Naywá returns to her hometown of Oeiras, in the interior of Piauí, and proposes to a group of amateur actors a reading and performance of a 1758 document that narrates a Witches' Sabbath in the city. Arrenego is a film that addresses the persistence of colonial, racial, and gender oppression in Brazil, connecting the past with the contradictions of the present.
An Iranian expat journeys back to his homeland, where he must face his domineering father and grapple with complex emotions about family ties, cultural identity, and his place in the world.
Amadou grows up in Guinea Conakry, surrounded by domestic animals and the scent of the mango and lemon trees planted by his father. Colorful birds seem to be everywhere, and his best friend Abdoulaye lives just around the corner. Yet at the age of thirteen, Amadou has to leave all of this behind. His uncle wants to take him along with him to a foreign country where he’ll have a chance at a better education. At a young age, Amadou starts an unimaginable journey with no guarantee of a happy ending.
Lucas discovers his sexuality in an environment where homosexual behavior is considered a crime. He secretly goes by the name "Pétalos." At a clandestine party, he meets Toni, but the police burst in, and they have to escape.
Thirty years ago, Diego Gutiérrez moved to the Netherlands. For his latest film, he returned to Mexico, seeking answers to lingering questions. How do you cope with loneliness and grief? How do you connect with nature? Is an easier life in a less dangerous country also a better life?
Hundreds of hours of footage are woven into a narrative that chronicles David Good and his indigenous mother, Yarima, as they journey from the Amazon rainforest to reunite their family, separated without contact for 30 years.
Omar struggles with his self-esteem when Lina's ex Fabian returns and humiliates him. He takes up boxing to gain confidence. In the decisive fight, Omar realizes that true happiness and self-esteem do not depend on Lina, but on self-respect and his own strength.
Woven Dreams narrates the journey of Looms of Ladakh, a women-led cooperative founded in 2017. Empowering hundreds of women, it blends traditional textile crafts with modern design, fostering leadership, sustainable livelihoods, and cultural preservation, while striving to become a globally recognized ethical luxury brand.
In a world ruled by war, two soldiers meet far from the front: one flees, the other seeks redemption. A raw and human story about what remains of men when the war ends but the violence still haunts them.
Erika runs away—from her family, her past, and herself. Her only friend is the old man she cleans for. But then the past comes knocking relentlessly at her door.
Here lies an old promise that cannot be fulfilled. A prophecy that has outlived its promised time endures, layered with ever more intricate and intense images. It whispers in changing voices - of time and space that cannot be reached.
A 70-year-young nameless Director still invents various vivid and bizarre characters on an old-fashioned typewriter. This respected veteran knows a thing or two about tenderness and aesthetics. He has heard the word 'stop' far too many times while preparing an arthouse festival gem. The fledgling producer orders his uncle to write something entirely different, involving all keen investors in sold-out, influential roles.
In the 2024/2025 season, a new era begins for SC Cambuur with the opening of a brand-new stadium on the outskirts of Leeuwarden. Behind the scenes, it’s a transitional year full of contrasts, as work continues in the old stadium. Stil aan de overkant follows two volunteers: Jan, a veteran who feels pushed to the sidelines, and Remy, a young volunteer full of opportunity in a time of transition.
Let's be honest: what don't we get upset about day in, day out? The parking ticket on the windshield, the slow cashier at the supermarket checkout, traffic jams, delayed trains, and, of course, the weather. But every annoyance leaves its mark. When we are angry, the glabellar fold between our eyebrows digs deep into our skin. It's not called the frown line for nothing. It would make much more sense to be more relaxed and optimistic and simply laugh more. Laughter not only puts us in a more positive mood, it also improves our complexion. A smile on our face makes us more attractive to those around us. The opposite sex is drawn to us. And laughter is healthy. It exercises the lungs and gives the brain a shower of oxygen.
We find ourselves scrolling through a regular social media feed. Except it is the year 2034. And humans just invented a possible way to deal with climate change: Growth Project. A technology that allows us to grow forests in a matter of minutes. People are voting and sharing their opinions whether Growth Project should be put into practice or not…
In 2004, three college students traveled to a West Virginia town to film a lunar eclipse. Their trip turns into a terrifying encounter with cryptids and strange forces in the Appalachian woods.
In China, unmarried women cannot access assisted reproductive technologies, preventing lesbians from becoming biological mothers. Despite the challenges, I plan to be a mother to fulfill a promise to my parents to have children by 35. My traditional parents want a grandchild, and I cannot disregard this. Is my girlfriend willing to raise a child with me? Society’s disapproval of our relationship requires frank discussions with her and my parents. On this fertility journey, how will we confront our desire for children and my parents’ acceptance? Who defines family?
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