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The Desert Wagon
A couple of artists travels through the Mexico desert to present their puppet show.
Time to Gather
Somewhere in the centre of Portugal, an entire village lives in harmony with the annual cycle of the cork trees. When the time is right, the cork farmers go out to harvest the cork bark from the trunks of the trees with an experienced and careful touch that has been kept alive for generations by fathers with special axes in their hands, passing on the noble craft to their sons. Strong women gather the cork in stacks and dream of a time when they didn’t have to carry it themselves, but were the cork workers’ cooks, surrounded by birdsong and scorched cork trees with nature as their kitchen. Back in the village, the owner of the plantation tries to sell the cork at ancient prices, while at the same time clashing with his daughter. Sofia Bairrão’s film is a sensuous and beautiful meditation on the Portuguese landscape, which produces more cork than anywhere else in the world.
How Russia is taking control of the Arctic
"Controlling the Arctic has long been an ambition of Soviet and Russian leaders. "And it's not hard to see why: the Arctic contains vast deposits of untapped fossil fuels, it is of huge strategic importance militarily and represents an emerging trade route between Asia and the west to rival the Suez canal. But Russia is not the only country with designs on the Arctic. Canada and Denmark have also staked a claim and, in military terms, Nato is bearing down on all sides. Yet Vladimir Putin is closer than any of his predecessors to gaining control of the polar region. Josh Toussaint-Strauss explores how Russia is trying to entrench its claim to the Arctic."
When We Encounter the World
In 1934 an experiment by an amateur-scientist couple began. Named after a genus of moths, the Automeris Project placed a group of young children in an enclosed forest, leaving them to fend for themselves. On return visits, the couple presented self-made films, accompanied by live music, depicting the outside world. For them, these images were the perfect replica of reality seen in their expeditions. Nevertheless, the films were carefully framed, edited, and manipulated to induce a transformation and provoke the development of a new society.
Vice News Presents: Mass Shooting America
An unflinching look at the true scope and scale of gun violence in America, as told by those who've experienced it first-hand.
The Heart of the Emergency Room
A variety of patients are brought in by ambulance 24 hours everyday. In Japan, ambulance as a part of municipal fire departments, do not charge for transportation to hospitals. Under the motto of "emergency care that never refuses," the Ekisaikai Hospital in Nagoya accepts everyone from the elderly with no relatives to those in need. However, the number of ambulances carrying critically ill patients reached a record high due to the pandemic. Patients rejected by other hospitals are pouring into the Ekisaikai Hospital, and the beds are filling up fast... Documentary filmmaker Takuro Adachi observes doctors and patients in various generations and background, and listens to their real voices.
L’ÉQUIVALENT
This letter originated in Paris as a means of addressing the issue of ‘everyday racism’ and violence that cannot be replaced by the universal. Its purpose is also to offer a response to my friends who have shared their own experiences of discrimination and violence.
Pirates of Gramvousa
Gramvousa. A stronghold of conquerors, a pirates’ den or a charging point for freedom fighters? How can a small, barren islet keep so many secrets? Dimitris Gotsopoulos takes us on a fascinating journey of discovery in the backdrop of the Aegean, where nothing is as it seems and roles keep shifting. Just like in any good story.
Stay Homas. The Band That Shouldn’t Exist
In the most tragic moment of the pandemic, confined to a terrace in the centre of Barcelona and almost by chance, the musical phenomenon of the Stay Homas was born, a band that now struggles, in their Gen Z way, to escape from an origin that burdens them.
Funmi!
A visual praise song for a radiant soul, Michael Olufunmilola Ononaiye, on the occasion of his transcendence from man to melody, from brother to memory.
Carnal Rot - Live at Dark Earth
Exclusively on DVD, this impromptu documentary captures the first time Carnal Rot played at the legendary Dark Earth Records.
Sit. Play. Stay.
A group of women is set to stage the play "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," with the roles of the outcast princess, her wicked stepmother, and the little men in the forest to be played by their dogs. The rehearsals are a beautiful and absurd interplay that highlights the power dynamics in the deep relationships that exist between humans and their best friends.
The Hypocrite
"The Hypocrite" delves into a critical discourse that is resonating with individuals across various spheres. In the context of climate advocacy, the film examines the inherent contradiction between personal actions and systemic efforts. The story is masterfully woven through the perspective of a professional skier, confronting the complex interplay between advocating for change and relying on fossil fuels for athletic pursuits. The film aspires to foster unity and collaboration within the outdoor community, transcending perceived hypocrisy and feelings of not fitting in. It aims to dismantle the culture of individual blame and guilt, focusing instead on the systemic shifts required to pave the way for a sustainable future. By erasing the boundaries that label individuals as hypocrites, the narrative invites viewers to recognize the urgent need for collective action and change.
Why I stay: Living inside the ruins of my Gaza home
"Samah Khalid Naji is 18, and along with six other members of her family, is living in the bombed-out remains of their house in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. It was destroyed in October by an Israeli missile strike. "The destruction of more than a third of Gaza’s homes as Israel bombards the territory in pursuit of Hamas is leading international legal experts to raise the concept of 'domicide': the mass destruction of dwellings to make the territory uninhabitable. "The Guardian spent two days with Samah and her family in December to see the remains of their house and how they are surviving the war. She told the film-maker Majdi Fathi about why they decided this was the safest place for them to be."
CERAMISTAS DA COMUNIDADE DO ELVAS
The potters from the Elvas community represent a collective of great importance for the rural community of Elvas, in Tiradentes/MG. The Elvas collective of ceramists demonstrates the power of collaboration and teamwork, highlighting how joining forces can result in notable achievements. Her dedication to ceramics is a testament to the value of art as a means of cultural and social enrichment, inspiring others to become involved in preserving their traditions and creative expression.
If I Die, It'll Be of Joy
In a world that underestimates the power of the elderly, Micheline, Francis and Yves lead a group of older activists on a daring journey to revolutionize senior living, challenging stereotypes and judgments while redefining the notions of sex, love, and aging.
House with a Voice
House With a Voice tells the story of six Burrneshas who, for different reasons, have decided to take on the social role of men. They have done this to circumvent patriarchal structures, to avoid misogynistic attacks, to support the family economically, to avoid compelled marriage and to be free. Our characters communicate with us intimately as they talk about their lives and bring us closely into their personal journey. They speak about freedom and oppression, about the promise of sacrificing their lives for the sake of their families’ survival. But also about the breaking of gender barriers and the power of the human mind to decide who we want to be.
Na Terra De Marlboro
DJ Marlboro is considered by many to be the creator of funk carioca and remains one of the genre's leading promoters. This movie chronicles Marlboro's journey with firsthand accounts from the DJ himself and extensive archival footage.
BIRL VOLUME 1
BIRL VOLUME 1 IS A 2 HOUR KENDAMA MOVIE FEATURING FULL VIDEO PARTS BY TEODORE FIORINA, EDWIN TICKNER, THE SOL JAPAN TEAM AND MANY OF YOUR FAVORITE PLAYERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
The Voice of Eternity Has a Name
In 2023, the 100th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Soviet singer Mikhail Pavlovich Ryba. In the 50s and 60s of the XX century in the USSR, his voice boomed in films, from radios and from the stage. The life and work of Mikhail Ryba is a snapshot of the key events of the 20th century. The singer with a unique, inimitable voice has always been at the forefront of current events. His voice resonated in the soul of a child and an adult, a sophisticated listener and a simple worker. It was the Voice of a generation, the Voice of an era.
Miss Kim Lilac
Miss Kim Lilac is a story about a lilac tree called ‘Miss Kim’ that was brought to america from its native korea and named by an american botanist. The tree's name, which has changed over time as it moved across countries, is an imprint of colonial history, female objectification, capitalization of nature, and the migration of korean women.
Meet Daniel
If you were born there, who would you be? Daniel speaks about his Maasai culture, beliefs, marriage, circumcision and unity. Learn the value of equality through a young Maasai who does not see colour or religion but unity and oneness.
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Comin' Up Short
From being a ruthless gang banger, to protecting Ice Cube's life, Shorty from the controversial rap group Da Lench Mob, reveals untold secrets of N.W.A. and why his group was attacked in a race against time to save his own life.
Love Bound
LGBTQ+ activist Qiuyan Chen became an unexpected celebrity due to her courageous legal battle against homophobic university textbooks in the 2010s. However, this newfound fame came at a price: she was outed by her tutor, subjected to conversion therapy by her parents, and monitored by the Chinese government. To escape these pressures, Qiuyan left for the UK, where she met her partner Bling: but her struggles were far from over. Interweaving reflections on Qiuyan’s sexuality and relationships, Shanshan Chen’s documentary examines this inspiring activist’s commitmentto building a close-knit community designed to support queer East Asian people in the UK: a solo endeavour that evolves into a movement with a growing support base.
Fighting Demons with Dragons
Three pupils on the precipice between childhood and adulthood are studying at Østerskov Boarding School, one of the most unique schools in the world; here, classes are conducted through role-playing games, and the pupils are taught to come to terms with the trauma and their fluid selves through masquerades and metamorphosis. For two school years, the film follows the pupils and their highly emotional adventure through puberty, self-discovery, and maturity, illuminating with a sharp, intimate, humorous as well as poignant gaze, the chaos, the anguish, and the inexpressible joy of the first years of one’s youth.
Naim
Peshawar Prison (Pakistan). Meeting with a Kazakh Soviet prisoner of war who had gone mad. He was ransomed from captivity by the International Committee of the Red Cross. Two years in the Swiss disciplinary unit of the Swiss Army. Released. He returned to his homeland in the USSR in 1985.
Irina Scherbakowa -Russlands unbequemes Gewissen
Sander's Documentary
Stand-up comedy seems like an easy thing to do - you get on stage, tell funny stories for an hour and also swear a little. Sander Õigus has been doing stand-up for over ten years, let's see how the truth becomes the truth and a joke becomes a joke.
David Again
A lifelong New Yorker conquers addiction and finds redemption, with the help of a friend.
Play Like an 8 Year Old
Youth footballers and professional players are asked the same set of interview questions in this documentary that explores mental health, the academy system and childhood ambition in the world of football.
The Jitterbug
A stress-inducing experimental silent short timelapse piece where you view the foot of an anxiety ridden 15 year old boy that raises many introspective questions.