The less known story of those who survived extreme conditions, while being held as prisoners of war in the heart of Europe, in a supposedly friendly country.
Tag: documentary
Need for Meat
Are we addicted to meat? Director Marijn Frank explores the dilemma between love for meat and rational arguments against the products of the meat industry
Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal
The incredible story of Mumia Abu-Jamal. The “voice of the voiceless” imprisoned for life. His spirit can’t be chained.
Echoes of the Invisible
Daring explorers embark upon seemingly impossible journeys into the most extreme environments on Earth, to find the connective tissue between all things seen and unseen.
Exotica, Erotica, Etc.
A unique, poetic documentation of the seaman’s life, embraced by the confessions of the women that wait for them on shore…
The Joy of Sound
An ode to sound, that mysterious, invisible and intangible phenomenon that brings pleasure and togetherness – and sometimes irritation.
La Belle at the Movies
The real story of a city without cinemas. A testimony of a moment in time where the film industry feels orphaned but lives in hope for a brighter future.
The Circle
To change the world, one needs to start within
Doctors of Joy
Humor, lyricism and touching stories by the first Brazilian clown organization to work with hospitalized children.
Voices of Transition
Explore the paths towards a new model of human existence that is fair and fulfilling. With soil and people supporting each other in a sustainable way.
Caliente! From dictatorships to democracies
During this road trip, we study the turbulent South American history and get to understand this caliente identity!
Natural Disorder
A moving real-life film that confronts our idea of what’s “normal” and asks the ultimate question: Does someone like Jacob have the right to live?
Cycling Nomads
Cycling Nomads is an adventure documentary capturing the experiences of three travelers seeking to see the world on bikes.
Normal Autistic Film
The brilliant real story of five remarkable children that society has consistently and unflatteringly labeled “autistic.”
A Quest For Meaning
Marc and Nathanael invite us to join them on their soul-searching quest, calling into question our vision of the world.
Delicate Balance
It is well understood that humanity is facing a global crisis, economically, socially, existentially. Could we make a way out of it?
The Forbidden Strings
Their dream is to play their revolutionary rock music in the heart of Afghanistan, under the rule of the Taliban… is there a way for such a dream to come true?
Sheep Hero
The life of a traditional shepherd facing the demands of the modern world. Will his struggle pay off or will he have to go with the flock?
Freedom Ahead
In this colorful journey, we meet the people who are the conscience in a world losing its moral principles.
No Heroes
A space in time where the wheelchair meets the basketball, is where the protagonists don’t need to be called heroes.
Anuktatop: The Metamorphosis
On the Maroni river, the border between French Guyana and Suriname, the Wayana community is facing an identity crisis, what they call “Anuktatop”
Athina
At a time of growing anxiety and uncertainty blowing throughout the world, the documentary looks at the city of Athens for a better understanding of the world we live in today.
A Symphony For a Common Man
The real story of José Bustani, the man that stood firm for his belief that we can live in a world free from chemical weapons. A world where truth and peace would flourish.
From the Kitchen to the Parliament
An award-winning journey through a century of Swiss history, tracing the footsteps of those who fought to get out of their kitchens – and those who tried everything to send them back in.
Kibera Sauti – Sounds of Kibera
A motivating real-life film, about how talent and creativity can bloom in conditions of extreme poverty and hardship