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They're All Painted If You Actually Look
An observational documentary following Steven Brooke and how the solitude of painting impacts his life and artwork.
Pierre Clément, Cinéma et Révolution
Pierre Clément, student and photographer of René Vauthier, first accompanied him to Tunisia to make a film on the country's independence in 1957. Destiny led him to Algeria and his presence in February 1958 at the Tunisian-Algerian border changed his life. . Forever. He took his camera and photographed the attacks on Sakia Sidi Youssef before committing himself body and soul to the Algerian cause. Shortly after, he directed the film “Algerian Refugees” before being arrested, tortured and imprisoned, while his third film, “The National Liberation Army in Almaki”, was not finished. Abdel Nour Zahzah, a director who commemorates Pierre Clément, the director who risked his life, the brother of the Algerian resistance, who disappeared in 2007.
The History Of Trick Or Treating
Trick-or-treating is a traditional Halloween custom for children and adults in many countries around the world. This documentary explores Halloween with The History Of Trick Or Treating.
Among the Wolves
A vast, snow-covered forest, untouched by human presence. Two men cross it, bags on their backs, cross a frozen river and finally arrive at the peatland, a vast white expanse. For years, Yves the painter and Olivier the photographer, have traveled the world, meeting wildlife from one pole to the other, privileged and concerned witnesses to the fragile beauty of the planet. But the two men share a common dream: to see a wolf pack live, grow, and spread out. One day, their search leads them to a hideout in no-man's-land between Iceland and Russia, a place conducive to a different temporality. The wait begins. Over the seasons, they will stand there in these eight square meters of wood, silent amid an unchanging scenery, until they gradually become part of the “picture” and immerse themselves in the life of the wolves. A motionless adventure...
Global Spyware Scandal: Exposing Pegasus
FRONTLINE and Forbidden Films investigate Pegasus, a powerful spyware sold to governments around the world by the Israeli company NSO Group.
Crucified
Victoria, a film student, has been raised in the Catholic religion all her life, which has been part of her identity. Now that she has grown up, she is afraid of doubts that wobbling her beliefs. That is why, she makes this documentary to face the stigmas about herself and her spirituality.
Auto Conduct - The Story
A documentary short telling the story of Ezekiel Wheeler, a car enthusiast working to grow the first "car culture sanctuary" in Downtown Los Angeles. His business, Auto Conduct, serves to not only store some of LA's rarest cars, but to also provide a place for events, exhibition, and culture.
Fight for the Right: The Story of the AFLPA
As the AFL Players Association celebrates 50 years, key players in the industry look back at how the game and the players have changed.
RATED R
RIDE Snowboards is proud to share the brand's newest full-length snowboard film, RATED R. Featuring: Savannah Shinske, Jed Anderson, Spencer Schubert, Jacob Krugmire, Dan Liedahl, Jill Perkins, Cole Navin, and Reid Smith.
Rikkie Kollé, the most beautiful woman in the Netherlands
Rikkie Kollé will be the first trans woman to be crowned Miss Netherlands in July 2023. In addition to praise, 22-year-old Rikkie receives a remarkable amount of misunderstanding and hate reactions about herself. Fortunately, they have only strengthened her mission even more: being an example for young trans people and normalizing gender diversity. In a unique documentary, Miss Netherlands is followed on her way to the world stage in El Salvador where she is making a bid for the title of Miss Universe, with all the work, obligations and preparations that entails.
I traveled 3,624 miles with €0.01
"I traveled 3,624 miles with 1 Penny" is an engaging and inspiring documentary that follows YouTuber Ryan Trahan's extraordinary journey across Europe. With only a single cent in his pocket, Trahan embarks on a challenge that tests his resourcefulness, determination, and creativity. The film captures his unique experiences as he navigates diverse landscapes and cultures, relying on his wits and the kindness of strangers.
The Greatest, Terrible Book Ever Made - The Story too Disturbing to be a Movie: Blood Meridian
Blood Meridian, or The Evening Redness in the West analysis and read-through by wendigoon
Wake Me Up at Midnight
The true story of Fuani Marino, a young woman who, due to severe depression, throws herself from the fourth floor of a building and survives the fall.
Shadow of Truth: The Verdict
15 years after he was accused of murdering Tair Rada and sentenced to life in prison, Roman Zadorov’s request for a retrial is accepted. Now, his most important battle commences- proving his innocence.
I'm Thinking a lot of Thoughts Right Now
In "I'm Thinking a lot of Thoughts Right Now," four friends embark on an unforgettable journey to California, where they not only discover the beauty of friendship amidst the stunning landscapes but also explore the depths of their own sexualities. Shot through three different cameras, the film captures their candid conversations, heart-to-heart moments, and exhilarating adventures as they navigate both the scenic vistas and the complexities of their identities. Through laughter, tears, and self-discovery, they learn that being good friends means accepting each other for who they truly are, embracing their individual paths, and supporting one another unconditionally.
Earthside
In the spring of 2022, four athletes on The North Face team, Emily Harrington, Brette Harrington, Christina Lusti and Hilaree Nelson embarked on the trip of a lifetime. Their expedition to climb and ski epic first descents on Baffin Island, Canada became a celebration—of their accomplishments, of their friendship, and of their lives.
The Football Fraudster
The story of Medi Abalimba, a former footballer who took on the identities of a Premier League star, MI6 agent and US Navy Seal. His sophisticated web of lies conned multiple victims – breaking hearts, stealing millions and destroying lives. With access to those scammed, this feature documentary tells the story from the victims’ perspective, revealing the lengths Abalimba went to in his elaborate cons.
Dream Steam
Literally with the arrival of the first steam train, “excursionists” began to appear in the Poberouní region – weekend guests who built cottages here for recreation and began to pile new deposits onto the geological layers, this time in the form of memories captured by recording devices. The audiovisual dimension of one region's memory is the subject of this experimental documentary, assembled from found footage taken by its residents over the course of nearly a century. It is based on the memoirs of Gizela Šmidlíková, published in newspapers in the 1990s, and on various visual and ideological associations developed against a hypnotic musical backdrop.
A Maiden Sings
After a lifetime of service to one household, a maid finds herself replaced. At 87, she starts to question her role in the family.
Bumalik (To Go Back)
Follows MC de Natividad, who immigrated to Winnipeg from the Philippines at four-years-old, on her journey to reclaim her lost language and identity.
Fandemonium
A student documentary that explores how crazy fans are willing to go when they are obsessed with music and their favorite artists. Interviews were conducted in San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles California. Produced by Ohlone College students.
El dibujo de Frida
Frida, a deaf girl, shows us La Casa del Sordo through her eyes and hands: a space where deafness ceases to be a barrier and becomes the identity of an entire community.
In the Middle
Told from the centre of the playing field, In The Middle follows a diverse group of match officials as they attempt to cope with the rigours of running matches in grassroots football. Experienced or new to it, young or old, male, female or non-binary, these unsung heroes tell us about their passion for the game, about their lives outside of it and why they're drawn to the often-thankless task of refereeing.
Here Lions Once Roared
Everywhere where human and non-human lives met, the reality needed to become the subject of never-ending negotiations. The vectors of interests pointed to very different directions. With an anthropological insight, French documentarians capture the reconstruction of events from almost half a million years ago being acted out over a river near Tautavel.
Reviving Japan's Economy: Breaking Free of 3 Decades of Stagnation
Three "lost" decades of economic stagnation since the collapse of Japan's bubble era have fundamentally altered the country's global image, and spawned the term "Cheap Japan." What will it take to truly revive Japan's economy once again? In a rapidly changing world, the question of how the globe's third largest economy can avoid being left behind is perhaps more pertinent than ever. Drawing on both expert guidance and in-depth analysis of a wide range of available data, we hunt for clues that might point the way to Japan's ever-elusive economic renaissance.
Who Owns the Sky
A documentary that uses an intersectional approach connecting the questions of the interrelationship between gender concepts and cis-hetero norms with colonialism, capitalism and racism. Interviews with activists from artistic and academic environments in Argentina and Switzerland are addressed through performances from an art activist project.
Electric Malady
Allergic to electronics and isolated in the Swedish wilderness in a homemade turtle shell of thick blankets. Meet 40-year-old William, whose mysterious condition is not recognised by the world.
A Couple of Screws Loose
Adventure bike-packers Matt Schweiker and Luke Swab decide to take on three of the hardest gravel bike rides in the southeast in three consecutive days. These light-hearted and hilarious friends will almost make you forget how difficult these routes are.
Up, Down
In the early 90s, a company of young artists discovered the possibilities of video. Unlike film, which was expensive and required complex development, the video could be viewed immediately. Before that, in the history of mankind, it was impossible to get your copy (media copy) so quickly. They filmed everything in a row: their art events, parties, just life. Sometimes they became the heroes of TV reports, so that their lives and destinies are intertwined in the media space with what is happening in the country and the world, creating an endless meta film. This is the story of the Great Digital Revolution of the 90s, which forever changed our heroes and the whole world.