Everyone and everything eventually grows, ages and dies but what happens in the meantime? Four people of varying ages take us through their current lives with stories and opinions that show us how people really change.
A short film documenting the dying tradition of Holmie Day, where islanders on Papa Westray, in Orkney, sail across to the nearby uninhabited island to shear the sheep.
The Badgers delves into the contentious issue of free-roaming sheep as an ancient but contested tradition of the Forest of Dean. As commercialization encroaches upon the forest and a dearth of younger individuals willing to uphold the tradition emerges, this age-old practice faces jeopardy. Through the perspective of the badgers, the narrative navigates between observation, interviews, and sensory immersion, offering a exploration of the stakes for this unique community.
1869: William H Mumler stood trial for fraud in New York for claiming to photograph spirits of customers' deceased loved ones. Mumler walked free as experts of the day could not figure his methods. Was he a fraud? Or could he truly photograph the dead?
Cameron Balser had just returned home from his 12,000 mile run around the perimeter of the United States. His home town running group, Meshingomesia Track Club, was hosting their annual last man standing/back yard ultra, "Prairie On Fire." Prairie on Fire was going into their 3rd year as a race and they had yet to have anyone reach 100 miles. Cameron, who had won the race in 2023, was still recovering from his epic run, but, had made a promise to come back in 2024 to help achieve that milestone.
The composer Richard Strauss (1864-1949) is still a shining light today. But behind his radiant aura lies a dark shadow. His life was full of contradictions. During the "Third Reich", he was president of the Reich Chamber of Music and at the same time protector of the Jewish part of his family. Who was this Richard Strauss?
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Taal volcano in the Philippines is active and one of the most lethal on the planet. It erupted 3 times in the last 60 years. Despite the risk of volcanic eruption, a thriving and vibrant community of residents, whom we call Volcanians, lives around it. The film captures the human stories behind residents whose existence relies on such a hazardous neighbor. The film feature stunning views of the crater and shows the contrasting view of a paradise-like beauty at reach of a smoldering volcano.
A Country young man wants to film a documentary about the historical remains of Phayao Province, but he faces obstacles because no one supports what he is doing.
Davi Gautto reads the original script for 'Memoirs of a Getaway Driver' and sets out to recreate the film as it was originally intended—before it was altered by production issues. These included scenes cut due to a rushed deadline, collaborators quitting at the last minute, and major edits made to reduce the film’s runtime to under four minutes.
In 1961, in the quiet village of Kuzuo, five women died after drinking wine at a community gathering. Masaru Okunishi, then 35, was arrested. He was first found not guilty, but later sentenced to death based only on a written confession taken under suspicious circumstances—despite no physical evidence. Okunishi insisted on his innocence until his death in prison at 89. His sister, Miyoko Oka, now 94, has spent her life trying to prove it, submitting ten appeals with new evidence—all denied. Under Japanese law, only close family can request a retrial. With limited time left, she continues to fight for the truth.
Carmen's life has been a quixotic comedy; surviving the war, becoming a nun, getting divorced in a conservative society, and having numerous lovers, always defying the rules. Now, at 86, she is planning her suicide. The film follows her final days, exploring her bond with her adopted son, as well as her journey to face death on her own terms.