Through distinguished testimonies, Magma - Matteotti, the Perfect Crime reconstructs a tumultuous period in our country's history, still shrouded in unresolved shadows. Starting from the murder of Christian Democrat politician Piersanti Mattarella, President of the Sicilian Region and brother of our current President, Sergio Mattarella—still without a culprit after 45 years—the film investigates the dark plots, the Red Brigades, rogue intelligence services, Gladio, and everything that simmered in the magma (chosen as a powerful symbol and narrative counterpoint) behind the violent deaths of Honorable Aldo Moro, magistrate and university professor Vittorio Bachelet (with firsthand testimony from Rosy Bindi, his assistant and direct witness to the attack), and the massacre at Bologna station—all events that occurred within the span of two years.
Through the eyes of Joseph Nyamwange, a first-generation Kenyan American, this documentary weaves a heartfelt narrative of family, heritage, and resilience. Fueled by the enduring lessons of his late grandfather, Joe channels his father’s migration story into a life mission: empowering Black and Brown youth in Jersey City, NJ.
Hamzah, who is on a 5-day vacation, wants to share the story of his first journey abroad to Malaysia and Thailand. He aims to capture this crucial moment by creating a films vlog about his experiences—the joys and struggles he encountered during his Malaysia-Thailand tour.
Some of our top entertainers, Henrik Dorsin, Vanna Rosenberg and Johan Ulveson, will, together with a singing group and orchestra, succeed in the feat of putting on a grand revue in a small space - and this in record time. We get to follow their work and hard work with Henrik Dorsin's newly written revue at the Scalateatern in Stockholm in 2024. The process is fraught with doubts, friction and challenges. After their previous successful revue, the press is weighing heavily on the trio; will they succeed in making the audience laugh again?
Deportation - a political demand that often fails in Germany. There are over 200,000 people in the country who are required to leave the country, but only a few are actually deported. Olaf Sundermeyer accompanied a repatriation team from the Central Aliens Office in Brandenburg for months and shows how the judiciary, police and authorities block each other.
The Story of Little Ballet Troupe is a soul-stirring documentary that chronicles the remarkable journey of India's oldest ballet troupe, brought to life by the visionary choreographer Shri Shanti Bardhan. With boundless imagination, Shanti Bardhan transformed classical Indian stories into mesmerising ballet productions, creating timeless masterpieces such as Ramayan.
Top athletes live an enviable life surfing the crest of the wave: they are rich, beautiful, healthy and admired. Yet everyone has to start from scratch after their sports career ends. It is a new life that must be faced with courage. Andrus Värnik, a former world champion who was sentenced to prison almost 10 years ago, now lives with his mother in his childhood home.
Isolde Woudstra documents life with Lebanon Hanover, accompanying them on a four day tour of Bristol, London, Paris and Berlin. Isolde interviews the band and crew separately.
Through photographs, the director's grandmother recalls her childhood memories of a place: Le Sault. She spent all her vacations there and now lives there. The timeless essence of this place is charged with emotion and history. Still childhood memories give way to vivid shots, as if past and present come together to celebrate the permanence of beloved places. This little movie is a witness to the passage of time.
“Sal-Saller: This Is What Makes Us Alive” dives into the personal and creative journey of Hendrik Sal-Saller, the iconic frontman of Smilers. Through rare archival footage, candid interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories, the film paints a heartfelt portrait of a man whose music has united generations. From his early struggles in Finland to the height of Smilers’ fame, the documentary explores the highs, lows, and unwavering dedication of a true cultural legend. Featuring intimate insights into his personal life and creative process, this is a story not just about music but about the resilience of the human spirit.
As America’s only original art form, the cultural relevance of jazz is at risk of being forgotten, if not for the dedicated announcers at KCSM Jazz 91.1.
In a small, quiet Greek village, nestled high in the mountains above an ancient volcano, a group of elderly villagers must move the remains of their ancestors to a mausoleum at the peak of the mountain of Prophet Elias…