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Dala Boatbreakers
A first film from an emerging Myanmar filmmaker, this short documentary unobtrusively observes a group of boat wreckers at work on the banks of the Yangon River in Dala, the final port of call for many old boats. The work is hazardous, back-breaking and pitifully paid. The camera shows how the boat wreckers work furiously tearing up these hulks under a blazing sun, often with their bare hands — a heartbreaking look at exploitation.
Engraved
Galvanized by devastating events early in their lives, two New Yorkers find ways to channel their grief into acts of kindness.
enredo
A succession of events. The act of tangling. The creation of a new plot. Uniting interviewees from different places in São Carlos, 'enredo' entangles stories of different people, reflecting on space, identity and recognition in the countryside. In this new plot of experiences, being black is beyond resistance, it is resignification and celebration of oneself and the other.
Donde descansa el mar: Breve historia del Museo Marino Comunitario de Tecolutla
Rooted
'Rooted' is the exemplary story of the Abrante family, from the predominately black town of Loíza, Puerto Rico - a municipality rich in African culture but plagued by generational poverty, systemic racism, and governmental neglect.
Trond-Viggo 70 Years
Trond-Viggo Torgersen used to be a children's ombudsman and caretaker in Oslo, and at the same time had a wife and three children in Bergen. And it just had to slam. Not at least, he was a well-known NRK celebrity nationwide. He is now 70 years old, and will tell you his life story in this movie.
Sri Ramana Center, Houston: Michael James discusses Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 9
In a Zoom meeting with Sri Ramana Center, Houston, on 3rd December 2022 Michael James discusses verse 9 of Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu:
United by Fire
A short documentary film about active creative youth from the city of Kamianets-Podilskyi (Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine) - fire show collective "Dragon Slayer".
Afghanistan. Edges of War
10 years of continuous combat operations in Afghanistan. Around half a million of soviet military men went through this war. more than 14,000 soldiers and officers gave their lives fulfilling the international duty. more than 50 thousand were wounded. the wound inflicted by this war on an entire generation has not healed even 30 years later. there have been many attempts to tell the story of this war. but it is quite another thing to see it through the eyes of commanders. there were seven of them in those ten years. the legendary commanders of the 40th army, a magnificent seven who accomplished the impossible.
Okinawa - Healing Drone Sightseeing
Okinawa, the paradise of eternal summer. It is one of Japan's leading resort areas, with many sightseeing attractions such as world heritage sites related to the Ryukyu Kingdom and spectacular natural scenery. We used DJI’s flagship drone “Inspire 2” and high-quality gimbal camera “ZENMUSE X7”. With the smooth motion unique to 60p and the low noise and high color reproduction of uncompressed RAW, we captured the colorful scenery of Okinawa. This work starts from Cape Ken near the southernmost tip of the main island and heads north from the main island to Hyakumyo Beach, the birthplace of Ryukyu mythology. The azure "Maeda Cape" that even divers can see, the "Kouri Bridge" with the emerald green sea on both sides, the "Yanbara Forest" newly registered as a World Natural Heritage, and the northernmost tip of the main island "Hedo Cape", we It will be delivered to the main island of Okinawa from south to north, such as "Imperial Hotel Okinawa Shiba Cape" dyed red by the setting sun
Retorno Al Vientre De Ónice
On a hill in the area known as the Tehuacán Biosphere Reserve, in the state of Puebla, Mexico; Leobardo Sánchez works alone in his Onix ambar quarry. It is an intimate portrait of this unique character, who refers us to mythical stories of Hephaestus, god of blacksmiths and craftsmen.
Nowhere to go but everywhere
Following the sudden and unimaginable loss of his wife during the 2011 tsunami in Northern Japan, a man learns to scuba dive. Under the murky depths of the sea, his search for her – and for solace from grief – continues.
Hasta Ser Escuchadas
The State of Mexico is one of the most dangerous states for women in Mexico! It ranks first in number of investigation files for femicides and most of the murders go unpunished. Amnesty International Mexico documented four cases of femicide in the eastern part of the State of Mexico, preceded by disappearances.
Homebound
Through first person narration, Tari reveals personal stories related to her decision to work in Taiwan, her strained family relationships, the risks involved in working abroad and the traps she has fallen into.
Jerry McBobbin: Serious or Delirious?
Jerry McBobbin is an infamous open-mic performer who suffers from "chord cracks", a condition that causes him to misplay a note whenever he plays a song on his guitar. Is he cursed? Or is he faking it?
Noi siamo Samuel Stern - La vera storia di un'avventrua a fumetti
Hills and Mountains
Shooting on location in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, director Salar Pashtoonyar uses a thought-provoking yet powerfully humane hybrid of documentary and fiction to delve deep into the experience of a woman forced to the edge of her society.
Imagine a Body
This immersive mixed media documentary undulates through a range of emotions as it reflects on the physical, social, and emotional experiences of taking testosterone.
Savi the Cat
Happy newlyweds Ken and Kaila adopt an adorable kitten, but neither is prepared for the destruction the feline wreaks on their couches, life and, ultimately, their relationship. An incredible Trojan horse story about marriage, communication and Kenyan-American cultural differences, the film is as much about a cat as a couple who learn that understanding each other and working well as a team is part of love.
Quiet Minds Silent Streets
This thoughtful, eye-opening documentary by Toronto’s Karen Chapman asks whether a community plagued by gun violence can find a way forward via an unexpected solution: mindfulness and meditation.
The Hum Goes On Forever
A documentary of the creation of The Wonder Years' seventh studio LP, "The Hum Goes On Forever".
The Dubai Story: Behind the Scenes of World Chess
The film tells the story of the World Chess Championship match that took place in Dubai at the end of 2021. For millions of chess fans it was a dramatic three-week tournament between norwegian magnus carlsen and russian jan nepomnyaschy. “the dubai story: behind the scenes of world chess” offers a unique opportunity to see that match from a completely different perspective. never in the entire 136-year history of championship chess matches has a wide audience had a chance to see what goes on before, during and after the event – behind the scenes. unique footage takes viewers on an amazing journey through the atmosphere of preparation for the match where every little detail matters, revealing what challenges the organizers face and what the audience does during the three weeks that the tournament is taking place.
Invisible
A visually impaired violinist, an unsuccessful pianist, an aspiring vocalist and a patriotic accordion player study at the Novosibirsk Conservatory. A musical documentary about their fears and dreams.
A coke commercial / sex / violence
An essay film about freedom, violence, dream and lies – mixed together from various archive footage.
15 Seconds A Lifetime
Mayur Natekar, a hip young adult discovers the TikTok app and gets obsessed with it. Seeing others who have prospered in life, he aspires to achieve something, no matter the cost. Mayur, his brother, mother and father dream of escaping their reality through Mayur's plan of becoming a star.