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Last bastion of freedom of expression or playground for extremists and criminals? Opinions are divided on the messaging service Telegram. Just like on its mysterious founder, tech billionaire Pavel Durov. Is this man an uncompromising advocate of radical freedom or an accomplice of criminals of all kinds? Author Aleksandr Urzhanov searches for answers.
Nov 2025
The lives of Jaipong dancers who persistently uphold tradition amidst economic pressures and changing times. Through their moving bodies and distinctive voices in traditional performing arts, these women dance not only for the stage but also to survive. Their voices, whether vocal expressions, soft utterances, or sinden singing, serve as the living spirit and "voice" that sustain and preserve their cultural heritage. An intimate portrait of resilience, steadfastness, and the voice in traditional arts that is gradually being marginalized.
Dec 2025
A young person feels a presence in their house.
The untold truth behind GENERATIONS. This documentary offers an intimate look at their journey and the raw emotions of each member.
The film "Izlet" is an adaptation of the novel of the same name from 1957, written by the famous and respected artist, painter, film director and writer Mica Popovic.
A girl gets ready for a party, but the process of removing her makeup turns painful
An array of Matchroom's best prospects return to action, as a huge evening of boxing is hosted in London. Headlining is 135lbs talent Giorgio Visioli (9-0), who closes out a successful 2025 with an English title eliminator against Joe Howarth (14-1).
Struggling to make ends meet, Reuben's desperation for money lands him in a cyber theft scheme that seems seemingly straightforward. Things take a turn when the victim turns out to be an old friend.
Jul 2025
In Bengaluru, a stunt artist runs a Stunt Training School for orphaned children, treating them as his own family. His life is brightened by Ramya, the heroine, whose love adds depth to the story. Meanwhile, terrorists plan a bomb blast. Children from the school stumble upon the plot and are kidnapped to Kashmir, prompting the hero and heroine to race to save them.
Dalisay, a woman obsessed with cleanliness, returns home after a tense encounter with her neighbors. Her routine gets shattered when an unexpected knock disrupts her carefully curated world.
Behind the Scenes of Primavera is a documentary that reveals what lies behind and within Damiano Michieletto's directorial debut. The idea stems from Tiziano Scarpa's Premio Strega award-winning book, Stabat mater, and, thanks to Ludovica Rampoldi's screenplay, becomes a broader narrative.
A woman scrolls through google maps in Beirut, her father´s homeland, while searching for her dead brother. The river and the sea share the common theme of loss. A poem by Nuria Suaya.
This is Brazza: an urban wasteland is living through its last hours. 53 hectares for the construction of a vast real estate project in tune with the times. The film scrutinizes the promise of a “new art of living” in the raw reality of the land.
Jan 2024
The tragic story of little Aurore Gagnon has left its mark on the collective imagination of Québec. This documentary revisits the myth, which still resonates today.
“30 Days to Happiness” is an absurd yet deeply human tragedy. After a painful breakup, Louis’s world collapses. A strange TV commercial promises happiness within thirty days. He begins the program. But as the days pass, the line between healing and losing himself begins to blur.
May 2025
In a country battered by economic crisis, an almost blind retiree struggles to survive on her own and turns to the most extreme measures to avoid going hungry. Just as her last supplies are about to run out, two religious preachers pay her a visit and agree to stay for tea, unaware that they will soon be dismembered and served as her next meal.
RISING is a documentary from Team Kentucky that tells the story of the strength and resilience of Eastern Kentuckians as we undertake the most ambitious rebuilding effort in the nation following the historic flooding that took place in the summer of 2022.