Internet, biometrics, facial recognition, digital currency... Digital totalitarianism is taking hold in France. With the Paris Olympics, the country is becoming a testing ground for algorithmic video surveillance. Are we heading toward a China-style future? According to influential figures like Bill Gates and Klaus Schwab, China is the model to follow an alarming prospect given its authoritarian regime.
A collection of hits from one of pop music’s greatest geniuses - Prince, aka ‘The Artist Formerly Known as Prince’, aka ‘the Unpronounceable Symbol’, and more. Whichever alias he assumed, Prince was always fascinating as both a performer and songwriter, and here are the best of his own appearances on a selection of BBC shows, alongside a rich selection of performances from artists who covered his songs over the years.
Fidgeting fish, dancing on the train, big stages – we scroll through a phone gallery. How do you find your own identity between ever-changing trends? When do the borders between real and virtual life blur? A documentary about a self-made musician who wants to stand her ground in a digital world.
Home Within explores the challenges faced by trans people in politically restricted and queerphobic societies. The film follows Carmen, a young trans woman from Baku, as she struggles to find a safe space while staying true to her identity. It delves into the difficulties the queer community encounters regarding access to housing. Ultimately, the film portrays the universal quest for acceptance and belonging.
DYAD is a poignant exploration of the transformative power of love, transcending societal norms and expectations. Anna's journey serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the profound connections that bind us all. The title, derived from the Greek word meaning "pair," encapsulates the essence of the film as it delves into the dualities of love, both challenging and redemptive.
The Li Women shows the situation of Chinese women by showing the stories of the Li family women. Because of the commemoration ceremony for the funeral of Li Yanjun, the head of the Li family, the women of the Li family reunited. It expresses various problems in childbirth, marriage, and studies that Chinese women encounter in different historical environments.
"The Boy Of The Fish" follows Noon, a young boy living in a Syrian refugee camp, who finds solace and a sense of freedom in a whale-shaped doll he names "Bahr." Set against the challenging realities of camp life, Noon’s journey is both a story of resilience and a testament to the boundless imagination of childhood. Through vivid symbolism and a unique soundscape, the film explores themes of loss, hope, and the longing for freedom amidst confinement. Shot entirely on an iPhone due to restrictions in the conflict zone, the film combines raw authenticity with poetic depth to capture the emotional landscape of a young soul navigating adversity.
Magic Hour, The Seventeen is a special documentary about highlighting the K-pop industry through the performance culture enjoyed by the group Seventeen and its fans.
Ziuta, Polish, Jewish and survivor of the Second World War, was an extraordinary woman who aroused special devotion. Her political commitment and participation in supporting the clandestine struggle, beyond being a virtue, were a direct and almost biological part of it. Ziuta had the determination, being just a teenager, to resist exile with fortitude, saving her mother and another family from perishing in flight. Despite the horrors and hardships, she maintained a grateful attitude toward life. These characteristics, and her particular sense of humor, permeate her story, even in chapters with painful themes: the death of her father, her madness; her suicide attempt in the Caspian Sea and her decision to come to Mexico, where she rebuilt her life and lived with artists, writers, dancers and filmmakers at a time of great cultural effervescence in the country, even participating as an actress in some films. .