SAMBANCESTRAL(2024)

Antoine de Caunes : la vie rêvée d'un enfant du rock(fr)

Documentary on Antoine de Caunes, a French television presenter, comedian, actor, journalist, writer and film director.

Live from art or die trying(es)

This documentary explores the perspectives of three Venezuelan artists from three different generations on what it means to be an artist in Venezuela.

Radical Harmonies(en)

Interviews and performance footage are used to provide an overview of the women's music scene.

Ian Dury: On My Life!(en)

Autobiographical documentary in which Ian Dury, fighting a battle with cancer to which he would later succumb, recalls his life and career. With contributions from painter Peter Blake and members of Dury's band, the Blockheads.

Cseh Tamás énekel(hu)

Smoky little clubs, late nights, late nights of conversation over a glass of beer and a guitar. The lyricist Géza Bereményi and the composer-performer Tamás Cseh are the creators of the most topical and accurate songs of the 70s and 80s, expressing the mood of the "30s and 40s" of that time - a mood that was their own destiny. This stunning recording from 1980 includes songs like Tangó, Álomfejtés, Szabó Kálmán tegnap este..., A 100. éjszaka, A legjobb viccek, Születtem Magyarországon, A dédapa dala, Egy bogár, Krakkói vonat, Az ócska cipő, Filmdal.

Dolly Parton: Here I Am(en)

Dolly Parton leads a moving, musical journey in this documentary that details the people and places who have helped shape her iconic career.

Bravo Profiles: Björk(en)

Bravo proudly presents the first-ever documentary of Icelandic mega-star Bork (above), whose unique musical style redefined the role of "female pop soloist" - and won the hearts of critics along the way. Bravo Profiles: Bjork is highlighted by rare performance footage, breathtaking scenic views of Iceland, and exclusive interviews with the singer and fellow musician Bono.

On Lavender(el)

A documentary that is a deep exploration of gender identity within the context of Greek society, providing a multi-layered narrative that reflects the experiences of individuals navigating the complexities of gender in a culture where these topics are still emerging. Over four years, the filmmakers captured intimate stories of people confronting their gender identities, revealing how personal, societal, and familial expectations shape their journeys. The documentary aims to challenge the traditional norms of gender and to give voice to those whose experiences are often marginalized. It marks a significant step in Greece’s cinematic exploration of LGBTQ+ themes and is a pivotal contribution to the global conversation on gender identity.

Going Varsity in Mariachi(en)

A year in the life of an underdog competitive high school mariachi band in the Texas borderlands.

Patchwork Family(en)

MEGUMI The Campaign(ja)

Megumi Odaka (小高恵美) idol VHS tape, Megumi the Campaign - Idol Roke Zenkoku Jyuudan, 1989. She is best known for the role of Miki Saegusa in six Godzilla films from 1989 to 1995.

Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution(en)

From the sweaty basement bars of 70s New York to the glittering peak of the global charts, how disco conquered the world - its origins, its triumphs, its fall and its legacy.

Nelson Cavaquinho(pt)

A short film of lovely poetic, observational elements and interviews with the famed samba singer/songwriter Nelson Antônio da Silva, whose adopted last name ‘Cavaquinho’ refers to the small guitar-like instrument that he played and used to compose his songs.

Sound of the Soul(en)

SOUND OF THE SOUL is a compelling portrait of an Arab country where Muslims, Christians, and Jews have lived together in relative peace for centuries. Beautifully photographed during the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, the film presents unforgettable performances from groups from Morocco, Ireland, Russia, Afghanistan, Mauritania, the USA, Portugal and France, which carry viewers into what the film's Moroccan sufi guide calls "the hearing of the heart": the essential Oneness at the core of all religions and faiths.

Wickerman(en)

The final episode of Tamino's writing process in seclusion before he heads into the studio to record Sahar

Corée : Vues de Séoul et du port de Chemulpo(fr)

SuperTurnê: The First and Last Night(pt)

“SuperTurnê: The First and Last Night” has its grand premiere capturing unforgettable moments from one of the biggest tours in Brazilian history. Filmed at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, the material showcases the three sold-out shows performed by Jão, which brought over 140,000 people to the stadium, while also revealing behind-the-scenes footage of this unprecedented mega-production in Brazil.

The Words to Tell You(fr)

Mariam, Asiya, and Anissa were 11, 7, and 5 years old when they were raped. The attackers were their paternal uncle, a neighborhood youth, and the nanny's son. They have no memory of the event. To protect them, their bodies developed traumatic amnesia. Years later, the memories returned, and they decided to file a complaint.

Circus Tuomento(fi)

Circus Tuomento is a documentary about Finland's most famous tightrope walker, Antti Tuomento (b.1968). After the tragic break of his circus career, he focuses on building his own city. About a dozen fascinating, organic buildings have been made in the garden. The city with its museum, church and theater can be seen as an attempt to take fate into one's own hands – and to build an entire alternative world. The second narrator of the film, Antti's father, novel writer Matti Tuomento (1933-2016), lived with the weight of his own failed career as an artist, his repulsion towards fatherhood and his own childhood trauma. He poured his own childhood trauma and artistic collapse over his family. Trauma, which has moved from one generation to the next, has now turned into Antti's fascinating city. It is one of the most important art environments in our country. Antti has declared the city of Pelimannimäki as an independent kingdom.

Reclaiming Amy(en)

To mark the ten year anniversary of her death, Amy Winehouse's closest family and friends reveal the truth about the music icon and the impact that her loss has had on them. With access to never-before-seen family archives and rare musical performances, this highly personal and powerful account of the life and death of one of Britain’s best-loved musicians offers a new interpretation of her life, her loves and her legacy.