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.
Filmmaker Tobias Hermansen, known for Dreamscape and Mentally Unavailable, has battled depression for years, facing moments of darkness that shaped his perspective on life. Through his struggles, he discovered the power of storytelling as both an escape and a means of self-expression. Now, he channels his personal experiences into powerful, deeply emotional films that shed light on mental health and human resilience, inspiring others through storytelling.
"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
Director Adam Bhala Lough sets out to better understand the technology and people at the center of the AI boom. His quest sends him on a path towards the father of AI, OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman. When he isn’t able to sit down with Altman himself, Adam travels to India to create an AI version of him to interview instead.
In a remote part of New Zealand, lies a cold, dark and mysterious cave system with the potential to be the deepest dived cave in the world. It’s here that explorer and hero of the Thai cave rescue Richard “Harry” Harris is searching for a sense of self. There’s no question that this is the highest stakes dive he has ever attempted. Underground, underwater, with a finite amount of gas to breathe, it’s a dangerous game to play. So what drives Harry to continue in his pursuit when he knows the cost - not just to himself, but to those he loves - and will he make it back to them?
Dear Tomorrow is a multi-character story about loneliness. Set in Japan, the film centers around the mental health hotline called “A Place for You”, where a group of young volunteers are chatting with thousands in need, every single day.
When Flight 149 landed in the middle of a warzone, the passengers and crew became human shields for Saddam Hussein. Thirty years later, the hostages are launching a legal case to discover the truth about why the plane landed in the first place.
Activist Lynda Bluestein contemplates how to legally end her life - her landmark lawsuit made Medical Aid in Dying in Vermont accessible to anyone in the United States. This is an intimate portrait of finding a way to die peacefully in the U.S.
In Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, two Indigenous women form an unlikely friendship to save one of the planet’s most mysterious and vulnerable wild cats: the snow leopard.
An intimate portrait of comedian and podcast pioneer Marc Maron, following the sudden loss of his partner and filmmaker Lynn Shelton. Maron struggles with grief, disillusionment, and a shifting comedy landscape.
Visionary artist Rashaad Newsome merges art, AI, and performance to create a multimedia tribute to vogueing and Black queer culture. Invited to stage a show at New York’s Park Avenue Armory, he reclaims the space from its white military past, transforming it into a Black queer utopia. Joined by global collaborators and Being—an AI ‘digital griot’—Newsome’s creative journey unfolds in this immersive documentary. Through striking visuals and storytelling, the film celebrates community, resilience, and the power of art to heal, unite, and spark liberation.