A slice-of-life documentary shot handheld without a viewfinder, MRT City captures the chance encounters of a diverse range of people on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system from October to November 2023. A pair of convent girls, migrant workers, squid-fishing youth, and tourists are caught chatting about plants, the internet, and “what real life is about”.
Started in the 1980s, the successful heritage listing process that preserves the architectural history of the Bixiga neighborhood is constantly at risk, but continues to be defended by the community. When a construction on a subway line reveals material traces of the existence of the first urban quilombo recognized in the state's history, the Afro-descendant community and allies come together in an attempt to avoid yet another erasure of their history. The documentary is a portrait of the various popular resistance initiatives in one of the most diverse and culturally vibrant neighborhoods in the capital of São Paulo.
The film "Safe and Sound" starts with a weekly piano class at the ward school, telling the story of several little assistant teachers with different personalities and their families' different life experiences and changes in fate. After a few years of bone marrow transplantation, the protagonists Haoxin and Qinxin choose to leave Yanjiao, where they have lived for many years, return to their unfamiliar hometown to start a new life, and return to campus.The film focuses on the daily life of themselves and their fellow leukemia patients before they left Yanjiao."Returning to Hometown for School" often means "Pressure" and "Confusion" for them. After experiencing multiple "Separations", the"Future"seemed so uncertain to them.
You Don’t Have to Go Home, but . . . is an ode to dancing bodies, a grimy love letter to Philadelphia, a story about what to do when the DJ has played the last song, the club’s lights have come on and you gotta go . . . somewhere. Following three dancers at different stages of their lives, with legendary Philly dance party Second Sundae as backdrop, this documentary film examines the possibility of spiritual fulfillment in a socioeconomic configuration that ultimately doesn’t value the practices that make us free.
With rare footage of the New York City COVID-19 lockdown, the film evokes the feeling, experience & atmosphere of one of the most dramatic moments of the beginning of the 21st century. As the COVID-19 storm hits the great city, the film shifts from shock, hollowness, hope, and fear of the future. Dedicated to the hard work and sacrifice of the medical staff, essential workers, and the people of New York.
The House Within is a feature length documentary film on the internationally celebrated New Zealand writer Fiona Kidman. It examines the way in which life and fiction collide and how, with time, they become inescapably braided together.
Terry Wilson is a 70-year-old lifelong resident of Meadowvale Village, Ontario's first heritage district. As development looms and begins to destroy Terry's favourite place in the world, he recreates pieces of history in his backyard, crafting an oasis where it feels like nothing has changed. A beautiful tribute to his childhood, his mother, and his town, Terry passionately fights to preserve history in a world that's too anxious for change.
Despite contentions from historians, legend has it that in ancient times, an Ati chieftain traded their land to Bornean datus for a necklace and a wide-brimmed hat made of gold. The mountains were left to the Atis, while the plains and rivers went to the Malays. Today, even the mountains are under threat, sometimes violently taken from the Atis.
The brother of missing activist Jonas Burgos bares in this documentary the untold stories behind the confidential leads, damning evidence, and why the disappearance of his brother remains a relevant case today.
The Faces of Solidarity: UK Protesters for Palestine delves into the heart of the pro-Palestinian movement sweeping across the UK, examining its dynamics, impact, and driving forces. Through in-depth interviews with key figures from notable organizations like Naturei Karta, Friends of Al-Aqsa, and Jewish Voices for Labour, along with perspectives from local government officials and self-exiled Israelis, this documentary offers a rich tapestry of voices and viewpoints. Blending sit-down interviews, on-the-ground footage, live reactions from demonstrations, and expert analysis, provides a comprehensive exploration of the movement's effectiveness in raising awareness, shaping public opinion, and influencing policy changes. At its core, the documentary underscores the movement's urgent call for a ceasefire and the prevention of further loss of life in the ongoing conflict.
in november 2022, home is where recorded 'the whaler' with jack shirley at the atomic garden studio in oakland, california. together, they collaborated closely to form it all together. this serves as a documentation of that process. it's a little scrappy. kind of long. if you like watching people work together for about an hour, this is for you
At just 22 years old, Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr has toured the world, bagged a Grammy nomination and captured the hearts of millions. The short docu-film chronicles her rise to fame and her journey across London, Los Angeles, Lagos and Cotonou as she shapes the future of Afrobeats and becomes a globally recognised artist.
In the 1960s, the film production company Lisa Film, headed by Karl Spiehs, ushered in a new era in German film: the erotic film. This period, characterized by change and openness, produced numerous successful films that had a lasting impact on the genre in Germany and captivated audiences.