The Road to Sydney follows the journey of Jay Loyola, who grew up in Palawan, enduring abuse from peers and his father while hiding his true identity. Encouraged by his mother, dance became his refuge and lifeline. Moving to America, Jay embraced his authentic self, becoming Sydney, a choreographer seeking acceptance in a new land.
Delving into the past and not shying away from the dug-up pain, a young filmmaker speaks to her Mexican mother and Palestinian father about their trying journeys into the United States. In a society with rhetoric increasingly vilifying Mexicans and Palestinians, the filmmaker picks up her camera in a bid to address the grief at the center of the generational trauma that has underscored her relationship with her family. A meditation of loss and grief relieved, ultimately, through reconciliation.
For the past 50 years, a man has been planting baobab trees every year in his village located in western Burkina Faso. At the age of 80 today, he has planted over 3,000 baobab trees that stretch as far as the eye can see. El Hadj Salifou Ouédraogo has spent 2/3 of his life planting baobabs. It's been a struggle and, above all, a life dedicated to ensuring the existence of these trees despite prevailing prejudices. El Hadj Salifou Ouédraogo was misunderstood by the inhabitants of his village when he started planting these majestic and millennia-old trees, which are rare and endangered in the African savannah.
In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
Two athletes from opposite sides of the world rise above discrimination and pressures of race and nation to stage the greatest duel in Olympic history and forge a lifelong friendship.
In the silence and darkness of a trembling mountain, we discover the underground world through the eyes of a boy, an old miner and a woman. Where sweat mixes with the blood of history, a story emerges about colonial heritage and the endless cycle of exploitation.
Introducing I Am No Queen - a movie that resonates with the heartbeats of international students facing the challenges of being replanted in a new land. Follow Rani, an international student from India, as she navigates the dark streets of Canada. Her story is your story - filled with hopes, dreams, and the stark realities of life abroad. This film sheds light on the unique struggles and triumphs of students worldwide. Let's come together and share our experiences. Join us on this powerful journey.
Benjamin Védrines, one of the world’s best alpinists, dreams of taking on the “savage mountain” (8611m, the second-highest peak in the world). But what does K2 truly represent for this accomplished climber: the pursuit of a new record, the shadow of past failures, or a deeply personal trial? After a first attempt that ended in a serious accident, Benjamin returns with even greater determination to take on an audacious challenge: a one-day ascent of K2, without supplemental oxygen, followed by a descent with his paraglider. A gripping and thought-provoking film that explores the meaning of success and commitment in the realm of extreme altitude.
Watching Solenne Piret climb is almost like witnessing magic. You wonder how she will get through, and then, with a fluid, effortless motion, she progresses up the wall. Born without a right hand, Solenne has always found her own path on the wall. A four-time world champion, she now takes on a new challenge: leading the legendary Grand Capucin—one of Mont Blanc’s most iconic spires—while placing her own traditional protections. But despite intense training, doubts linger: this time, did she aim too high?
For decades, Mart’s life revolved mainly between his radio work and the iconic Valli Bar. Now, in his later years, he lives in a care home, having spent the last three years battling Ataxia. Smoking remains one of the few pleasures he still has. “If I didn’t smoke, I wouldn’t even have a reason to get out of bed,” he says. Reaching the designated smoking area is a major effort — it takes him about 20 minutes to shuffle down the corridor with five-centimeter steps, turning corners, and taking breaks. But once there, under the sky, Mart shares his story with biting humor and sharp wit. His greatest wish? To visit Valli Bar one last time — the place where he once met the love of his life.
Longtime resident Cynthia Yee embarks on an open-hearted walking tour of Boston’s Historic Chinatown in all its vibrancy—welcoming neighborhood newcomers while boldly confronting ghosts of her past with the help of an unexpected local compatriot: optimistic college student Gwen.
Six disabled comedians perform on a bare sound stage, confronting taboo subjects from transphobia to religion. With no laugh track or live audience, the onus falls on cinema-goers to decide what is laughable.
Cast members from Little House on the Prairie embark on a journey to the real-world locations that inspired Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic books. Along the way, they explore the history behind the stories and revisit the enduring spirit of Little House that continues to inspire audiences around the world.
With his film "Serengeti Shall Not Die," Bernhard Grzimek became an icon of nature conservation. But his commitment also meant the loss of homeland for the indigenous Maasai people. This documentary tells the story of his moving legacy and the question: How can we protect nature in the future without further displacing indigenous communities?