An uplifting and touching documentary special which tells the story of one of Britain's best loved sitcoms as it comes to an end after 17 years. Featuring unprecedented access to creators James Corden and Ruth Jones as well as the cast and crew, including filming the final episode as they all say goodbye to the much-cherished show.
An artistic vision of a phenomenon in Spanish history, with repercussions in Europe and the West: the exile of 2,895 republican children in the Soviet Union due to the Spanish Civil War; the German invasion of the USSR in World War II; the 19 years spent in the USSR until his return to Spain (1937-1956). It is also autobiographical in nature, because this author revisits the memories of her mother and aunt, who were part of this group of children.
In this documentary, wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.
This is the story of Fahimeh Akbari, a leading lady in the musical and cultural history of Iran, an exceptional talent whose magical voice and unique style enriched both the folklore and urban musical landscapes of Iran, a pioneer who breathed new life into the music scene by introducing and marrying European tunes and rhythms with that of Gilan, Iran. Fahimeh Akbari, a figure so remarkable and revolutionary that her marked absence seems almost mythical. A familiar tale of a female artist mysteriously forgotten and seemingly erased from history books.
When Jacob is diagnosed with cancer that requires him to have a bone marrow transplant and isolate in a hospital room for six weeks, he has a choice to make: he can let his own anxiety and loneliness eat him up inside, or he can try and create something out of this experience. Seeing as how cancer is already trying to eat him, he decides to make a film - this film. Exploring friendship, loneliness, fear, banality and the unexpected humour in the situation, this is an honest and surprising documentary that poses the question: how does adversity affect creativity?
This film centers on the story of Reza, a recognized documentary director from Iran. In 2016, after being blacklisted by the Islamic Republic regime of Iran, Reza and his family are forced to leave their home and start anew in Los Angeles. Despite his expertise and talent, he faces numerous challenges, including a language barrier and limited connections in the film industry, that hinder his return to directing. Through perseverance and determination, Reza finds a new passion in film editing. This new-found skill not only gives him a sense of purpose but also becomes his means of overcoming the obstacles he faces.
Bayaman, a young documentarian, becomes intrigued for the first time in his life by how his mother Rakhat manages to work at the maternity ward as an obstetrician-gynecologist. Taking a small camera with him, the young man rushes to capture the night shift, where difficult births, cesarean sections, and even household conversations take place. Sometimes, Bayaman feels like all the hustle and bustle inside the maternity ward is a separate world with its own rules and behind-the-scenes heroes.
A reality of the country, a poor country with no record of having had any material wealth hidden in the past, yet a country with a large number of people who dig in this place for more than 23 years hoping to find treasure. This documentary shows the psychological aspect of people who illegally burrow into the mountains, not noticing the real beauty and treasure they possess – the natural beauty of the country.
A making-of documentary focusing on the collaboration between director Kanji Nakajima and cinematographer Hideho Urata in the 2008 film The Clone Returns Home. Completed in 2017, this documentary remained unreleased for years until director Nakajima officially made it available to the public on December 31, 2024, by uploading it to his official YouTube channel.
The film portrays how wild, free and beautiful the aging body is, how pointless the fear of wrinkles and skin folds is. Ode to Age is a dance film about elderly women who have had enough of the colorlessness of life. Together, they take off their everyday clothes and by joyful and undisciplined throw themselves into the Finnish summer.
When green energy comes at the expense of Sámi traditional life and culture, this poetic film questions the sustainability of combating climate change by replacing one form of destruction with another.
In Finland, euthanasia cannot be obtained under a doctor's supervision. While it can be done independently, Hilkka and Hertta are not prepared for any brutal action. Together, mother and daughter are planning a trip to Switzerland, a country where assisted suicide is completely legal. Although Hilkka has expressed her desire, embarking on the journey is much harder. Dark humor lightens the mood even though mother and daughter face a tough situation. There is also the pressing urgency, as for assisted suicide to be performed in Switzerland, Hilkka's fingers must be functional. As her body weakens and limbs slow, Hilkka and Hertta must make a difficult decision, the last great decision.
“Civilized” means “big spender” in Greenlandic. Using this Indigenous language insight, the film meditates on the connection between climate change and overconsumption.
The documentary film Halli addresses body-related commentary and its impact on people's body image. Anonymous stories are set in a swimming hall, where we see a variety of body types. Finnish swimming hall culture respects body privacy. In the film, we follow stories from the women's locker room to the pool, highlighting the experiences of different generations and the body image challenges they face, reflecting the trauma passed down from one generation to the next.
Underdog begins as a dog-filled travelogue but eventually forms into a cinematic essay that effortlessly moves from one time and place to the next. The film criticises selective breeding and explores the history of oppression based on racial categorisation in both the human and dog world. The film’s audiovisual argumentation is constructed effectively through split-screen cinematography and voiceover narration.