The area of the abandoned parliament building in Kutaisi is an equal attraction and source of inspiration for artists and political elites of different eras. A young filmmaker studies the memory of this spot with his handheld camera, led by members of the band Skazz, and tries to reflect the facade of a building standing in the swamp.
Accompanying his self-titled debut EP, Western Sydney auteur, rapper, producer, and filmmaker Zion Garcia offers a brief portrait into his suburban life, family relations, friendships, and mixed Polynesian and Spanish heritage. Shot entirely on 16mm, this short film is a warm visual companion piece to end his first official era.
For the past 3 years, La Flèche d'Or, an associative and cultural venue in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, has offered shows and activities based around solidarity. Every month, the artists of the "Soirées Habibi" perform cinema-themed drag shows. The film follows the preparations for the last cabaret of the season.
Without Roland Béguelin, Secretary General of the Rassemblement Jurassien, and Marcel Boillat, founder of the Font de Libération du Jura – two solitary men who combined their forces and their determination and succeeded in making the canton of Berne and the Confederation, which for a long time had a very negative view of the separatist awakening, bend over backwards – the canton of Jura would not exist.
In Rio de Janeiro City and its outskirts, LGBTQ+ youth of color recreates Ballroom culture on their own terms. A portrait of the dramas, the voguing performances, and the art of shade, 50 years after its inception in New York. Rio is burning!
One year after the Korean War, the conflict had reached a stalemate. The two opposing forces began to search for a way to end the grueling war of attrition, eventually settling on a modest village called ‘Pan Mun Jom’ near Gaeseong as the designated site for negotiations. Despite initial hopes for a quick resolution, the negotiating parties encountered obstacles that prevented an agreement. Disputes over the military demarcation line and the repatriation of prisoners of war thwarted their efforts. The film peels back the layers to reveal the untold story of Pan Mun Jom, shedding light on a history that has remained hidden until now.
Jung-gu, the old original downtown of the city of Incheon, is the place where the first port was opened to foreign trades during the Japanese colonial period, and it is also the starting point of the construction of modern buildings, old Japanese houses(so-called enemy's house), railways, shipping, and airports. Currently, this area is also a place where the two concepts of development and reconstruction/regeneration are in sharp conflict. The film contains the story of those who pursue desirable regeneration, revolving around this neighborhood in Incheon.
Apt Mgr chronicles the darkest days of the filmmaker’s relationship with his landlord and object of cinematic fascination, Bob. After a period of filming, the eccentric older queer gentleman developed romantic feelings for the filmmaker which were unrequited. Things quickly devolved into anger, resentment and abuse from Bob, while the camera (and apartment building) keep the two bound together.
In an age of constant progress, mass production, and AI, we are often blinded by the limitless potential of techno-optimism. RE/creative follows six specialists from different fields who utilize re-creative practice in their work — an alternative approach to technological progress applying knowledge from the past to influence the future. From art to forensic science, each field employs re-creative practice differently, but the fundamental concept of re-creating remains consistent across disciplines. This documentary explores the idea by examining each field’s connection to the need for more handmade and traditional methods of understanding.
'Echo's in de Massa' is a documentary that explores the experience of loneliness among young adults in large cities. Through candid conversations and close observations, the film delves into how living amidst the masses can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection. By sharing personal stories, it highlights how societal expectations and pressures often make it challenging to stay genuinely connected with others and oneself. With an intimate perspective, 'Echo's in de Massa' seeks to break the taboo around urban loneliness and offer deeper insight into a collective feeling that many experience but rarely express.
The documentary 'Jaén, Viento del Pueblo' places the viewer in the year 1936 and takes them to the present day, analyzing and pivoting around the processes of exhumation of the graves in the province of Jaén, the stories of relatives and experts
The definitive telling of the crimes of Joanne Dennehy, told by those closest to the case. Dennehy murdered three men, stabbed two more and is now serving life without parole.