Shards of Light

War has ravaged the Ukrainian city of Bucha, whose residents have endured unimaginable hostility and suffering. If hope remains a faint glimmer, the will to survive still shines through in this powerful and unflinching film.

Kanaval: A People's History of Haiti in Six Chapters

Haitian history is presented through an explosion of colour, dance and music, as the country prepares for its legendary carnival.

The Godmother

Marzena Sowa is a quintessential contemporary European: independent, aware of how the world works—or should work—and single. After her mother’s death, she is consumed by longing and sets off for her distant homeland, a Polish village where her beloved aunt Niuszka—an embodiment of joie de vivre and peace with herself—lived her entire life under the heavy weight of patriarchy. The film becomes a collision of social models, resolved with an open ending.

Baci rubati: amori omosessuali nell'Italia fascista

Through letters, diaries and personal testimonies, an account of the complexity and variety of experiences of LGBT Italians during the Fascist dictatorship of Benito Mussolini (1922-43); intimate words that contrast with the lyrics of popular songs and the propaganda of the time, obsessed with extolling the myths of virility, femininity and motherhood and constrained by sexual repression.

Con Traje y Sin Zapatos

Kökleri Dışarıda

A filmmaker embarks on a journey to his ancestral homeland, seeking to reconcile his present reality with the depths of his ancestral past.

Joan Baez: I Am a Noise

Since her debut at the age of 18, musician, civil rights campaigner and activist Joan Baez has been on stage for over 60 years. For the now 82-year-old, the personal has always been political, and her friendship with Martin Luther King and her pacifism have shaped her commitment. In this biography that opens with her farewell tour, Baez takes stock in an unsparing fashion and confronts sometimes painful memories.

The Man You Don't Know

An insightful documentary that offers a comprehensive exploration of the lesser-known facets of Donald J. Trump. "The Man You Don’t Know" features interviews with prominent figures, including Donald Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle, Eric and Lara, and granddaughter Kai. Their candid reflections, combined with perspectives from long-time friends, business partners, and notable personalities such as Hulk Hogan and Kyle Forgeard of the Nelk Boys, provide an intimate glimpse into Trump’s character. The documentary will also highlight stories from everyday Americans who have felt the impact of Trump's generosity.

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Terpsichore

Terpsichore is a captivating exploration of dance as an art form, illuminating the passion, discipline, and vulnerability that transform movement into poetry. The documentary follows three distinct yet interconnected artists: Cece Trapani, an Irish dancer; Aurora Maur, a burlesque performer; and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC), a renowned contemporary dance ensemble. Through their stories, Terpsichore reveals the universal language of dance—one that transcends genre and speaks to the depths of human emotion. Intimate interviews and behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage offer a raw, unfiltered look at the artistry behind each performance, capturing the essence of dance as both personal expression and a bridge between artist and audience. More than a showcase of technique, Terpsichore delves into the soul of movement, celebrating its power to connect, inspire, and reveal the unspoken truths of the human spirit.

Ecuador vs. el resto del mundo

November 7th, 2001. After a seventy years absence, the Ecuadorian national soccer team is close to qualifying for the first time to a Soccer World Cup. This documentary follows the events that took place during that historic date, when a whole country lived under the shadow of a soccer game.

Autorretrato a los 13

A mother and her son use the same video tapes to record themselves in parallel timelines, overlapping different impressions of the world. Images from the 1990s reveal to us a world still failing to solve the same old problems.

Kasama Kang Tumanda

A filmmaker follows her grandparents’ daily life after her chain-smoker and alcoholic grandmother is forced to stop drinking beer for a month.

Men Buy Sex

A deft portrait of gender lines in the sex industry, this short lip-sync documentary tells the stories of men who buy sex

Mimo: Sau Chun's Story

Growing up, I heard many tales of my grandmother's life, before she was known as Mimo, and each narrative she told stuck with me and still impact my thinking to this day. I wanted to celebrate Mimo's wisdom and character, as well as capture the extraordinary within the ordinary. Hopefully I can inspire others to reflect on their own relationships with their elders and the untold stories that shaped their lives.

Wir Ostdeutsche - 30 Jahre im vereinten Land

Explration of today’s East German identity, shaped by history, hopes, and upheaval. Through multimedia storytelling, it explores lives between the Elbe and Oder, intergenerational socialization, and self-perception three decades after reunification. Are the new Länder lost to nostalgia and extremism or still salvageable?

Seeds of Success - Patrick Delarive

Patrick Delarive defines himself as a “serial entrepreneur”. A modern version of the mythical King Midas, everything he touches turns into gold (finance, real estate, show business... ) But for him, money is energy that always needs to circulate. And the most important is not to be successful in life but to succeed your life.

The Limits of My World

THE LIMITS OF MY WORLD follows a nonverbal young man’s transition from the school system into adulthood. Brian has autism and faces the daily challenges of adjusting to his new life. Filmed from the intimate perspective of his older sister Heather, this documentary seeks to understand Brian’s personality beneath his disability. THE LIMITS OF MY WORLD is an autistic coming of age story exploring what it means to be a nonverbal disabled person in today’s society.

Erzähle Deine Geschichte - Vom Mauerfall bis heute

Shocking experiences with nudism on the Baltic Sea beach, the desire to rebuild the Wall "10 meters higher" - these are just some of the stories collected by the rbb-Erzählmobil 30 years after the "year of reunification". People from Berlin-Brandenburg have described their moving, exciting and humorous experiences for the website www.rbb-deine-geschichte.de and their view of unity today.