History often contains secrets that are not written in chronicles or scrolls; today, as yesterday, they remain undocumented, as they are the fruit of a secret passed down by word of mouth, lost in the silence of cloisters or old stone rooms. A journey through caves and hermitages, searching for the gaze of the Sun.
Experimental documentary based on the newspaper "El Recuerdo", a deep investigation into the repetitions in the Transgenerational Tree of Chile. A Soul, from the valley of death, remembers several of its past deaths, all of which occurred on the significant day of September 11, between the years 1541 and 2001. Throughout this time journey, it discovers surprising national and international patterns, which are analyzed by prominent interviewees. Finally, the Soul understands that by knowing its history it can avoid repeating it. Immersed in the magic of awakening, she joins the impressive flow of souls that fly over the city, heading towards a new rebirth.
What’s the emotional toll of compulsively consuming war imagery on your smartphone? For a group of Gen Z Ukrainians living in Berlin, compassion fatigue and an embrace of absurdist humour are the all-too-relatable byproducts of this uniquely twenty-first century phenomenon.
An iconic Indigenous meme sparks a poignant exploration of the unhoused Albertan man behind the viral phenomenon. Living life with resilience, determination, and humour, his story offers a humanist perspective on Canada’s growing street population and reveals the complexities of digital sovereignty and Indigenous peoples reclaiming their representation.
As millions die each year from superbug infections, a Chilean scientist makes it her mission to find new antibiotics in the salt lakes of the Atacama Desert.
When teenage Cindor Reeves’s sister Agnes married Charles Taylor, Taylor was an idealistic populist rebel, but his methodology quickly shifted to authoritarian rule after he secured Liberia’s presidency.
Zoja and Lea spend their days running wild in the forest, squabbling charmingly, making potions from wildflowers, and whispering spells into the wind. Published in 1922, the well-known Polish book King Matt the First—a story about a boy who takes over as king after the death of his parents and soon after goes to war—inspires the girls to wonder about current world affairs. With the war looming across the Polish-Ukrainian border, the story once again resonates today.
The story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea of a public library happen. From the pioneering women behind the "Free Library Movement" to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.
Liliana Cavani's "The Night Porter" is a film that, fifty years after its release, continues to spark debate and mixed reactions. The story, set in Vienna in 1957, follows doorman Max Aldorfer and his former concentration camp prisoner, Lucia, who reunite after years in a hotel.
Yin Honqiang, a master carpenter from Jiangyin, has been working with wood for over 50 years. Along with his son and his grandson, they create handcrafted pieces of furniture of the highest level, what lead them to be one of the most important furniture makers in all of China. Take a seat is a close look at their way of working while keeping the tradition alive throughout generations.
Grappling for Govan explores the story of Ravie Davie and Community Pro Wrestling. The promotion has become a vital part of Govan, an area of Glasgow often considered to be synonymous with depravation.
Luulur’s art form is sound poetry which is linked to Dadaism and Surrealism. The film examines Luulur’s biography, her performances at international experimental poetry events, and interviews with well-known authors who discuss “meaningless” art. Does art always have to have a clear meaning?