The Ukrainian town of Nikopol has been a prime target for Russian weapons for several reasons. A giant dam used to stand nearby. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is located just a short distance away. With the destruction of the reservoir, people lost their source of drinking water. And the power plant lost its cooling system. Yet, many people, like Father Bohdan, remain in this God-forsaken place.
Amid the ruins of the American Dream, shadows emerge - men and women who share their stories through poetry. A musician engages in a dialogue with the soul of poet Jack Hirschman. Through this musical road trip from beyond the grave, a poet, a people, and a country gradually come into focus.
A documentary that takes an emotional journey through the life and career of David Delfín, a unique, controversial, and revolutionary artist who was much more than a fashion designer. It portrays a complete and multidisciplinary creator who used couture to express himself and the catwalk as his megaphone. Beginning with the scandalous 2002 Cour des miracles show—known as “the rope show”—the film explores his artistic vision and his intimate world as a son, brother, boyfriend, and friend. Through moving testimonies from those closest to him, it reveals both his brilliance and vulnerability. In a tragic twist of fate, Delfín and his soulmate, model Bimba Bosé, were both diagnosed with cancer at nearly the same time; she died in January 2017, and he followed five months later.
The film’s plot is based on rehearsals at a theatre for the deaf, showing the complex working process of hard-of-hearing directors and actors. They constantly search for forms, images, and unique ways to convey the entire dramaturgy to the audience without a single word. It is reminiscent of early silent cinema — a universal, international language of gesture and movement. In addition, between rehearsals, we see the “backstage” life of the theatre: the work and daily routines of deaf lighting technicians, makeup artists, and costume designers.
This documentary follows vegan animal rights activists who have led the Korean animal rights movement for the past decade. Beyond advocating for pets, they fight for the rights of farmed and captive animals, striving for a world where all beings coexist. From rescuing pigs and dolphins to challenging the system, they have built a movement.
Vincent Gaullier and Raphaël Girardot weave together threads of reflection in tribute to the pioneering political ecologist Bruno Latour, who passed away in 2022, in a stimulating documentary essay.
A documentary that revives the memory of the Technical Industrial School of Santa Maria through the voices of former teachers and retired staff, revealing not only how these individuals helped shape and strengthen the institution, but also how CTISM marked and transformed their lives, intertwining individual destinies and collective memory into a living portrait of technical education in Brazil.
To fight the anxiety that haunts him day and night, a young actor decides to explore his dark side. This initiatory quest will lead him to trace the history of Satanism in France, from the legends of the past to the black masses of today.
In a tender yet gripping portrait of resilience, the film follows Zane, a 10-year-old Indonesian boy, navigating life as a quiet pillar for his struggling family in Taiwan. As his parents wrestle with buried trauma and cultural dislocation, Zane finds strength in unexpected places, shaping a powerful tale of migration, identity, and belonging. Interwoven with stories of fellow migrants and a poignant radio broadcast, this emotional journey speaks to anyone who's ever searched for home. A hauntingly beautiful ode to healing, "Tuned In" invites us to listen closely, to what's said, and what's left unsaid.
Jens Stoltenberg had planned to step down after nine years in the powerful position of NATO Secretary General. The 65-year-old politician had packed his bags to go home to his wife in Norway, as he had promised her. But then Joe Biden called and asked him to stay another year. Because in a troubled world, an experienced leader is needed more than ever. With unprecedented access, we follow Jens Stoltenberg through his last year as Secretary General of NATO.