Testament is a humorous and emotional story set in a Bosnian village and the industrial city of Zenica in the early 1990s. It portrays, in a uniquely local way, the importance of a will and the consequences of its absence within Bosnian culture. Through the lives of ordinary people, the film weaves together a series of small conflicts and misunderstandings over inheritance, tradition, and human relationships, where old customs collide with a reality full of human flaws: gambling, gossip, love, and petty theft. The main character, Asad, after losing his father’s inheritance, must navigate the world of industrial Zenica, local taverns, and everyday rural troubles, aided by his best friend Dževad, a charming man constantly facing his own challenges while seeking shortcuts to every solution.
GU* in York sounds a lot like New York. In this short film, GU* travel to the city of York to continue their quest in spreading the message of GU*. Will they conquer York, or will they crumble in the cobbled streets? Find out in their second big movie!
In a big city in China, an individual is just a dot on a gigantic wall of other dots. Social media and certain notions about masculinity make it very difficult for young men searching for a serious partner. Xao lives here. He is depressed and dreams of having a girlfriend. So he invites Lin to his home – but can he manage to open up and overcome his fear of physical contact?
It tells the story of Sofia and Alessio, two souls struggling with themselves who, between the Sannio vineyards and the Felix bar, find love and the courage to truly be themselves.
The Marbles started filming on the 25th of March 2021 the day Greece celebrated its 200th year of freedom, and outlines the case for the Parthenon Marbles to be returned to Athens. Documenting the ups and downs that have occurred since.
They proclaim themselves masters of virility and seduce thousands of young Quebecers. Who are they? Journalist Simon Coutu delves into the world of influencers who claim the role of alpha male.
Filmed in J. Hood Wright Park located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, this film portrays the jarring reality of integrating back into society in a search to find “normalcy” after isolating and quarantining during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was once mundane and routine may suddenly feel uncomfortable and unsettling, especially in navigating boundaries in both the public and private spheres. Nevertheless, this piece also seeks to provide a sense of hopefulness and optimism in that our communities will continue to be resilient and thrive.
‘Burnt Bread’ follows the story of Deon, who returns to his estranged friend's home after years of absence. As memories blur and tension simmers, Deon finds himself trapped in a surreal loop of past mistakes, emotional confrontations, and unsettling realisations. As the lines between reality and his fractured mind collapse, he faces the painful truth of his abandonment, and the haunting consequences of never being able to move on, stuck in a bardo state.
For seventeen fleeting days, the mountain wore a crown of glory. This documentary is not about those days, but about the whispers that echo in the wind long after the last torch is extinguished. We journey through time, witnessing the mountain's silent transformation - years of preparation etched in its slopes, scars of change left on its ancient form. Through intimate interviews with the locals who witnessed the transformation and the professionals who shaped it, we piece together the mountain's Olympic journey. We'll hear firsthand accounts of the years of preparation, the challenges faced, and the lasting impact on the landscape and community.
The eye of a thermal camera in the wilderness doesn’t miss a single heartbeat. But who determines its gaze, and how does it transform the possibilities of vision and shape desires? The asymmetry created by this “enhanced” vision easily lends itself to structures of power and translates into the language of brutality. Found footage, a tribute to Harun Farocki, composes phantom shots from the air and the ground—from hunting videos, police recordings and videos of military operations to promotional materials from technology manufacturers—into a visual reflection on seeing and control.