The Congress(2013)

END:CIV(en)

The causes underlying the collapse of civilizations are usually traced to overuse of resources. As we write this, the world is reeling from economic chaos, peak oil, climate change, environmental degradation, and political turmoil. Every day, the headlines re-hash stories of scandal and betrayal of the public trust. We don't have to make outraged demands for the end of the current global system - it seems to be coming apart already. But acts of courage, compassion and altruism abound, even in the most damaged places. By documenting the resilience of the people hit hardest by war and repression, and the heroism of those coming forward to confront the crisis head-on, END:CIV illuminates a way out of this all-consuming madness and into a saner future. Backed by Jensen's narrative, the film calls on us to act as if we truly love this land. The film trips along at a brisk pace, using music... Written by Franklin Lopez

Red Faction: Origins(en)

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Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It(en)

A documentary exploring how money and the trading of value has evolved, culminating in Bitcoin.

Hard to Be a God(ru)

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Woody Allen: A Documentary(en)

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.

La Croisière(fr)

Bottle Rocket(en)

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The Absent-Minded Professor(en)

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Quantum Love(fr)

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Get Duked!(en)

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Steak(fr)

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Zardoz(en)

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The Lovers on the Bridge(fr)

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Harsh Times(en)

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Tideland(en)

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The Illusionist(fr)

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Dragon Quest: Your Story(ja)

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Dark Noir(en)

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Synchronize(en)

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Dreams from the Woods(sv)

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The Weatherman(sk)

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Pharaoh(en)

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Time Kid(en)

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Spermaceti(en)

A young sailor inches towards an initiation and learns what it means to earn his first tattoo.

Embraced(fr)

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25 April(en)

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Poils(en)

A funny portrait of hair lovers. Seductions, disappointments, fantasies…

The Orphan Brother(ja)

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SYNC(en)

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Snowpiercer(ko)

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