A feature documentary celebrating the rise of a humble but driven boxing perfectionist who triumphantly emerged from Muhammad Ali's long shadow to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World and redefined greatness in his own image.
In 1981, a Buddhist monk teaching at the University of Madison, Wisconsin, made the bold request of the Dalai Lama to come and perform a rare ritual, never before done outside of India or Tibet: the Kalachakra, among the highest of the Buddhist tantric teachings. In just a few months, with a team of dedicated students, and cameras rolling, they constructed a temple and organized an event for over a thousand spiritual seekers, in a cornfield outside Madison. The incredible footage was tucked away in the Smithsonian vaults, until now. What unfolds is the story of a powerful ritual, its impact on the people that made it happen, and the meaning behind this ancient initiation.
‘Something special about Nairobi is the people. I love the people of Nairobi. One thing I dislike about Nairobi is that there are barely spaces for children to play’, says Victoria behind the wheel of her van, driving from one birthday party to the next. Five years earlier, she set up a helium balloon business in the Kenyan capital to surround herself with joy and find safety after escaping an abusive relationship. In the colourful bouncy castles she erects and in the children’s laughter that fill them up, she finds healing and new strength.
This animated documentary takes us on a bittersweet journey into the lives of immigrants in the municipality of Odemira, Portugal. They share the experience of struggles, frustrations, and hopes as they try to find their place. Who is a local and who is an outsider in a world where borders are increasingly questioned?
The Beatsteaks are one of the most commercially successful German punk rock bands, alongside bands such as Die Ärzte and Die Toten Hosen. After the band was founded in 1995, success was slow to come. It wasn't until 2004 that they had their big breakthrough with the album "Smack Smash".
The conflict between church and state dominates much of the 2,000 years of Church history. But nowhere do we see this demonstrated as clearly as in Germany, where in the 16th century, Martin Luther sparked the Reformation, but in the 20th century, the same country forced the world to grapple with the horrors of Hitler’s Germany. It is often said that history repeats itself. As you watch the vignettes in this film, consider what lessons we can learn from the past to avoid making the same mistakes?
After suffering a stroke during a performance, cabaret artist Rainald Grebe faces up to his illness. A touching documentary about his return to the stage.
A fascinating documentary made by film students that immerses us in the creative process and hard work behind the successful play "Un Inquilino Muy Particular." This documentary offers an authentic and deep insight into how the play was put together, from its first rehearsals to its premiere, giving a voice to those who experienced the process from within. Throughout the film, the actors and actresses, the play's director, and the producer share their experiences, concerns, and key moments of the production, providing an intimate perspective on the challenges, emotions, and dynamics that arise between the cast and the creative team. The figure of Lucas Mancinelli, who is not only one of the directors of the documentary but also an essential part of the cast as an actor, intertwines with the narrative, offering a personal and close view of the artistic process.
Break the Beat is an immersive journey into the heart of breakdancing in Guayaquil, where passion, discipline, and resilience come to life in every movement. Through a vibrant tournament and the intimate stories of its protagonists, this documentary explores how breakdancing transcends art to become a refuge, an identity, and a means of social transformation in a city marked by adversity. With a dynamic visual narrative and an aesthetic inspired by the essence of hip-hop, Break the Beat captures the raw energy of the streets and transforms it into a statement of resistance and cultural expression.
A collection of 8mm film reels from İlhan Mimaroğlu’s archive—once tucked away in whisky boxes—has found new life through art. Curated by director Serdar Kökçeoğlu and producer Dilek Aydın, the project brings together visual artists and musicians to reimagine these long-lost images. Over thirty artists transformed the footage into fifteen distinct audiovisual pieces, blending experimental soundscapes with contemporary video art. The project concludes with a special highlight: the first-ever screening of Mimaroğlu’s silent short film about a street jazz festival, accompanied by Erdem Helvacıoğlu’s dark jazz score.
An inside look at a movement: "Sally" is a collective that brings many youth creatives together on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in what is now considered Arizona. The film follows Gio and other indigenous creators asking what it means to dream in the desert. Following the death of one of Sally's founders, Xen, Gio comes to terms with how their movement has explored their collective identity in skateboarding, tattoos, heavy metal music, and clothing design.
A former child bride from a notorious polygamous sect in Utah escapes her painful past by creating a magical fantasy realm she calls Snowland. Within this artistic endeavor, which spans decades, is a metaphorical journey of lost innocence, survival and self-discovery.