Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion(2004)

Lasseter-san, Thank You(ja)

Depicts the 2002 trip by several employees of Studio Ghibli to promote the movie Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi (Spirited Away) in North America. It was originally made as a private thank-you gift from Ghibli to John Lasseter, the Lasseter-San of the title. The show appears similar to a home movie, or private documentary. This footage includes snippets from some of Miyazaki's films, as well as some Pixar shorts. The most striking part were clips from Porco Rosso, interchanging with images of Miyazaki flying a red double-decker.

Bobo-kun(ja)

Bobo-kun is a fire demon who eats coal continuously.

Madaran's World(ja)

The universe of strange and colorful creatures that are born, eat, are eaten... and are reborn indefinitely on the screen.

The Theory of Evolution(ja)

The story of evolution, from the first aquatic organisms to modern man (and woman).

Rambutan Adventures(ja)

The hero, Rambutan, fights against a rival inside an old convertible launched at high speed. His opponent manages to rush him out of the vehicle and then bends over the hero's girlfriend who desperately resists by kicking him in the face. Meanwhile, Rambutan catches up with the car running. He throws himself on his enemy and gets rid of him then kisses his girlfriend. The rival arises again, separates the two lovers and he and Rambutan fight again. The cycle resumes.

The Fish of the Fish(ja)

A small white fish enters the frame and is eaten by a larger one, then the latter is in turn eaten by an even larger fish... At the end, only a huge white fish remains which seems to shrink in size. swimming towards the bottom of the screen. He leaves the frame and the cycle resumes.

Tacolator(ja)

An octopus goes up an escalator placed in the water.

Cachila(es)

The Silva family is pioneer and a role model within the community; it shows values and the goal to not let the candombe tradition fade away. Not only do they have an internal hierarchy, but also in his neighbourhood, Waldemar “Cachila” Silva is a respected leader. Cachila decide to pass on his legacy to his sons Matias and Wellington, who should now lead the family business, afro descendants playing candombe, a drum rhythm for the carnival contest and keep the privilege place obtained by the family. Patriarchy, hierarchy and cultural traditions are the concepts that drive this documentary about the life of a man of African descent and a dysfunctional family trying to perpetuate its power, which is crucial for the future of a culture.

Heute Programmwechsel(de)

¡Viva Puerto Rico Libre?(es)

Explores the political and social realities that are currently lived in Puerto Rico.

Les Grandes Heures de l'automobile allemande(fr)

Mohamed el sastre y otras historias(es)

Mohamed, a Pakistani tailor, exploits his Indian assistant, Singh, in an extremely tiny shop in Barcelona. Two years later, Singh sets up his own business and lives a ruinous romance with a Russian woman, while his real wife waits for him in India. In the meantime, Mohamed is still in his tiny tailor shop exploiting a new and much closer assistant: his brother Alyas. The internationally awarded short The tailor has now become a feature triptych based on three universal concepts: work, couple and family.

Self-Portrait(xx)

Entirely comprised of unlocked surveillance footage from across the globe, Self-Portrait is an abstract look at ourselves through the things we've chosen to point our cameras at.

Italia, Canada(en)

The documentary tells the story of the immigrants who came to Canada with dreams of a better life. Featuring incredible archival footage, photographs and documents as well as interviews with historians, sociologists as well as first-hand accounts from several Italian Canadians.

King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story(en)

Story of legendary Theatre Producer, Woodie King Jr. of New Federal Theatre, where Denzel Washington, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen were members.

Titanic: The History & Maiden Voyage of the Luxury Liner(en)

This documentary uncovers the facts behind the tragedy of the RMS Titanic, a British passenger liner that sank on April 15th, 1912. Directed by: Top5sMedia

If Stone Could Speak(en)

Stonecutters emigrated from northern Italy to Barre, Vermont, the "Granite Capital of the World." Follow the artisans and their families from quarries, workshops and schools in Italy to granite carving sheds in New England, as they seek their own identities, choosing what to keep and what to cut away from their American and Italian legacies.

G.R.E.S. Concentração(pt)

The film reveals the moments that preceded the Samba Schools' competitive parade in Rio de Janeiro's 1996 carnival. Narrated by actor Hugo Carvana and filmed by three separate 16mm camera units, the documentary focuses exclusively on the gathering of each school before its parade at the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - the real and imaginary space where everything happens.

Cazuza - A Leblon Night's Dream(pt)

The film brings some of the best stories about the singer, told by his friends - Cássia Eller, Ezequiel Neves, Ney Matogrosso and Frejat - and by his mother, Lucinha Araújo, in atouching testimonial.

Echoes of Camusfearna(en)

This fascinating and haunting wildlife program is narrated by Virginia McKenna and centers on the West of Scotland not far from the Isle of Mull, the last stronghold of the wild sea otter in Britain, made famous by Gavin Maxwell and his highly acclaimed book 'Ring of Bright Water'.