A woman's journey of connection through the lens of a camera explores the bittersweet reality of familial bonds stretch…
In the serene backdrop of Vaud, a diverse ensemble of musicians delicately weaves together the complex layers of Stravi…
As the fields of Transylvania yield their harvest, young Nicusor navigates the threshold of adulthood, seeking his plac…
This intriguing documentary delves into the depths of a towering grain silo, where József, a seasoned worker firmly anc…
In a daring tribute above the world’s highest peaks, a team of former special operators skydives into Mt. Everest, brav…
In this gripping film a pioneering Czech investigator, returns to the former Yugoslavia, retracing the steps of his his…
In the heart of Jordan, a fierce battle simmers over the last drops of a precious resource, as states, businesses, and …
Florian Yuriev, a renaissance man of the 20th century, blurred the lines between art forms to create a symphony of ligh…
Sergio Cortesi, a devoted astronomer, spent over six decades sketching the turbulent dance of sunspots, uncovering secr…
As the Slovene-speaking minority in Carinthia fades, filmmaker Andrina Mračnikar delves into her family’s past to unear…
Damiano, a homeless man with a warrior's spirit and a singer's soul, claims a historic Roman tower as his sanctuary, ba…
As the Taliban seizes Kabul, the Afghan Women’s Soccer team makes a daring escape in the night, trading their cleats fo…
In his first war coverage, photojournalist Pierre Crom captures the raw edges of conflict in Ukraine, revealing the uns…
This experimental short documentary is a symphony of skin and scenery, Jean-Paul Bourdier paints human bodies against b…
In the wake of Portugal’s devastating wildfires, a band of survivors teams up with pioneering scientists to forge groun…
As the memories of Soviet cinematographer Leonid Burlaka dim with Alzheimer's, his grandson races against time to piece…
In the shadow of Brazil’s booming agribusiness, a documentary unveils the stark clash between ruralist political power …
As technology crafts virtual doubles indistinguishable from their human originals, this impressive documentary explores…
This insightful documentary explores the poignant power of family archives as they bridge the gap between life and lega…
Through a mesmerizing blend of animation and documentary, explore the poignant and provocative questions about the inne…
This gripping documentary is a poignant odyssey that unfolds as a French woman traverses continents and decades to reco…
In the shadow of Chernobyl’s dark past, a young visionary named Igor beats against the radioactive echoes, staging a gr…
Two friends, divided by continents but united through cinema, exchange a year of video letters inspired by pioneering w…
Dive deep into the heart of Vienna's underexplored cultural scene, where a vibrant community of artists challenges the …
This contemplative documentary dives beneath the surface to discover the unexpected parallels between human life and th…
Explores the transformation of war cinema post-9/11, from "The Hurt Locker" to "American Sniper," revealing how these n…
This bold documentary profiles the life of a trailblazing woman whose journey through the 20th century is fueled by her…
Uncover the hidden world of fantasy gaming culture in America, where a socially-awkward filmmaker's genuine curiosity r…
Unfolds the transformative journey of a couple, once entrenched in the Naxalite guerrilla movement in India, as they st…
This compelling documentary spotlights Judge Igor Tuleya, vilified as a public adversary for his audacious stand agains…
Exploring iconic war films, this study shows how they both heal and perpetuate violence, nationalism, and masculinity i…
This is a striking visual essay that explores the harsh realities of industrial fishing and its capitalist roots, revea…
This offbeat documentary examines how films from "The Steel Helmet" to "The Green Berets" reflected and shaped U.S. vie…
Exploring the underrepresented world of female truck drivers in post-Brexit UK, this documentary contrasts the allure o…
Exploring the intersection of cinema and warfare, this documentary reveals how iconic films from "Casablanca" to "Twelv…
This gripping documentary is a heartrending exploration of love, music, and cultural divides, tracing the tumultuous ma…
This offbeat documentary delves into the intense process behind Louise Alenius's groundbreaking opera, "The Manual," ex…
Tracing cinema's early days, this exploration delves into how films from "The Birth of a Nation" to "All Quiet on the W…
An alpine guide, navigates the transforming landscapes of Karakorum, Zermatt, and Chepwa, revealing climate change's to…
In a 25-story dorm cloaked in renovation fabric, 367 students navigate lockdown isolation, their view of the outside wo…
This personal journey expands into a broader exploration of women's rights in Iran, as Keshavarz joins forces with five…
Follow the extraordinary journey of Miszka, a limbless Paralympic skier who battles to save his career and honor from t…
Explore the intertwined tapestry of poetry and activism in the life of revolutionary priest Ernesto Cardenal, whose wor…
This captivating documentary captures unique stories from passersby beneath the director's Warsaw apartment, offering a…
On April 15, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a delegation to the UN, petitioning for peace in the Vietnamese Confl…
Five young individuals intertwine their war experiences with Shakespeare's "Hamlet," facing the existential question of…
This thought-provoking documentary exposes the manipulative tactics of Brazilian media giants, notably TV Globo, throug…
This captivating documentary unveils the story of Georgia's legendary female chess players who, amidst the backdrop of …
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