The documentary unveils the hidden and colorful facets of beloved Estonian writer Leelo Tungal, taking the viewer on a journey through her life, her family and national values—all shaped by the shifting winds of social and political change across decades. How is it possible to create something bigger than oneself and bring together generations on book pages, Eurovision stage and also under the arch of the Song Festival Grounds?
A professor of anatomy believes that the work of scientists on humans should be more open to the public, so he lets young filmmakers into his daily life. In an attempt to look at what happens to the body after death, a portrait of the anatomist himself slowly unfolds. But how close are they allowed to get?
Gaston Rollinger, an elderly poet and film-maker, lives alone in his childhood home in the astonishing landscape of Esch-sur-Alzette, a very special place where industrial relics meet wild nature. He draws all his inspiration from this place, and tells Fränz Hausemer many of his secrets, even though some of his landmarks are gradually beginning to disappear. This portrait of a singular man is interspersed with spellbinding pieces, the contours of which are drawn from Rollinger’s own poetry.
June 26,1990, the Dude Fire rages across Zane Gray country in the towering ponderosa forests below the Mogollon Rim in Central Arizona, killing five prison crew members and a female supervisor on her first fire. Follow along with the survivors and firefighters as they share their experience as inmate firefighters and their harrowing story of courage, loss and redemption.
ART ATTACK. Dives into the making of Terrifier 3, exploring its shocking practical effects, Art the Clown's rise, and its bold impact on modern horror.
In the heart of Toronto’s vibrant multicultural landscape, a dedicated group of Canadian Latvian immigrants comes together to preserve the traditions of their ancestors through the art of folk dance. Known as 'Daugaviņa,' this close-knit community of dancers spans multiple generations, each member driven by a shared passion for their cultural heritage. As they prepare for the journey of a lifetime—to perform at the 150th Latvian Nationwide Song and Dance Festival in Riga, Latvia—they are not just rehearsing steps, but reconnecting with the rhythms of their roots. The festival, one of the largest such events in the world, drawing almost three times more participants than the Olympic Games, represents a homecoming for many, and a chance to immerse themselves in the culture their forebears cherished.
Three Estonian and German couples explore polyamory, confronting ego, desire, and insecurity while redefining love. Guided by mentors, psychologists, shamans, and dancers, they navigate years of sexual freedom and emotional struggle under filmmaker Eva Kübar’s patient lens. After a decade together, Riita and Taavi open their relationship and join a camp where unconventional practices test their limits. Marianne and Sven attempt to save their marriage for their children, though Marianne’s bond with her lover Kay complicates her promise to stay faithful. For Kay’s wife Beate, Marianne’s presence becomes both a threat and an opportunity for growth.
A documentary exploring the explosion of anti-Semitism on college campuses, on social media, and in the streets of America in the aftermath of October 7th. High-profile individuals featured include actors Debra Messing and Michael Rapaport, Mosab Yousef (son of Hamas's co-founder), Sheryl Sandberg, Scott Galloway, US Rep. Ritchie Torres, US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, Dan Senor, Noa Tishby, Bari Weiss, and a survivor from Nir Oz.
ANXIETY CLUB provides a humorous and heartfelt look at our common experience of anxiety through the lens of some of the most brilliant (and anxious) comedians working today.
A groundbreaking, immersive, nonlinear cinematic journey where artists' expressions blend with historical and real-life footage, unveils the profound impact of white supremacy on our human connections. Led by a dynamic team including Jacqueline Woodson, Catherine Gund, Erika Dilday, Meshell Ndegeocello, and M. Trevino, this collaborative masterpiece weaves together diverse visions, poignantly revealing how race, racism, and resistance shape our shared breath, not just in moments of crisis, but in the enduring, pervasive legacy of that risk.
Over a year, one day each month — the daily life of a young Thai woman living in Amsterdam. She maintains a relationship with her sister living in Bangkok and exchanges with friends she has made there, in an attempt to stay close to her roots and find her place in the Netherlands.
Anta, Evy, Lila and Talia were 20 in 2015 and studied at all-female Barnard College in New York. 2015 - 2045: 30 years and 3 films to see how they will shape the world from the inside out, becoming women on a fast changing planet.
Whether collecting coins, eating mushrooms or stomping on Goombas, Mario is an icon who has graced our screens for generations. Everyone remembers their very first time jumping around in one of his iconic games, but you may not know the full history of Nintendo's greatest hit. Join us as we do just that, and reach for the goal as we learn The Story of Super Mario.
Acting... What does it take? Andy Hockey, a west-end star with 40 years of experience and Lotty Marsh, an actor fresh out of drama school, speak and compare about their experiences so far in the performance industry and what it takes to get on stage.