Verona Sagato-Mauga, a first-generation American business owner in Salt Lake County, Utah, campaigns to become the first Samoan to win a state legislative seat in the continental United States.
A young international student in the USA goes back to Russia for the winter break and reflects on how he and his country have changed over such a seemingly short time.
A journey of three generations of women living on one farm that Wendi, the (grand)mother, inherited from her uncle, Hitler’s first foreign minister and senior SS officer. The film is a feminine personal portrait of a German aristocratic family who used their privileged position to save Jews from a concentration camp that was erected on their land. The three women are not afraid to confront the difficult past of their family in an attempt to safeguard a peaceful future.
A young lesbian girl, a student at the girls' seminary , studies Torah and undergoes conversion therapy in an attempt to change her sexual orientation and establish a holy Jewish family.
Microphone Check stands as a groundbreaking documentary offering a compelling narrative that delves into the often-overlooked origins and evolution of hip hop culture. As the first film of its kind to center primarily on the original pioneers of the genre, it sheds light on their invaluable contributions and untold stories. Beyond this pioneering approach, Microphone Check also distinguishes itself by being the first to comprehensively explore the origins of all the elements of hip hop, from DJing and MCing to graffiti and breakdancing. Through a captivating blend of interviews, archival footage, and cultural analysis, the film not only celebrates the creative ingenuity, social impact, and enduring legacy of hip hop but also reaffirms its status as a global cultural force.
The filmmaker has these images and recordings of his grandmothers, moments gleaned during visits in 2021 and 2022. Alice, his paternal grandmother and Yvette, his maternal grandmother. One day, he hopes these images and recordings could find their way in a film. Until that day, there are these fragments.
A fascinating portrait of the world’s first professional league transgender football referee, who finds herself at personal and professional crossroads. Sapir Berman has worked hard to become a well-respected Israeli professional football league referee. But she also wants to be a woman. With intimate access to her life on and off the pitch, Liran Atzmor’s film follows Sapir as she juggles the challenges of hormone therapy treatment and gender reassignment surgery, with a demanding fitness regime that keeps her in the front rank of professional football referees. Her determination to continue pursuing her dreams, both on and off the field – never losing the charisma and drive that makes her such a compelling figure – makes this documentary a captivating experience; a sensitive profile of an individual living their life on their terms.
On the Croatian island of Vis, a diverse group discusses their future, reflecting on the decline of storytelling and listening cultures. Fishermen, youth, intellectuals, and others, gather in cinematic dialogue, shaping the collective protagonist. Their debates on growth versus environmental protection connect past, present, and future, bridging local and global perspectives.
An emotional film about the profundity of what’s right in front of us, and the meaning we can draw from our connection to the land and each other as we age.
Europe’s largest lithium mine is about to start operating in Trás-os-Montes, much to the dismay of the local inhabitants. Frederico Lopo induces an earthy sensuality and contrasts two geologies: that of mining prospection and machines, and that of roots and people.
Antoine has taken over his parents’ farm. His partner, Élise, who is totally committed to the project, is careful to define her role as precisely as possible.
After the resounding success of the song "Lyubimka," the NILETTO group found love and a large fan audience. But is it so fun and easy to live at the "high speed" of popularity? When creativity becomes a routine, our heroes go on a trip to their native places for inspiration. Along the way, performing small concerts in places associated with his youth.
Māori tribal leader Ned Tapa takes a group of friends and family on a breathtaking canoe trip down the Whanganui River in Aotearoa, as the Māori call New Zealand. The Whanganui is the first river to be recognized as a legal person. Together, this diverse group of people embraces the spirit of the river and tries to find what is needed to save the planet.