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Coming-Of-Age
Debut experimental short film by Brazilian artist Natalie Auguri. The film starkly and restlessly portrays everyday moments in life, which are complicated and painful for some people.
Notes from the Unknown
Just before Lee Seungyoon became famous after winning the music audition program Sing Again, two women just went to “Unknown-musician” Seungyoon without any notice. One day in 2018, the two, who were going through a very tough time, happened to listen to his song and it healed their wounded hearts. After two years, they boldly suggest him to make his music video without any experience. Starting with the ridiculous proposal, their adventurous journey begins.
Complément d'enquête - Le nouveau parrain du PAF
Roots of Fire
The battle to revive dying tradition comes to life through the young musicians of Southwest Louisiana in this powerful musical documentary. Amidst shuttered rural dance clubs and encroaching globalization, five Grammy award-winning artists lend their voices, examine the discrimination that almost erased their customs, and share the unique sounds created when the forces of fresh talent and deep history collide to fight for cultural survival.
Pushing
In the 1980s, Rättvik became the new California and found its place on the global map of skateboarding. 40 years later, the past comes to life, and the 10-year-old skateboarder Hedda finds herself at the center of events.
The Moment: How Sports Changed the World
The story of Nelson Mandela and the South African Rugby team uniting to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. This monumental moment in sports history paved the way for Siya Kolisi to become the first black South African rugby captain, and left an enduring impact in South Africa – and the world.
Djindjic - The Story of Serbia
Aired on N1 to mark the anniversary of the Serbian Prime Minister’s assassination in 2003, the film explores the fallout of the assassination and how Zoran Djindjic and his political legacy are remembered today.
Yesterday
A documentary about the rock pioneers and legendary rock bands of the 1960s-1970s in Lithuania, an era that brought with it the extraordinary power of youth, the hunger for new ideas, the infinite thirst for freedom and the love of music.
WWE Rivals: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant
The main event at WrestleMania III between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant was a tipping point for WWE, cementing wrestling's place in pop culture history. But Andre and Hogan's rivalry goes back nearly a decade, where Hogan had to earn the trust of the "8th wonder of the World." The torch was soon passed from Andre to Hogan, who became the biggest star in the history of professional wrestling. Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion with Booker T, Natalya, D-Von Dudley and John Bradshaw Layfield about this historic rivalry.
Harambe
This powerful feature length documentary explores animal captivity from a modern perspective through the lens of Harambe’s tragic life and death. Harambe, a critically endangered western lowland silverback gorilla, was shot and killed after a child fell into his enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2016. The story made international news and Harambe’s photo quickly became a viral internet sensation that sparked an important discussion on captivity.
Bunadsgeriljaen
In the spring of 2019, Anja Solvik makes an important decision, she puts on the Nordmørsbunad and promises not to take it off until the maternity ward in Kristiansund is saved. The film follows guerrilla leader Anja and the women's struggle in coastal Norway to keep the maternity services in their hometown. Who are the women behind the guerrillas and why have so many people become involved in this cause? This is the story of the battle between the center and periphery, the deepest line of conflict in Norwegian society.
We Are Guardians
In this expansive character-driven exposé, Indigenous guardians of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil fight to protect their territories from the ravages of extractive industries, confronting deforestation by illegal loggers, corrupt politicians and profit hungry global corporations.
Hollywood's Hard Hitters: Women in Action
This all female feature film documentary that explores the world of Hollywood stunt performers and journey for equality and recognition from The Academy. This part 2 sequel picks up where part one, 2nd Unit: invisible action stars leaves off. Join us on this journey where the Hollywood stars put their stunt performers first, show their support like never seen before. Director Jason Strickland says "Without our stunt performers, action films could never be made".. It's about time they get recognized at the Academy Awards!
The New York Times Presents: How to Fix a Pageant
The rigging scandal and contestant revolt that took place as Miss USA and its parent company, Miss Universe, came under female ownership for the first time, as well as the legacy brand’s attempts to increase profitability by embracing women’s empowerment.
Course Southwest - The Trip of a Lifetime
Get out, leave everyday life behind and experience a great adventure for once - student Lukas Borchers makes his dream come true and sets off on a journey through southern Europe in his kayak. He paddles from Geneva via the Rhône and the Loire once across France. In Saint-Nazaire he reaches the Atlantic Ocean and paddles south along the coast. When conditions become too difficult and dangerous in autumn, he continues his journey across the Bay of Biscay on an old sailing ship. The whole thing without any significant experience in sea kayaking or sailing, but with sometimes unexpected obstacles such as the dams on the Rhône and the notorious storms on the Bay of Biscay. Always with him: the camera to capture all impressions and experiences directly.
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The Mostly Serious History of Wine
Early humans may have discovered wine accidentally, but now it's grown and sold just about everywhere. Jim Hodgson stops in Egypt, ancient Rome, Spain, France and other locations to trace wine's delicious history.
Tufo
TUFO tells the story of the Cutrò family and their resistence agianst the mafia as witnesses of justice.
There Goes the Neighborhood
Gentrification and displacement are affecting all big cities throughout the world, but none more egregiously than my hometown of New York City. As a Native New Yorker, I am disturbed to see my beloved hometown become a haven for the wealthy when it was once a city that valued culture and community over money. Before Covid happened, the sky seemed to be the limit for corporate greed and that is when I started making this film. I chose specifically to focus on two lower-class neighborhoods that are in peril- Queens and the Lower East Side. In documenting these neighborhoods under threat, I met local activists whose lives centered around maintaining the ethos of their community.
Portrait of a Dying Giant
In the copper mine of the industrial town Bor in Eastern Serbia, miners have been melting copper in the same manner for more than a century.
Birthing Justice
BIRTHING JUSTICE, a feature-length documentary film, captures the experiences and challenges of Black women, their families, caretakers and advocates, and examines the structures and systems that determine disparate rates of mortality.
Third Leg
The Rock & Roll story of heavy metal band Third Leg. Something about a gig coming up and they have interviews etc. Quite heartfelt, emotional, comedic and overall metal, the whole ensemble. The censors advised that this was the most efficient way to describe this film.
Microchip Wars
When the pandemic hit it highlighted how much Western countries rely on the chip industry. Today Europe, America and China are involved in an intense commercial struggle to dominate this sector that is so strategic for the future. From Taiwan to Shanghai, via Brussels and San Francisco, investigative journalist Nicolas Vescovacci went to meet the most influential players in this microchip war, which is redefining world geopolitics.
Con Los Ojos de Hoy
Documentary that reviews Salvador Allende's last speech through various voices of today to think about the present and the future.
Nina Hedenius - ett ögonblick i sänder
Documentary about director and cinematographer Nina Hedenius, who focused on life in the Swedish countryside and created classics such as "The Old Man in the Cottage" (1996). Hedenius was one of the first students at Christer Strömholm's photography school but then dropped out, which was the start of 60 years of persevering film production about life in stillness, vibrant moments and the enchantment of everyday life. Later on she reluctantly let the filmmaker and photographer Fredrik Wenzel into her home, who draws a tender and close portrait of one of the great filmmakers of our time.
Paris in Y2K America
In the early 2000s, Paris Hilton's fame symbolized cultural shifts. After 9/11, her materialistic image and celebrity status soared amid a changing American landscape. This show portrays both Paris Hilton's influence and the era she thrived in.
Touch the Gate
The Barkley Marathons are a race unlike any other. With over 100 miles of wild terrain, and twice the elevation of climbing and descending Mt. Everest from sea level, it's a race that expects runners to fail. In 38 years, only 15 runners have completed the Barkley Marathons, but that doesn't stop hundreds of athletes from applying for entry every year. This year, I was lucky enough to see the race in person as I documented Joe McConaughy's first attempt at one of the most challenging races in the world. The film also features athletes Aurélien Sanchez, John Kelly, Karel Sabbe, Damian Hall, Jared Campbell, and Jasmin Paris.
LISTEN
Utah student athlete Lauren McCluskey's murder by Melvin Rowland made national news. As documented in LISTEN, the people and the institutions responsible for protecting her failed at every turn.
Kavur
A woman’s voyage of discovery into the audiovisual shadows of a life and oeuvre of her favourite director: Turkish grandmaster Ömer Kavur. While the journey continues in abandoned towns, ruins and deserted hotels; an imaginary dialogue begins between the woman and Kavur.
Reproduction 2.0
There are currently 41 assisted reproduction clinics in the Czech Republic. Their annual turnover reaches billions. Is it still medicine or a business without ethical rules? Where does interest in fetal health end, and where does modern eugenics with its catalogue of babies on demand begin? Where does the urgent need for donated gametes end, and questions about what to do with "excess" embryos begin?
Bad Press
When the Muscogee Nation suddenly begins censoring its free press, a rogue reporter fights to expose her government's corruption in a historic battle that will have ramifications for all of Indian country.
Alexander
In 1990, a mechanic in Albania named Alexander Gruda undertook one of the most daring feats in recent human history. After being fired by the navy for dissidence, he hijacked a warship in order to gain freedom for himself and his family.
Daniel Richter
Few artist portraits give us the privilege of getting as close to the painter as if we had free access to his studio. Over a period of three years, Pepe Danquart got to accompany the painter Daniel Richter, watching him paint, negotiate with his gallerist, talk to his publisher and joke with fellow artist Jonathan Meese. Danquart interviews collectors, attends auctions and even visits record shops.
Life, Composed.
A gnarly bay original film reflecting on the life of a composer who grew up during Hollywood's heyday. Nestled in the hills of Topanga, CA, his next door neighbors join him on a trip down memory lane.
Breaking Through: The Rise of African Cycling
Biniam Girmay’s recent successes have shown that African cycling is on the up, ready at last to follow athletics and football into the big time. But why has it taken so long, and what’s needed to take it all the way? Set against the beauty and battles of the Tour du Rwanda, we explore the past, present and future of riders from Eritrea, South Africa, Rwanda and more, meeting Girmay and the rising stars hot on his heels, as well as the people passionate about giving these riders the opportunities they deserve. This is the story of the next great continent in cycling - Africa.