Brothers Tarmo and Toomas Urb are musicians whose phenomenon in 1980s Estonia is hard to overestimate. Performing romantic ballads accompanied by guitar, they were able to bring a full house to any concert hall. Some songs like "Imeline laas" or "Musta pori näkku" have become folklore. The brothers were compared to the duo Simon & Garfunkel.
A forgotten struggle, a lost future. In the 1960s, an independent Papua seemed within reach. But international interests, geopolitical power struggles, and economic motives dictated otherwise. Using uniquely restored 35mm archival footage, The Promise brings this history to life, revealing how an entire people was systematically betrayed and oppressed.
Breaking 10 chronicles the pursuit of athletic excellence and personal growth as it follows amateur triathlete Justin Hibbert in his attempt to complete a full Ironman in under 10 hours, an accomplishment tried by many and achieved by few.
Imagine that Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce and Cardi B all moved to Scandinavia. They played gigs at local clubs and toured school auditoriums all over their adopted countries, while finding partners and having children at the same time. This did happen, just in a previous era. From the late 1950s up to the 1970s, some of the greatest African-American jazz musicians moved to Sweden/Scandinavia, making new families and a lasting musical impression on the country. LEGACY is an account of their lives, their music and their families and their legacies. We follow their children, now grown, who share their stories for the first time: about growing up with a world-famous father, yet getting teased at school about their dark skin. This film is as much a documentary about music as it is a portrait of how individual experiences of race, visions of society and artistic dreams intersect, giving rise to an entirely new musical experience.
This is the FIRST documentary which exposes the cruelty of keeping elephants in zoos and the false narratives of conservation and education that zoos feed an unsuspecting public. This film follows several interrelated stories of individuals who are determined to expose the zoos as glorified prisons for elephants and their relentless pursuit to send zoo elephants to sanctuary.
Cananga is a short documentary that explores how my grandfather's backyard became a personification of his life as a man of the sea and a reflection of his persona. Guided by the ballads by him composed, we discover not only his musical ability, but also the deep emocional connections that link the family to history, music and life at sea.
This film takes you through the inspiring journey of Venezuela's Coro de Manos Blancas (White Hands Choir) while exploring their daily struggles and lives. Established in 1995 as part of Venezuela's El Sistema program, the White Hands Choir provides artistic opportunities for children, youth, and adults with disabilities, utilizing music for social development and inclusion.
This short film follows Pelé, a retired nurse who looks back on his time as a Mateus in the century-old Bumba Meu Boi group, Boi Tira-Teima. As he builds a new boi for the festival, he revisits the defining moments of his journey as a performer, carnival artist, and son of Mestre Gerson, the group’s former patriarch. The film explores how the way we carry our memories of the past shapes who we become in the present.
Chronicles the extraordinary life of visionary scientist Demis Hassabis and his relentless quest to solve the enigma of artificial general intelligence.
In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside a busy mall and lived there for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than a prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all involved.
Life, death and making meaning are the heart of a beautiful and often very funny film about an aging couple who, after an accident, face the inevitability of impermanence and seek a deep peace in their relationship while they still can.
The film addresses the despair of the post-war generation and emphasizes that we must not allow ourselves to suffer the same fate. In conversation with the director's grandmother, it becomes clear how important it is to accept the past and talk openly about it instead of repressing it—otherwise, we will stumble blindly toward the future.
For hundreds of years, humans molded the Alpine Rhine Valley to fit their needs. Now there is a change of thinking. The Alpine Rhine Valley is getting wilder and more natural.
When Carsten Aust receives a life-changing vision, his world is turned upside down. Driven by faith and conviction, he embarks on a harrowing journey to share his testimony—no matter the cost. Testify: A Vision to Die For chronicles his relentless pursuit of truth, the opposition he faces, and the unshakable belief that fuels his mission. Through powerful storytelling and real-life accounts, this gripping documentary explores the cost of faith and the courage it takes to stand firm.
From the snow-capped Alps to the waves of Western Australia and Tahiti, Human X showcases athletes pushing the limits of fear and danger, navigating nature’s challenges and a changing climate, celebrating self-transcendence, transmission, and harmony with nature. All these athletes embody the drive to surpass limits — we call them Human X. HUMAN X – SAGA is an extended cut of the latest LA NUIT DE LA GLISSE feature film HUMAN X II, tailored specifically for Australian audiences, and includes the brand new 2024 feature in its entirety starring 2024 Female Surfer of the Year and local Sydney legend Laura Enever; and also features a bonus prologue with highlights from 2023’s HUMAN X film including Australian big wave chargers Kerby and Cortney Brown.
Immature is an animated documentary that explores the fluidity and complexity of gender identity through bodily imagery. Shaped by memory and imagination, it presents an intimate dialogue within the body. Fluid, fragmented, and ever-reforming, the film traces an ongoing journey of exploring gender, sexuality, and selfhood.
The documentary explores the first day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It combines documentary chronicles with an exhibition at the National Museum of History of Ukraine in Another World War. The film delves into the chronology and history of the invasion, offering insights into the museum’s role as a living history of the region. It highlights the unity and resilience of the Ukrainian people as they face the challenges of war, fighting not only for their freedom but for the freedom of all Europe.