In the valleys of Kashmir beekeeper Shakeel Ahmed Khan has committed his life to learning about the nature of bees and their delicate work. However, his story takes a dramatic turn following the impact of the most destructive earthquake the region has ever seen. From the rubble, a charitable project reignites this lost art, until on the eve of their biggest exhibition to date, another, more unnatural disaster threatens to undermine all their progress.
After a lengthy preparation period, Perla left her Toronto apartment and dove into the werkroom for SEASON 5 of CANADAS DRAG RACE. In honour of the one year anniversary and to celebrate the work that went into showcasing her runway package, PERLA: a fashion film has arrived Showcasing all of her iconic runways from the 5th season, inviting you into her world and bringing the looks to life through creative collaboration with J Stevens, Perrie Voss, Benjamin toner, William Carr, Fabian Di Corcia, and Fernando Cysneiros (The Drag Series). Step into her mind and into the runway package from Canada's Drag Race season 5.
Dating back to the 1800s, Birmingham’s roller skating scene is a flourishing, diverse community - but it lacks dedicated spaces. This community documentary explores the history of one roller venue, The Tower Ballroom, and considers what it tells us about the power of community action.
Brothers Henrik and Christian have put a year-long family and inheritance dispute behind them. A dispute that was once about a million-dollar fortune and a dubious will, but which was fundamentally rooted in their shared upbringing in a dysfunctional family. Now the two brothers stand at a crossroads: Henrik tries to break the destructive patterns and create stability for his family, while Christian seeks belonging in a right-wing brotherhood. At the center is Henrik's son Alexander, torn between the shadows of the past and his own hope for change. Can one ever break free from one's social heritage?
This film centers on the story of Reza, a recognized documentary director from Iran. In 2016, after being blacklisted by the Islamic Republic regime of Iran, Reza and his family are forced to leave their home and start anew in Los Angeles. Despite his expertise and talent, he faces numerous challenges, including a language barrier and limited connections in the film industry, that hinder his return to directing. Through perseverance and determination, Reza finds a new passion in film editing. This new-found skill not only gives him a sense of purpose but also becomes his means of overcoming the obstacles he faces.
Independent whisky bottlers are the rebels and visionaries of today’s whisky world—crafting rare, exceptional spirits that defy convention. Created by the team behind The Water of Life – A Whisky Film, Independent Spirits is a documentary that explores these passionate artisans redefining whisky through creativity and craftsmanship. The film, which was co-directed by Greg Swartz and Guy Satchwell, features exclusive interviews with more than 50 industry leaders, offering an inside look at their dedication to sourcing, blending, and aging exceptional whisky, highlighting the ingenuity that sets independent bottlers apart.
During the reconstruction of the Valmiera Theatre building (2021-2024), artistic activities were never interrupted - the preparation of new productions and performances in the Round Hall continued. The promised one winter of patience turned into three. Rehearsals and performances took place in various locations in Valmiera, but the theatre building, despite the lack of water and heat, was never abandoned - with construction crews, through the dust and cold, actors and other theatre staff went to the rehearsal hall, the Round Hall, the carpentry workshop, and the administration to work as if nothing were unusual or difficult.
Retrospective on a unique moment of great music. In 1982, two immense musicians pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli and conductor Sergiu Celibidache combined their talents to perform the “Concerto in G Major” by the legendary Ravel.