In a space that seems to be shrouded in complete darkness, light finds a way to protrude, and somehow, warmth emerges. It is the New Year’s, a time to reconnect with family, friends, and have a nice time. It is a holiday of light and happiness. The time is life-affirming: by the celebrations and fireworks, people declare that they exist and that they will break through no matter how cold and miserable life may seem.
In a grand wedding palace, a large European family gathers to celebrate the newlyweds. Joyful voices fill the air — until the sharp strike of a hammer silences them. There is an unresolved conflict in the family, so the scene shifts from the wedding hall to a courtroom. The question looms: what will the verdict be?
Between 2013 and 2023, Slovenian Cinematheque preserved and digitized 179 short films created on a tiny stretch of land between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea in the period of socialism (1945-1991), but mostly outside the prevailing state production. Today, we belatedly recognize these films as experimental and as an important, innovative part of the Slovenian film heritage, visible again for the first time after decades. The production of Alpe-Adria Underground! has radically accelerated efforts to preserve, digitize and restore this segment of Slovenian cinema.
In the vastness of the Laurentides territory, Laurent tries to fulfill his father's will to spread his ashes in his favorite river : the Hare, 137 miles deep in the heart of the forest.
In September 2023, Dr. Alessandra Ribeiro Martins, Bianca Lucia Martins Lopes, and Flávia Tamiris Soares Silva, members of Comunidade Jongo Dito Ribeiro, from Campinas, Brazil were invited by Rosely Conz, assistant professor of Dance at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS), to spend a week sharing their traditions in Colorado, USA. Using archival footage filmed at Fazenda Roseira, Comunidade Jongo Dito Ribeiro headquarters, and UCCS, this documentary plays with the concept of transit - geographical, cultural, and social of Jongo. It includes points of view of the members of Comunidade Jongo Dito Ribeiro and UCCS students to highlight dance education and race issues.
In our ultra-connected world, accounts featuring children are flooding social media. Encouraged by their parents, who dream of partnerships and fame, these children nevertheless find themselves exposed to the many dangers of the internet, while performing work that currently lacks any legal framework.
Ron opens a vinyl record shop in his hometown, attracting a community of music lovers and collectors. As the shop grows, he plans to expand and compete with bigger businesses, he discovers there's more to selling records than just retail.
unknit the ghost is a live show exploring addiction and cycles of trauma. The show combines live performers choreographed by Charlie Jimenez with projections by video artist Autojektor. Staged at PORTAL 002 - plantroom, Smeed Road, London - April 12th, 2025.
In our hyper-connected world, accounts featuring children flood social media. Encouraged by their parents, who dream of partnerships and fame, these children find themselves exposed to the many dangers of the internet while performing work that is currently not subject to any legal regulation.
A documentary that portrays the lives of female public transport fare collectors in Lima, women who face structural and daily violence in a city marked by danger and hostility. Through their voices, the short film reveals how they resist and survive in a precarious system, facing the constant fear imposed by insecurity and an absent government.
Hilarious rare and unseen footage of Britain's beloved comedy duo, including some footage previously unseen on network television. Also features Gail Morecambe, Gary Morecambe, Judi Dench, Wayne Sleep, Rula Lenska and more.