Gazing from one hundred feet above the boreal forest, Fire Tower draws us into the lookouts’ world: a critical line of defense in wildfire detection; inviting us to contemplate how solitude inspires a different connection with nature, community and our creativity.
A cinematic and introspective look at the residents of a Quebec town—once the site of the world's largest asbestos mine—as they grapple with their community's industrial past. Striving to honour their heritage while reconciling with their history and forging a new path forward, the miners delve into the intricacies of progress and healing.
Featuring two-time world champion magician Shawn Farquhar, this documentary explores the unique relationship between the art of magic and playing cards.
Kim and Billy work at carnivals. This summer, Kim procrastinates. He plans to leave this family of colleagues to devote himself to his passion, the search for precious stones. The layoff of Billy, his best friend, accelerates his disenchantment. We always dream of elsewhere.
Delve into the prolific artistic career of the acclaimed painter Devrim Erbil, who has transformed Turkish art over the past sixty years, inspiring and educating countless generations.
On May 1, 1994, Roberto Cabrini announced the death of Ayrton Senna on national television and, since then, has never stopped investigating the facts related to the fatal accident that occurred at the Formula 1 San Marino Grand Prix. Three decades later, RECORD and PlayPlus present a special documentary by the journalist with the most complete production ever made to date about the days leading up to one of the most remarkable events in the history of Brazilian sports.
In the Central Asian steppe, Kyrgyz herders live in conflict with a ghost. In winter, at -20 below zero, the last cabin in the valley awaits the arrival of an actor in peak of his career.
Women of the Mangrove is the story of the Mudecoop Cooperative. Manzanillo is a small fishing town on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica that struggles with poverty and government neglect. In response to this adversity, the women of Manzanillo joined forces to found the Mudecop cooperative.
Rome, the "Eternal City", has captivated people for centuries. In 1532, Dutch artist Maarten van Heemskerck visited the city to sketch ancient ruins and sculptures. Nearly 500 years later, the Urban Sketchers, a global movement of illustrators, are drawn to his work. The film explores Heemskerck's journey, the sketchers following in his footsteps, and the "Fascination Rome" exhibition at Berlin's Kulturforum (April 28 - August 4, 2024).
Africa is a land of giants. Its mighty rivers sculpt the earth and form impressive valleys and waterways home to many imposing and powerful inhabitants. These are the rivers where massive elephants and hippos live, feed and drink and where ancient crocodiles hunt and breed. They share the rivers with other creatures of their kind, such as porcupines - the giant rodents in Africa, the martial eagle - the biggest of its kind on the continent, and the leopard - a giant among the spotted cats
In the documentary film "Pfaffendorf Forest," we explore the legends and fears associated with the mysterious forest in the city of Koblenz, Germany, through observations and interviews with local residents.
In a candid discussion, Bon Jovi reflects on his journey to fronting one of the most successful bands of all time and the challenges he and the band faced along the way.
The film is about a young poet who left the war for Turkey. Unlike many emigrants, no one is waiting for him at home. Double orphanhood makes Slava wonder: How does a person become a poet?
A poignant documentary about the ideological conflict of generations. The artist Diana opposes the war, but lives with her grandmother, who hates America and proves that Crimea is ours, and special services are on duty at the entrance.