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The Beach Boys
A celebration of The Beach Boys—the legendary band that revolutionized pop music—and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
Berättelsen om Killinggänget
The comedy group Killinggänget made a big splash in the 90s with, among other things, "Nilecity" and "I manegen med Glenn Killing". In "Berättelsen om Killinggänget" they themselves tell about their life in the 30-year-old comedy group
Stephen
A docu-fiction hybrid following Stephen Giddings, a man from an addiction-afflicted family, who auditions for and takes on a film role, while transforming his life in the real world, blurring the lines between fact and fiction to examine addiction and recovery.
The Memory of Asir
Director Saad Tahitah sheds light on a man passionate about knowledge and avid about collecting rarities, seeking to employ his passion in documenting "The Memory of Asir."
Salman Rushdie: Through a Glass Darkly
Salman Rushdie speaks to Alan Yentob about the devastating knife attack he was subjected to in 2022, losing his right eye and almost his ability to write.
The Truth vs. Alex Jones
Filmed over four years with unprecedented access, this documentary chronicles the riveting courtroom drama of two defamation lawsuits brought by Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims' families against Alex Jones and his website, InfoWars.
The Sharp Edge of Peace
After the United States and coalition troops announced they would withdraw their forces from Afghanistan in 2021, the subsequent collapse of the government and the rise of the Taliban have left the people of Afghanistan in fear of the future in a country that has suffered seemingly endless cycles of violence. Four extraordinary and brave women leaders, whose work in politics and social justice has already earned them international recognition, rise together, determined to fight for women’s rights under the new government.
Colorful Lin
On the road of horses that erased horses, I remember the time of the horses. Use the horse's ears and mouth to feel it. Blurry but wide vision, distant and near passing conversations.
Words from the Wind
KIM Hee-gap is a legendary composer who has written over 3,000 popular songs in South Korea, including Leopards of Kilimanjaro and Nostalgia. A documentary about his life, shot from 2014 until now, showcases the history of K-pop music. These songs are essential to our lives, and their stories live on.
The Traveling Novel
YEOM Ki-jung has owned the same bar for the past 34 years. In its heyday, it was a popular cultural salon where directors, actors, and writers gathered as regular customers. Now, at 62, her bar is on the verge of closing. She decided to take her bar on the road in a series of pop-up locations to find new customers and say hello to some familiar faces.
Die Mutigen 56 - Deutschlands längster Streik
Emma Freese is desperate when her husband Alfred falls ill at the Howaldtswerke in Kiel. How is the family supposed to get by without their wages? The war has scarred this generation, but now things are supposed to be looking up. The workers want their fair share and are fighting for an income that also gives them room to live. In October 1956, 34,000 metalworkers in the shipyards and factories of Schleswig-Holstein walk off the job to fight for justice and their dignity. This strike is still regarded as the toughest and longest in Germany. Employers and politicians stand in the strikers' way.
Dahjan Al-Ward
The furnace used to extract rose water in the Sultanate of Oman is known as "Dahjan Al-Ward" (The Rose Distillation). Director Mohammed Al-Ajmi presents his film about the history and details of the rose industry in the Sultanate of Oman.
Darb Zubaida - Hiking Trip
Director Dunia Al-Atwa presents the film "Darb Zubaida - Hiking Trip" narrating the story of a journey along the ancient pilgrimage route. Through this journey, the film documents the history of the trail and its role in connecting civilizations.
The Revival Farm
Late at night, roaring sounds echo at the poultry farms full of chickens. Soon after, tractors begin to carry chickens. As the day dawns, Jae-cheol, the owner of "The Revial Farm," prepares to receive chicks by managing the empty poultry farms and doing his daily life.
Jim Henson Idea Man
A look into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives, it brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
The Hidden Forest Man
An audacious idea consumes Yahya Al-Qaisi after joining a Saudi hiking team. How will he embark on this experience? This is what director Khalid Hwsa reveals in the film 'The Hidden Forest Man'
Donkey Race
"Donkey Race" film documents the juxtaposition between the race that used to take place in Al-Ahsa and the socially frowned-upon culture of donkeys.
Voices
In the turmoil of the Jeju 4.3 incident, Jeju Island witnessed the loss of an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 lives, with women constituting a significant yet often unrecognized proportion of the victims. This documentary illuminates the once-shrouded experiences of these women, led by a dedicated Jeju 4.3 researcher.
Bottom: Exposed
A made for TV documentary starring Adrian Edmondson and various fans detailing the creation, influence and impact of the beloved '90s British TV sitcom, Bottom.
Synchrony
Isolated on an island, an elderly woman embraces freedom by open-sea swimming with sea lions, while a champion swimmer tests her endurance in the world’s iciest of waters. Stunning cinematography captures their pristine but charged aquatic landscapes, which are both tender and brutal.
Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying
Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying is a short meditation on love, grief, and imagination. The hand-drawn animated documentary was created through a collaboration between mother, elder and narrator Edith Almadi and filmmakers Natalie Baird and Toby Gillies. This poetic piece celebrates life and the transformative ability of art to elevate and transcend us. Through vivid drawings and Edith’s simple yet magical words, the film explores our enduring bond with loved ones who have passed. In honouring her son’s life within the cosmos, Edith’s artworks embody colours, shapes and metaphors that remind us of the timeless power of love, gravity, and grace until our final breaths.
Gwangcheon-dong, Mr.Kim
Gwangju is known as a key city of democracy in Korea. Kim Hwan-gyung, a young media artist, begins to live in a typical slum, Gwangcheon-dong. The residents share stories about the lives of the early urban poor, the first Gwangju democracy movement, and concerns about rapid redevelopment. Gwangcheon-dong is scheduled to be demolished and disappear entirely by 2024.
We Did Not Consent
For over 50 years, British undercover police officers have infiltrated activist groups, specifically targeting and manipulating women, forming romantic relationships and even having children with them. Now, three women don animal masks and revisit scenes from their past as animal-rights activists who were taken advantage of by spycops in order to reclaim their power, agency and narrative.
Pail
A film about the relationship of Hajj Abdullah with his work in the restoration of old buildings in Sana'a, and the mixture of struggle, suffering, pride, and achievement intertwined in this relationship.
The Spirit of Ramadan
"The Spirit of Ramadan" is a documentary film by director Abdullah Akasha that explores the spirituality, joyful customs, and diverse traditions of Ramadan across four districts in Riyadh city.
Hudhudah
"Hudhudah" is a film about the maternal tenderness evident in lullabies, their lyrics, melodies, and emotions.
Swallows, flying over the Naeseong River
How did the swallows find their way to the most unsettling and dangerous inner stream in the center of the Korean peninsula? The question grew as an assignment to solve. The power of documentation and solidarity remains even when the answer is not in sight. Swallows flies over Naeseongcheon for a day that will come.
Mashnya's Life
"Mashnya's Life," who lived alone in her humble village, and the secret behind this solitude is revealed in a documentary film by director Saad Tahitah.
Jarallah Homeland
A documentary drama that chronicles the journeys of the Frenchman "Terry" in the kingdom thirty years ago and the relationships he forged during that time, culminating in his return to revive them.
Breath-Holding
"Breath-Holding" and diving to a depth of 100 meters underwater without breathing apparatus, that's the adventure undertaken by the diver Omar Al-Ghilani.
Leaving Jesus
A group of former Christians Fundamentalists come together during a retreat in San Francisco to deal with what they’ve gone through, both as active in a restrictive congregation but also as defectors of a congregation that gave them meaning in life.
Saad
The moment when 'Saad' decided to overcome his fears and compete in the karting championship for the chance to win the million riyals prize.
Qaddaha
A sports documentary about two Saudi female champions and their leadership in the Saudi Games.
The Pursuit Of Perfection
Focusing on four of the leading chefs in Japan today, this documentary explores the truth behind Japan's unique and sophisticated food culture. Each takes meticulous care of their own dishes in pursuit of perfection, but their approaches are quite different, even contrasting. With different sets of roots and beliefs, some pursue spiritual cultivation or aesthetic creativity, while the others seek high-quality ingredients by building close relationships with local suppliers. How do their personalities and struggles result in their masterpieces? World-renowned food experts and gastronomists also guide the audience into the further depths of the stories behind the chefs' endless pursuit. Through these four chefs, you’ll learn that Tokyo is one of the world’s greatest food cities.
Rust
VIOLENCE IS A SPIRAL. A group of three young boys from Cazalegas, a small town in Castilla la Mancha, are involved in a spiral of violence that causes the progressive mental and physical deterioration of the three, making them more violent people than they already were.
The Doomsday Cult of Antares de la Luz
Almost 10 years after being charged with a heinous crime, former members of a Chilean cult share their haunting experiences.