Chad: Mapping the Future(NaN)

Tchad 2 : L'Ultimatum(fr)

Tchad 3(fr)

Hissein Habré, A Chadian Tragedy(fr)

In 2013, former Chadian dictator Hissein Habré’s arrest in Senegal marked the end of a long combat for the survivors of his regime. Accompanied by the Chairman of the Association of the Victims of the Hissein Habré Regime, Mahamat Saleh Haroun goes to meet those who survived this tragedy and who still bear the scars of the horror in their flesh and in their souls. Through their courage and determination, the victims accomplish an unprecedented feat in the history of Africa: that of bringing a Head of State to trial.

The Breidjing Camp(fr)

Claire Denis goes to Eastern Chad to the Breidjing camp, the home of 40,000 refugees from Darfur. With great humility, she tells the stories of these men and women, victims of one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes that this century has seen so far.

Der harte Weg als Basketballspieler in der Schweiz(de)

Oasen: Inseln des Lebens(de)

Oases are more than fairytale places in the desert sand. Amidst the stony heights of the Andes, the endless expanse of the Pacific, or the hectic concrete sausages of Mumbai, islands of life flourish. In breathtaking shots, the documentary explores the phenomenon of oases – and the magical places in the Saharan sand are of course included.

Lac(fr)

Kellou, in her forties, lives in Bol, the capital of Sahel’s province. She’s a fisher, profession transmitted from mother to daughter. She learned it from her mother. But since a few years, Lake Tchad has been shrinking, and fish has become rare. Kellou’s job is threatened. One day, after an un- successful catch, her 12 year old daughter Mouna gives her an idea: pick up plastic bags invading the lake and make ropes out of it to sell them on the market. By this simple gesture, Kellou gets to, in her own way, fight against plastic pollution and adapt to the new conditions brought about by climate change.

Grigris(fr)

Souleymane, 25, dreams of being a dancer in spite of having a paralyzed leg. At nightclubs, he transforms into the beloved dancer Grigris, impressing people with his moves. However, when his stepfather falls seriously ill, Souleymane desperately needs money and decides to work for petrol smugglers.

The Passenger(it)

David Locke is a world-weary American journalist who has been sent to cover a conflict in northern Africa, but he makes little progress with the story. When he discovers the body of a stranger who looks similar to him, Locke assumes the dead man's identity. However, he soon finds out that the man was an arms dealer, leading Locke into dangerous situations. Aided by a beautiful woman, Locke attempts to avoid both the police and criminals out to get him.

A Screaming Man(fr)

Adam Ousmane is a pool attendant at a local resort. When the new managers decide to downsize, Adam loses his job to his own son, Abdel. Shattered by the turn of events, Adam is pressured into contributing to the Chadian war effort. With no money to speak of, the only asset he can donate is his son.

On Sacred and Profane(lt)

Once a year, a quiet and secluded village in the north-western part of Lithuania comes alive to celebrate Catholic Easter, doing its best to preserve the vanishing ancient tradition of the Guardians of the Cross. With gentle humor observing the preparations of the local community for the vigil and immersing the audience in Easter night, the filmmakers raise questions about the relationship between the sacred and profane in the modern world.

Skatteøens hemmelighed(da)

Man burde ta' sig af det(da)

Victories on the Himalayas(fr)

Retrospective of four major peaks climbed by French expeditions: Annapurna (8078m) in 1950; Makalu (8481m) in 1955; Mustagh Tower (7273m) in 1956 and Le Jannu (7710m) in 1962. A film by Lucien Berardini and Jean-Marie Perthus with the support of the French Alpine Club and the FFME (French Mountain and Climbing Federation).

Dogma 95, a Serious Game?(en)

Shot in Denmark in 1999, the documentary features exclusive interviews with the creators of the filmmaking movement Dogma 95: Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg and Soren Kragh-Jakobsen.

Alfonia(en)

A memorial tribute to Alfonia Tims Jr., an innovative African American jazz musician from New York City, who died at the age of 26, three weeks before release of his first highly praised and well received album. Includes early conversations, original music and other documentary material.

An Amazin' Era(en)

From Casey Stengel to Dwight Gooden, An Amazin' Era captures all the magic and mystique surrounding 25 years of New York Mets baseball. Relive the team's first quarter century in a collection of interviews and rare footage that follows the Mets from their humble beginnings through their championship years of 1969 and 1973, right up to the present day powerhouse team. An Amazin' Era is a complete history of the team that has captured the spirit and imagination of New York since 1962

Steve Howe(en)

An intimate portrait of one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock. Join us on a journey into the world of Steve Howe as Steve explains his relationship with the guitar and how he helped to shape the extraordinary sound of Yes, Asia and GTR. Featuring rare performance footage, extensive interviews and unique film of Steve at home and at work in the studio. This is an indispensable guide for lovers of great guitar playing.... and great rock music.

Cordelina(pt)

Wuthering Heights: Love, Hate and Vengeance(fr)

In 1847, British writer Emily Brontë (1818-48), perhaps the most enigmatic of the three Brontë sisters, published her novel Wuthering Heights, a dark romance set in the desolation of the moors, a unique work of early Victorian literature that stunned contemporary critics.