In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.
A group of colleagues begins the traditional “Secret Santa” game. That simple gesture sets off an emotional journey through Montevideo, highlighting different corners of the city while celebrating the value of gathering, friendship, and the small traditions that bring people together. The short film emphasizes that what truly matters isn’t the gift, but the chance to be together again.
In this in-depth analysis of controversial artist, director and sex pervert, Warner Warnerton, we are painted a picture of obsession, abuse, and mental Illness by Doctor Beef Wellington.
"La Dolce Doku" is a master's thesis by Leonard Stern. The film delves into the pop-cultural phenomenon of Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys – a band that represents far more than "just" Italian pop music. It explores authenticity, musical DNA, a longing for Italy, and the question: Why does this project work so well – and why does it resonate with so many people? Through interviews, studio footage from Vienna, concert moments, expert opinions from figures such as Dieter Thomas Kuhn, Dr. Richard Brütting, and Prof. Dr. Christoph Jacke, as well as insights from longtime associates of the band, the film attempts to paint a multifaceted picture – without shattering the myth. The documentary aims to explain why RB&DAB are not just a fleeting phenomenon, but a band with lasting relevance.
Moody lo-fi music, puppetry and clay modelling combine in a personal and touching story of a talented young artist with imposter syndrome. Dwelling on the implications for his mental health, the artist records his struggle to contain the pressure of competing inner voices, whilst striving for a pathway out of drudgery and oppression.
In a village on the Yucatán Peninsula, women preserve an almost forgotten heritage: the culture of the stingless Melipona bee, which was revered as a sacred animal by the Maya. The documentary follows Evelyn and her cooperative in the struggle for biodiversity, cultural knowledge and a new role for women in a patriarchal society.
After trying to pin-point an epiphany, a man finds freedom after he accidentally discovers a new world full of beauty and seemingly endless possibilities.
The story of the forbidden love of Tony, a young American gang member, and Maria, the sister of the rival Puerto Rican gang leader. This love story becomes a dramatic struggle between two gangs on the streets of New York, until the tragic end.
Nadia, an arrogant girl with cerebral palsy, and her tough mother Iwona, attend a lavish wedding. While the two are staying in a guest hotel room, Iwona loses consciousness. Half paralyzed, Nadia must rise above her limitations, urgently call for help and learn to care for others.