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A film about those who don’t see the way we do. And about us, who see nothing at all. Between the flicker of an eyelid and the silence of a people lies the same image: the one we refuse to face.
When Sophia, a trans woman on a night out crosses paths with the seemingly charming Callum, she realises he may not have her best interest at heart...
In the final part of "Bugun-Bylyr 3: Time Running Out," Vasya and Rosa will face the consequences of time travel. Something in the distant past begins to influence reality, and a mysterious ruler and conqueror appears on the pages of Yakutia's history...
A typical Dutch ditch: Rarely worthy of a second glance. But those who look closer discover a rich ecosystem, teeming with life and intricate connections. Beneath the surface of a Dutch waterway lies a hidden world. In this short nature film, we follow the lives of fish, insects, and birds across the changing seasons, from winter’s stillness to summer’s abundance. SLOOT is a tribute to biodiversity in a man-made landscape.
When a hot-headed man is sent to a luxury spa to confront his fatal stress disorder, he’s forced to share his recovery with a cheeky, laid-back patient whose relentless humor might either save his life - or drive him over the edge.
An actor and an actress discuss love and life while on set for a film adaptation of Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure", then tragedy strikes.
Francis "Frank" Piliero, at the age of 78, explores his lifelong relationship with hockey and what healthy aging means to him.
A young man has a conversation with his inner self
On an ordinary evening, a couple’s routine is shaken by a mysterious force. The man, inexplicably drawn to it, spirals into a growing obsession, triggering a series of dramatic events that challenge their perception of reality.
A poetic exploration of the Black healthcare industry through the personal history of Philadelphia nurse Patricia Curtis.
The adventurous story of the legendary photographer Mirella Ricciardi, who captured the vanishing beauty of life with her camera and now wishes to remain hidden behind the lens. Born in Kenya to European parents, she grew up amid the optimism and contradictions of a fading empire. Her photography from East Africa, later published under the title Vanishing Africa, brought her fame, but her work was also controversially received, as it was shaped by a colonial perspective. Now over 90 years old, she does not wish to show her face and accompanies the film with her voice and her memories.
When a terminally ill man returns home to find a masked robber stealing his late wife’s most cherished possession, an unexpected dinner turns into a high-stakes mind game with survival, violence, and revenge.
A documentary that delves into the intricate workings of the illegal bootlegging movie industry.
After losing their best friend, two college students decide to plan his funeral
Mac and Richard, a duo that most would describe as best friends for life, they know everything about each other, including spending every Saturday night at Mac’s place to bum around and watch television; simply enjoying each other’s company. One night when Richard comes over, he starts to act differently, laughing and smiling on his phone. Mac becomes curious of this and tries to figure out why, but Richard won’t budge, seemingly insisting that it’s nothing important. Through a series of wacky and sneaky, “stealthy" shenanigans, Mac tries to unlock the secrets in Richard’s phone.
In a tradition dating back to the dawn of humanity, Costa da Caparica was born through the Arte-Xávega. Today, a community of fishermen adapts this fishing technique to the modern world, in a choreography between machine, waves, and Man.
In the near future, a filmmaker documents the last traces of life on Planet Earth. As his journey unfolds, fragments of the past resurface in conversation, giving way to invisible histories that begin to speak and unseen presences that emerge, rooted in the memory of a long-lost loved one. Through the act of capturing and recording, he attempts to grasp loss and impermanence.
H5N1: Conservation in Crisis’ reveals the devastating impact of avian flu —not only on wildlife but on those fighting to protect it. David Steel, manager of the Isle of May, bears witness to the unfolding catastrophe, balancing conservation efforts with the emotional toll of loss. As avian flu tightens its grip, the island’s thriving bird colonies face yet another year with the virus outbreak, spreading rapidly through dense nesting grounds.The virus continues to spread and evolve, leaving one question: what does the future hold for seabirds—and for us?
