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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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?