The Merchant and the Teacher

FFG: un retrato(es)

An experimental portrait of Fernando Fernán Gómez, one of the most renowned Spanish artists of all time.

Multiple Man(en)

A many-faced view of humanity, of global man in all his forms and interests. Produced originally in 70 mm (with stereophonic sound) for showing at Man and His World, the Montréal fair that succeeded Expo 67, this film employs the multi-image technique. People of all places, origins, cultures, secular and religious, are here united and seen side by side, creating an impressive, inspiring and challenging portrait. The film's title appears in seven languages. Film without words.

Winter(en)

A silent film portraying winter across three continents.

The Art of Transmission(en)

Mandana is a woman who tries to do well. Between two classes and a coffee, she tells us about her commitment as a visual arts teacher for young students in vocational training. Her acceptance of the camera allows us to follow her in her daily life and to discover her from several angles. Despite her smile, we perceive a modest artist to expose her works.

Henri Matisse(fr)

Documentary film about artist Henri Matisse

The Revival Farm(ko)

Late at night, roaring sounds echo at the poultry farms full of chickens. Soon after, tractors begin to carry chickens. As the day dawns, Jae-cheol, the owner of "The Revial Farm," prepares to receive chicks by managing the empty poultry farms and doing his daily life.

Le cortège de la mi-carême fait sa sortie annuelle(fr)

Short documentary on a carnival procession.

Verräter(de)

Documentary on the former border patrol sergeant Klein. Klein deserted in 1961, defected to the enemy and betrayed state and military secrets. He was caught by the security forces.

Der Schlag hat gesessen!(de)

Short film intended for the mobilization of NVA units to secure the state border in Berlin on 13 August 1961.

Ostern in Schwedt(de)

In order to meet the commissioning deadline of the VEB Erdölverarbeitungswerk Schwedt on April 1, 1964, around 450 NVA pioneers support the work to complete the start-up stage over the Easter holidays. The ceremonial commissioning takes place punctually on April 1 in the presence of Minister Erich Pasold.

Cuenca(es)

Flesh(pt)

Rare, medium rare, medium, medium well and well done. Through intimate and personal stories, five women share their experiences in relation to the body, from childhood to old age.

Douma Underground(ar)

"With the barrel bombs falling on Ghouta, civilians sought shelter in the basements of their homes. I was one of them, holding on to my camera, I tried to film what I couldn’t express in words."

9 Lives: Tales from the Cat Show(en)

A young autistic woman defies her doctor's prognosis of lifelong mutism and finds her voice through showing cats.

Living with Wildfire(en)

For 100 years, we have waged war on wildfire in the United States, and ironically, have created a more volatile landscape than ever.

Gli estremi non si toccano(it)

Documentary focused behind the scenes of the making of the play 'io' by Antonio Rezza and Flavia Mastrella

The Cleaner(bs)

A short documentary about a man on dialysis who recounts moments from his life, as well that of his brother who has a habit of cleaning after others.

Our Marriages(zh)

Documentary about four Chinese lesbian women who seek contract marriages with gay men, and form of their lesbian and gay community and fulfill their desires.

90 Days to Leave(en)

This short documentary is about the Asian Expulsion of 1972, when General Idi Amin, the dictator of Uganda expelled 100,000 Asians from the country and gave them 90 days to leave the country. The films shows how the expelled Asians struggled to leave Uganda and get refuge in other countries like the U.K, U.S and others. The film also tells about their struggles in those countries in finding jobs and fighting racial injustice.

To Be or Not to Be: Klingons and Shakespeare(en)

The story behind the translation and performance of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" in Klingon.