A short poetic documentary film fashioned in the vein of Riga's poetic documentary films from the 20th century. The film delves into the relationship between humans and bells, exploring the role of a bell ringer as a profession in decline and the significance of bells in our lives today.
British photographer Samara Pearce travels from London to Ukraine during the war. Her great-grandfather, Austrian Alexander Wienerberger, was an accidental witness to the Holodomor in Ukraine in 1932-1933 and took historic photos of starving Kharkiv. Samara wants to follow in her great-grandfather's footsteps and take her own photos of the genocide of Ukrainians that continues to this day.
ALMAR is a musical documentary that explores the enduring fascination with the Camino de Santiago. It not only highlights the impressive landscapes of the Camino del Norte along the Spanish Atlantic coast and the Camino Primitivo, but primarily focuses on the people who walk these paths. Pilgrims from all over Europe, who embark on this spiritual journey, contribute a specially composed soundtrack that reflects their personal experiences and inner transformations.
Soar above Earth’s hidden wonders – vast glaciers, lush deltas, and desert waves – revealing the intricate beauty of wildlife and landscapes from above.
Empty shelves, trading cards and chickens sold in a shoe store. This is Polish everyday life from over four decades ago. Although the starting point is the moment of introduction of martial law, thanks to selected recordings we go back in time by 16 months and 12 days in order to better understand the mood at that time and the complexity of the processes that led to the decision of December 13, 1981.
Ten years ago, 304 innocent people aboard the Sewol ferry in Korea lost their lives at sea. The reason for the sinking and the complete failure of the rescue are crucial factors yet to be revealed. But the government continues to withhold key evidence, citing national security reasons. This documentary finds a conclusion of why all the matters have gone wrong.
Drop Dead City charts untold history - it is the first documentary devoted to the New York City Fiscal Crisis of 1975, an extraordinary, overlooked episode in urban American history that saw an already crumbling city of 8 million people brought to the edge of bankruptcy and social chaos by a perfect storm of debt, greed, ambitious social policy, and poor governance.
Sara Greene is a 20-year circus industry veteran with a big dream—to start her own tented circus. As the summer moves along on Weirs Beach, Sara faces serious obstacles in fulfilling her dream, and in sharing that dream with her ailing step-mother, to whom her show was dedicated.
You Should Have Been Here Yesterday combines hundreds of hours of lovingly restored 16mm footage with a salt-infused soundscape by Headland. This cinematic poem tells the story of a wild community who took off up the coast and discovered a whole new way to live. Going back to the never-before-seen camera reels to ask the question – what do we keep and what do we leave behind? Featuring Tim Winton, Wayne Lynch, Bob McTavish, Albe Falzon, Evelyn Rich, Maurice Cole and many more. Inspired by Moonage Daydream and Jen Peedom’s Mountain.
Still Pushing is a nostalgic documentary about a tight-knit group of skaters who called Roselle Skatepark home for over a decade. A coming of age story that flips through time, capturing the golden days of youth and unbreakable friendships. But more than just a skate film, it's a tribute to community, resilience, and the lifelong bonds that leave an indelible mark on us all.
An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough's life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.
Set against the haunting beauty of Teignmouth’s rugged coastline, this short film captures an intimate journey from isolation to self-discovery. A solitary protagonist, burdened by darkness and longing, embarks on a quest to connect with the romantic spirit of John Keats during his time residing in Teignmouth. Through vivid landscapes and poetic encounters, the film unravels a tale of resilience, inspiration, and the transformative power of poetry and love.
Rodolfo Dugarte Sánchez has a dream. The young teacher from the Venezuelan Andes wants the children of the remote village of Las Plumas to learn to read and write too. He usually walks for almost four hours to teach them. Before the coronavirus pandemic, Rodolfo started building a school. Since then, no progress has been made. The Venezuelan state, hit by the crisis, does not support him with money or materials. Nor does the provincial government of Mérida show much interest in the children of the mountain
"TDS, derrière l'écran des travailleuses du sexe" is a deep dive into the lives of Betty, Anaïs, Noochka, Manon, and Barty. They have all ventured into the world of selling sexual content online. What pushes someone to take the step of signing up on these platforms? What are their motivations? What are the consequences on their personal lives? Why do some choose to stick with it for years, while others decide to stop for good?
Revealing the flaws of Japanese society, the 1995 sarin gas attack in the Tokyo subway prompted Murakami to return to his homeland, whose conformism he rejected, to examine it closely. This led to the creation of two works: Underground and 1Q84.