One woman. One racist lie. One lawsuit that shook Japan. Korean Japanese entrepreneur Shin Sugok takes on major media in this electro-shock legal thriller about refusing to be silenced.
The Close-Up of Bae Chang-ho is a documentary that delves into the work of director Bae Chang-ho. In this cinematic essay, he revisits key locations from his films, exploring the intricate relationship between nature, urban landscapes, architecture, and his works, while sharing his reflections on life and cinema.
A documentary about deconstructing what seems complex to create something simple, something meaningful. The documentary introduces Alice, who co-wrote the script with the director. A surfer, skateboarder, artist and transgender woman born in Maceió, in the Northeast of Brazil, Alice builds her identity and finds ways to exist in a society still marked by prejudice and violence.
Feis Forever is the story of a rapper from Rotterdam who was killed on New Year’s Eve 2018. Through his interviews and lyrics, paired with intimate conversations and scenes from his community, the film reflects on the connective powers of hiphop and the complexity of growing up in stigmatised neighbourhoods.
While searching for her grandmother, the director comes across the story of three brothers who are torn between the fronts of political ideologies in the Third Reich and divided Germany: "the third brother" is the filmmaker's grandfather, who, in confronting her father, tries to overcome decades of speechlessness and, in the process, to understand where in the past her father's sense of family fell by the wayside.
Daughter-cum-documentary filmmaker, Ava Grimshaw-Hall, embarks on a poignant journey to connect with her sperm donor father John, as he battles an aggressive cancer. Together, they explore their unique bond, seeking understanding and closure amidst life’s uncertainties.
At the end of the 70s, punk promised rebellion and self-empowerment, also for women in the scene. They fought for their place on stage among the dominant punk top dogs, battling against social norms and long-outdated female role models. This is their story.
A street artist from Kharkiv travels to the liberated city of Izyum, which is 60 km from the front line, previously occupied by Russian forces. The artist draw his works on the streets of the destroyed city during Russian occupation and meets local residents. One of them is Volodymyr, who lost half of his family in the collapse of a building. Interacting and observing the artist's work inspires him to start changing his life.
Through a creative blend of mixed-media and charismatic narration balancing humor, sass and historical gravity, discover the queer history of the carabiner in this latest WaterBear Original, directed by Gianna Mazzeo and made in partnership with Nikon. Follow the carabiner’s story, from its humble 1911 climbing roots (thanks, Otto "Rambo" Herzog), to empowering butch mechanics and postal workers in the 60s, becoming a potent signal of identity and attraction in the 80’s (think Tinder, but with hardware) and as a TikTok fashion sensation today.
The availability of housing is a big topic today. It has the strongest impact on those who participate least in the public debate – low-income households, minorities or single women. The film follows a group of activists around Martin Freund, a representative and member of the Live Brno movement, as they try to persuade politicians in the second largest Czech city about their vision of affordable housing.
A young filmmaker films the last moments spent with his best friend before his passing. Through simple and sincere images, he pays tribute to him, recounts how much he meant to him, and celebrates their friendship. An intimate short film, a blend of gratitude and farewell.
In Slovakia, Andrej Dúbravský prepares for his Olomouc exhibition GOOD BOY. While creating intimate work in the midst of tranquil rural surroundings, he is facing homophobic criticism from government officials, highlighting tensions between personal expression, societal backlash, and the fight for LGBTQ+ visibility.
Euthanasia entered Florencia’s life with her late father's diagnosis. Today, she is an advocate for euthanasia to honor his memory. She now seeks to prevent other families from enduring the same pain. This documentary portrays her personal story with euthanasia and the urgent need for a bill that allows people to choose how to die.