Come back to me, my memory

Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus(uk)

Documentary trilogy about the thorny path of the famous Ukrainian poet, translator, political prisoner Vasyl Stus. Filmed in 1989-1992, it describes the life of the poet, the story of the destruction of the dissident by the Soviet authorities, highlights his influence on Ukrainian society during life and after his death, records the testimony of witnesses, films the liquidated Kuchino camp, in which Stus was imprisoned, the reburial of Stus, Lytvyn and Tykhy in 1989. Consists of three parts: «Come back to me, my memory» (Верни до мене, пам’яте моя), «In the white cold the sun of Ukraine» (У білій стужі сонце України), «Crucified on a black cross» (Розіп’ятий на чорному хресті).

Yours Vasyl(uk)

Vasyl Stus dreamed of engaging in literature, not politics; to be a famous poet, not a dissident. But the Soviet special services and the CPSU pushed him to a point of no return. How did such a transformation take place? What was "Yours Vasyl" really like?

Crucified on a Black Cross(uk)

The third film of documentary trilogy «Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus» covers the events from the return from Kolyma in 1979 to the reburial on November 19, 1989. Interviews with the last cellmate of the writer Leonid Borodin, former political prisoners Vasyl Ovsienko, Levko Lukyanenko provide an opportunity to recreate the last episodes of Vasyl Stus's life: the conflict with Romashov, a fictional report about Stus's behavior in the cell, his emotional explosion due to slander, the announcement of a hunger strike, solitary confinement, night from September 3 to 4, 1985.

In the White Cold, the Sun of Ukraine(uk)

The second film of documentary trilogy «Black Candle of the Bright Road. In memory of Vasyl Stus» covers the period from the first arrest on December 12, 1972 to the death of the father in June 1978. Interviews with his son Dmytro Stus, wife Valentyna Popelyukh, comrades Oleh Orach, Yevhen Sverstyuk, Opanas Zalyvakha, Ivan Kalynychenko, Leonid Seleznenko, Semen Hluzman, Iryna Kalynets and others reveal the details of the search, imprisonment, trial on September 7, 1972, and the prisoner's life of the writer.

Violetta: Live in Buenos Aires(es)

A very high quality show with a great display of scenery, choreography, costumes, lighting effects and incredible multimedia work. It presents a story full of emotion and joy, with the participation of the protagonists of the soap opera "Violetta" and a musical repertoire that includes all the hits, as well as great surprises.

Po Po(en)

The story always begins with death. Jason McPherson loses his life in shocking circumstances after being taken to Notting Hill Police Station - the Independent Police Complaint Commission (IPCC) begin an internal investigation into the ‘incident’. Jason’s family is devastated and then angered when they discover what happened. Using exclusive CCTV footage and rare access to an IPCC Commissioner the film lays bare the impact of a death in police custody. The search for the truth by Jason’s sister runs parallel to the filmmaker’s investigation of light. This radical documentary film combines moving testimonies, poetry and a political analysis of state violence. Emotional and disturbing, ‘Po Po’ is more evidence that the IPCC are complicit in the lack of successful prosecutions of police officers for deaths in their custody. In the end, what emerges in the light is the need for resistance.

Restart 2020(en)

After planning major art events for 2020, three artists navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Being Japanese(en)

A documentary exploring what it means to be Japanese.

Microcosmos(fr)

A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.

Horizon: Is Alcohol worse than Ecstasy?(en)

Super Size Me(en)

Morgan Spurlock subjects himself to a diet based only on McDonald's fast food three times a day for thirty days without exercising to try to prove why so many Americans are fat or obese. He submits himself to a complete check-up by three doctors, comparing his weight along the way, resulting in a scary conclusion.

The Betrayed Girls(en)

Documentary about the child abuse revelations in Rochdale and other towns. Featuring the harrowing testimony of the victims and the shocking truth from those who spoke out, this film reveals how it wasn't just the professionals whose job it was to protect the girls who ignored their plight, but others did as well.

Seth Rollins: Building the Architect(en)

“The Architect” has created the perfect blueprint for success with multiple championships, a massive fan base, and a plethora of incredible matches under his belt. Now for the first time ever, hear from Seth Rollins himself as he tells his story of how he became a sports-entertainment megastar. From his time on the independent scene, to being one of the founding members of The Shield, to his WWE Championship victory, Seth Rollins gives insight on how he became “The Undisputed Future” of WWE.

Tunnel Vision(en)

The extraordinary story of the Melbourne community campaign that put a stop to the $18billion East Wast toll road link.

Qualtinger(de)

Revolutions(en)

An unflinching and poignant insight into the trials and tribulations, both personal and sporting, of the women on the forefront of Ireland's burgeoning Roller Derby scene.

Earth: One Amazing Day(en)

An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles.

How to Blow Up a Helicopter (Ayako's Story)(en)

Interview of Ayako Fujitani and her dad Steven Seagal.

Passaic Mosaic(en)

A short documentary, looking at life in Passaic, New Jersey, whilst the film Be Kind Rewind (2008) is being shot there.

Cyclist(de)

Being classified as subversive, GDR photographer Harald Hauswald was for many years observed by the STASI under the code name Radfahrer (Cyclist).