In the style of Christian-Orthodox icons, Liviu Bărbulescu animates the story of Saint Nicodemus in a highly instructive way. Alas, this veneration of a holy figure is soon revealed to be an artistic satire of the crimes of the Orthodox Church in Romania.
Trabants have traveled the world, now frogs are swimming! Traveler Dan Přibáň returns to cinemas after six years – this time in an amphibious vehicle LuAZ 967 nicknamed the yellow frog, which not only drives, but also swims! Together with him, a Czech-Slovak group of crazy adventurers, including the indestructible Marek Slobodník on a floating motorcycle tricycle, set off on a wild journey. The goal? 18,000 kilometers from Prague to Ulaanbaatar. The means? Used, dangerous and funny machines. The challenges? The pitfalls of exotic countries, bizarre regimes, disappearing rivers, blooming deserts and endless plains where there are no roads – only directions. And Mongolia – the land of blue skies. The least populated country in the world. A country that breaks hearts and fulfills dreams. In the finale, under the dunes of the Gobi Desert, the moved guys discover that it was really worth it and that miracles do happen... But sometimes completely differently than they expected.
Revisit the pivotal moments and courageous actions that ignited Canada’s 2SLGBTQ+ movement. From early struggles to landmark victories, this powerful reminder of how quickly rights can be taken away highlights the ongoing fight for justice and equality.
Chronicles Nick Schuyler's dramatic rescue by the US Coast Guard 43 hours after a boating accident in the Gulf of Mexico that took the lives of NFL players Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith, and Schulyer's best friend, Will Bleakley.
The topic of ritual abuse remains a dark and often ignored issue in society. Victims who speak out about their childhood torment face disbelief, while accounts of systematic abuse and cruel rituals are dismissed, leaving perpetrators hidden. Despite recurring scandals, the underlying mechanisms remain obscure. The consequences for victims are severe, leading to deep physical and psychological trauma, including multiple personalities. Yet their memories are often doubted, allowing the structures enabling this violence to persist in the shadows.
Legend has it that the islands of the Coral Sea are built on the back of a giant sea turtle. Saltwater runs through the veins of the local people, who are deeply connected to the ocean----also some of the most important sanctuaries for endangered green sea turtles in the world. Join local conservationists as they safeguard the future of green sea turtles, one tiny new hatchling at a time.
The Grand Salmon is an environmental documentary following the journey of three women who paddled 1,000 miles to recreate the journey wild salmon make each year to the Pacific Ocean. With eight dams along the way, these women experience why salmon populations are dwindling and explore what must be done to bring them back from the brink of collapse.
The vexed question of how to live an artistic life is illustrated in DISAPPEAR HERE, the story of Australian 90's alternative group Glide and founding songwriter William Arthur - in an atmospheric, texturally rich exploration of thwarted ambition in the independent music scene of 1990's Sydney. This extraordinary artist and the shifting sands of the music industry are revisited by band members as well as Aussie music industry luminaries including Tim Rogers (You Am I), Jamie Hutchings (Bluebottle Kiss), Peter Fenton (Crow) and Jane Gazzo (ABC's Recovery and Triple J). DISAPPEAR HERE is a completely independent production which was directed, shot, edited and written by Ben deHoedt.
The small town of San Carlos suffers an atrocious injustice: the neighboring city of Chillán snatches from them the prize for the "Best Longaniza in Chile". Faced with this blatant theft, a group of people from San Carlos organizes a powerful social movement, which aims to obtain the precious "Denomination of Origin" for their longaniza sausages, and thus repair the damage and recover the dignity of their beloved town.
The film chronicles the small, isolated towns of Tonopah, Nevada, Death Valley Junction, California, and Primm, Nevada. The film dives deep into the history of these towns along with the paranormal activity that has been reported throughout the years. The film includes all-new paranormal evidence at each location conducted by the paranormal investigators. John Gross and Jason Shepard have traveled to Las Vegas from Los Angeles for many years on vacations and have stumbled upon these magical towns on their road trips. Along with their fellow paranormal investigator Aaron Kelly, the trio of investigators uncover the truth that "YES" the paranormal exists within these towns and they have the proof to prove it.
An original film that brings together 25 friends, family, and strangers to talk about love and the human experience. Through the lens of storytelling, this film reveals a simple truth: when we share our stories and listen to others, we can foster a sense of belonging.
A deep-dive into the creation, chaos, and cultural impact of Black Sabbath’s 1972 masterpiece, Vol. 4 — the album that redefined heavy metal while nearly destroying the band in the process.
The Greek shadow puppetry began 130 years ago. A student of Greek shadow puppetry travels to China, where shadow puppetry began over 2000 years ago. There he follows Chinese shadow puppeteer master He Shihong in Wushan of China. Watching his performances and listening to him talk about his art and his career in it, many parallels are drawn and he expresses them by including his Greek shadow puppetry teacher in the film. This documentary is a cultural bridge between Greece and China through the art of shadow puppetry.