Sorolla: Journeys of Light

Demetre II(ka)

13th century Georgia. Georgia, destroyed by numerous invaders, is on the verge of physical destruction. King Dimitri II, known as Dimitri the Devoted, is ready to sacrifice his life to save his nation.

Mark Zuckerberg, l'empereur de Facebook(fr)

It's the story of a child prodigy with a passion for the almighty power of code and a mission to connect people around the world. It's a dream that fits in with the great tales of the Silicon Valley pioneers. But behind this optimistic and idealistic vocation, who is Mark Zuckerberg really? What was his strategy for staying in power? His ambivalence is at the heart of this documentary, which reveals the wild ambitions of a man in a hurry and authoritarian, fascinated by the Roman Empire and Bill Gates.

Je vous salue Pinard(fr)

The Eyes of Tammy Faye(en)

From the 1960s to the 1980s, evangelist Jim Baker and his ambitious wife, Tammy Faye, rose from humble beginnings to build an empire based on big-time evangelical Christianity--only for the couple to fall from grace because of some all-too-human sins.

The Directors: The Films of Roger Corman(en)

Documentary on Roger Corman

The Lark(en)

Adaptation of Jean Anouilh's 1952 play about Joan of Arc, the young girl who led the French to victory against the English in the Hundred Years' War.

Drawn from Memory(en)

Fierlinger concentrates his considerable talents as an animator to recount through fragmented memories, vivid recollections, and the occasional evocative photograph his life as the rebellious son of Jan Fierlinger, Czechoslovakian career politician.

Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago(en)

The history of legendary rock band Chicago is chronicled from their inception in 1967 all the way to the present.

Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood(en)

Friends and fans pay tribute to a great comic talent in this celebration of the life and work of the hugely popular Victoria Wood, who died of cancer in April 2016 at age 62. Victoria wrote some of television's greatest comedy sketches and musicals, won two BAFTAs for her drama Housewife, 49, and was once voted by the British public as the person they would most like to have as their next door neighbour.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story(en)

Christopher Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care.

Crash and Burn(en)

Crash and Burn chronicles the thrilling and turbulent career of Irish racing driver Tommy Byrne, who rose from a rough, working-class background to the cusp of Formula 1 in the 1980s. Directed by Seán Ó Cualáin, the film explores Byrne's undeniable talent and rebellious personality, which set him apart on the track but also clashed with the conservative and elite world of Formula 1. Byrne’s story is filled with highs and lows, from his dominance in lower racing categories to his brief, rocky stint in Formula 1 and subsequent struggles. The documentary combines interviews, archival footage, and personal insights to portray the complexities of Byrne’s character and his “what could have been” legacy in motorsport.

Reds(en)

An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.

Melville Steps Out of the Shadows(fr)

A documentary about the making of Jean-Pierre Melville's 1949 film "Le silence de la mer"

The Young Victoria(en)

As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.

Behind the Doors of Umberto Eco(fr)

Umberto Eco, the author of best-selling novels who passed away in February 2016, unveils the secrets behind his undertakings and novels.

Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir(en)

Amy Tan has established herself as one of America’s most respected literary voices. Born to Chinese immigrant parents, it would be decades before the author of The Joy Luck Club would fully understand the inherited trauma rooted in the legacies of women who survived the Chinese tradition of concubinage.

First They Killed My Father(en)

A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.

I Am Not a Freak(en)

This film is a fascinating look at some people afflicted with congenital deformities of an extreme nature. Their ability to live with their aberrations while remaining socially involved and upbeat is truly inspirational. While their predecessors were often seen in so called "freak shows" that were part of various exhibitions from Coney Island to traveling circuses, these performers were actually the more fortunate ones in an era of little tolerance for those who were different from the accepted norm. Many became famous and extremely wealthy, such as Tom Thumb (Charles Sherwood Stratton), who worked for many years with P.T. Barnum.

Ailey(en)

Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.

Painted Fire(ko)

In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.

I Bury the Living(en)

A newly appointed cemetery chairman believes that, merely by inserting a black plot-marking pin into a wall-sized map of the cemetery, he can cause the deaths of that plot's owner.

Jalaibee(ur)

Two friends get tangled up in debt with the local mafia called The Unit. As they look for ways to pay the debt before The Unit comes to collect, they find out there in deeper waters than they thought.

Anxiety(pt)

An anthology film drama featuring a poetic mirror structure based on existential identity. In "The Immortals," adapted from a Helder Prista Monteiro play, two famous doctors, an 80-year-old father, and his 60-year-old son, contemplate senility and death. "Suzy," from an Antonio Patricio story, is set in the '30s when a young courtesan dies on the operating table. "Mother of the River" is from an Agustina Bessa-Luis fable about eternal life.

THE GIRL FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA(en)

Director Wang Yixin’s first feature film. The story portraits a photographer obsessed with the image in a film camera, during the time passed this obsession creates a chemical between he and the model of being photographed, the independence of the camera and its ontological structure is being challenged and reversed

Unholy Ground(de)

A Swedish village in the 18th Century: the seemingly idyll is disturbed by a group of soldiers they appear to beware their heavily injured comrade from death. Despite of first hospitality the arrivals notice that the villagers are not only devout, it seems that they hide a dark secret. As the mysterious events become more frequent, the suspicion stays inevitable: some villagers seem to believe in another God.

ŽŽŽ: Journal About Želimir Žilnik(sr)

Road movie documentary through half a century of filmography by Želimir Žilnik. But also a journey through the history of Yugoslavia, a country that no longer exists. With the specific style of docudrama that he built over the years, Zilnik managed to stay engaged and brave, but above all free, by making low-budget films for decades. We follow the efforts of his team to finish the film "Freedom or Comics", which was seized by censorship 50 years ago, and which was recently accidentally found. The story of an uninterrupted struggle for disenfranchised social and minority groups who are constantly the main heroes of Žilnik's films.

The Bartered Bride(cs)

Frantisek Filip film version of the Smetana opera.

Pourudu(te)

Ajay (Sumanth) completes his degree and gets ready for IPS examination. His father Pandu (Suman) works under local mafia don zakeer Bhai (Nassar). Kasi (Kota Srinivasa Rao) runs a rival gang in the same city opposite zakeer Bhai. Though Pandu behaves like a goon, Ajay concentrates on his studies and reaches to the stage of completing IPS preliminaries. At the same time, he is an expert in martial arts. Samyukta (Kajal Agarwal) is a student of a dance school and she falls in love with Ajay. At this juncture, Hussain (Subbaraju) takes charge as CI and he wants to nab Jakeer Bhai, Pandu and Kasi but could not do so due to their political influence.

El hombre que diseñó España(es)

Graphic designer and multidisciplinary artist José María Cruz Novillo redesigned Spain's corporate image as the country transformed itself and tried to move into the future.

Five from the Jazzband(de)

By pure chance, Jessie and his four jazz musicians are hired to play at the cabaret theatre “Trocadero”. Unfortunately, she knows nothing about music and it doesn’t help that all four musicians are in love with her. Jessie doesn’t reciprocate their feelings, because she has a thing for Martin. Unfortunately, Martin believes that Jessie stole his car … and so, right before the premiere at the cabaret, she ends up in jail.

Instructions For Poligamy(es)

Instructions for Polygamy addresses adult comedy from taboos and current themes: Pregnancy as a product of consumption, virtual links as affective delivery, sex toys as a possibility of exploring one's own enjoyment; plus tensions between hedonism, responsibility or individual interaction, marriage. And between these tugs arises the entanglement. Adult comedy entertains, opens debate, proposes refection. However, with some exceptions, it has long been completely absent from Argentine Cinema

Sabuesos(es)

Päämaja(fi)

Prince of Players(en)

Prince of Players is a biographical film about the 19th century American actor Edwin Booth.

Extn. 21(en)

A dystopic an surreal experience of a man who just wants to be heard.

Big Sur: The Ladies(en)

Against the coastline of the Big Sur country the camera catches swiftly shifting fragments of the nude women at the baths, playing the guitar, cutting the hair, sleeping. The camera movement is used to slightly smear the images onto the film emulsion in a manner parallel with the use of broad different medium from music or painting.

The Cellar(sv)

Four college students majoring in art have rented a remote summerhouse for the weekend to get some peace and quiet while working on their latest projects. Their stay quickly becomes increasingly unpleasant however as they start having strange visions. Is the house haunted or are their minds just playing tricks on them? Well, they're just about to find out.

Wake Up(en)

A man remembers his early years as a teenager, after being asked what he would do if he was 30 years younger.

Security(nl)

Tjitske, who makes news items for television, gets permission from her boss to make her first long documentary about a hot topic; the increasing popularity of right wing ideas, a film about the 'underbelly' of society. Security guard Bob, seems to be the perfect main character for her film. In his work he meets VIP's, activists, street scum and other assertive people. Smooth talking and with dignity, charm and humor Bob manages to control difficult situations. With both feet in the soil of the multicultural society he appears to be unexpectedly subtle. Tjitske challenges him but is being confronted with her own prejudices. And the more she gets to know Bob, the more she is starting to really like him...