First Real Life Creampie. Akari Mitani[2017]

Gardes à pied : exercices à la baïonnette(fr)

The Alps(de)

The Alps – wild mountains, extreme lives, but also a magical world. This majestic mountain range connects eight countries and reaches heights of up to 4,000 metres above sea level. At a length of 1,200 kilometres, the Alps form both a connecting bridge between western and eastern Europe and a high barrier between southern and central Europe. The mountains act as a mighty water reservoir and continental watershed, feeding innumerable rivers that flow into three different oceans. Their highest peak, Mont Blanc, is surrounded by long, soaring mountains with ice-covered slopes. These great summits are just one reason the so-called “Roof of Europe” continues to fascinate – across the continent and around the world. The incredible diversity of landscapes, flora and fauna makes the Alps a unique natural treasure at the heart of Europe.

La générale(fr)

In her high school, Christine is the homeroom teacher of a tenth grade class. Her students have only one goal : move up to general studies. More than a pathway, it's a social golden ticket. But, years after years, Christine saw that her job has changed. Supported by her colleagues, she will fight to extract this kids from social determinism.

Perennial Pilot(en)

Perennial Pilot tells the story of lifelong pilot, Walt Bates, and his love of flying.

The Diggers(fr)

The Diggers is an observation journey into various artisanal mining sites in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The film shows the arduous and surreal labor of adults and teenagers extracting coltan, tungsten and black tourmaline. Our camera captures their repeated movements, their picks, their sweat, fatigue, their faces tense by the effort, their breathing. Their tirelessly repeated gestures compose a kind of bitter-sweet symphony. We enter makeshift tunnels and follow the men who have to arch their backs to advance to the deposits. Our camera is in no hurry to allow the spectators to live and feel this difficult work. The light falls and the workers leave the mining site little by little towards the evening refreshments, before returning to the same routine at dawn.

Whatever You Say, Say Nothing(en)

Caroline does not remember living in a time of peace; she has been a young child when the "troubles" in Belfast started. During the 25 years during which the war lasted, she got married and raised three children; and only a few weeks before the ceasefire started she was killed. Since the ceasefire, the situation in Northern Ireland has not changed much: the fear to talk is as big as ever before.

A Reckoning in Boston(en)

Kafi Dixon dreams of starting a land cooperative for women of color who have experienced trauma and disenfranchisement in the city of Boston. By day she drives a city bus; at night she studies the humanities in a tuition-free course. Her classmate Carl Chandler, a community elder, is the class’s intellectual leader. White suburban filmmaker James Rutenbeck documents the students’ engagement with the humanities. He looks for transformations but is awakened to the violence, racism and gentrification that threaten Kafi and Carl's very place in the city. Troubled by his failure to bring the film together, he enlists the pair as collaborators with a share in the film revenues. Five years on, despite many obstacles, Kafi and Carl arrive at surprising new places in their lives—and James does too.

The Story of Pokemon(en)

Gotta catch 'em all—the monsters and the facts! This doc explores the rich and storied past of the highest grossing media franchise of all time.

Marie-Mai : notre histoire(fr)

Cock Fight(en)

Two cocks fight whilst being watched by two men.

Deutschboden(de)

Out of hip West Berlin and into the wild East. That's where Moritz von Uslar wants to find him: the Superproll. Jackboots, beer, cigs, spit - the full program. But the city dweller gets to know the country and its people, the members of the rock band "5 Teeth Less" become his boys. And while we learn that body tune-ups such as waxing, tattoos and eyebrow trimming are serious business, the reporter realizes: Germany is a fine guy!

How to Build an Igloo(en)

This classic short film shows how to make an igloo using only snow and a knife. Two Inuit men in Canada’s Far North choose the site, cut and place snow blocks and create an entrance--a shelter completed in one-and-a-half hours. The commentary explains that the interior warmth and the wind outside cement the snow blocks firmly together. As the short winter day darkens, the two builders move their caribou sleeping robes and extra skins indoors, confident of spending a snug night in the midst of the Arctic cold!

Journey to Jah(de)

The forceful feature-length documentary Journey to Jah by Noel Dernesch and Moritz Springer catches the global phenomenon of crossing borders by documenting the experiences of integration in a foreign culture. The film follows the internationally acclaimed European musicians Gentleman and Alborosie, which found a new spiritual home within the reggae culture while Jamaican singer Terry Lynn takes the other direction integrating European styles into her music.

Daniel Bryan: Journey to WrestleMania 30(en)

A WWE Network documentary chronicling Daniel Bryan's journey to WrestleMania XXX.

Batastories(cs)

Peter Kerekes’ documentary focuses on the Bata shoe empire and the quest to find the next generation of shoe makers

Life in Loops (A Megacities RMX)(en)

Timo Novotny labels his new project an experimental music documentary film, in a remix of the celebrated film Megacities (1997), a visually refined essay on the hidden faces of several world "megacities" by leading Austrian documentarist Michael Glawogger. Novotny complements 30 % of material taken straight from the film (and re-edited) with 70 % as yet unseen footage in which he blends original shots unused by Glawogger with his own sequences (shot by Megacities cameraman Wolfgang Thaler) from Tokyo. Alongside the Japanese metropolis, Life in Loops takes us right into the atmosphere of Mexico City, New York, Moscow and Bombay. This electrifying combination of fascinating film images and an equally compelling soundtrack from Sofa Surfers sets us off on a stunning audiovisual adventure across the continents. The film also makes an original contribution to the discussion on new trends in documentary filmmaking. Written by KARLOVY VARY IFF 2006

Outfitting a Hero(en)

Featurette on the redesign for the screen of the title character's outfit for Captain America: The First Avenger.

Thor: From Asgard to Earth(en)

A strong and fast-paced overview piece that looks at the picture's set design, the inspirations from various versions of the comic, costume construction, and filming locations.

Guide to the Galaxy with James Gunn(en)

The director and his 8-bit avatar lead you on a galactic adventure through the making of this epic movie, from vibrant concept art, elaborate makeup and amazing sets, to dancing baby Groot.

Doctor Strange: The Score-Cerer Supreme(en)

A discussion of Michael Giacchino's work on the film and the themes the music conveys and supports for the film.