Films

 

 

Allah Is Not Obliged

Feature film

Allah Is Not Obliged

Birahim is only ten years old, yet he must embark on a journey across West Africa, an area plagued by armed conflict. His search for relatives leads him through bands of child soldiers where compassion is non-existent. This animated tale of lost innocence and found hope is an adaptation of the renowned literary masterpiece.

Dangerous Games: Roblox and the Metaverse Exposed

Full-length documentary

Dangerous Games: Roblox and the Metaverse Exposed

The gaming platform Roblox is a digital world primarily designed for children. But beneath its playful surface lie extremism, racism, and sexual predators. Three teenage girls take it upon themselves to expose these risks and fight for greater safety in this digital environment.

How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other World

Feature film

How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other World

After being discharged from a psychiatric hospital, Pia returns home and begins to confront everyday challenges, from work to relationships. She tries to face her psychoses head on and live like everyone else, but what does “normal” even mean in today’s world?

Children of the Cult

Full-length documentary

Children of the Cult

An investigative film that uncovers the disturbing inner workings of one of the world’s most notorious cults: Rajneesh, founded by the controversial guru Osho, who remains recognized by parts of society to this day.

If You See a Cat

Virtual reality

If You See a Cat

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the world through a cat’s eyes? This immersive virtual reality film offers a way to look at things from an unusual perspective.

IRKALLA: Dreams of Gilgamesh

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IRKALLA: Dreams of Gilgamesh

Chum-Chum’s parents were killed by the Islamic State. To survive as an orphan on the streets of politically turbulent Baghdad, he retreats into the world of his favorite hero, Gilgamesh.

Lowland Kids

Full-length documentary

Lowland Kids

A family on Isle de Jean Charles watches as the climate crisis takes away their home. Over the years, we witness farewells, resilience, and life amid the realities of climate-induced displacement.

Manas

Feature film

Manas

Thirteen-year-old Marcielle is growing up in the seemingly idyllic environment of the Amazon rainforest. But as she enters adolescence, she becomes trapped in a vicious cycle of violence tolerated by her community, a cycle she’s determined to escape from.

Meant to Be

Full-length documentary

Meant to Be

Pogány Induló is a Hungarian rap star. For him, music is everything, and the adoration of his fans gives him a sense of purpose. Yet both come at a cost to his health and his life.

Portrait of a Confused Father

Full-length documentary

Portrait of a Confused Father

Is it even possible to be a good parent in a predatory age of illusory needs and false role models? Gunnar certainly tries. He is attentive, playful, and understanding. Yet over time, a dramatic rift begins to open between him and his son.

Sleepless City

Feature film

Sleepless City

Life in an illegal Romani settlement in Spain is under the imminent threat of demolition. Through the eyes of an adolescent boy, an unstable home is transformed into a colorful kingdom where reality blends with magic.

Sunshine

Feature film

Sunshine

A young gymnast unexpectedly falls pregnant before her Olympic selection trials. Her dilemma reflects the stifling reality of Philippine society and the possibility of deciding her own bodily autonomy despite external pressure.

The Encampments

Full-length documentary

The Encampments

The largest protest movement since the Vietnam War era emerged in the spring of 2024 on the campus of Columbia University in New York. Hundreds of students were responding to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

The Track

Full-length documentary

The Track

A coming-of-age documentary from Bosnia and Herzegovina about three young boys chasing their Olympic dreams and a chance at a better life.

Welded Together

Full-length documentary

Welded Together

The gray social reality of today’s Belarus shines against the archetypal story of adolescence and the search for independence. Can a young welder piece together the dark fragments of her past and her fractured family?

What About Petey?

Full-length documentary

What About Petey?

This intimate portrait of the relationship between a father and his son on the autism spectrum captures both the difficulty and the strength inherent in everyday caregiving. At the same time, it exposes the limits of a system that too often relies on the sacrifices of others.

When I Get Jailed

Full-length documentary

When I Get Jailed

Alyona Gribkova faces prison. The reason? A peaceful protest against a police raid during a memorial for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny