Layers of Reed

Mariem(ar)

Mariem Hassan, Sahrawi refugee, composer and Western Sahara's most emblematic singer, died of cancer in 2015. Soon before her passing, Mariem returned to the liberated territories of her homeland, where she had spent her childhood. There, she told us her story and sang for the last time. This film pays tribute to her last testimony and her art.

Ashley Smith : Out of Control(en)

Ashley Smith was a troubled 19-year-old when she choked herself to death at Ontario's Grand Valley Institution for Women. Her death made national headlines and led to a scathing report by Canada’s federal prison ombudsman. Incarceration for Ashley began at a youth detention centre in New Brunswick. Her crime: she had tossed crabapples at a mailman. Her one-month sentence stretched to almost four years, served in five provinces. With the prison videotapes and exclusive access to Smith’s parents, along with a fellow inmate, this documentary exposes a system that fails the many Ashley Smiths still incarcerated in Canadian institutions.

Ballerina Boys(en)

Discover Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (The Trocks), an all-male company that for 45 years has offered audiences their passion for ballet classics mixed with exuberant comedy. With every step they poke fun at their strictly gendered art form.

Vito-Man(en)

Vito is a sweet little boy with Down syndrome, and this short documentary puts his energetic, jolly personality on full display as he interacts with his loving family. By showing Vito’s dignity and inherent value, Vito-Man tackles the difficult conversation that is the eradication of people with Down syndrome, proving that an extra chromosome should not be a death sentence.

The Last of the Sea Women(en)

On the shores of Jeju Island, a fierce group of South Korean divers fight to save their vanishing culture from looming threats.

Horizon(ar)

From the turtles of the Farasan Islands to the ibex that dot the Asir Mountains, this documentary captures Saudi Arabia's diverse wildlife and scenery.

The Trialside Studios Movie: Behind the Camera (Chapter One)(en)

Chapter One of this anthology embarks on a journey into the world of filmmaking, pulling back the curtain to reveal the complexities, passions, and human connections that fuel the creative process. Through a series of interconnected narratives, the film follows directors grappling with creative block, writers striving to capture elusive inspiration, actors navigating vulnerability and self-doubt, and crew members whose unseen efforts bring visions to life.

Flannery(en)

Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals, and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als, and more.

The Host : Histoires de famille(fr)

Miss Italia Mustn't Die(it)

Behind the glitz of Miss Italia, director Patrizia Mirigliani fights to save the iconic pageant, now wavering amid scandals and changing beauty standards.

The Greatest Night in Pop(en)

On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.

La Génération Salut les copains(fr)

Blueberry Waggle Dance(en)

It's a warm spring night, and the bee cowboys of Prince Edward Island begin rounding up their hives.

A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians(en)

Alongside a passionate cast and crew, follow Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri as they step into worlds fit for gods, battle unforgettable creatures, and perform legendary stunts.

Looking for the shed(fr)

In this documentary, Louanne searches for a blue shed built by her grandfather's brother, 46 years ago, on a Moroccan beach. This hunt rapidly becomes a quest for adventure, answers and friendship where memories from the past and hopes of the future get mixed...

The Kaptain: The story of Francesco Silvestre(it)

Modà is one of the most famous Italian bands of all time, especially thanks to their amazing leader Francesco Silvestre, known as Kekko. This is their story, but most importantly, his story... A documetary approved by Kekko Silvestre himself

Making Of Castelo(pt)

A two parts making of documentary, following José Augusto Silva and his film crew during the shooting of a university short film called Castelo.

La vie au temps de Cro-Magnon(fr)

Forbidden Pilgrimage(fr)

In 1952, Marie-Louise Chapelle was the first French woman to reach an unclimbed peak in the Himalayas. Years later, filmmaker Ellen Vermeulen follows in her footsteps. An intimate journey through snow landscapes in which personal ambitions, social constraints, and the complexity of being a woman take center stage.

Chasing Red(en)

Everyone has heard of Pamplona's Running of the Bulls, yet so few know much about it. Even fewer know that there is an elite group of runners who brave dozens of bull runs each year, risking their life to run inches away from the sharp horns of the 1000+ pound ferocious animals they revere. Chasing Red is a character-driven documentary following 4 runners across the eight bull runs of a single fiesta in Pamplona. Braving through injury and looming risk of death, they embark on an endeavor that will shape their lives forever.