Only Ghosts in the Waves(2025)

Tattoos: A Scarred History(en)

An exploration of how the once taboo art form has become socially acceptable.

A Letter From The Fathers | Chapter II(en)

The peaks, the valleys, and all the moments in between. Being a father is an extraordinary privilege that transforms your perspective on the world. "A Letter from the Fathers" is a touching, captivating, and emotive movie that presents the audience with the fatherhood journeys of four men. Gear up to experience laughter, tears, and reflection as these dads share insights from their parenting adventures. It's a profound, insightful exploration of how fatherhood doesn't just mould the children but also profoundly influences the men themselves.

Kokuhatsu Zainichi kankokujin seijihan report(ja)

Documentary film about the discrimination against zainichi, directed by Yoshihiko Okamoto.

A Mile and a Half from Peace(hu)

The crew of kontroll.hu traveled to Transcarpathia, Ukraine, to film among orphaned children in Munkács and lonely elders in Tiszakeresztúr. The documentary follows a single day in the life of Reverend József Sipos, a Reformed pastor whose calling extends far beyond the pulpit. From abandoned hospital wards to remote village homes, he brings words of comfort, food, and aid to those left behind in the shadow of the Russian–Ukrainian war. Just a mile and a half from the Hungarian border—a mile and a half from peace—the film reveals the stark reality of life lived on the very edge of hope.

Haikyo Cinema(ja)

Documentary directed by Takahisa Zeze about people fascinated by ruins and urbex.

Maboroshi no tokkô kichi: tatakai wa imada owarazu(ja)

TV documentary directed by Takahisa Zeze, about the WW2 kamikaze pilots.

Waiting For The Drop: Rise of the Superstar DJs(en)

After Paul Oakenfold and Tiësto lift DJs to rock star icons, a new generation wrestles with excesses that threaten to upend a musical movement. Festivals replace raves, EDM "drops" take over, a company goes bankrupt and DJs "press play."

Endurance(en)

A century after Shackleton's Endurance sank beneath the ice, explorers uncover the legendary shipwreck and an amazing tale of survival.

House Orders(de)

In buildings where foreign workers lived in Germany, there were strict rules of conduct, defined by the house rules and supervised by the building superintendents. Many rights regarding the freedom of movement, communication and behavior were abused. Interviews with the tenants and with the "orderlies" which point out absurd situations and clashes caused by these restrictions.

Compàs de silenci(ca)

My Summer Vacation(en)

A teenager (Jude DeWit) documents and attempts to capture the most emotional and thrilling summer of his life.

De cativo a liberto: da usina ao assentamento(pt)

Manara(it)

Milo Manara revolutionized the comics imagination, liberating female desire through the protagonists of his comics. His career was marked by his encounter with Hugo Pratt, his mentor and companion, and by his exploration of the power of sex as a political act, culminating in the publication of Il gioco. His partnership with Federico Fellini redefined the boundaries between eroticism, cinema, and comics, and his unmistakable style made him a point of reference for entire generations.

The View From on High(en)

Soar above Earth’s hidden wonders – vast glaciers, lush deltas, and desert waves – revealing the intricate beauty of wildlife and landscapes from above.

Enkeltje Vrijheid(nl)

Before the eyes of the Sudanese Ahmed (25), the war broke out in full force. He decides to flee on foot to the Netherlands alone, to be able to live there in freedom. This documentary shows part of his arduous journey: from the Italian Alps to Ter Apel.

Mizu no kioku: Haneda shikei(ja)

TV documentary directed by Takahisa Zeze, that follows a woman born on a boat on the Ebitori River, at Haneda.

Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story(en)

Working largely uncredited in the Hollywood system, storyboard artist Harold and film researcher Lillian left an indelible mark on classics by Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Mel Brooks, Stanley Kubrick, Roman Polanski and many more.

Klammerkunst(de)

A scientific treatise on the 'Wäscheklammer' - the artistic landmark of the Kreideberg district in Lüneburg.

I Am Golden Karen(en)

I AM GOLDEN KAREN is a coming-of-age story of Thaawa, a Karen refugee in search of his identity as a migrant in Thailand. In between puberty and adulthood, he nurtures a strong desire to return to his motherland, Karen State, Burma.

Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life(en)

A silent documentary which follows a branch of the Bakhtiari tribe of Persia as they and their herds make their epic seasonal journey to better pastures.