Announcements(2013)

The Guide for the Perplexed(he)

Director Yigal Bursztyn’s made-for-TV road movie takes viewers on a contemporary journey in which he traces the gospel and teachings of Jewish philosopher, Maimonides (aka the Rambam). Burszstyn goes from the Spanish city of Cordoba to Fes in Morocco, then onwards to Egypt and finally, Israel. In the course of this physical, geographical journey, Bursztyn also does a deep dive into Maimonides’s 12th century canonical work, The Guide for the Perplexed, which he uses as a tool to interpret present-day events and the conflicts between faith and rationale, and between religion, culture, and gender.

God and Buddha: A Dialogue(en)

In this fascinating and unusual conversation, writer and physician Deepak Chopra talks to religion professor Robert Thurman about the connections and differences between two of India's most important philosophical beliefs: Vedanta and Buddhism. Chopra explores the foundation of Vedanta, while Thurman -- the father of actress Uma Thurman -- provides the Buddhist point of view in this meeting held in 1999 at New York City's Tibet House.

King of the Sands(en)

A daring, compelling and controversial take on the life of prince Abdulaziz Al Saud (Ibn Saud), founder of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Blood Honour Bleeds(hi)

UN statistics say that there are more than 5000 women and girls killed by their own family members for the sake of their honor for reasons like westernizing, falling in love and getting married by their own choice to partners outside their castes and religions, engaging in homosexual acts and a lot more. They happen all over the world. Though there are approximate statistics of the lives lost there are no statistics of people who have spend their lives with the burden of guilt of killing their loved ones for the sake of their family honor.

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.