Origin sticks like shit to your shoe! That's what Marlen Hobrack says, who grew up as a working-class child in Bautzen. But the promise of the old Federal Republic was that you can become anything if you just try hard enough. But that no longer applies. So is class in Germany fixed from birth? Have we long been living in a country in which origin and family background are more important for future prospects than individual performance and commitment? In Germany, it takes six generations to rise from poverty to the middle class, in Denmark only two generations. Those affected reflect on their life stories, the burden of their social origins, the wrong and right turning points for social advancement, as classified by social researchers. They talk of pride and shame, of financial hardship and wealth, of origin and future, of growing up and moving up in this Germany with its entrenched selection mechanisms for social advancement.
The film tells the story of Bulgarian yogurt and its popularization in Japan, which began in 1970 at the Osaka International Exhibition Expo. It traces how Bulgarian yogurt won the hearts of the Japanese and became a globally recognized product.
Farrier Oskar Öhrström wants to be the first to ride along the Swedish mountain range. Together with his horse Ivory, he starts in Grövelsjön with his sights set on Treriksröset. There are several stretches with difficult terrain and the ride will take a long time. Will Oskar be able to handle the loneliness for so long? Will Ivory be able to handle it and what happens if she is injured during the ride. A film with magnificent views about dreams, adventures and the relationship and trust between horse and human.
Short documentary consisting of archival footage and movies that depict the birth of the United States of America, from the Boston tea party to the Spanish American war
A reflective, autoethnographic short film that delves into the often invisible processes that shape our health. Could the toxic legacies of the Anthropocene be linked to the development of certain cancers, particularly those strongly linked to viruses, both medically and socially?
The day with the sky neither too blue nor too grey. With a hint of red. The train crowded and the backpacks between the feet. The loves on every corner, the ones we pretend not to see.
On the cusp of Trump’s second presidency and the likely pardons for January 6th rioters, Sky delves into America’s violent militia movement in King of the Apocalypse with unprecedented access to founder of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes.
From the son of an immigrant to a billionaire building contractor: Bruno Stefanini has a crazy biography. This documentary chronicles Stefanini's conflict with army abolitionists and squatters as well as his passion for collecting everything from tanks and works of art to Empress Sissi's underpants, castles and nuclear bunkers. When he died, his entire estate was lost in a huge, moldy mess.
The film captures the ambivalent nature of the Tyrolean landscape around the Bürglkopf mountain. The idyll of Alpine nature, grazing cattle, babbling brooks, and breathtaking panoramas is disrupted by the knowledge that there is a refugee centre at the top of the mountain. Unauthorized entry is prohibited, contact with people inside is undesirable, and cameras are completely denied access behind the walls. The strict regime that asylum seekers must adhere to guarantees them only one thing: a minimal chance of remaining in the safety of Austria.
« Steel running through our veins » immerses us in the world of Liège's steelworkers, revealing an exceptional industrial and human saga. This captivating documentary explores the destinies forged by iron and fire through personal testimonies and previously unseen archives spanning 50 years. It highlights the social struggles and resilience of a community in the face of economic challenges. More than just a reflection on the past, this essential film questions our present and future, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and collective memory.
Goutte d'Or district, Paris, Château Rouge metro station, Georges Clemenceau secondary school. Teenagers, burdened with their carelessness and their wounds, have to grow up. They are shaping their personalities, losing their way, searching for themselves. Adults try to guide them despite the violence of the system.
Chasing Tables explores the journey of Jordan Taylor, a Sioux Falls native whose rise in the culinary world is as complex as the dishes he creates. After training under James Beard award-winning chefs Cory Schreiber and Brad Root in some of the Pacific Northwest’s most acclaimed restaurants, Taylor returned to South Dakota and built a string of successful establishments. But his story goes beyond the kitchen—it’s a tale of resilience, transformation, and the pursuit of excellence in an industry known for its intensity. Featuring interviews with renowned chefs, colleagues, and influential culinary figures, Chasing Tables offers a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of Taylor’s career, capturing the heart of South Dakota’s evolving food scene.