Eugénie Grandval welcomes various film personalities to discuss the work and personality of Bulle Ogier. Enriched by numerous film extracts and interviews drawn from the INA archives, this is an intimate portrait of a major figure in French cinema.
Two children of the remote settlement Novo Paraíso are interviewed about a gunslinger attack against their community. Inspired by Qais al-Zubaidi's short film "Far away from home" (1969).
A hybrid film that explores how the collective sadness and happiness of the trans community is manifested within the community and in caring relationships. Through interviews, art sequences, and documentary footage, a story about sharing grief and happiness in close relationships and the collective space is woven.
In the music world the outstanding pianist Alexander Toradze (1952–2022) is also known as Lexo, as he was often called by his relatives, friends, and colleagues. He graduated from the Moscow Conservatoire in 1977. In the 1980’s, he emigrated to the USA, taught at Indiana University, and later launched his own piano studio. Toradze was a brilliant interpreter of the works of Shostakovich, Mussorgsky, Scryabin, and Stravinsky. The recordings of Prokofiev’s concertos performed by Alexander Toradze with the Mariinsky Theater Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev are considered a gold standard. The pianist also appeared frequently with leading orchestras of Europe and the USA.
In this re-worked and expanded version of the original 2018 film, two queer ex-Mormon missionaries embark on a transformative journey across America, uncovering the devastating effects of religious dogma on LGBTQ+ members and former members of the LDS Church, as a single, intimate conversation –spanning from childhood to adulthood– unfolds over the course of seven chapters.
The image of “snow monkeys” submerged in a hot spring as snow falls around them is iconic. These are Japanese macaques, the northernmost population of monkeys in the world. Highly adaptable, they are the only primates to inhabit environments that range from low coastal plains to mountainous areas 3,000 meters above sea level, with temperatures that can drop to -30 degrees Celsius. How is this single species of macaque able to thrive in such widely diverse habitats? Shot in beautiful 4K UHD, the cameras travel through Japan to capture unique monkey groups displaying different localized food habits, including a world-first footage of monkeys catching live fish as well as how such new behaviors spread among individuals in the pack.
Warehouse manager Claus is evicted from his apartment and ends up on the street. Tsega, a single mother of three, is forced to constantly move around in search of a first-hand rental contract. Homelessness today affects different groups in society, and many of them are children. But how do we solve the problem? We also meet Tanja from the Housing Agency, who is fighting to get the real estate industry to take part of the responsibility.
Le Bal Paris is the world's most high profile debutante ball and this documentary film marks the first time cameras will be granted access to the annual invitation-only event which brings together international high-profile Gen Z guests in the name of fashion and charity. Since the 18th century, debutante balls have long been a part of tradition and history but in this documentary, viewers will get to see an unfiltered, intimate look at how, why and whether this event has evolved for the modern world.
Following a double mastectomy, Joanna reclaims her body in the most unexpected ways—building a giant inflatable breast, devising song-and-dance routines inspired by post-surgery exercises, and throwing a party to celebrate breasts. Her journey is not just one of physical healing but also a powerful exploration of body acceptance and resilience. Through a blend of self-shot footage, animation, and archival clips, the film brings humour and heart to the sensitive topic of breast cancer recovery. Joanna’s imaginative outlook shines through as she revisits her treatment, reconnects with family, and meets other survivors to share stories. Along the way, she faces the emotional toll of illness, navigates her own transformation, and demonstrates the power of creativity as a tool for survival.