A documented introspection written, directed, composed, illustrated, and experienced by Riadh Bakache, serving as a transition into a new era for his YouTube channel. Rich in emotion, this piece reflects on his personal experiences and inner journey, supported by his readings. Riadh explores several philosophical and psychological questions about himself, in an effort to better understand and ultimately accept who he is. Taking a step back from his situation became necessary, leading to the telling of his entire journey in this video.
Bobby, the grandparents' dog, guides us on a journey through memories and the hills of Irpinia, the silent guardian of a world made up of ruins, memories, and the scars of time.
What happens when man's reason is used as a weapon to slice through the accumulated detritus of ignorant and benighted ages and into the glorious new world of Enlightenment? The old is cleared away and the space is created for the new, but at what cost? Does reason itself have sufficient capacity to create a comprehensive world for man to exist as man, or does he become something else?
The extraordinary story of one woman's terrifying campaign to destroy the life and reputation of a young barrister, told by the victim himself, that describes the jaw-dropping levels of harassment that he was subjected to.
How does society deal with offenders? What could you do to prevent victims? This deals with a difficult subject matter and gives a glimpse into the minds of two people who have committed criminal offenses.
25-year-old Luna decides to meet men outside her current relationship. She is traumatized by a violent ex-boyfriend. She doesn’t understand men’s behavior and ends up stuck in unsatisfying, objectifying and violent relationships.
In the 1980s, Loris Stecca was the youngest world boxing champion in Italian sports history. An assault boxer capable of making television, audiences, and sponsors dream, he then fell into a downward spiral. Today, at 65, after serving an eight-year sentence for the attempted murder of his former business partner, he works as a garbage collector for a social cooperative. But his endless struggle continues, as he attempts to clear his name with the help of his daughter. Or perhaps Loris is simply trying to save his soul, guided by a spiritual mentor. The toughest opponent to beat is always the same: his own endless anger.
Everyone knows Neil Armstrong came back from the Moon in 1969 – but it wasn’t until three years later, when the people of a tiny Scottish town stepped in, that he finally got home. Neil Armstrong and the Langholmites is a film about the day one of the world’s most famous men visited the small ‘burgh’ of Langholm and the profound emotional effect the place, and its people, had on the normally stoic astronaut. From Industria Studios and Duncan Cowles, director of acclaimed 2024 feature Silent Men, comes a wry and beautiful slice of Scottish life and a unique, lesser-known tale about one of America’s most famous sons.
Delves into the sexual abuse scandal surrounding athletics doctor Richard Strauss, whose two-decade tenure at The Ohio State University saw the abuse of hundreds of students, and the ongoing quest for justice and accountability by his survivors.
An animated documentary that explores the phenomenon of bodybuilding and examines the relationship fitness-oriented men have with their own bodies. Through interviews inspired by journalistic techniques, the film presents the stories of three men who use exercise as a way to cope with inner traumas that have often resulted in low self-esteem. Each protagonist started working out for different reasons: one was bullied by classmates for being too skinny, another was pressured by his father to go to the gym to lose weight, and the third experienced domestic violence. All three started working out. All three built muscles.
The end of an era looms as 4th-generation dairy farmer Ned nears a long overdue retirement. His adult son, Jacob, has chosen a different life path, effectively ending his family’s long history on the farm, a choice that prompts a new level of introspection from both father and son.
I cycled over 300km alone through the occupied West Bank. This journey took me through Israeli checkpoints, military zones, and illegal Israeli settlements, as I explored what life is like under occupation for millions of Palestinians.