"What kind of times are these, when talking about trees is almost a crime? Because it implies silence about so many misdeeds!" Bertolt Brecht from the poem "To Those Born After," written in exile in Denmark between 1934 and 1938. A poetry film.
New Estonian punk is boiling over. A colourful group of bands with overlapping members – Skoone, Avemaria, O.V.M., Keskkool and Spekter – resemble 1980s American West Coast punk (Black Flag, X, Germs, Minor Threat, NOFX and The Cramps, among others) more than the staple acts of our Singing Revolution era. At the heart of this scene are young musicians such as Kalli Talonpoika, Riste Sofie Käär, Fredi-Methos Miller and Villu Tamm.
After 18 years in the underground music scene, Individual Distortion sets his sights on Indonesia's most prestigious music awards. Determined to be acknowledged, he navigates the complexities of the music industry, confronting challenges that test his identity and aspirations.
The Mean One (2022) -- a twisted horror parody of the Grinch -- shocked the world with heart and humor. Now, uncover the hilarious, chaotic true story of the scrappy indie crew that made this holiday horror film with big dreams and a tiny budget.
Throughout its 250-year existence, the United States has almost always been at war. From its beginnings right through to the present day, the country's armed forces have shaped both American identity and the political decisions of its leaders. The United States of America has been at war throughout most of its 250-year existence. From the War of Independence right through to contemporary armed conflicts, the nation's armed forces have not only shaped American identity but also influenced the political decisions of its leaders. The documentary takes a deep dive into this complex history and analyzes the "hot" and "cold" wars that have shaped US history in order to draw important lessons for the future. The film explores
“Being Jérôme Boateng” tells the story of a soccer world champion between triumph and downfall. From the soccer field to the 2014 World Cup title, from celebrated symbol of integration to convicted perpetrator of intentional bodily harm against his ex-partner. The documentary series looks behind the façade of professional soccer—a system that produces heroes but neglects people. It also addresses the question of how a soccer player is stylized into a role model by the media and society and burdened with excessive expectations. Boateng's story is thus also one of false projections that encourages us to reflect on our treatment of and longing for sports idols: What do we want to see in them? Do soccer players have to be heroes?
A French short documentary that delves behind the scenes of the restoration of a 1920s film, starting from a 35mm color print. Set against iconic French cinema locations such as the climate-controlled vaults of the CNC and the Cinémathèque Française, the film traces each step of this meticulous process, from preservation to both mechanical and digital restoration at the Joinville-le-Pont laboratory. This technical and human journey highlights the craftsmanship involved and raises questions about the future of works that are not preserved on film.
The Film-Makers’ Cooperative and Canyon Cinema joined forces in 2025 to support Fall of Freedom – an urgent nationwide arts movement united in defiance of the rise of authoritarianism.
Leo and Rufus are in their fifties. They have been close friends since adolescence. Leo is homosexual, Rufus heterosexual. One day Rufus suggests to his friend that they spend a night together. But he warns him, and this is a non-negotiable condition, that this night will be a one-time thing.