FilmA Happy ManIn this longitudinal observation, director and social anthropologist Soňa G. Lutherová presents an intimate portrait of a family in which one of the parents is transitioning.
FilmA Life Like Any OtherDirector Faustine Cros sifts through film footage shot by her father to piece together the story of her mother, whose maternal role robbed her of her freedom and zest for life.
FilmA Silent StoryFrom the time Anders was 6 years old, he was sexually exploited by his 13-year-old friend, Peter. This continued for a number of years during the summer holidays. Today the adult Anders confronts Peter, and the two men engage in a challenging dialogue in which they revisit repressed memories.
FilmA Taste of WhaleEvery summer, the fjords of the Faroe Islands are drenched in blood. A traditional whale hunt takes place, known as the grind. While the Faroese see the grind as an integral part of their centuries-old culture, international activists call it a barbaric killing and are willing to put their own lives on the line to save the cetaceans.
FilmAbove WaterClimate change doesn't only affect places where the most pollution occurs. Climate change and decreasing rainfall are affecting life in areas of Africa, causing catastrophic droughts.
FilmAbsconded – Young Russians on the RunEgor lives in Irkutsk, Russia, loves ice diving, and is an active proponent of conserving Siberian nature on social media. But with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, his life will change radically.
FilmAfter the Silence Was BrokenThe film is an intimate portrait of Marie-Luisa Purkrábková, co-founder of You Don’t! Have to Endure It, which draws attention to sexual harassment and abuse of power in Czech art schools.
FilmAfter WorkIn the coming years, the labour market will change drastically. Hundreds of millions of jobs could be lost due to the rapid growth of automation. How would this affect our society?
FilmAll That BreathesTwo brothers run a raptor rescue station in India. Their philosophy is respect for all living beings. In their daily reality, however, only the lives of those who hold the proper religious and political beliefs are respected.
FilmAll That Remains to Be SeenWhen six-year-old Silas stops recognizing his friends, Christina knows her son is losing his sight, just as she did at his age. Can she offer her son the support he needs as she struggles with her own traumas of living with a disability?
FilmAll Unsaved Progress Will Be LostTake a mysterious ride through a dead city slowly but surely revealing its horrific past.
FilmAnd Miles to Go Before I SleepTaiwan is one of the wealthiest democracies in Asia. Thousands of people from neighbouring countries go there every year to earn money from manual labour. However, they don’t enjoy the same rights as the local population.
FilmAnd Still I SingZahra and Sadiqa have a chance to become Afghanistan’s first female superstars. The film follows their show against the backdrop of the escalating situation in the country, which has once again fallen into the hands of the Taliban following the departure of US troops in 2021.
FilmANHELL69In a city surviving on the drug legacy of Pablo Escobar, an existential chasm emerges among the young queer community, filled with dancing raves. But the monster lurking beneath the surface is waiting for the first rays of morning.
FilmApolonia, ApoloniaThe film narrates the story of the French painter Apolonia Sokol, who was followed for thirteen years by the Danish documentary filmmaker Lea Glob. Can the artist make it in the contemporary art world, which is often tied to hard business?
FilmBacklash: Misogyny in the Digital AgeThis chilling documentary presents the testimonies of four women from various parts of the world. Although each has a different profession, they have one thing in common: they have all been victims of cyberbullying. Now they’ve decided to speak out.
FilmBeyond Revolution – Fighting for DemocracySince 2013, a film crew has been following Mustafa Najem, Svitlana Zalishchuk and Serhiya Leshchenko’s fight for democracy in Ukraine. Over the years, their role has changed fundamentally – from activism to the upper echelons of politics.
FilmBLIX NOT BOMBSToday Hans Blix is enjoying a peaceful retirement. But at the beginning of the millennium, he played a crucial role in the war on terror. In an interview with director Greta Stocklassa, he reflects on his career and the legacy he will leave for future generations.
FilmBobi Wine: The People's PresidentUganda is a democracy only on paper. The charismatic opposition politician and popular reggae musician Bobi Wine discovered this when he faced the dirty practices of his political rival during the presidential campaign. The documentary tells the story of the birth of a political star.
FilmBreaking SocialFor as long as we can remember we have been told that we will be fairly rewarded, based on our merits and abilities. But the principle of this capitalist social equality runs up against its limits when money and power come into play.
FilmControl NegativeWhat would it be like if we lost control of our own bodies? In this interactive VR project, we can safely try it out.
FilmCrows Are WhiteA Muslim man travels to Japan to find his spiritual mentor at a local Buddhist temple and ask him some crucial questions about his life. His pilgrimage is full not only of religious paradoxes, but also of life’s contradictions and humorous situations.
FilmDarkeningHow does a young person suffering from depression perceive the world? The first Czech virtual reality project of its kind attempts to answer this question. It allows us to look into the protagonist’s mind, to experience and understand the pain of his soul.
FilmDelikadoThe island of Palawan in the Philippines is a tropical paradise, a popular tourist destination - but it's also a battlefield. A group of activists is fighting to defend nature against international business and politics.
FilmEastern FrontAfter the war in Ukraine began, volunteer groups immediately formed to provide first aid to soldiers at the front. Vitaly Mansky’s film shows the work of one of them in the first six months of the war.
FilmEl Helicoide Historical Memory MuseumA tour of a virtual Venezuelan museum showcasing one of the world’s worst prisons.
FilmElephant MotherLek Chailert is a Thai woman who rescues elephants from abuse by the tourist industry and the local elephant mafia. Moreover, with the arrival of the covid-19 pandemic, she will find a way to convert her opponents.
FilmEndless VR SegueA queer poem about gender transformations, hallucinogenic desires, and uncanny relationships.
FilmEtilaat RozWhen the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan, fear and helplessness reigned over the editorial board of the independent newspaper Etilaat Roz. Journalist and director Abbas Rezaie observed the atmosphere in the team, whose members suddenly find their lives in imminent danger.
FilmFirst DownCoach Crys Sacco leads his charges in American football to score goals, win championships, and, most importantly, play as a team. He wants the players to support each other and forget their problems at home for a while.
FilmFree MoneyThe non-profit organization GiveDirectly has launched an experiment to fight poverty. It will send unconditional basic income to selected villagers in Kenya and observe how their lives change during the first years of the project.
FilmGirl GangLeonie is an influencer and has over a million and a half followers on social media. She spends most of her time outside school working on campaigns for global brands that include her in their products and pay her large amounts of money. But everything has its price.
FilmGirl Who Dreams About TimeShamanism is an ancient tradition in Korea. But for teenager Sujin, her supernatural abilities are at best a mixed blessing that complicates her life.
FilmHappily Ever AfterHow many people does it take to love, and what forms can a relationship take? Jana Počtová's longitudinal film is a mosaic of six stories whose protagonists have decided to set their own partnership boundaries.
FilmHappy PillsA worker from Niger, a student from the US, and a bodybuilder from India. They come from different parts of the world and cope with different life situations, yet they have something in common – they overcome obstacles in their life path with the help of chemistry.
FilmHeimalandThe inhabitants of two Icelandic villages live in constant fear that the Katla volcano, at the foot of which they live, will erupt. They eventually decide to capitalize on the potential danger and turn the site into a tourist attraction that has become one of the island’s most visited locations.
FilmHidden LettersThis documentary is a portrait of two Chinese women trying to make it in a society governed by patriarchal traditions. They find support in an ancient language that Chinese women have used for centuries to communicate with each other.
FilmHow to Save a Dead FriendLove, drugs, and depression. Director and protagonist Marusya Syroechkovskaya courageously reveals the intimate environment of her relationship with her drug addict partner Kimi.
FilmIf You Are a ManOpio, a 13-year-old boy, has worked in a gold mine in Burkina Faso for several years. Tirelessly searching for gold in vast piles of rocks and dust seems to be the only way to earn money to achieve his dream: to go to school.
FilmInnocenceAccording to director Guy Davidi, there is no place for childhood innocence in Israel. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, reveals the tragic impact of Israeli militarism on the lives of local youth, trained from an early age to defend their homeland.
FilmIt's Raining WomenDirector Mari Soppela takes a look behind the numbers of gender inequality statistics to discover the stories of real women from economically developed countries who face persistent gender discrimination.
FilmJasmin’s Two HomesWhen Jasmine learns that she and her family will return to North Africa, where her parents are from, she faces the biggest change of her life. She has to say goodbye to everything she knew and loved in Finland, including her best friend, Maryam.
FilmJulieta & the Turtles in the Plastic SoupJulieta lives on the Caribbean island of Curaçao and has just turned 15. She feels at home underwater, she loves the magical underwater world, but the garbage she finds while diving annoys and worries her.
FilmKeeping the FaithAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis has affected the lives of the film's four protagonists. Each of them is trying to cope with the incurable disease by filling their remaining time in the most meaningful way.
FilmLiquor Store DreamsIn the suburbs of Los Angeles, a new generation of Korean teenagers is growing up under a flashing sign that reads “Open 24 Hours a Day” and defines itself as the “liquor store kids.” But their dream is to break away from the family business and go their own way.
FilmLook What You Made Me Do“Every year, about 30,000 women worldwide are killed by their partners.” But there are also women whose escape from an abusive relationship has forced them into a situation that transforms them into murderers.
FilmLotus Sports ClubThe Lotus football club is a place where young queer people from conservative Cambodian society can find understanding. Coach Sovann, a trans man, sets an example for them and gives them advice regarding not only sports, but also life.
FilmLouWhat all goes on in the head of a young person with autism? The development and creation of this interactive VR project involved people with the disorder. The film thus conveys their experiences through the example of one boy.
FilmMotherland“Everything is different. You’re in the army now,” a sergeant in the Belorussian army greets a newcomer to compulsory military service – under the command of an authoritarian regime where even the most minor form of protest carries harsh consequences.
FilmNo Simple Way HomeThe film is the story of a daughter of parents fighting for freedom in South Sudan, who returns from exile after several years. She wants to follow in the footsteps of her mother, a prominent female figure in the political history of this young African country.
FilmOasisRaph and Rémi are twins. But they are not exactly the same. “He’s my brother, I love him. I spend so much time with him that in my head, he doesn’t have a handicap, he’s like anyone else,” Rémi says.
FilmOn the Morning You Wake (to the End of the World)An award-winning VR project that uses new technologies to reconstruct the 2018 event when Hawaii came under the false threat of a nuclear missile attack.
FilmOutsideOn the front lines of the Ukrainian revolution, young Roma's tumultuous coming-of-age story unfolds. His family abandoned him, pushing him to the fringes of society, and now he finds himself in trouble.
FilmOvercoming the DarknessThe film documents Russia's invasion of Ukraine by looking at different parts of the country suffering under the aggression of a senseless war. Using the stories of ordinary people, the film highlights the current everyday problems as well as the determination of many Ukrainians.
FilmPlastisapiensOf plastic you are made, and to plastic you will return. An environmentally toxic VR simulation with the taste of oil, full of fossils and tentacles.
FilmPolish PrayersSomewhere in the forests of Poland a brotherhood is forming in the name of Jesus Christ, with the goal of eradicating homosexuality and returning Poland to the Poles. It is headed by Antek, a boy whose rigid value system is upended by love.
FilmPongo Calling“Humiliation is part of the life of most Romani,” says Štefan Pongo, explaining why he and his family moved to the United Kingdom 15 years ago. He now leads a happy life with his wife and children, working as a truck driver. However, he cannot remain indifferent to continued discrimination against Romani.
FilmRef! Replacement!Din is a quiet boy who loves football. He feels he is in his element on the pitch – football brings order to his world, especially since his parents’ divorce.
FilmRuthless Times – Songs of CareFilmmaker Susanna Helke examines the real impact of the Finnish healthcare crisis on the care of the elderly. In the form of a documentary musical, the filmmaker presents a testimony about poorly paid staff and the privatization of the public sector.
FilmSānsūrSix Iranian women talk about life in a country where they are expected to keep quiet and listen. Through open testimonies with an emancipatory charge, they aim to raise awareness of the various forms of discrimination against women.
FilmShepherds of the EarthThe region around Lake Turkana in Kenya and Ethiopia is known as the cradle of humanity. Humans may have originated here, but they are currently the biggest threat to Mother Nature.
FilmSilent LoveAfter her mother’s death, Aga decides to move back to Poland and take custody of her younger brother. In order for the authorities to recognize her guardianship, however, she must conceal her love for her partner Maja from everyone.
FilmStop TimeThis documentary about five Czech women and men traces the months when life came to a standstill because of the covid-19 pandemic. How did actress Vanda Hybnerová, singer-songwriter Radůza, theologian Tomáš Halík, ski resort operator David Chmelař, and café owner Havel Parkán cope with the situation?
FilmStrangers to PeaceThree ex-fighters of the Colombian guerilla army FARC face anxiety and fear as they try to reintegrate into a society that views them as terrorists.
FilmThe CathedralA fool to some, a genius to others. Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral in the Spanish countryside since 1961. Self-building, practically without money, without expertise, and exclusively from salvaged materials.
FilmThe DoggiesIn a slum in Papua New Guinea, notorious for its poverty and high crime rate, the locals have decided to turn young criminals into heroes. They aim to do so with the help of their national sport, rugby.
FilmThe ExilesChristine Choy has filmed hours of footage in the US about the leaders of the 1989 Tiananmen Square uprising in China. In collaboration with director Ben Klein and filmmaker Violet Columbus, she has completed a film about soldiers for democracy in exile.
FilmThe Farmer and the HipsterThis meeting of urban and rural set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Austrian Alps is an exceptional example of a dialogue between those who know almost nothing about each other, although they are practically neighbours.
FilmThe FlagA series of terrorist attacks in Paris in November 2015 claimed 130 lives. The other victims of the attack are the French Muslims and immigrants who face discrimination in the media and political arena.
FilmThe Illusion of AbundanceMáxima, Berta and Carolina are Latina activists. They are fighting tirelessly against the brutal practices of multinationals against nature and indigenous peoples in Peru, Honduras and Brazil.
FilmThe Journalist and Her JailersLuna, a journalist and political prisoner, escaped from Syria to Koblenz, Germany. Members of the Syrian regime accused of crimes against humanity will stand trial here for the first time.
FilmThe 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.
FilmThe Last HumanLife on Earth begins and ends with Greenland. This new film by director Ivala Frank is a tribute to a vast, picturesque country full of contrasts, which attracts with its beauty like a magnet and causes pain with its isolation.
FilmThe Longest GoodbyeNASA plans to send its first astronauts to the red planet in the coming decade. The flight to Mars will take nine months. How will the human psyche change during this time within an isolated environment and with limited social contact?
FilmThe MatchmakerThe documentary focuses on the role of women in the so-called Islamic State. Using the much-publicized story of British jihadist Tooby Gondal, the film reveals the mission of women who have recruited girls and women from the West for the radicals’ holy war.
FilmThe New Greatness CaseSeventeen-year-old Anya Pavlikova is detained in Moscow with her friends, accused of attempting to violently overthrow the government of the Russian Federation under the banner of the extremist group New Greatness. None of them has any idea what awaits them.
FilmThe Oil MachineThis documentary reveals the significance of the influence of oil in today’s society. The supply of this fossil fuel is slowly drying up, yet many of the things we use are made from it. Oil is essential for the global economy.
FilmThe Prisoner of WakhanThe Wakhan Corridor in northeastern Afghanistan is home to the last nomadic tribe of Central Asia. But more and more nomads are leaving their high-mountain homes for better opportunities in Kyrgyzstan.
FilmThe Shape of UsIn this eco-magical VR project we can immerse ourselves in our planet’s womb, from which Mother Earth’s voice warns us of impending doom. Playfully, we engage our whole body to try to save her.
FilmThe VisitorsZdenka, an anthropologist, moved to Svalbard with her family. Although she came to Norway to explore the polar community, she is also trying to fit in. But this proves even tougher than the local climatic conditions.
FilmTheatre of ViolenceFor the first time in history, a former child soldier is on trial for war crimes at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. His defence lawyer has a difficult task – to prove that the Ugandan is both a perpetrator and a victim.
FilmThis Is Not a CeremonyHow do the scars of colonialism affect the indigenous peoples of North America? And can they be cured by a magical ceremony?
FilmTikTok, Boom.Is TikTok rightly considered the most popular social network of our time, or is it a Big Brother and a ticking time bomb designed to undermine democratic principles?
FilmToo CloseAndrea, a single mother of two, is in a desperate situation. Her ex-husband Pika, convicted of abusing Andrea’s daughter, has settled in their neighbourhood after being released from prison and is now laying claim to their son. Moreover, Pika is openly supported by almost the entire village where the family lives.
FilmVerified CoupleNico and Jamie are a young German couple who make amateur porn videos for a living. Their controversial profession provides them with a seemingly fabulous life in a tax haven.
FilmWanibik: The People Who Live in Front of Their LandWhat does it mean to grow up in an occupied territory? The documentary follows four film school students from Western Sahara and their final school project: a film to help the world understand their situation.
FilmWe Will Not Fade AwayIn a village in the Donbas, we are presented with the story of five teenagers facing the life choice of the next stage of their education. They dream of leaving the war zone and exploring a world not ruled by missiles.
FilmWhile We WatchedNationalism is on the rise in India. Journalists who talk about the people’s problems and ask tough questions of the powerful are under increasing pressure from the government and its propaganda. TV reporter Ravish Kumar is one of them.
FilmWomen Behind the WheelTwo friends from the UK set off on a road trip along the famous Pamir Highway, which winds through Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, to find out what life is like for women in these countries.
FilmYou Have to Be Here to BelieveThe Hungarian government has a long history of discriminating against LGBTQ+ people. In the face of this situation, a group of human rights activists has organized an unprecedented campaign to protect their rights.
