Denisa, Dimitris, Stefania, and Orestis, children and grandchildren of Albanian immigrants from the 1990s, were born and raised in Greece. They share their experience on camera – not the experience of immigration itself, but rather their own stories, stories that are neither only Albanian nor only Greek but Albanian and Greek together.
In 1960, 600,000 Greeks immigrated to Germany to live as workers - the so-called Gastarbeiters. Descendants of this migration stream, Teo, Aglaia, and Vasso, allow us a glimpse of their daily lives and reveal the effects of that migration on their present and future: The film captures the encounter of two cultures and their interaction in contemporary socio-political developments.
Kaiti Drosou (1922-2016), poet and journalist, was known for her intense resistance activity during the Occupation, where she also met her husband, writer Aris Alexandrou. Her life, which was connected to important historical events (Occupation, Civil War, exiles), is reflected in her poetry, with honesty and an anti-heroic perspective. She died in Paris in 2016.
Mariam, Asiya, and Anissa were 11, 7, and 5 years old when they were raped. The attackers were their paternal uncle, a neighborhood youth, and the nanny's son. They have no memory of the event. To protect them, their bodies developed traumatic amnesia. Years later, the memories returned, and they decided to file a complaint.
The film speaks about an amazing life of Vitaly Melnikov, a master of the Russian cinema. He was born on the banks of the Amur River, and spent his childhood and youth on the banks of the Irtysh River. He left Khanty-Mansiysk to enter VGIK. He devoted the whole life to film art. The film deliberately refused to interview his fellow directors, film critics and actors who starred in Melnikov’s films. They wanted to show Vitaly himself, to listen to him. After all, the answers to many questions you can find in his cine works, books. The most important views he revealed in the family circle. There are two characters in the film – Melnikov himself and his grandson Artemy, who spent a lot of time with the famous grandfathe.
In her attempt to escape her past, Huiju relocated to the UK over 11 months ago. However, even after moving to a new country, she found that her nightmares from Korea continued to haunt her. Determined to move forward, she made the decision to confront her memories head-on in a very contemporary way, using dating apps to push the boundaries she had set due to her sexual trauma.
Shot in two places marrying with each other by a single and fractured bridge between Condrieu and les Roches-de-Condrieu, this film is the continuation of exploring ephemeral movement through the use of editing, camera movements and color sampling.
A documentary story of one of the most unusual residents of Yakutia, Nigerian Mark Babatunde, who came to the republic following the call of his heart.
A "documentary clip" about second-hand stores, with a declaration of love for the style of self-expression associated with them and reflections on how this interest goes hand in hand with concern for the environment.
New Port is a village on the Yamal Peninsula, surrounded by tundra. In 2024, it hosted its first street art festival, curated by artist Maxim Ima from St. Petersburg. This film is a kind of visual diary of the festival.
In track and field he’s remembered as The Greatest. Athletics' first commercially global star. Away from the spotlight, his is a life often misunderstood. Carl Lewis did it his own way - unwilling to conform to what the US expected from its athletes. Lewis won nine Olympic gold medals across four Games and was voted “Sportsman of the Century” by the International Olympic Committee. Yet he refused to be pigeonholed and, in doing so, he inspired change on and off the field. I’m Carl Lewis! delves into the consequences of his uncompromising drive.
“Sal-Saller: This Is What Makes Us Alive” dives into the personal and creative journey of Hendrik Sal-Saller, the iconic frontman of Smilers. Through rare archival footage, candid interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories, the film paints a heartfelt portrait of a man whose music has united generations. From his early struggles in Finland to the height of Smilers’ fame, the documentary explores the highs, lows, and unwavering dedication of a true cultural legend. Featuring intimate insights into his personal life and creative process, this is a story not just about music but about the resilience of the human spirit.
Elizabeth Bradford draws inspiration for her paintings from a profound connection to nature through direct observations while hiking or kayaking primarily in the Appalachian Mountains and foothills where she resides.
"A Tail of Two Rivers" dives deep into the life and legacy of federally protected Atlantic sturgeon in the St. Marys River, the curvy border of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. It’s the southernmost river in their range, therefore the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
"Para Paty" is an experimental documentary short film that deals with the memory of a mother lost at a very young age. Through a blend of different media, the film is a visual and auditory exploration that seeks to bridge the gap between past and present, offering a glimpse into the never ending love of a mother