In an old castle, theatre director Declan Donnellan leads a dozen young actors as they work on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. His insights unlock their imagination and help them find their own way through this challenging text.
Praslovan is a feature-length documentary film about the 40-year long career of musician Zoran Predin. It revolves around the hidden stories from Zoran's life and work. Some are fun, others very personal, as well as sad or even tragic. Because Zoran's nature is mischievous, so is the documentary.
Big dreams wrestle bitter truths as three teenage girls pursue Olympic history. Shot over seven years, this coming-of-age documentary chronicles the journey from childhood to adulthood and the moments that define us.
The extraordinary life and career of the Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, a brilliant and charismatic, but also rebellious, favorite son of the Soviet Union.
Magdi, a strong-willed, but lonely caregiver faces a daunting reality as she grows older: If she were to pass away, her disabled adult son, Feri would be left to the inhumane conditions of the Hungarian state care system, and would quickly follow her. Determined to secure a future for Feri, Magdi unites with a group of mothers who are in the same situation and they take legal action against the state. “Your Life Without Me” is a story of the strength and sacrifices of these women who find their own voice through the common fight and their community.
Gavin built a giant volcano sculpture that's now in his dad's shed. Gavin seeks his dad's understanding but he's uninterested in modern art and refuses to participate in the documentary.
A group of Peruvians live in a country without identity, without understanding the meaning of being independent, and are very close to celebrating the Fiestas Patrias. A mother and her daughter sell flags and rosettes, in addition to working the land of a farm. A poor old woman who cleans a school lives alone, missing her daughter and having her dog "Luna" as her only company. A retired teacher complains about the lack of patriotism while his daughter motivates him to return to teaching and recover the love he lost for the country. An event brings together all these ordinary Peruvians, along with fifth grade students, who question and reflect on the broken nation in which we live and the idiosyncrasy that defines us as Peru.
The title of the film, "The Sea Breeze", is about the strong winds flowing from sea to the land. Also, it reflects the living style of people who live in Da-chih village. Over the labor, activities and conversations between the villagers, we can observe the relations between people and the natural environment. The film tries to illustrate the feelings of changing and remaining with long takes. Besides, the ecology and evolution of the old abandoned houses present the trace and texture of time and space, people and memories. Lifeless as they seem to be, they imply great power.
A powerful account of the Kolbari covert goods traden between the Kurdish cities and towns of Iran and borders of Iraq. The film follows Hamid and Yasser over six years as they contend with the life threatening conditions they and their families have to face to survive. A rare insight into the plight of the Kurdish people, this is an elegant portrait of a marginalised people, where the palpable sense of risk and danger is contrasted with the gentle rhythms of family life under harsh conditions.
THE CANDIDATE documents progressive democrat Qasim Rashid as he runs in two different congressional races against well-funded incumbents; first against a Virginia republican in 2020, and in 2024 against an Illinois democrat.
"The Story of Shepherdstown Shares" follows volunteers as they put together many events and outreach programs. The film shows how a vibrant small-town has come together in order to respond to any needs within the Shepherdstown, WV community. It is a feel-good story of hope and shows how uplifting communities starts effectively on a local level.