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Popular Documentary Movies
Children’s Game #35: Kluddermor
Children getting into a frightful mess that only parents could sort out: this familiar scenario plays out subversively, for the rescuing ‘Mother’ is just a child. A circle turns into a knot as the kids entangle themselves, still clutching, ever more twistedly, the same hands.* Once paralyzed, the group cries chorally for ‘Mother’ and she appears. With remarkable engineering flair, ‘Mother’ figures out how to unknot the knot without breaking the links of hands, shoving arms over heads and directing legs under and over. Suddenly, like a disentangled string of Christmas lights, the chain becomes circular again.
Périphérique Nord
A car aficionado, filmmaker Paulo Carneiro travels 2000 kilometres to meet car enthusiasts of the Portuguese community in exile. In a pop and urban universe, Périphérique Nord explores this shared passion and the freedom it provides for these exiled persons who seem to finally find (once again) a territory of their own.
My Pet and Me
Do we need animals to fill the void that should really be filled by people? To what extent do we project our own deprivation and longing on these sweet pets? All the protagonists in this documentary are indirectly afraid of being rejected and find safety and unconditional love in their animal(s). We observe these relationships and follow them in their steps to overcome their anxieties and insecurities and step into the world of humans more.
Silo
A short film on the affected lives during the pandemic, specifically those working on an online setup.
Photo Folder
Machines remember and people forget. Why is it that I only remember the moments I have filmed? Filming as an anchor to truth, which begins to fail once the robot also forgets.
The 20 Cents That Elected Jair Bolsonaro
The victory of Jair Messias Bolsonaro in the 2018 brazilian general election raised a series of doubts in the minds of many Brazilians: Where did he come from? How did he manage to gain so many followers in such a short time? Why were the media and art class so afraid of his candidacy? And how did he win the 2018 elections?
questioni di tempo (ovvero: una breve riflessione sull'insostenibilità del tempo diegetico)
Luisa and Paolo, friends who recently moved to Paris, question and discuss the social significance of time, and of delay as its reflection. A short film between documentary and philosophical dialogue, by Francesco M. P. Maccarone. With Livia Ghika and Giovanni Cassanelli. "Future" is a song by Garbo.
Keys to the Soul
A journey is taken to see the various rivers, ponds, lakes, streams, reservoirs, and waterfalls of Massachusetts.
In the Hearts of the Living
Exclusion is a long journey that continues into death. Over the seasons, volunteers organize the burial of people who have experienced living on the street, trying to bring together their families and loved ones so that they do not leave alone, in oblivion and indifference. Each year, about twenty ceremonies are held in the cemetery of Cornebarrieu on the outskirts of Toulouse. A presence, gestures, songs, and stories accompany these deceased. Through their presence, which might seem vain, at the funerals of strangers, these volunteers question the scope and meaning of such a commitment beyond religious beliefs. By offering a dignified ceremony to the most precarious, they contribute, in a spirit of brotherhood, to honoring their memory. For the true tomb of the dead is the heart of the living.
The Dream Is Just In My Mind
Cybernetic memories of jugs, tuned cars and pills kept in a drawer emerge with the anthem of the best time in the history of Spain in terms of having a good time.
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Remember Me
HUNG Chun-hsiu spent seven years filming three residents of Kinmen island: an owner of a local photography shop, a retired officer and a Chinese woman from Sichuan province who came to Kinmen with the hope for a better future. Using photographs and archival materials, HUNG explores the personal stories of three residents and how they reflect upon the upheavals between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Wild Prague
Amidst today’s urban jungle of concrete, glass and metal, it is easy to forget that we actually live in the territory formerly dominated by wildlife. Many of its members have been exterminated by humans, while others have fled the sprawling urbanization to the surrounding countryside. It is their survival strategies that get revealed in exciting detail in the documentary series, Planet Czechia. For two years, a team of camera operators headed by Jan Hošek were recording a life cycle of Prague’s wild animal world across all seasons of the year. The film, accompanied by the commentary read by the actor Jiří Macháček, registers everyday struggles of the fat dormouse, the mouflon, blackbirds or the water hen, teaching the viewers in a casual manner a higher degree of tolerance toward the city’s overlooked inhabitants.
Light and Shadows. Ivan Chendej
A cinematic journey to places of power and destiny of the screenwriter of the legendary Ukrainian film "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors".
Unity Temple: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Modern Masterpiece
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Modern Masterpiece, Unity Temple is an homage to America’s most renowned architect. The film pulls back the curtain on Wright’s first public commission in the early 1900’s to the painstaking efforts to restore the 100 year old building back to its original beauty. The dedicated team of historians, craftspeople, members of the Unitarian congregation and Unity Temple Restoration Foundation reveal the history of one of Wright’s most innovative buildings that merged his love of architecture with his own spiritual values. The film intersperses the architect’s philosophies with quotes narrated by Brad Pitt.
E Blacks
The thing Sam ‘Fury’ Johnson regrets most in life is wasting his time at university when he could’ve been focusing on his real passion: video gaming. Now he’s got an opportunity to redeem himself in the gaming world. If they can win the national championship and beat out Australia, he and his team will be on their way to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Esports Championships.
Bygone
Real street photography is gradually fading into oblivion in favor of modern trends, but at one time for Anya it became salvation from the alcohol pit and a new meaning in life. At the moment, she is one of the last who is still seriously involved in this art form. Her unique method consists of a long search for documentary photography on the streets of St. Petersburg. Anya meets the hero of one of her old photographs and invites him to try again to become a model for a new photo story. The characters get closer, and Anya creates new unique photographs, which the protagonist compares with the moment.
Bullying
The main "hero" of the documentary will be bullying, as a social phenomenon and a problem that ruins the lives of thousands of young Kazakhstanis. We want to draw the attention of children, parents, teachers, and legislators to the fact that inaction, ignoring, and tacit condoning bullying can lead to tragic consequences.
Ile: On the Verge
The Ili River is the main artery of Southeastern Kazakhstan. It flows into the Balkhash and delivers 80% of the incoming water. The banks and irrigation canals are drained, and the old aqueducts are destroyed. The river is getting smaller every year due to a decrease in water volume.
Jastar
The consciousness of young Kazakhstanis under the age of 30 differs from the older generation. The progressive stratum of youth makes a significant contribution to the development of their society and is distinguished by awareness, responsibility and initiative. The authors of the film showed representatives of different professions. They are all professionals and lead important social projects such as recycling garbage or rescuing stray animals. One of the goals of the film is to inspire young Kazakhstanis to do useful things, choose a profession out of love, joint responsibility and care for their country.
Sam1
His nickname in music is sam1 (someone). He is looking for himself, despite the fact that he is 34 years old. Outwardly, she dresses like a teenager, and at times thinks the same way. He tries himself in rap, in acting, but the main occupation is Service repair of equipment. Samat cannot quit his permanent job, as there are circumstances such as his mother and brother, who is being treated in Russia. Their father abandoned them when they were children, so their mother raised them alone. He also reads prayers. Namaz and religion for him is a very important component, thanks to which Samat finds himself. But he is not trying to be famous here and now, and he understands that this takes time and work. After all, who knows, maybe his finest hour has not yet come.
Bazaar
The bazaar affects pricing in the country, but lives by its own laws. After the tragic events in January, the president called Altyn Orda a "feeder for greedy people" and a "dark environment for criminals."
Salt
The popularity of a cheap synthetic drug, mephedrone, is growing at an alarming rate in the country. The authors of the film will shed light on new forms of drug trafficking, collect a portrait of the consumer and demonstrate how his image is romanticized in modern media among young people.
Casa de Luiza
Ronaldo travels to the city of Soure, on the island of Marajó, and plans to renovate his parents' house, which has been unoccupied for a long time.
Mountain Sickness of the Russian Border Guard
A personal video diary documenting physical and emotional stages of the ascent to the highest point of the former Soviet Union. Through the conquest of the Peak of Communism in the Pamirs one can trace the ideological development of the relationship between humans and nature - from spiritual to militaristic.
Heavenly Bites: Mexico
Welcome to a food extravaganza, a visual poem to Mexico's foodie ingenuity and the quirky and delicious flavors that are worth the stomach aches.
Suhail
In the beautiful mountains of Fujairah, there’s a boy called Suhail who suffers from autism. By interviewing his family, friends, tea- chers, and therapists, we delve more into suhail’s world and get to know more about his strengths and the challenges he has faced.
Radiant Exposures—Facts Run on Light Beams These Days
The new 16mm film Radiant Exposures—Facts Run on Light Beams These Days (the latter part of the title quotes from Donna Haraway) returns to Rosa Barba’s long-standing motif of the desert and its exploration of modern archives as a manifestation of human’s desire for progress. As in previous films, Radiant Exposures—Facts Run on Light Beams These Days appears to portray a site out of time and space—ethereal, timeless and unearthly. The predominant motif of the film is the human-made landscape with large expanses of rectangular panels reflecting the sun light. These reflective panels are in fact concentrating sunlight, creating and collecting energy. The presence of the sun is made palpable by the shimmering light and the and the blurring of the imagery.
Extraordinary People
Lydia and Evgeny Alekseev are the most eminent basketball couple in the world in terms of awards. They are the first captains of the men’s and women’s national teams of the USSR. Evgeny was the first coach and founder of the CSKA basketball team. Under the leadership of Lydia Alekseeva, the USSR national team did not lose a single international match from 1964 to 1984, repeatedly winning the title of world and Olympic champions. The Alekseevs were the participants in the Great Patriotic War, and were awarded military orders and medals. They lived in a happy marriage for over 60 years and raised two daughters.
My Master Klass
The film about the choice of path, service and the secrets of the profession is dedicated to the actor, director, teacher Igor Klass (1939–2022). He starred in more than a hundred films, the audience knew from his roles in the films “The Road Home”, “Pirates of the 20th Century”, the series “Drongo” and “Battle for Moscow”. People’s Artists of Russia Nikolay Dostal, Andrei Smirnov and other famous artists and directors appear on screen
Mariupol Defender
Roman, 20-year-old Ukrainian warrior who lost a hand and a leg while defending Mariupol in April 2022. Wounded, Roman was captured by the Russians and spent three weeks in prison before being exchanged.
Deep Into the Island
If you take a stroll about the Russian lands on Google Maps, you will at some point find yourself on a string of islands lost in the Pacific waters. The largest of them is Bering Island. A small settlement, Nikolskoye, is perched on its edge. Protagonist Arkasha [hypocoristic for Arkadiy] is 17. He’s been living his whole life on the island but this summer he graduates from school and prepares to leave home. He likes making cakes, which is why he decided to pursue further education as a food technologist in Smolensk. With only a few days left until Arkasha takes off, his best friend breaks both arms quite badly, while the Island becomes overcast with thunder clouds.
Repetitions
An exercise in observing repetition, following patterns and deciphering loops. Drawing focus through the lull of recurring images and repeating sounds, a clearer image emerges of industrialised labour and the vulnerable bodies of those performing it. This film finds a rhythm, much a like a machine, to manifest the misgivings of the working class.
Silence Heard Loud
Seven individuals read excerpts from essays on various global issues. This is the only time we see them together. From the sun-drenched hall, we move to different parts of the city which provide background for their stories.
And They Will Talk About Us
A documentary film that interweaves the lives of two main characters: Sergey and Anna. Sergey is an entrepreneur who provides military tours to foreigners. His story is about the rise of his small empire, from a small company made with the help of friends to a huge money machine that becomes the most successful firm for extreme tourism in Ukraine. Anna is a volunteer who had to escape from Donetsk (her hometown) at the beginning of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. She teaches art and games to children and often travels to Donbas to provide them dresses and toys. This life gives her meaning and fulfillment, but after meeting Alex on a night train, she falls in love with him and abandons her ideals. Unfortunately, Alex leaves her when she gets pregnant with his baby. She's alone in Kyiv with no money and no place to live, facing an uncertain fate. Will their paths cross? What do their stories tell us about modern Ukraine?
Petit Taxi
Charismatic taxi driver Oussama crisscrosses Casablanca day and night, picking up passengers and taking them to their destinations. Along the way, the driver and his customers invariably end up in lively conversations about major and minor topics, ranging from day-to-day worries to serious issues and big dreams.
Wimbledon Review 2021
On the eve of the 2022 Championships, here’s another chance to relive what happened at Wimbledon last year. It was another thrilling tournament, with Novak Djokovic claiming his sixth title at the All England Club, coming from behind to beat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the final. Meanwhile, Ash Barty became the first Australian champion in the women’s singles for 41 years, and teenager Emma Raducanu announced herself on the world stage with a run to the fourth round as a wild card. (BBC)