Polo with the Stars

Chaplin Today: 'City Lights'(en)

In 1928, as the talkies threw the film industry and film language into turmoil, Chaplin decided that his Tramp character would not be heard. City Lights would not be a talking picture, but it would have a soundtrack. Chaplin personally composed a musical score and sound effects for the picture. With Peter Lord, the famous co-creator of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, we see how Chaplin became the king of slapstick comedy and the superstar of the movies.

En dehors de vos murs(fr)

Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory(fr)

Working men and women leave through the main gate of the Lumière factory in Lyon, France. Filmed on 22 March 1895, it is often referred to as the first real motion picture ever made, although Louis Le Prince's 1888 Roundhay Garden Scene pre-dated it by seven years. Three separate versions of this film exist, which differ from one another in numerous ways. The first version features a carriage drawn by one horse, while in the second version the carriage is drawn by two horses, and there is no carriage at all in the third version. The clothing style is also different between the three versions, demonstrating the different seasons in which each was filmed. This film was made in the 35 mm format with an aspect ratio of 1.33:1, and at a speed of 16 frames per second. At that rate, the 17 meters of film length provided a duration of 46 seconds, holding a total of 800 frames.

Camp Yoshi(en)

After moving to Oregon and falling in love with the ability to explore the outdoors with ease with his wife and two kids, Rashad Frazier knew he had to extend the invitation to others. Driven by the magic of his experiences, his background as a chef, and his love of good food and connecting people to incredible places that open up to conversation, he created Camp Yoshi, which curates custom outdoor adventures centered around shared meals and shared experience with the goal of creating a space for Black people and allies to unplug and in turn reconnect with the wilderness. By virtue of being in these places, Camp Yoshi's trips transform historically segregated spaces into safe havens for the community, conversation, and nourishment.

Going Dark: The Final Days of Film Projection(en)

Hollywood has made up their minds, forcing theaters to convert to digital or go dark. As theaters around the world change to newer digital technology, the job of the 35mm film projectionist is becoming irrelevant. Going Dark profiles two theater projectionists during their final days on the job.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Sudden Birth (but were afraid to ask)(en)

The amazing story of how the Berkeley police department, the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, an Academy Award winner and Mr. Spock from TV’s Star Trek are all connected by “Sudden Birth”, one of the most unintentionally hilarious and disturbing educational films ever created.

Carl och spelreklamshelvetet(sv)

Internet comedian Carl Déman from the humor group JLC lived a life that looked glorious. But beneath the surface was a terrible gambling addiction that almost cost him his life. In 2019, he and other gambling addicts struggle to stay afloat in a contemporary age marinated in gambling advertising. Carl wants to ask those who make the advertising how they think and wonders why the advertising profiles now also come from the world of culture and entertainment.

Lipstick(en)

With an off beat sense of humour, the film looks at the politics and glamour of lipstick and the dilemmas of the modern woman in a marketed world.

The Return of Bond: The Start of Production Press Event(en)

A short documentary about the press of GoldenEye.

Pepedrilo(es)

Pepedrilo and his peculiar connection with nature are embodied by the care and protection of a crocodile sanctuary, whose stability is put in danger day by day by the threat of men.

Night and Fog(fr)

Filmmaker Alain Resnais documents the atrocities behind the walls of Hitler's concentration camps.

The Conclave and Election of Pope Pius XII(it)

A short documentary covering the conclave and election of Pope Pius XII.

Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine(en)

From "SCTV" and "Home Alone" to "Best in Show" and "Schitt’s Creek", Catherine O’Hara collaborates with fellow performers throughout her legendary career to take comedy to new heights.

Scum Manifesto(fr)

Delphine Seyrig reads passages from a Valerie Solanas’s SCUM manifesto.

Affirmations(en)

A look at what it's like to be gay and black in America.

Arabian Coffee(es)

'Coffea arábiga' was sponsored as a propaganda documentary to show how to sow coffee around Havana. In fact, Guillén Landrián made a film critical of Castro, exhibited but banned as soon as the coffee plan collapsed.

To Kill a Mockingbird: All Points of View(en)

A 60th anniversary retrospective documentary on the influence and context of the 1962 film, To Kill a Mockingbird.

Jeff Koons(en)

Jeff Koons is a MOCA commissioned mini-documentary on the career of artist Jeff Koons, directed by Oscar Boyson.

Searching for Bong(ko)

Unlike our dream of becoming a great filmmaker, the movie boards that adults talk about are tough. We are looking for our idol, Bong Joon-ho...

Sun of the Soil(en)

Acclaimed artist Abdou Ouologuem delves into the legend and legacy of the richest person in the history of the world, the 14th century Malian king Mansa Musa, who has been almost entirely wiped from recorded history.

Oh, Johnny, How You Can Love!(en)

In this musical comedy, a traveling salesman gets mixed up with a bratty heiress after she gets in a car wreck as she heads for her elopement. The two begin traveling together and get further mixed up with a fleeing bank robber, a crazy tourist camp, and other troubles. Songs include: "Oh Johnny, How You Can Love," "Maybe I Like What You Like," "Swing Chariot Swing," and "Make Up Your Mind."

Universal Studios Hollywood(en)

Simon, a renowned actor with years of experience in the film industry, had always dreamed of visiting Universal Studios Hollywood. One day, his sister Divya, who lived in Los Angeles, invited him for a visit. Excited by the opportunity, Simon accepted. Deepika, his close friend, dropped him off at Heathrow Airport. As the plane soared toward Los Angeles, Simon's excitement grew. When he landed, Divya was there to greet him with a warm smile, ready to show him the best of her city. The highlight of his trip was finally stepping into Universal Studios Hollywood. Walking through the iconic film studio, Simon felt like a child again. He explored thrilling rides, marveled at behind-the-scenes tours, and met new friends who shared his passion for cinema. "This place truly is the heart of the film industry," Simon said, taking in the vibrant atmosphere. For him, Universal Studios Hollywood wasn't just a theme park-it was a celebration of the art he had dedicated his life

A True Story(en)

Mike and Matt own nothing and share everything, including their life's work, a screenplay, which seems to be their only escape from the harsh reality that is the Hollywood machine.

Jennifer Lopez: Let's Get Loud(en)

"Let's Get Loud" was Jennifer Lopez's NBC Special, which premiered on November 20, 2002 and was recorded over 2 nights in Puerto Rico in the fall of 2001. It was Jennifer's first-ever headlining concert appearance, showing off her talents as a vocalist and dancer. The performance features a variety of Spanish and English songs, including: "Love Don't Cost A Thing", "If You Had My Love", "I'm Real", "Plenarriqueña", and many more.

Dwando(en)

This Bengali drama centers on Sudipta (Ananya Chatterjee), who is unhappily married to Anik (Koushik Sen) and having an affair with Rana (Samrat Chakrabarti). When Sudipta becomes pregnant with Rana's child, then learns Anik has been stricken with a terrible illness, she is caught in an ethical storm. With the guidance of tough-minded doctor Ashoke Mukherjee (Soumitra Chatterjee), Sudipta must summon the strength to make a heartrending decision.

Thunder in Paradise 2(en)

Kelly is whisked off into Prince Aramour's harem and given to his enemy as tribute in this romantic tale of capture and rescue.

The Revenge(ar)

a gangster leader pick one of his agent (Al Basha) to chase a man that threatened their lives

Void(en)

A girl catches herself biting more than she can chew.

The Godfather(en)

An angry comedy set in the world of really organized crime.

Hi, It’s Your Mother(en)

Mum's calling, and Lisa isn't pleased. "Hi, It's Your Mother" is a shocking tragi-comedic stop motion short about family and blood(y) ties.

Newlyweds(hi)

A horror comedy starring Kriti Sanon.

Mana Huncha Khina Sawule Chuti Dinna Aama(en)

The air in London was damp and cold, a stark contrast to the vibrant warmth of Kathmandu that Anmol often dreamed of. It had been five years since he left Nepal for the United Kingdom, chasing the dreams his mother, Susmita, had envisioned for him. She had sacrificed everything-her small savings, her comfort, and her daily joy of having her son by her side-so Anmol could study and build a better life abroad. Anmol was a hard worker, juggling university classes and long hours at Amrish's restaurant. The boss, a shrewd businessman, valued profits over people. Anmol, like the rest of the staff, was little more than a cog in the relentless machinery of the restaurant's success. One evening, after another grueling 12-hour shift, Anmol sat on his small bed in his shared apartment. His phone buzzed. It was his mother. "Anmol, Dashain and Tihar are coming. I've cleaned the house and even set aside some money to buy your favorite sweets.

Run, Girl, Run!(en)

On the run from relentless redneck cultists, a lone girl finds herself trapped in a cycle of violence and death.

Tendrement vache(fr)

Brave peasant of the country of Caux, Henri Duchemin is recovering badly from the death of his married wife, whom he loved dearly. After seeing a TV show, the man is convinced that his late wife has reincarnated into a cow.

Qui je suis(fr)

In 1966, suffering from a serious ulcer, Pier Paolo Pasolini looked back on his life and work. He wrote a long autobiographical poem in prose, which he reworked several times and eventually abandoned. Thirty years after Pasolini's death, Bertrand Bonello decided to make a film about it, in homage to this overexcited artist and key figure of the 20th century.

The Love of a Brute(ja)

Broken-hearted and depressed Kyoko meets the kind and handsome young man Kadono, who she subsequently marries. Their marriage is a happy one, until Kyoko begins to suspect that Kadono may be in love with someone else.

A Paradise(es)

A teenager tries to get out of his reality by entering the magical world of cinema.