A documentary that explores the origins and the historical, social, and cultural factors that sustain discrimination and prejudice against the LGBTQIA+ community in Brazil. Through interviews and analysis, the film reveals how these roots are deeply embedded in society, continuing to influence behaviors and policies to this day.
“Something every day needs to be sweet,” says Meg Ray in this charming feature documentary about a tiny café on a remote island in the Baltic Sea, at risk of closing down unless Meg and a small group of islanders can save it. Café Truten has very little running water or consistent electricity and with only days to open the cafe, we watch as Meg and her helpers are pushed to their limits and pull off culinary miracles. Sweet Störy is a reminder of what is possible when just a few people set out to make their small corner of the world a better place.
"(In)fidèle" explores the relationship to fidelity of 10 people between the ages of 23 and 31. Infidelity is like the elephant in the room no one dares to talk about. It fascinates and sparks curiosity, but digging too deep might hurt. We keep it at a distance as long as we’re not personally involved, yet we indulge in gossip and "story times" when it’s about others. A distant way to either judge it or spy on it, but never truly confront it. And yet, the numbers speak for themselves: 41% of people have already been unfaithful at least once in their life, and that number keeps growing every year.
In the last days of August 1941, one of the greatest maritime disasters in history took place off the northern coast of Estonia. Fleeing the invading Germans, the Soviet authorities hastily and panickedly carried out the evacuation of Tallinn. The remnants of the Red Army units, fleeing Red Army personnel, as well as mobilized Estonians and civilians were placed on more than two hundred ships, either voluntarily or forcibly. In total, over 30,000 people. The line of ships headed for Kronstadt and Leningrad, but they ran into a trap set by the German and Finnish navies near the Juminda Peninsula. 60 ships sank in mine explosions, torpedoes and aircraft bombs, and an estimated 15,000 people died, including thousands of Estonians. The film reveals how the terrible catastrophe of Juminda has been depicted, silenced, minimized or heroized in later historical accounts.
One Big Eye’ is a hand-processed 16mm film shot at Pando, an ancient aspen grove that extends across 106 acres in south-central Utah. Seemingly 47,000 individual trees, it is unified by a single, immense root system, making it a ‘forest of one.’ Believed to be between 16,000 and 80,000 years old, Pando is the largest and heaviest known organism on land. Pando's invisible root system is a guiding metaphor that emphasizes the interconnectedness between humans and non-human beings, as well as the notion of Oneness described by many spiritual traditions.
To explain the breakdown of conditions that led to this extreme weather event, WEATHERED: INSIDE THE LA FIRESTORM interviews survivors, scientists, first responders, and public officials, including former U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merril, former LA County Fire Chief Derek Alkonis, retired U.S. Forest Service Fire Scientist Jack Cohen, Ph.D., and LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marro.
We're all descended from immigrants if we dig deep into our roots. We all belong to a place, but that place doesn't belong to us. This is the conclusion reached by actor Alex O'Dogherty, as he continues the research his father began into the history of his surname. Not all descendants of immigrants are treated equally. It depends on where they come from and the color of their skin. Alex tries to find out who he is, searching for where he comes from, only to discover that he's from... a little bit of everywhere.
José Corbacho and Catalina Solivellas met thirty years ago sharing stages, dressing rooms, laughter and also some sadness. They
they began to be aware of how therapeutic theater can be in difficult times. Years later, and inspired by Don Quixote, they decided to
put together a free version of the chivalric novel, together with Mallorcan amateur actors and actresses with a mental health
diagnosis. The documentary proposes a journey in which José, Catalina and the wonderful company created for the occasion, share
stages, dressing rooms, laughter and also some tears.
Prince Joachim and author Steffen Jacobsen are on a hike through Jutland, bringing with them their own life stories. A beautiful nature film with a words of wisdom along the way.
The (art)work of a genius or simple theft? Artist Jens Haaning made headlines around the world when he pocketed a fortune in protest against the conditions of the art world - and exhibited his action as a work of art.
The Afghan ambassador in Vienna, Manizha Bakhtari, is in a bizarre situation since the Taliban took power: she represents a country whose old government fled and whose new Taliban government has no international recognition. Under increasingly difficult conditions, she decides to stand up to the Taliban and continue her courageous fight for the rights of Afghanistan's women.
The film takes place in the desolate Kazakh steppe, on the grounds of a former nuclear testing site, where two ecologists conduct research to identify radioactive areas unfit for habitation. Nearby, an eyewitness to the nuclear tests writes down his personal memories, while his son struggles to save his sick daughter. Through the intimate story of three generations of one family, the film reflects on humanity's collective history and the dire situation facing our future. The steppe serves as a metaphor for our planet, now perilously close to becoming a vast nuclear wasteland.
An experimental nonfiction documentary portrait of queer d/Deaf DJ Simon Eilbeck, composed from 16mm film and location sound recordings. The film captures encounters with members of trans, non-binary, and alternative queer communities who gather at his monthly disco, Hot Mess, held at The Poetry Club in Glasgow, Scotland.
Danish author and self-proclaimed witch Andrea Hejlskov invites us into her personal universe of divination, spirituality and nature motifs from Nordic mythology. After 10 years in the wilderness, she finds herself in the middle of the crisis of her life.