A documentary about Federico García Lorca's trip to Cuba in 1930. We discover his influence on the island's music, poetry, dramatic scene and current narrative, as no other poet in the world has been as acclaimed, read and performed in Cuba as he has been. He is a legend in Cuba and, for this reason, Cuban writer Martínez Carmenate points out that his presence on the island is a phenomenon of atmosphere and underground roots, but, above all, Federico was immensely happy there.
Professor Eske Willerslev has an ambition to build the world's largest collection of prehistoric human DNA. As the collection grows, he is forced to confront the ghosts of his own past.
A Bulgarian/Ukranian truck driver working in Denmark goes back to his village in the opposite end of Europe to spend time with the friends and family he left behind.
On an anarchic Minecraft server, chaos reigns. Building and destroying without rules. In a closed furry community, identity is explored in new ways. And in the depths of advanced AI models lies a terrifying yet alluring shadowland of future possibilities. Each destination reveals new ways of being online – and new questions about what kind of digital world we really want to live in.
Ai Weiwei examines our relationship with animals, from China and Egypt to the Danish mink farms. At times violent, always thought-provoking - and above all, a mirror image of ourselves.
Interurbain explores a mother's emotional void in the face of geographical distance and the absence of her son. Through foggy train windows, passing landscapes reflect both separation and connection. Her voice messages go unanswered as silences stretch on. The film delves into a space of waiting, where fragmented memories and unfinished conversations come together, making the journey a metaphor for longing and the impossibility of filling the void.
Determined to make her own money, Azza teaches other women as a freelance driving instructor. Behind the wheel of her big black Toyota, she feels safe, proud – and free. She speeds down the country’s roads and highways. From the city to the endless desert, nothing can stop her.
Brothers Tarmo and Toomas Urb are musicians whose phenomenon in 1980s Estonia is hard to overestimate. Performing romantic ballads accompanied by guitar, they were able to bring a full house to any concert hall. Some songs like "Imeline laas" or "Musta pori näkku" have become folklore. The brothers were compared to the duo Simon & Garfunkel.
A forgotten struggle, a lost future. In the 1960s, an independent Papua seemed within reach. But international interests, geopolitical power struggles, and economic motives dictated otherwise. Using uniquely restored 35mm archival footage, The Promise brings this history to life, revealing how an entire people was systematically betrayed and oppressed.
Breaking 10 chronicles the pursuit of athletic excellence and personal growth as it follows amateur triathlete Justin Hibbert in his attempt to complete a full Ironman in under 10 hours, an accomplishment tried by many and achieved by few.
Imagine that Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce and Cardi B all moved to Scandinavia. They played gigs at local clubs and toured school auditoriums all over their adopted countries, while finding partners and having children at the same time. This did happen, just in a previous era. From the late 1950s up to the 1970s, some of the greatest African-American jazz musicians moved to Sweden/Scandinavia, making new families and a lasting musical impression on the country. LEGACY is an account of their lives, their music and their families and their legacies. We follow their children, now grown, who share their stories for the first time: about growing up with a world-famous father, yet getting teased at school about their dark skin. This film is as much a documentary about music as it is a portrait of how individual experiences of race, visions of society and artistic dreams intersect, giving rise to an entirely new musical experience.
This is the FIRST documentary which exposes the cruelty of keeping elephants in zoos and the false narratives of conservation and education that zoos feed an unsuspecting public. This film follows several interrelated stories of individuals who are determined to expose the zoos as glorified prisons for elephants and their relentless pursuit to send zoo elephants to sanctuary.
Cananga is a short documentary that explores how my grandfather's backyard became a personification of his life as a man of the sea and a reflection of his persona. Guided by the ballads by him composed, we discover not only his musical ability, but also the deep emocional connections that link the family to history, music and life at sea.
This film takes you through the inspiring journey of Venezuela's Coro de Manos Blancas (White Hands Choir) while exploring their daily struggles and lives. Established in 1995 as part of Venezuela's El Sistema program, the White Hands Choir provides artistic opportunities for children, youth, and adults with disabilities, utilizing music for social development and inclusion.