Hikikomori. A Deafening Silence

Hikikomori(it)

Dying Out of Sight: Hikikomori in an Aging Japan(en)

It's estimated over a million Japanese live as "hikikomori," recluses totally withdrawn from society. Some hikikomori may even go for decades without leaving their house. While in the past the phenomenon was most commonly associated with young men, recent data has revealed a much wider demographic of people whose confidence in themselves, and in society, has been shattered. As the parents or relatives hikikomori so often depend on entirely become too old to care for them, many now face a dire situation, left alone and unable to cope.

Materia(it)

ME!ME!ME!(ja)

An anime-obsessed young man fantasizes about his favorite voluptuous heroines, but his sex-addled dream quickly transforms into a nightmare which threatens to consume him.

At The Press of A Button(ja)

A battered young girl finds refuge in a mysterious button, with unprecedented consequences....

The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime(en)

Twenty-five years ago, Matthew Shepard was tied to a fence and beaten. Days later, the unthinkable happened and his death sparked a national outcry for hate crimes protections. Today, his story is a dark reminder that the fight against hate continues.

Open Secret(en)

This riveting documentary investigates allegations of systemic racism and child sexual abuse in the New Hanover School District.

Takotsubo(en)

"My father told me I was ill."

In Praise of Shadows(fr)

A meditative state of wonder where the fleeting beauty of shadows evokes our place in the world, the passage of time, and the very essence of life and its fragility.

Held By The Water(en)

From being a competitive athlete to being told she could never compete again, this film depicts one woman's journey as she finds solace in her relationship with the ocean. Wild swimmer Fiona embraces the sea to manage life's challenges whilst aiding her recovery from a life-changing accident—self-care at its finest, utilising the water's tranquillity, beauty and peace.

Kastanienplatz(en)

Some trees and some snow.

Year. Kharkiv Region.(uk)

Dmytro Komarov's documentary project The Year. Kharkiv Region. Dmytro Komarov will show Kharkiv in the first months of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops. Viewers will hear the stories of people who found themselves in the epicentre of the brutal attacks: at the air defence base destroyed by a Russian missile, in the residential area of the city - Northern Saltivka - which was ravaged by shelling. The journalist will talk to those who played a key role in the liberation of the Kharkiv region. One of these people is Roman Hryshchuk, the commander of the 127th separate territorial defence brigade of Ukraine. He told us how the military practice of the past - using decoys in the form of dummies - helped to identify and destroy the occupiers. How did the full-scale war begin for Kharkiv? What plans did the enemy have for Kharkiv? What united people and gave them hope in the most difficult times? Find out in the documentary project "Year. Kharkiv Region".

Palestine in Fragments(en)

The film assembles a series of chapters which move between impressionistic studies of unusual spaces and structures observed in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Maravich's 68(en)

"Maravich's 68" is a documentary short that revisits the NBA legend Pete Maravich and his 68-point performance on February 25th, 1977. It includes play-by-play breakdowns, era-inspired editing, and retrospective discussion about this special night in NBA history.

Art From Art(en)

Experimental research and dissemination documentary about current contemporary art that compiles the opinions, experiences and anecdotes of artists, gallery owners, curators, museum directors and experts.

Andrew: The Lad from Leixlip(en)

A documentary charting the journey of Norwich City and Republic of Ireland international Andrew Omobamidele from his hometown club Leixlip United in Kildare, Ireland all the way to the Norwich City and Republic of Ireland first teams. Milestones from his career to-date such as his first contract, debuts for club and country, and set-backs along the way, are all told through the eyes of the player and those closest to him, accompanied by footage from his schoolboy days and trial period with the Canaries.

Nightmares(en)

A nightmare, also known as a bad dream is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong response from the mind like fear, despair, anxiety or great sadness. This documentary examines the phenomenon of nightmares.

Scary Movies(en)

This documentary explores the horror genre and Scary Movies. From slasher flicks to supernatural horror we examine the impact of these genre films on the culture at large. Get your popcorn ready for a horror-ride through a terrifying subject you are sure to enjoy, it's time for Scary Movies.

Kazwa: A Million Lanterns(hi)

At the onset of monsoons, millions of fireflies come out to mate in the forests around the remote tribal village of Purushwadi. The villagers tell us a story of how the surreal natural phenomenon intertwined with their lives.

White Angel – The End of Marinka(de)

Weeks after the Russian attack, Vasyl begins to document the suffering and death in his eastern Ukrainian homeland. The police officer's helmet camera runs for months on the evacuation missions in the ambulance called "White Angel". These are close-ups of a brutal war of aggression, to which the civilian population in particular falls victim. In the documentary by Leipzig author and journalist Arndt Ginzel, rescuers and survivors have their say. Looking back, they talk about the fall of their city; Marinka no longer exists today.