Magic Lanterns

Time Keeps Marching On(en)

An undocumented immigrant explores his and his family's immigration trauma while grasping hope through a voicemail.

United We Stand: The Ali Summit(en)

Chronicling the single-afternoon gathering (June 4, 1967) of 11 American athletes and a politician. Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, to have a discussion with Muhammad Ali about his refusal to enter the Vietnam War draft.

Eine regnerische Nacht in Potsdam(de)

Ceux du rail(fr)

Boavista - Ein Dorf erwacht(de)

Warum sich der 60. Jahrestag der Oktoberrevolution nicht für die Wodkawerbung in der BRD eignet(de)

On the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution, street surveys and interviews with citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany provide information about what they know and think about this event.

Mein Feind – Geschichte einer Ausstellung(de)

Montreal-Nord: A Place to Dream(fr)

From the streets of Montréal-North to becoming a defensive force in the NBA with The Oklahoma City Thunder, basketball has been Luguentz Dort's lifelong journey. His Haitian roots, the grit of Parc Saint-Laurent, the founding of Maizon Dort and the unwavering spirit of his community have shaped him into everything he is today.

Vidíš-li poutníka(cs)

The Viking Ships of Roskilde(da)

The extensive excavation work that followed the discovery of five Viking ships in Roskilde Fjord. Many problems had to be solved before the wreckage of the ships could be taken away for final conservation.

100.000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle(da)

Between the discovery of the sunken ships in Roskilde Fjord and the installation of the finished ships in the Viking Museum, it was a meticulous puzzle. It took ingenuity, care and patience to preserve and recreate the ships in their old form.

Fallout: When and How to Protect Yourself Against It(en)

Informational short about the aftermath and avoidance of nuclear fallout.

But They Did: The Re-entry Of The Pike River Mine(en)

Anna Osborn and Sonia Rockhouse were forever changed when the Pike River Mine Disaster stole their loved ones, but instead of sitting down, they stood up! But They Did tells Anna and Sonia's story, following them through the period of time before and during the re-entry of the mine.

Beautiful Like a Poem(en)

I have a lot of interest and respect for classic cinema. I tried to make a film with at least 20 portraits of classical actresses whose films I'm familiar with. Difficult choices from all over the world. They each have their own beauty.

Keur Simbara(en)

Keur Simbara is an intimate, lyrical short documentary that follows a group of women community organizers in a rural Senegalese village as they build and sustain systems of health, finance, agriculture, and domestic infrastructure. Amid water scarcity and environmental challenges, they articulate their hopes for the future and the legacy they wish to leave behind. Keur Simbara is a tribute to communal wisdom and the power of local organizing.

Kitsch Witches 2FM(ro)

A skeptical glance cast upon the Christian, pagan and scientific opinions on the supernatural. One has to decide which is right and which is wrong, if any. A film dedicated to the bad taste and naivety everywhere.

People of the Po Valley(it)

A documentary short detailing the life of Italians living on the Po River in the 1940s.

Hollywood on Parade No. B-5(en)

Comedian Lloyd Hamilton escorts a group of beauty contest winners to various Hollywood night spots.

Mechanical Principles(en)

Close up we see pistons move up and down or side to side. Pendulums sway, the small parts of machinery move. Gears drive larger wheels. Gears within gears spin. Shafts turn some mechanism that is out of sight. Screws revolve and move other gears; a bit rotates. More subtle mechanisms move other mechanical parts for unknown purposes. Weights rise and fall. The movements, underscored by sound, are rhythmic. Circles, squares, rods, and teeth are in constant and sometimes asymmetrical motion. These human-made mechanical bits seem benign and reassuring.

Justice for Batman: The Mark Racop Case(en)

Mark Racop, a batmobile maker from Indiana, is unjustly accused and raided by California police while being forced into a criminal court case.