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A German Party(de)

A focus on the inner workings of a political party making headlines at district, state and national level as an “alternative for Germany”. Thanks to the film’s striking objectivity, it becomes clear where argument ends and contradictions begin.

Petrol - Carburant - Kraftstoff(de)

An audiovisual experiment that shows how oil is refined into gasoline and ultimately powers cars and other vehicles, accompanied by classical music and experimental synthesizer sounds. Filmed in the Libyan desert, the film traces the path and development of the gasoline, from the extraction of oil as it is drilled in the Libyan desert to the pump at the gas station, making road construction machines dance and convertibles roar through the Spessart forests. This film also drew Herbert von Karajan and Leo Kirch's attention to Hugo Niebeling, in which the director has road bulldozers "dance" to the music of Vivaldi.

Planet der Spatzen(de)

Liebeserklärung an Berlin(de)

A stroll through East Berlin in 1977 - unique original recordings of the GDR capital by day and night, summer and winter, accompanied by music, offer a comprehensive insight into the diversity of urban life at that time. Numerous sights, famous buildings and squares, such as the television tower, the Red City Hall, the Palace of the Republic, Alexanderplatz and Unter den Linden, are shown. Popular places for leisure and recreation are also filmed, including the zoo, Volkspark Friedrichshain, the Christmas market on Alex and the Pankow outdoor pool. The film team also interviews a wide variety of Berliners, giving an impression of the lifestyle and everyday life of the capital's inhabitants at the time. The cityscape is rounded off with insights into new housing developments, renovated streets, businesses, restaurants and stores as well as official political events, military parades and memorial ceremonies.

Was wurde aus der Stasi?(de)

Anauê! - O Integralismo e o nazismo na região de Blumenau(pt)

Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River(en)

A documentary feature that reveals the creative process of Chicago moviemakers. Using the city's famous river as a location, directors are placed in a variety of boats and share stories of how Chicago has influenced their careers.

Germany: A Summer's Fairytale(de)

A documentary of the German national soccer team’s 2006 World Cup experience that changed the face of modern Germany.

Riding Giants(en)

Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.

Dave Chappelle's Block Party(en)

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.

The Song(en)

A documentary that follows the recording process over three days and nights of "(I'll Love You) Till the End of the World" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. A new version of the documentary appeared in 2005, and on the 2019 Criterion release of Wim Wenders' film UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD.

Jasper Mall(en)

A year in the life of a dying shopping mall.

A, B, C, Brasil(pt)

Documentary about the resumption of the workers 'movement during and after 17 years of dictatorship, led by the metallurgists of ABC Paulista (Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva) that culminated in the creation of the Workers' Party - PT

Stevo(en)

Stevo is an observational documentary about a charismatic Māori security guard who lives between two worlds. Rooted firmly in his culture, Stevo Winiata divides his time between a tiny mid-city apartment and his family home on the shores of Lake Waikaremoana in the remote rainforests of Te Urewera deep in the north island of New Zealand. The film follows Stevo as he prepares for his next trip to Te Urewera. As he collects discarded city junk and transforms it into valuable household essentials, and trades trout for cab rides and wild pork for coffee sacks, Stevo builds a web of community and engagement in a unique, utterly appealing way. Stevo’s alternative economy draws on tradition but is perfectly suited to a modern world rent with economic and environmental hardships. This is an uplifting portrait of an inspiring, irresistible and finely adapted 21st century man.

T(en)

A film crew follows three grieving participants of Miami’s annual T Ball, where folks assemble to model R.I.P. t-shirts and innovative costumes designed in honor of their dead.

Siempre, Luis(en)

A story that embodies the tenacity and passion of the American Dream, this documentary is a portrait of the pioneering activist Luis A. Miranda Jr. Luis is a decades-long fighter for Latino communities, a key player in the New York and national political arena, and a loving father of three – including the award-winning composer, lyricist and actor, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

We Are Freestyle Love Supreme(en)

This documentary follows the 15-year journey of the founding members of the improv hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme, as they reflect upon why this show remains such an important piece of their personal, creative, and professional history–from the basement of the Drama Bookshop in NYC to the Broadway stage.

David Beckham: Into the Unknown(en)

This documentary chronicles David Beckham and his friends' unforgettable journey deep into the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Travelling by motorbike and boat, and guided by locals, he visits far-flung communities and tribes that live in this remote landscape.

American Crusaders(en)

A harrowing exploration of the rapid rise of American religious fanaticism after 9/11. This film explores an emerging ultra Right Wing mass movement seeking dominion over all aspects of contemporary American society. The film weaves archival video, contemporary Christian Nationalist movement propaganda (recruiting videos, apocalyptic/military videogame imagery, etc.) and original investigative material) to create an intense examination of the totalistic mindset and its will to power.

Lockdown, USA(en)

Lockdown, U.S.A. is a documentary which examines the history of the Rockefeller Laws, the Darrell Best case, and Simmons' battle to raise awareness about the destructive impact of these laws.