The 80-year-old Ms. Pupak lives in a retirement home in Dieburg, Hesse. The film shows her everyday life in slow motion and gives her space for honest and self-reflective words about her past, the present, and the last stage of her life.
Frankfurt's railway station district is a place full of contrasts: visible, raw, loud. Right in the middle of it all is "YokYok," a late-night shop that is more than just a retail space. Here, Nazim and his boys have been selling drinks, cigarettes, and all kinds of small items for years. But if you stay a little longer, you quickly realize that it's not just goods stacked between the shelves, but also stories.
An animated documentary that bridges the gap between research and neurodiverse everyday life. A curious, gentle hedgehog interviewer accompanies Gaura, an artist with ADHD traits. His voice opens a window to honest reflections on identity, creativity, and self-understanding. Warm and grounded, the film invites recognition beyond medical labels and diagnoses.
Since the 1980s, twin sisters Yvonne and Susy Klos have been enriching the Munich punk scene with their electro-Dadaist performances. Their work is directed against right-wing ideologies, social brutalization, and the normalization of authoritarian thinking, and is satirical, radical, and anarchic. The film accompanies the twins for three days around the federal elections in February 2025—a moment when political alliances between the CDU and AfD provoke public outrage and protests across the country. A portrait of two artists whose view of the world is rebellious yet permeable to contradictions.
In 2022, the Statue of Peace "Nujin" was erected at the University of Kassel, honouring the countless female victims of the Asia-Pacific wars. However, shortly after International Women's Day in 2023, the university administration abruptly removed the statue - without public explanation. Outraged, citizens and students formed the "Save Nujin" initiative.
The documentary gives us a unique insight into the life of a pop star who broke through at ten years old. We follow her around the world and see a side she's never shown before. This is the story of an artist reaching for the very top, but with the knowledge that no matter how much she achieves, it'll never be enough to satisfy her.
The work of solar geoengineering proponent David Keith exists in a high-stakes terrain where cutting-edge research, environmental activism, public ethics, and global politics collide.
A dedicated boat captain and his dog patrol the Hudson River, monitoring environmental concerns after decades of industrial damage. Despite improvements, their mission reveals ongoing challenges to this historic waterway's ecosystem.
This poetic film follows director Marialuisa's journey with Anita and Leticia, Central American women traveling with the Caravan of Mothers of Missing Migrants.
Shelly, a brash, no-nonsense carpenter, is on a mission to empower Black women to reclaim their futures, one home at a time. Through her innovative program, participants learn construction skills and financial literacy to renovate and purchase abandoned row houses in Baltimore. As dilapidated quarters become dream homes, the women’s personal journeys and stories of determination and community offer a powerful blueprint for breaking cycles of poverty and revitalizing neighborhoods from within.
After discovering his ancestors were both pioneers and enslavers, Kacim journeys through the complexities of his American and Algerian heritage, confronting histories of conquest, slavery, and the weight of an inherited legacy.
In 1960s New York City, radical rock band The Fugs channels the raw energy of counterculture rebellion through their provocative music and anti-establishment stance.
Rock stars, wild parties, and untold stories come alive at LA's iconic Sunset Marquis hotel, where music legends created unforgettable moments during the hedonistic peak of '70s and '80s rock culture.
A fearless young singer challenges her oppressive culture through bold music videos, risking everything to amplify women's voices despite dangerous opposition.
A man's loving memories of tending to his acerbic mother weave together remembrance, routine, and artistry in a lyrical reflection on familial bonds, loss, and generational connections.