What binds them is an invisible net of bright minds, which emerged from the academy of the renowned physics teacher Theodosiy Theodosiev. They are the socially strong people of Bulgaria who are building the future of the world.
A stranger-than-fiction caper, a man who gained influence over a London bank, charmed senior figures in British football and government and fronted a deal with North Korea.
The inspiring path of a Mamanwa graduate and a young tribe member who embrace Quality Education, seeking community development while preserving cultural roots.
Ismail, a Palestinian director long denied the freedom to travel, finally sets out on a journey tracing the path Christ walked two thousand years ago, from Nazareth to Jerusalem, seeking stories of miracles and legends. He is surprised to find the route now crowded with refugee camps, witnessing their stories, dreams, and resilience. This cinematic journey blends history with the present, the spontaneous with the deliberate, and explores the ongoing impact of the Nakba on Palestinian life and identity.
A documentary exploring Saudi Arabia's hidden film culture, following movie lovers who grew up without theaters in the 1980s and uncovering the nation's pre-1979 cinematic history through pioneers who kept their passion alive.
Torn from her parents, marked by a number, Hanna escaped Nazi Germany. Decades later, she returns to the place she fled, finding an unexpected path to healing. Hanna Zack Miley was number 8814.
At almost 90 years old, Monika is approaching the end of her life. Her mind is also starting to go. She’s suffering from dementia. It’s a good thing she has her granddaughter Emma for company during her final days in her home, which is full of history.