Rubius - Stories from the Battle Bus(2024)

Salvaje(es)

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters(en)

In this hilarious arcade showdown, a humble novice goes head-to-head against the reigning Donkey Kong champ in a confrontation that rocks the gaming world to its processors! For over 20 years, Billy Mitchell has owned the throne of the Donkey Kong world. No one could beat his top score until now. Newcomer Steve Wiebe claims to have beaten the unbeatable, but Mitchell isn't ready to relinquish his crown without a fight. Go behind the barrels as the two battle it out in a vicious war to earn the title of the true King of Kong.

Roamers - Follow Your Likes(de)

ROAMERS accompanies different characters on their way through the countries and social media feeds of this world: From the celebrated video blogger from Palestine who quit his lucrative job at PayPal in favor of as much life experience as possible, to the former young top manager who gave up her business in Switzerland and her marriage for the adventure of a round-the-world trip, to the Argentinean couple who use their computer science skills acquired at IBM to distribute self-produced porn videos online "on demand" and thus finance their trip around the world. As digital nomads who become the creators of their impressive life stories on their own initiative, they are all sounding out the boundaries of a new era: between personal freedom and the dependence on algorithms and wifi, between self-fulfillment and self- exploitation - in search of meaning and support in a world that offers ever more possibilities and yet also seems increasingly fragmented.

Free Child(en)

From leaving Egypt 10 years ago, to almost dying a month ago in a car accident. This film is about the journey in between and the massive role the internet played in the life of prominent Youtuber and Yes Theory co-founder Ammar Kandil.

The Sidemen Story(en)

The pioneering British collective of internet personalities and content creators take a look back at their journey over their first decade together.

Bacata(es)

Bacata is the first name of Bogotá: the lady of the Andes, the mountain that lights up. It's also the name of a tower, the tallest in Colombia, never completed. From the 28th floor, Laura observes the city, its secrets and its struggles. From the 28th floor of Colombia’s tallest building—a long-awaited, still-unfinished tower block in the centre of Bogota—Laura observes the city below, its secrets and its struggles, as a colourful cast of gardeners, activists, and human statues go about their daily lives in the shadow of the country’s history.

Most Watched(cs)

We are witnessing a generational transformation of audiovisual entertainment. Independent work by internet creators, who have already managed to take first places in the celebrity rankings, is competing with television production. Parents panic when their children spend the whole day frozen in front of laptop and smartphone screens. The most watched is a communication bridge between two generations. What does it actually mean to be a YouTuber? And why have YouTubers become a phenomenon that already has an undeniable influence on society today? The feature-length documentary reveals the secrets of their success and looks into the everyday lives that they keep away from the cameras. It hears the opinions of everyone who is affected by watching and creating YouTube videos. Parents of children, marketing specialists, sociologists, psychologists and the viewers themselves.

La Singla(es)

In the 1960s, a young Spanish flamenco dancer named Antonia Singla captivated audiences with her strikingly passionate performances. Having lost her hearing at a young age, La Singla rose to fame with her commanding presence through a combination of her powerful gaze and thunderous movement. However, just at the height of her fame, she seemingly disappeared and decades later has been all but forgotten. When a young woman in Seville comes across La Singla’s story, a bigger picture starts to be unveiled. Through research, interviews and captivating archival footage, she starts to piece together the legend of La Singla. Through the beauty of her performances and the heartbreak of her story, La Singla celebrates and preserves the legacy of one of the greatest Flamenco dancers of all time.

Steve-O: Out on Bail(en)

Outrageous and out of control! Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse - it did. 'Out on Bail' is by far Steve-O's most shocking DVD yet, loaded with life-threatening stunts and filthy enough to p*** off parents across the US. The fearless Steve-O unleashes his craziest footage yet with a collection of the stunts that have never seen the light of day until now! Filmed in twelve different countries, it features all of the wild behavior that got Steve-O arrested, plus a whole bunch of other stunts that should have.

Steve-O: The Early Years(en)

How did a college drop-out with a drug and alcohol problem use a home video camera to become an international icon of bad behavior? Don't Try This At Home presents Steve-O: The Early Years, a documentary full of footage that censors would never allow on television. Follow Steve-O through his childhood skateboarding and drug-dealing days, first life-threatening stunts, time in the circus and, ultimately, international stardom. You will not believe what a buttnut this guy really is.

Finding The Golden Owl(fr)

The official solutions to the treasure hunt "On The Trail Of The Golden Owl" - the second longest treasure hunt ever organized - which has captivated thousands of researchers for over thirty years.

Art Lives Series: Joan Miro(en)

With his seemingly naïve, symbolic paintings, Joan Miró formed a new artistic language in the 20th century. Brought up in Barcelona, the painter, graphic artist and sculptor was drawn to Paris and, under the influence of the surrealists, developed his unique style and poetic imagery that unite Catalan folk art and fantastic elements. Robin Lough followed the 85-year-old Miró to theatre rehearsals and went to see him in his studio on Majorca. There he met with an amazingly creative and disciplined artist, whose visionary pictures paved the way for abstract expressionism.

Rubius X(es)

On the 10th anniversary of the publication of his first video on the Internet, "Rubius X" is a documentary that deals with the origin, motivation and secrets behind Rubius, one of the most followed Spanish content creators in the world. A review of the history of a pioneer, the icon of a whole generation, who represents like few others the revolution of the new digital media.

The Toughest Footrace on Earth(en)

Two brothers. One unforgiving desert. No way back. In The Toughest Footrace on Earth, Average Rob and Arno The Kid enter the Moroccan desert for the Marathon Des Sables Legendary — an impulsive decision that turns into a relentless battle against the heat, injuries and themselves. What follows is a physical and mental ordeal without filters or excuses. After six months of intensive preparation, Rob & Arno are at the start of a nearly impossible adventure: a gruelling 250-kilometre walk through the scorching Sahara desert, braving sandstorms, unbearable heat and complete exhaustion. From the first training to the last step across the finish line, you get an unfiltered view of the brothers' unparalleled journey. Along the way, they meet inspiring individuals, all of whom, based on their own personal motivation, take on the battle with themselves on the hottest stage in the world.

Don't Try This at Home – The Steve-O Video Vol. 2: The Tour(en)

The master of stupidity is back and this time he's on the road. Join Steve-O and his cohorts on a miraculous journey, destroying America one city at a time. The Steve-O Video - Volume 2 is loaded with as many stunts and pranks as the first, but it's even better. This amazing video chronicles the transformation of a group of unlikely television stars as they lose their innocence and establish the silliest legacy in the books of sex, drugs, and rock and roll history. It just doesn't get any dumber than this.

Joan Miró, the Inner Fire(fr)

The work of painter Joan Miró is more alive than ever 35 years after his death. Grandson Joan Punyet travels the world and paints the picture of his grandfather-seeker, for whom freedom in creation was a necessity. Miró was very attached to his homeland and this is regularly reflected in his often experimental concepts. Fellow artists talk about their collaboration with Miró and rare images show us the artist at work, right up to his last days.

Marghe and Giulia(it)

A documentary following the lives of two baby YouTube influencers and their family. Sisters Marghe and Giulia, aged 9 and 12, are known as “Marghe Giulia Kawaii” by their over 300,000 followers and their videos have been viewed millions of times. The documentary examines the effects of their new found fame and explores its influence on their private lives, where daily habits and online sharing seem to constantly overlap.

K-Fee: The Infamous Commercials(en)

A documentary based on the set of K-Fee commercials and how one of them lead to the infamous ghost car video

Imjin War - Japanese Invasion of Korea 1592-1598(en)

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with an episode episode on the Imjin War - the Japanese Invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598, during which the armies of the Shogunate fought against the allied Korean and Chinese armies. This conflict is famous for many dramatic battles and sieges, and the naval heroics of the Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin.

The Creative Network(de)

A documentary about the german podcast, blogger and youtuber scene in germany, switzerland, austria and finnland. Marc Litz is not only interviewing podcasters of all genres, to make the trip more interesting he is also undertaking an adventurous voyage through german-speaking countries on foot under the strict rules of his film-team.