Full-length documentaryA Man FellLocals remember when the Gaza Building in Beirut, Lebanon, was the Middle East’s best hospital. Today the dingy crumbling building is the last refuge for people who have nowhere else to go.
Virtual realityAddress Unknown: Fukushima NowThe film takes viewers to today’s Fukushima, where survivors of the 2011 disaster still face long-term consequences. Working with a colourful but crumbling reality, volumetric photography and photogrammetry create an evocative poetic experience.
Virtual realityAll I Know About Teacher LiUsing the alias Teacher Li, a Chinese art student in Italy spurred huge democratic protests in China. By tirelessly sharing uncensored news on Twitter, his effort to spread the truth grew into a strong movement against government oppression.
Full-length documentaryAll The Mountains GiveThe Kurds are the largest ethnic group without a territory of their own. The discrimination they face in the Middle East pushes them into illegal activities. One of these is smuggling, or “kolbari”, often of common household items and medicines. Two friends, Hamid and Yasser, risk their lives on the border between Iraq and Iran to make a living.
Short documentaryAnd a Happy New YearNew Year’s Eve celebrations are inevitably accompanied by fireworks. While many people enjoy them, for animals, New Year’s Eve is a nightmare.This experimental film brings interesting insights captured by cameras worn by dogs on their collars.
Full-length documentaryBalomaniaThe launching of colourful hot-air balloons has a rich tradition in Brazil, and its popularity didn’t diminish even when made illegal.
Virtual realityBelow DeckFilipinos make up a third of the global maritime workforce employed on cruise ships. Below Deck reveals their hidden world.
Full-length documentaryBlack Box DiariesIn Japan, up to 90% of rape victims don’t seek police help. Journalist Shiori Itō breaks the silence. After being raped during a job interview by a man closely tied to the prime minister, she launches a fight for justice that leads her into the dark corners of the Japanese legal and social systems.
Full-length documentaryBlack SnowInstead of morning fog, a carbon monoxide cloud rolls over Kiselyovsk’s rooftops and black snow falls to the ground. In Kuzbass, a proud mining region, the volume of extracted black coal matters more than human lives.
Full-length documentaryCan't Feel NothingWho turned off our emotions and why? One day, director David Borenstein realised that endlessly staring at his mobile left him completely numb, neither happy nor sad – nothing. As if something had sucked all his emotions out of him. Is this really happening? And who’s responsible?
Full-length documentaryCaravanAfter fleeing from the Taliban to Vienna, 4 friends are waiting for a decision on asylum. For several years, they capture fragments of their lives in a foreign land on camera, insightfully revealing the personal stories of the involuntary nomads of today.
Full-length documentaryCompost MeA Belgian activist group seeks to legalise the composting of human bodies as an ecological alternative to burial, a method not yet legal in Belgium or any other EU country.
Short documentaryConfessionRebeka always felt safe in church. Then something happened and she never again went to confession. Years later, in a personal documentary, she reopens old wounds and speaks out regarding a case of sexual abuse about which only her best friend knew.
Full-length documentaryCyborg GenerationKai, an inquisitive curious aspiring Spanish musician, is still unsure of his place in the world. Drawn to philosophy and the emerging subculture of transhumanism, he toys with the idea of using technology to modify his own perception along with his very nature.
Full-length documentaryD is for DistanceFragments of footage (documentary, staged and historical) and artworks create a film mosaic revealing the liminal state between consciousness and unconsciousness. Madness, imagination, nightmares, confusing abysses that lead to reflections and ever more doors. Louis lives with epilepsy and his mother always stands steadfastly by his side.
Full-length documentaryDemocracy NoirOrbán’s politics are a big topic in the European Parliament, yet Hungarians feel the need to move from words to action. Articles, TV reports, opposition in the National Assembly, roadblocks, all are tools the three protagonists use to highlight Hungary’s current problems. In doing so, they become a thorn in the ruling regime’s side.
Full-length documentaryDoctor on a TripIs there any human community that doesn’t have a word for depression, sadness or anxiety? How does Western culture deal with mental illness, its acceptance, and its treatment?
Full-length documentaryDreamsIn addition to creativity, Raphaëlle, Elona and Charlotte share the unusual ability to dream, control their imagination, and create rich fantasy worlds. Unlike daily reality, they can control their dreams and imagination. But what if dreaming becomes more attractive than real life?
Full-length documentaryEdhi AliceThe protagonists are 2 Korean trans women: Edhi is a queer activist, Alice a lighting supervisor on a traditionally male film crew. Neither has felt like a man since birth.
Virtual realityEmperorThe film immerses us in aphasia, not as if it’s a brain disorder, but a distant land where signs and meanings are confusing. Viewers move inside the mind of a man with aphasia; with him, they face memory confusion and lose the ability to express themselves.
Full-length documentaryEverything Needs to LiveEven as a child Anna Kurkurina loved animals, later working in zoos, promoting animal rights and founding shelters. At 40, she took up weight training with similar vigour. She became a multiple world champion in the power triathlon and coached people with physical disabilities.
Full-length documentaryFacing WarThe future of countries at war is often decided not by soldiers on the front line but by men in glass buildings. Until October 2024, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was one of them, as he tried from the start to arrange negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Director Tommy Gulliksen had a unique opportunity to record it all.
Full-length documentaryFakirDalibor, a Roma in his 20s, spent 2 years in prison for perjury. Upon his return home, he immediately faces new problems. His younger brother Kevin is living with their father, an abusive alcoholic. Dalibor wants the boy to be entrusted to his mother. But the decision is up to the court.
Full-length documentaryFlavours of IraqOn the day of his father’s funeral, Iraqi-French journalist Feurat Alani embarks on an adventurous journey into his own memories, creating a vivid picture of Iraq, his parents’ native country.
Full-length documentaryFrom Ground ZeroDocumentarist Rashid Masharawi organised the creation of a series of 22 short films about current life in Gaza. On screen, they tell the unspoken stories of the current war using documentary style, live action and animation.
Full-length documentaryG - 21 Scenes from GottsundaGottsunda – “G” in local slang – is a suburb of Uppsala, Sweden, notorious for crime and gangs. Originally from here, director Loran Batti spent 5 years capturing on camera the unique character of the neighbourhood and the lifestyle of his friends who live on the edge of the law.
Full-length documentaryGrey ZoneThe medical term “grey zone” applies to babies born between the 22nd and 24th week of pregnancy. The likelihood of their survival is extremely low.
Full-length documentaryHacking HateSwedish investigative journalist My Vingren repeatedly delves into the recesses of the internet to uncover virtual crimes that could expand into the real world. She and the film Hacking Hate expose links between mainstream media and right-wing extremism.
Full-length documentaryHanging Without WallsDirectors Jana Durajová and Lena Kušnieriková began documenting the imminent renovation of the Slovak National Gallery while still students. But, due to constant delays and waiting for funding and official permits, the filming and the renovation took almost 10 years.
Short documentaryHikari - I want to make my own rice!Hikari, aged 10, loves rice, and dreams of growing it and cooking meals for her family. She decides to make her dream come true and tries to grow her own rice.
Full-length documentaryHome is the OceanWhat is at first glance a small sailboat houses a fairly large family of ecological researchers, who, 20 years ago decided to leave solid ground and live their lives on the waves of freedom.
Full-length documentaryHезламні - One Mission, Four LivesHезламні - One Mission, Four Lives is a documentary that follows the experiences of four aid workers from People in Need as they navigate life and work in Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion. The film offers an intimate look at the challenges faced by civilians and humanitarian organizations in the country. It highlights the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the critical humanitarian and human rights support provided by People in Need, shedding light on the personal stories of those committed to making a difference in a time of crisis.
Short documentaryI Am InfluencerInfluencer culture is a contemporary phenomenon that enters our lives through social networks. But do we think about the content we are actually consuming? And why do we spend 5 minutes watching a person trying to eat several tins of fruit? For influencers, self-presentation is both a natural thing and part of a considered career.
Full-length documentaryI Am The River, The River Is MeThe Whanganui is New Zealand’s longest river. In 2017, it gained another first, when the parliament gave it the status of a legal person with rights and responsibilities. Anyone who harms it, e.g. by polluting it, faces serious penalties. The local Māori iwi, who see the river as one of their ancestors, have been striving for this law to be passed for over 170 years.
Full-length documentaryInternational Adoptions: A Global ScandalAn excited crowd greets children as flight attendants carry them from the plane. For 60 years the media has portrayed “orphan rescue missions” in this way. But the TV images conceal the shocking reality of the international adoption trade.
Feature filmJulie Keeps QuietTeenage Julie, the local tennis school’s top talent and coach Jeremy’s favourite, is put on the spot when Jeremy is unexpectedly suspended for the suicide of a young woman who was a star junior player a few years earlier. Julie gradually realises the nature of her relationship with her coach and those around her urge her to speak up. But Julie keeps quiet.
Full-length documentaryKhartoumAfter the 2019 fall of Omar al-Bashir’s dictatorship in Sudan, hopes of fundamental political change arise. But a military coup thwarts dreams of democracy, plunging the country into chaos and driving millions into exile.
Full-length documentaryLife and Other ProblemsMarius, a 2-year-old giraffe, was euthanised as his gene pool was surplus to further breeding needs. Not even protests, petitions or generous offers from Hollywood celebrities or other zoos could save him. The zoo management thought selling him would be immoral.
Short documentaryLong Live DeathBratislava’s celebration of the 31st anniversary of the Velvet Revolution brought a unique tribute to democracy. At a time of a growing pandemic, the streets were inundated by the far right and the disinformation scene.
Full-length documentaryMade in EthiopiaOn one hand, the industrial zone in Dukem, Ethiopia, with more than 100 Chinese companies, offers tens of thousands of jobs; on the other, it changes the landscape and exploits the locals. The film captures the vision of prosperity through the eyes of 3 women tracked over 4 years.
Virtual realityMammary MountainMammary Mountain explores the close link between disease in the body and the wider context of the land. Built on the stories of breast cancer survivors (one of the filmmakers, a few other women and one man), this VR experience reveals the emotional and physical impact of the disease.
Short documentaryMatúš – I am afraid of heightsMatúš, aged 12, is afraid of heights. He’s never dared to climb the tower that looms over his hometown. All his classmates have, but not him. He decides to overcome his fear to prove to himself and others that he can do it.
Full-length documentaryMillion MomentsThis almost fairy-tale story of good vs evil offers a concise history of the Million Moments for Democracy initiative, taking us behind the scenes of the preparations for major events and the lives of its two founding members – Benjamin Roll and Mikuláš Minář.
Full-length documentaryMistress DispellerAfter years of marriage, Li discovers her husband is passionately writing to a younger woman and decides to act. She’s disappointed but wants to save the marriage. She goes to Wang Zhenxi, a mistress dispeller well-known for ending extramarital affairs. Wang’s intervention in the love triangle, spanning several months, is full of subtle manipulation and funny situations that are hard to imagine in our social milieu.
Full-length documentaryMotherboardAt age 38, documentarist Victoria Mapplebeck found herself in a difficult situation. Unable to combine solo motherhood with freelance directing, she didn’t have the means to provide for her family. So she turned the camera on herself and her son Jim. She recorded their life together for 20 years – from Jim’s first steps to when he started university. Even more challenging than Jim’s puberty, was the author's insidious illness.
Full-length documentaryMr. Nobody Against PutinPavel “Pasha” Talankin is a popular enthusiastic Russian school teacher who likes small-town life, bad weather, and even dirty panel buildings. His life is disrupted by the war, as he, an employee of an educational institution, must become its instrument.
Full-length documentaryMs. PresidentZuzana Čaputová assumed Slovakia’s presidency with the idea of being president for all. She promoted humanity and tried to unite society even in the face of the Covid pandemic, the Tepláreň Club murders and a government crisis.
Virtual realityMurmurationKanope takes the audience on an undersea journey in a narrative inspired by the true stories of young migrants who, between 2015 and 2020, overcame dangerous routes across seas, deserts and borders.
Feature filmMy EverythingAfter Mona gives birth to a disabled child, her marriage ends and relations with her mother stall. For 30 years, she devotes all her time to her son, never imagining that things will ever change. So when Joel falls in love and moves towards independence, Mona can’t accept it. Not only because she has no one but her son, but also because she is unable to imagine how a couple with disabilities will cope with the challenges of adult life.
Full-length documentaryMy Memory Is Full of GhostsAfter years of war, Homs no longer feels like the “city of smiles” it was once called. The camera, penetrating the ruins, and the memories of people who had to leave, take us there. Their thoughts about the war and the time after it describe the ambience of a specific place and the fate of a nation that wants to live again.
Full-length documentaryMy Sextortion DiaryWhat do you do if someone steals your computer and threatens to send intimate photos of you to all your contacts.? That happens to filmmaker Pati, who bravely decides to document her experience as a sexual blackmail victim.
Full-length documentaryNice LadiesDancing lets them forget about life’s difficulties. In competitions they succeed next to women a generation younger. Their energetic performance overcomes prejudices. They share a joy of movement, a sense of humour, and deep friendships.
Full-length documentaryNight Is Not EternalFor 7 years, Chinese American filmmaker Nanfu Wang followed activist Rosa María Payá in her fight against the Cuban communist regime, which Rosa built on the work of her father Oswaldo Payá, an opposition democrat and five-times Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
Full-length documentaryNo Other LandThe West Bank’s Masafer Yatta has been home to Palestinians for generations. Like thousands of others, they now face eviction. Their efforts to attain justice and resist displacement are met with more harassment and armed violence.
Feature filmOn FallingLow wages, constant supervision, depersonalisation and social isolation are the daily reality of thousands of migrants working in Western Europe. Portuguese Aurora, a warehouse worker in Edinburgh, is one of them. The monotonous work between endless shelves, the quotas and the impossibility of finding an escape from the system are gradually taking their toll on her psyche.
Full-length documentaryOn the BorderAgadez, in northern Niger, has long been a key hub for migration from the Sahel to northwest Africa and on to Europe. Nomadic Tuareg tribes made their living taking migrants across the Sahara, creating a lucrative but unregulated migration economy.
Full-length documentaryPanic ButtonThe cooperation of Central Asian countries such as Kyrgyzstan helps Russia resist Western economic sanctions. Due to the country’s strategic location, all Chinese goods bound for Central Asia and Russia must cross its borders, and it serves as a transshipment point for goods from countries with which Putin is not officially allowed to trade. Investigative journalist Ali Toktakunov, a long-time staff member of Radio Free Europe’s Kyrgyz section, helped to uncover the deeper implications.
Virtual realityPerinatal Dreaming - Understanding CountryNaturalistically spiritual, even esoteric, Perinatal Dreaming abandons a scientific view, becoming a surreal journey through the body to explore prenatal development and the transition from womb to world. Using visual and sound elements, it presents the early experiences of the foetus, such as skin contact and first interactions with the outside world.
Full-length documentaryPit Stop ReporterSeeking the roots of disinformation in Czechia, journalist Ivana Svobodová is mocked and faces personal attacks at anti-government protests when she confronts people who share a hatred of traditional media and spreading disinformation.
Feature filmPooja, SirQueer policewoman Pooja lives in strongly patriarchal Kathmandu and must hide her sexuality. Sent to southern Nepal where tensions exist between the Nepalese majority and the Madheshi minority, she has to solve the touchy case of a politician’s kidnapped son. As an elite police officer, she uses skills acquired in the West. Her empathy and logic are enhanced by her own experience of oppression.
Virtual realityQueer Utopia: Act I CruisingFrom his living room, a retired playwright talks about his life and the lives of queer men of his generation who were expected to be ashamed, meet in secret, and have encounters in toilets. In virtual reality, dark public toilets are the stage for the protagonist’s nostalgic and intimate narrative as he shares his fading memories. It’s then up to the audience to preserve them.
Full-length documentaryQuestion of the FutureThe Slovak government’s motto is: “The less educated the nation, the more votes for populists.” So schools are short on funding and students are emigrating in droves due to the acutely felt political gloom.
Virtual realityRAPTURE II – PortalRAPTURE II – Portal transports the audience in a markedly physical way to a Donbass flat that was abandoned by vogue dancer Marko when he fled the war. The hypnotic, almost horror-like film combines a digital reconstruction of the flat based on photos with dynamic dance sequences.
Full-length documentaryRevolution 3.0Filmmaker and editor Reza Bird fell out of favour with the regime due to his political and social activism and in 2016 fled Iran with his family, finding refuge in Los Angeles.
Full-length documentaryRising up at NightPart of DR Congo’s capital is in darkness. A lengthy power outage only augments problems in Kinshasa, a city of 17 million – local river flooding, poor infrastructure, and violence. Darkness shrouds the streets and prospects for the future.
Full-length documentaryRiverboomIn 2002, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Claude Baechtold, a young Swiss graduate who identifies as an anti-militarist, finds himself in a war zone in Afghanistan. He sets off, not entirely voluntarily, on an extensive journey across the country with two reporter friends.
Full-length documentarySabbath QueenWith Orthodox Jewish roots, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie continues his family legacy as a rabbi, but his queer identity also matters to him. After coming out in the 1990s, he left Israel, moved to New York, and focused on reforming Judaism. He has organised art happenings to support women and the LGBT+ community and has found fame as a drag queen.
Full-length documentarySatan Kingdom BabylonIn a highly stylised documentary mystery, a novice investigator follows the trail of a missing woman. Messages found in an abandoned hotel room, thought to be her last refuge, reveal disturbing truths hidden behind the hotel walls, linked to religious movements and their followers.
Full-length documentaryScent EvidenceToday it seems that forensics uses the most advanced technologies and is slowly moving towards infallibility. But the reality is often very different.
Full-length documentarySeparatedThe film charts how families were separated at the USA’s southern border during Donald Trump’s presidency, affecting thousands of children and their parents. Re-enactments document the new “zero tolerance policy” – the forced separation of families and mass incarceration.
Full-length documentarySex Robot MadnessArtificial intelligence is practically a part of our daily lives. Will the technological boom affect even sexual relationships? This question led director Jimmy Mehiel to explore the production of sex robots.
Full-length documentarySilent MenScottish filmmaker Duncan Cowles realises that he, like many men today, has a problem expressing emotion. He struggles to find ways to counter all the stereotypes and preconceptions of “proper male behaviour”. Although he is aware they are outdated, they remain a part of his inner nature.
Full-length documentarySingle Perpetrator Part 3: Hanau“My children aren’t Germans. That’s why they killed them.” These disturbing words reflect the German reality of today as the far right continues to incite increasing violence. In peaceful Hanau, a “lone gunman” kills 9 people. We return to the scene of the terrorist act with the victims’ friends and families.
Full-length documentarySongs of Slow Burning EarthRussia invades Ukraine. People call emergency services in panic, not knowing what's afoot. There are explosions. Kyiv is on fire and people flee to safety. Initial shock slowly becomes daily wartime reality. Boys play soldier among burnt tanks; adults search for loved ones in mass graves. Children run to bomb shelters as if they’ve always done so. A bakery churns out bread to the rhythm of explosions.
Full-length documentarySoul of the DesertThe Colombian desert is home to the last of the Wayuú, now living in reservations on the margins of society. One of them is the ageing Georgina, whose origins and true identity are a mystery to the authorities.
Feature filmSouleymane's StoryFrom morning to night Souleymane zigzags on his bike through Paris’s crowded streets. He is one of many underpaid couriers whose colourful uniforms are a fixture in big cities. But Souleymane doesn’t risk his health just to make a living.
Full-length documentaryStone MountainStone Mountain, a popular tourist site in Georgia, USA, is a large park that includes a granite rock formation. In the early 20th century, the faces of three Confederate leaders – President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee and Colonel Stonewall – were carved into it based on a project initiated by people connected to the Ku Klux Klan.
Full-length documentaryStreets Loud with EchoesThe murder of Kazakhstan’s first Olympic champion, a young figure skater, in the centre of Almaty led to massive protests against the inaction of the security services, the apathy of politicians, and the pervasive corruption in today’s Kazakhstan.
Feature filmTatamiAt the World Judo Championships, Leila and her coach Maryam have a great chance to win Iran’s first gold medal. But things begin to crumble when Iran’s Islamic regime meddles in the sport. Ordered to withdraw from the competition, Leila faces the most important decision of her life.
Full-length documentaryTedious Days and NightsThis provocative film offers a surprising picture of today’s China and people on the fringes of society. Despite its decadent and exploitative tone, director Zhenming Guo’s absorbing film escaped Chinese censorship and made its way to international festivals. Raw, physical and uncomfortable, it follows a poet returning to his hometown.
Full-length documentaryThe Battle For LaikipiaAs natural resources dwindle, the struggle for life begins. The worst drought in 40 years has reignited a long-dormant conflict between indigenous people and the descendants of British colonialists in northern Kenya.
Full-length documentaryThe Black GardenThe film portrays 3 generations of Armenians in the Nagorno-Karabakh village of Talish. People try to live normally but prepare for another Armenia-Azerbaijan war. During the 2016 war, the Armenian population had to flee. Now, 3 years later, they return.
Full-length documentaryThe Brink of DreamsWomen in a remote south Egyptian village should help men, keep quiet, and bear children. To protest against these stereotypes, some girls start a theatre group.
Full-length documentaryThe Fabulous Gold Harvesting MachineAll his life, ageing Toto has prospected for gold on Tierra del Fuego. Harsh living conditions and poverty harm his health, yet Toto stands in the river collecting shiny pieces of gold, day after day, come rain or shine. His son Jorge watches him, supporting him but also worrying about him.
Full-length documentaryThe Family ApproachThree youth workers, Antje, Max and Sören, live in a remote lakeside house and look after several boys of various ages whose parents can’t care for them or don’t want to. They form a family community with its own rules and agreements.
Feature filmThe Good TeacherYoung literature teacher Julien is idealistic and passionate about his vocation. When a student accuses him of harassment, he must defend his teaching methods, job, and reputation.
Full-length documentaryThe GuestMaciek and his family live on the Belarus-Poland border, where, in 2021, thousands fleeing from the Middle East and other dangerous areas are trapped. Belarus promised them free access to the EU, but Polish armed forces are forcibly returning them from the border zone.
Full-length documentaryThe ImpossibilityThe award-winning documentary film takes you into the harsh reality of poverty exploitation in the Czech Republic. It follows the years-long struggle of tenants in a rundown lodging house against its ruthless owner, Robert Hrdina, who continues to profit from human desperation despite a court ban. Brave mothers with children decide to resist systematic oppression and, with the help of activists, launch a risky operation - gathering evidence of illegal practices and violence.
Full-length documentaryThe Killing of a JournalistIn February 2018, three gunshots in a house in Velka Macha ended the lives of a young couple. Their bodies were not discovered until four days later. Soon after, the names Kuciak and Kushnirova became symbols of the largest protests in Slovakia since 1989.
Full-length documentaryThe Last ExpeditionPrior to her last expedition, she told her mother that if she didn’t return from the world’s third highest mountain, it would be because she had joined a nunnery in Nepal’s mountains. Polish mountaineer Wanda Rutkiewicz was last seen on 13 May 1992, heading for the summit of Mount Kanchenjunga, considered sacred by the locals. Her body was never found.
Feature filmThe Legend of the Vagabond Queen of LagosMade by a 7-member directing team, the film was inspired by the experiences of a fishing community in Lagos, Nigeria. Between November 2016 and April 2017, the government and police forcibly evicted over 30,000 people from the area. Those who resisted were intimidated, beaten or imprisoned.
Short documentaryThe Most Beautiful Corner in the WorldAt a TV studio’s casting call, applicants share their impressions of Slovakia. Ultimately a young Ukrainian woman gets the job. After the massive invasion of Ukraine, the fictional Slovak station’s reports take viewers on visits to nationalist groups, political rallies and cultural institutions, where various views on the country’s past and present collide.
Full-length documentaryThe Nights Still Smell of GunpowderMozambique’s 25-year civil war affected hundreds of thousands of lives. The film director, who grew up in hiding with his family, now returns to his native village.
Full-length documentaryThe Other OneWhile her peers deal mainly with completing school, relationships and plans for the future, 18-year-old Johana must reconcile her own dreams with taking care of her younger sister Róza. The Other One provides a sensitive insight into the lives of so-called glass children – healthy siblings of children with a health disadvantage. In Róza's case, this means a form of autism that requires constant supervision from those closest to her. who has a form of autism and requires constant supervision.
Feature filmThe Quiet SonPierre, a widower in his 50s, works nights to support his two barely adult sons. Younger Louis is problem-free, a good student heading to the Sorbonne. Older Fus used to be a good companion, but something has changed. He withdraws into himself and slowly replaces his family with radical friends, as if he’s forgotten the former common interests and values to which his father led him.
Full-length documentaryThe Sky Above ZenicaThe story of a town that, because of its determined citizens, now symbolises the fight against industrial pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unregulated mining, industrially polluted rivers, destroyed habitats and large deforested areas threaten human health and the ecosystem balance.
Full-length documentaryThe Soul of the BossalesThrough the stories of an activist, a priest, a filmmaker, and a labourer, the film captures the soul of today’s Haiti, beset by political, economic and security crises exacerbated by a devastating earthquake in 2010.
Full-length documentaryThe White House EffectSince the 1970s, we’ve slowly been admitting that climate change is perhaps the main challenge humanity faces. The title of the critical documentary The White House Effect paraphrases the term “greenhouse effect” used in the late 1980s by US Vice President George H. W. Bush during his presidential campaign.
Feature filmThe Wolves Always Come at NightDaava and his wife Zaya watch over herds of horses, sheep and goats roaming the rugged central Mongolian steppes. Herding is their livelihood source, but the increasingly extreme weather complicates survival in the harsh region.
Short documentaryTouching DarknessVítek, aged 10, lives in darkness. How does he perceive the world? This short animated film takes us into his daily life, where hearing, touch and a child’s imagination play a major role.
Full-length documentaryUrban Disobedience ToolkitCities are flooded with visual and sound pollution. Housing is now a costly commodity, an investment for the richest. The capital’s public space no longer serves the residents, but tourism, cars and big capital. How to reclaim the city?
Full-length documentaryVolver a VolverVenezuela’s long-term economic and political crisis has caused millions to leave the country. Most have gone to neighbouring countries (Colombia or Brazil), while others have chosen Spain or the USA.
Full-length documentaryWhen Harmattan BlowsConfident young Barbara returns to her village to confront her parents with her lifelong trauma. As a child, they sent her to Ghana’s capital, but instead of school she faced hell. Barbara wants to ask them things that have since been suffocating her: do they know what happened to her and are they sorry? She hopes that when the Saharan harmattan blows, things might change.
Full-length documentaryWho's Afraid of Nathan Law?Joe Piscatella’s 2017 film Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower focused on Joshua Wong, a student who became one of the main faces of the Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong. In his new documentary, Piscatella turns the camera on Wong’s two friends and colleagues, Agnes Chow and Nathan Law
Full-length documentaryWings of DustVidal, 40, a journalist from southeastern Peru, once worked in a mine. He tries to tell the local community (and the rest of the world) how aggressive mining impacts the landscape. He puts his life at risk, and it won’t be long before politicians and multinational companies lose patience. Protect one’s own family or nature? This is the dilemma Vidal inevitably faces.
Short documentaryWith GraceGrace is one of 8 siblings living in a Kenyan farming village. Rain falls only twice a year and is vital to her family and neighbours – it keeps crops, animals and people alive. But with changing climate comes increasing drought. Many farmers leave to work in the city.
Full-length documentaryWriting HawaAfghan documentarist Najiba Noori’s film is both an intimate portrait of her mother Hawa and a story of female emancipation in her homeland. Hawa was married at 13 to a much older man she now cares for.
Full-length documentaryXiXiThe director met artist XiXi by chance in Berlin. At once it was clear that XiXi is an exceptional woman living in the present, guided by intuition, and seeking and experiencing freedom at any cost. In her art, she constantly discovers herself through dance, singing, and spontaneity.
Feature filmYear of the WidowFor translator Petra, things don’t end with her husband’s death. Instead, a gruelling process ensues. She has no time to grieve. The film charts her first year as a widow, when she has to make decisions and deal with endless things. At the post office, the bank, the notary...
Full-length documentaryZurawski v TexasAmanda Zurawski nearly died due to Texas’s abortion ban and now can’t have a child because of the procedures she underwent. In an effort to change the law, she takes her painful case to court (she was unable to carry her child to term for medical reasons).