Deep in the lush mountains of Hunan province, Youbin lives with his father and two grandparents. He is 8 years old and he is a poet. The family is poor and lives on what they can grow. But at the village school, the children are taught Chinese poetry, and Youbin discovers the magical power of language to describe one’s feelings and place in the world.
This documentary short explores the complex psychological landscape created by Instagram's "Close Friends Story”. The feature, originally designed for genuine intimacy and selective sharing, has evolved into a battleground of digital performance and anxiety. A tool designed for vulnerability instead forces us to "perform authenticity" for a smaller, designated audience, one that defines our in-groups and perpetuates connection, long after real-life relationships have drifted. Will the endless pursuit of digital intimacy ever teach us enough?
Junior CMA student Collin Mayo must face the consequences of his diabolical actions by spending a full night in the horrifying room known only as, Cellblock B
Recently diagnosed with ADHD, Simon Blair confronts self-doubt and past failures in the grueling Marathon des Sables. As the desert tests his mind and body, can he turn his diagnosis into an advantage or will it hold him back?
Arusha, a vibrant city at the foot of Mount Neru, is the heart of Tanzania's safari industry. In backyard workshops, the most talented mechanics transform discarded off-road vehicles into customized "safari jeeps," as the special vehicles for tourist groups are locally called. Each new vehicle represents the hope of a secure future.
In the summer of 2004, a group of filmmakers embarked on a project in Budapest, capturing the city's essence with several dozen rolls of Kodachrome 40 Super 8mm film. Although they utilized only a small portion of the footage at the time, the material remained untouched for nearly two decades. In 2024, they rediscovered this treasure, breathing new life into it by adding sound and music. They returned to the same urban locations, now equipped with digital technology, to create a fresh narrative that intertwines the past with the present.
A prominent figure in motocross in New Caledonia, Wilrick Cabanilles saw his life take a dramatic turn after a serious accident in 2022. With injuries to his spine, arm, hips, and tibia, he began a long and challenging journey toward recovery. Supported by his loved ones, the New Caledonian shows unwavering determination to regain his strength and dignity. A former champion, he now shares his passion with younger generations, embodying courage and resilience in a powerful and moving documentary.
A kaleidoscopic road trip through modern mystical Americana, revealing the hidden magic that’s happening all around us. A living tribute to the glimmering pockets of light beneath the crumbling facade of the American Dream, inviting viewers to slow down and engage with the unseen.
For over 170 years, Crystal Palace Park has been home to monsters. When sculptor Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins unveiled the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs to the public in 1854, they were the first ever life-sized depictions of extinct animals. Whilst hugely inaccurate according to our modern understanding, they now represent an important milestone in the history of science. They're also one of South London's most beloved and charming attractions. Over the years, the sculptures have fallen into disrepair thanks to a lack of funding, perennial vandalism and the forces of nature. But a passionate group of local residents have banded together to keep the statues standing. With the help of a world-famous rockstar, can they stop our dinosaurs from going extinct?
EXCLUSIVE Full Documentary | Accused cult leaders deny allegations of brainwashing, forced labour and coercing followers to change genders. Special W5 Investigation with Avery Haines.
In the 16th century, in a forest in the Cévennes in France, peasant women from many regions band together to fight the enclosure of common lands. A few centuries later, construction in the forest is under the watchful eye of Annie, a solitary 75-year-old night watchwoman. One night, the landscape is turned upside down.
A white whale once appeared on the banks of the Rhine; eventually it disappeared in the hustle and bustle of people. When I arrived at Duisburg Zoo with my camera, I began to look at this place differently, while the traces of the past gradually faded away like the sound of the waves.