Filmmaker Lucile Hadzilalilovic, winner of the Silver Bear at the 2025 Berlinale for “The Tower of Ice”, delves into her world of hauntingly beautiful tales. From “Innocence” to her latest film, she crafts stories rich in mystery, where powerful women and enigmatic youth evoke the legacy of Argento-style genre cinema.
Arnold Rüütel can be compared to both the strong indigenous trees that have driven their roots deep into the ground and to what Oskar Loorits has formulated as the source of Estonian vitality. Rüütel will remain in Estonian history as the third president and knightly politician, according to some, even the last knight. Estonia has had six presidents so far. Arnold Rüütel is the only one of them who has met all the others. Arnold Rüütel and Ingrid Rüütel's marriage lasted 65 years. Ingrid will go down in Estonian history as a folklorist who has collected and written down dozens of songs and stories. She would not have wished for Arnold to become president. The film features authentic folk music collected and written down by Ingrid. But it also talks about politics, the Communist Party, change and sums up the president’s departure.
With his soaring falsetto and magnetic yet understated stage presence, Jimmy Somerville burst onto the 1980s new wave scene, making the world dance to songs rooted in struggle and resilience. From the harsh realities of Glasgow’s working-class neighborhoods to the challenges of growing up gay in a hostile world, and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis, Somerville transformed pain into anthems of freedom. First with Bronski Beat, then The Communards, and later as a solo artist, he became both rebel and diva—the unmistakable voice of a generation fighting for equality. Through intimate stories from those who have stood by him for four decades, this portrait reveals a rare artist who has never wavered in his convictions.
In their practice, lawyers Klaartje Freeke and Wikke Monster strive to make the criminal justice system more humane. They encourage their clients not to focus solely on guilt and the sentence imposed, but also to consider the impact of what happened and their feelings about it. In every session, they seek to help their clients experience the benefits of looking not only at others, but also, and especially, at themselves.
At the heart of every family recipe is a story. The recipes passed down from generation to generation are often attached to family history. This simple roast chicken and potato recipe connects Patty to people and places in her past.
In this feature-length documentary, Dan Walker embarks on a hard-hitting investigation to uncover the truth about capital punishment in the US, and explores the reality of life on death row.
These are the only rules written at Reading Club 2000 — a 24/7 public library that shatters norms and rewrites true access to education. Mang Nanie, a passionate community advocate, strives daily to foster literacy by sending books to far-reaching corners of the country.
For decades, coral reefs have been seriously threatened. Rising ocean temperatures, diseases such as tissue loss, mass tourism, destructive fishing practices, and many other pressures have brought them to the brink of collapse. Thanks to her work, Elvira has become a source of inspiration, bringing together a multidisciplinary team of people and organizations committed to protecting marine life.
Documentary following an investigation by The Sun into Madeleine McCann's disappearance, which uncovers further evidence that could point towards the prime suspect's involvement in this unsolved crime
Jess, Loanne, and Lilou are members and founders of the Apax Skate Crew, a collective based in Montpellier that brings together women and gender minorities around skateboarding. Through women-only sessions, competitions like FISE, and dedicated events such as the Chica Chique Sess, the documentary highlights the challenges these groups face in a male-dominated world. By following the crew's daily lives, it reveals their commitment, solidarity, and passion. It also tackles issues like sexism in skateboarding, lack of media recognition, and the marginalization of female skaters. Despite these barriers, Apax Skate Crew stands strong and helps pave the way for a more inclusive and accessible skate scene.
Amid the glamour of Hollywood, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in profound acts of kindness. Meet Terry Masear, a retired UCLA professor who rescues the hummingbirds that descend on Los Angeles every spring in a seasonal frenzy of breeding. Wounded hummingbirds find their way to Masear as her mobile hotline rings off the hook from callers who find them and require her expertise. Among Masear’s diminutive patients are Cactus, Jimmy, Wasabi, Alexa, and Mikhail, whose lives are brought into sharp focus through breathtaking, beautifully detailed photography. The compassion and empathy that Masear shows her Lilliputian charges serves as a lesson to us all — the delicate beauty in profound acts of kindness.