Christine’s father died when she was still a small child, and she remained in the care of her sadistic mother, who beat her and abused her psychologically. Christine is still convinced that her mother hid a farewell letter from her beloved father. Jean’s father committed suicide several years ago, and left behind a lengthy letter, but Jean never found the courage to read it. Together, Christine and Jean embark on a unique road trip across the French countryside to visit Christine’s mother, and try to confront the past.
What helps teenagers with serious mental health problems return to normal life? A mosaic of stories from children and parents who have experienced hospitalization at the Opařany Children's Psychiatric Hospital shows the types of treatment that can help children return to a full life even after serious problems such as depression, suicidal tendencies, self-harm, or eating disorders.
In 2022, when the economic crisis in her native country was at its peak, she decided to visit her family there. She turned her short trip into a collage-like diary in which she reflects on her relationship with her homeland, which is in a state of protracted decay. The film is composed of spontaneous snapshots capturing the author's stay, interspersed with inserted captions serving as personal, often poetically formulated comments and observations. As a result, the film does not hide its strongly subjective perspective, but at the same time builds on it to make an important statement that shows the transformation of Lebanese society in everyday details such as the appearance of the city itself or in the intimate sphere of the author's family life.
Kawaguchi's Aether follows on from his earlier film Air (1992), in which he enlarged 8 mm film material, breaking down the image to the level of individual grains and transforming it into a painting. Now he replicates the experiment through a different medium: a digital camera captures a girl walking away in slow motion, and artificial intelligence transforms the enlarged image, finding patterns in the visual noise and thousands of faces in the blurred image. The immortalization of a single happy moment is transformed into a meditation on digital visuality.
A self-reflective monologue accompanying images of loneliness draws us into an inner world composed of fragments of dreams, memories, and unfinished books, telling a fragmented story of loss, longing, and desire.
Told in a deeply personal and emotional way, AKRIS: FASHION WITH A HERITAGE switches between present and past by tracing the Kriemler family’s legacy — from founder Alice Kriemler-Schoch, to her successors Max and Ute, and on to today’s leaders, who continue to shape the future of AKRIS with great respect and responsibility for the company, the past and the people who made it work so successfully.
Sequoias of the Sea tells the story of the environmental, cultural and economic destruction wrought in a California coastal town that’s lost its kelp forest. It’s a deep dive into the lives of a scientist, a commercial fisherman and a community working to restore its coastal resources devastated by a climate disaster.
A film that sheds light on the impact of volcanic eruptions in the Pacific Rim on human history and culture, and delves deep into the lives of the ‘Ring of Fire People’ to examine the pain they experienced from the great disaster and the insight they gained in the process of healing from it: [coexistence with Mother Nature].
With chronic disease and malnutrition skyrocketing, a renegade farmer uncovers the link between human health and the dire need for local, light-filled food. Will society align with the quantum physics of healing before it's too late?
In Handmi Village, grandmothers Seonjin and Hyeonsook, seasoned 'namul' gatherers from Mount Sobaek, encounter Michelin chef Fabrizio Ferrari in 2024. Discovering their 'namul' as the unique ingredient he sought, the trio embarks on a food and travel journey between Korea and Italy, exploring diverse flavors and cultivating friendship, cultural exchange, and mutual respect.
Sicilia is a love story. A visually rich, character-driven documentary that explores the heart and soul of Sicily and why anyone who goes here falls in love with this island. Told through the lives of local artisans — from fishermen and chefs to winemakers, chocolate makers, artists, and harvesters — the film captures the island’s deep-rooted traditions, layered history, and vibrant cultural identity. As ancient landscapes meet modern rhythms, Sicilia becomes more than just a place — it becomes a story of resilience, passion, and the timeless spirit of a people whose way of life is both a reflection of the past and a celebration of the present.
The story of my generation of skaters, who respected and raised the bar of the Dogtown era in the 1970s and inspired a whole new generation of skaters like Tony Hawk and Christian Hosoi throughout the 1980s and 90s. This generation revolutionized the sport and influenced competitive vertical skateboarding for decades. Today, we see the evolution of their pioneering efforts, which bring skateboarding to a global influence through the Olympics. With archival footage never seen before of history being made, updates on skaters, interviews, and event footage from the El Gato Classic Legends Weekend Events, seeing these legends gathering after 40 years and more.
The OC Effect charts the surf and skate culture’s rise from rebellious Orange County roots to a global, billion‑dollar industry. Through rare footage and insider voices, it asks whether the culture’s authentic spirit can endure corporate takeovers, globalization, and shifting values as a new generation drives sustainability and innovation.
After a two-year attempt, ski mountaineers Christina ‘Lusti’ Lustenberger and Jim Morrison, joined by Nick McNutt and Chantel Astorga, ski the first descent of the Great Trango Glacier. They navigate risk, grapple with grief, and face physical danger as they push the limits of human experience.
“The Harvard Five” as they became known –Philip Johnson, John Johansen, Landis Gores, Eliot Noyes and Marcel Breuer– were fueled by a sense of hope and optimism in the wake of WWII, but their modern ideals and avant-garde designs were snubbed by the locals in this traditional town who did not understand these pioneers –or their ”Kleenex box” houses. Nevertheless, the Harvard 5 found New Canaan’s wooded, rolling hills to be the perfect canvas for experimentation with Bauhaus ideals in design and architecture. From there, they triggered an intellectual movement that not only changed the landscape of this New England community forever, but would resonate worldwide.
A local icon, Rich Harbour, builds a legacy in the town he loves. The multigenerational chronicles is full of characters that helped define his passion for surfing and the brand that became Harbour Surfboards. The story takes place in the Mayberry-esque coastal town of Seal Beach. As the town evolves, so do the people in it.
LOOKING UP is the inspiring story of Eitan Armon, a young man facing encroaching blindness who takes on the challenge of climbing the world’s most epic granite wall.
By the early 1990s, Tiki bars were nearly extinct, and ceramic drinking vessels known as Tiki mugs were vanishing into thrift stores and swap meets. But in Venice Beach, California, a small group of collectors, artists, and enthusiasts saw something more. Art. Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession follows two intertwined stories. It traces the history of Tiki culture through its iconic collectible Tiki mugs, exploring how boutique publishing and a fledgling internet gave rise to a passionate, global community. Second, it tells the story of Fini, an obsessive Tiki mug collector, whose dedication inspired Cabali, a modernist speakeasy Tiki bar in Oro Valley, AZ.
Directed by low-vision filmmaker Sheridan O’Donnell, Rising Phoenix: A New Revolution spotlights Paralympic champions, Hollywood actors, and global disability activists. Featuring Lauren Ridloff, Ezra Frech, Jim LeBrecht and Anastasia Pagonisi, this powerful film is an electrifying portrait of today’s disability movement told through stories of resilience, inclusion, and cultural change.
After a highly publicized failure to complete a five-Ironman ultra-triathlon, endurance athlete Will Turner sets out on a 914-mile race unlike anything attempted before. Beginning with a 15.6-mile swim in Lake Tahoe, followed by 728 miles of cycling over brutal Sierra mountain passes, and ending with a 170.4-mile run near Mammoth Lakes, Turner battles fatigue, sleep deprivation, and unforgiving weather. With redemption on the line, he must push beyond his limits to conquer what may be the toughest ultra-triathlon ever created.