Gert Wingårdhs Nobelhus(2020)

How Drug Trafficking Actually Works — From Heroin to Cocaine(en)

"Adi Jaffe was a crystal meth dealer in Los Angeles, purchasing his supply from local meth labs and making his way up to dealing with Mexican cartels. After leaving prison, Jaffe attained his doctorate degree in psychology. He now lectures at the University of California, Los Angeles, and runs a practice called IGNTD, which takes a unique approach to addiction recovery."

Alighieri Durante, detto Dante(it)

A Story of Home(hy)

As a result of the second Karabakh war, a village should be ceded to Azerbaijan since a new highway is built through the Lachin corridor. The family of Narine, like many other Armenian families, needs to find a new place.

Tax Wars(no)

Tax Wars takes viewers behind-the-scenes of a global effort to put people before profits, hold multinationals accountable, and demand the world’s most powerful corporations pay their fair share of tax.

Philosophy Of a Knife(en)

The true history of Japanese Unit 731, from its beginnings in the 1930s to its demise in 1945, and the subsequent trials in Khabarovsk, USSR, of many of the Japanese doctors from Unit 731. The facts are told, and previously unknown evidence is revealed by an eyewitness to these events, former doctor and military translator, Anatoly Protasov.

Beautiful Losers(en)

This documentary follows the lives and careers of a collective group of do-it-yourself artists and designers who inadvertently affected the art world.

Salesman(en)

This documentary from Albert and David Maysles follows the bitter rivalry of four door-to-door salesmen working for the Mid-American Bible Company: Paul "The Badger" Brennan, Charles "The Gipper" McDevitt, James "The Rabbit" Baker and Raymond "The Bull" Martos. Times are tough for this hard-living quartet, who spend their days traveling through small-town America, trying their best to peddle gold-leaf Bibles to an apathetic crowd of lower-middle-class housewives and elderly couples.

Pyaar aur sapane(es)

Vijay and Anabela met while dancing Bollywood in India, Sanjay and Liliana at a pharmaceutical conference in Italy. The two couples, twenty years apart in age, followed a similar path that led them to San Jorge. Melina and Chino have always lived in Piamonte, the place from which they have for years projected their lives and sought to improve the lives of others through theater and dance. In the western part of the province of Santa Fe, their paths intersect through love, art, and dreams.

Leaving Tallinn. 1941(et)

In the last days of August 1941, one of the greatest maritime disasters in history took place off the northern coast of Estonia. Fleeing the invading Germans, the Soviet authorities hastily and panickedly carried out the evacuation of Tallinn. The remnants of the Red Army units, fleeing Red Army personnel, as well as mobilized Estonians and civilians were placed on more than two hundred ships, either voluntarily or forcibly. In total, over 30,000 people. The line of ships headed for Kronstadt and Leningrad, but they ran into a trap set by the German and Finnish navies near the Juminda Peninsula. 60 ships sank in mine explosions, torpedoes and aircraft bombs, and an estimated 15,000 people died, including thousands of Estonians. The film reveals how the terrible catastrophe of Juminda has been depicted, silenced, minimized or heroized in later historical accounts.

The Flying Dane(da)

A short documentary on the pioneering Danish engineer and aviator J.C. Ellehammer.

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.

The End of the Game(da)

A short documentary on recreation and the power of the crowds/audiences who watch.

The King’s Meadow Garden(da)

A short documentary about a man named Martin who lives on what used to be the Danish King’s meadow garden but is now the city of Copenhagen’s largest rubbish tip.

Logement Etudiant : Mission Impossible(fr)

Roots(en)

This documentary explores the rich heritage of Indian classical music and the reasons behind its modern decline in popularity

Under the Skin(fr)

A film about the transition of three trans teenagers, the upheaval it causes in them and their loved ones, as well as the quest for identity buried deep within them.

The Blob: A Genius without a Brain(fr)

This documentary outlines the unique properties and latest studies of "Physarum Polycephalum", also known as Blob.

Tales from the Prison Cell(hu)

Can the power of imagination amend challenged or broken relationships? Three imprisoned fathers write fairy tales that are turned into short films featuring their own family members. This creative attempt to reconnect and heal is bitter-sweet, but with an uncertain outcome.

Checkpoint Berlin(en)

An elderly film director visits Berlin for a screening of his latest film, starting a physical and mental journey along the remnants of the wall that split the city for almost 30 years.

Yoko Ono Lennon's Courage Awards 2016: Laurie Anderson, Mohammad el Gharani, Eileen Boxer, RoseLee Goldberg, LoftOpera(en)

Yoko Ono Lennon's Courage Awards 2016