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Strange images overlap like floating ghosts: a dead body, a singer, an audience. The film shows, paradoxically and theatrically, how death inhabits the León de Greiff Auditorium in Colombia.
The Alarm Phone: a hotline for refugees in distress at sea in the Mediterranean.
From John Muir in the 1860s to today's super-athletes, Vertical Frontier tells the rich and captivating saga of these free-spirited climbers whose contributions to the techniques, equipment, and ethics of mountaineering enabled them to be the first to conquer Yosemite's legendary big walls. Illustrated with spectacular footage, both old and new, shot on these granite walls, the story is told by the climbers whose artistry and relentless determination helped launch a sport now enjoyed by millions around the world, including David Brower, Warren Harding, Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, Tom Frost, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill, Hans Florine, Dean Potter, and many others. Their epic feats range from the first ascent of El Capitan, which took 45 days over a year and a half, to today's speed climbers who complete the same route in under three hours.
About to turn 100 years old, Santo Amaro School closed its doors in 2020, amid the pandemic, leaving former students in deep sorrow. The story of the school is now told by different generations of students, teachers, nuns and employees, who return to the school building to remember their time over there: an unreachable past, which, through memories, becomes present once again.
"Talking Guitars" is an intimate portrait of master guitar craftsman, Flip Scipio. The behind-the-scenes music-documentary illustrates the fascinating juxtaposition of the quiet artist and the world of musicians who seek his expertise. His clients include Jackson Browne, David Lindley, Ben Taylor, Paul Simon, David Tronzo, Leni Stern and Carly Simon. It is claimed that Flip "can make the worst piece of sh*t sing". For himself "Music is like Esperanto"; a universal language.
A family painting triggers in the "The Young man" memories of his mother, the countryside, and his last lover, while doubt brings him closer to violence.
A motivational drama about the first candidate for the newly formed Anti-Corruption Court who returns to Ukraine, known as the most corrupt continental state in Europe, to probe himself and the system by participating in the contest.
This is a love story. In a place that is not intended for this at all. The events of the film unfold in the day stay group of people with disabilities. And only the inner beauty and strength of the heroes of the film turn it into a "Place of Love." This is a story about all of us, about the pursuit of happiness, inner beauty, sincerity - that there are no differences between all of us.
A documentary directed by Julien Lecat.
Dynamic movement is the theme of this exciting portrayal of one of Britain's best young climbers. From anarchic schoolboy to internationally-renowned climber, the film covers aspects of Johnny Dawes' life in a mixture of semi-surreal images, documentary-style voice overs and carefully selected cool tunes. The film epitomises what makes him unique and documents some of Johnny's unrepeated routes on the Derbyshire gritstone edges and the spectacular Quarryman Groove in Wales.
Spanning 10 cities and 20 performances, the most thrilling moments of Jin's first solo fan concert world tour are now ready to unfold on the big screen. With "challenge" as its theme, the show sees "Worldwide Handsome" Jin bring his signature energy to the stage, laughing, singing, and completing missions with ARMY across five energetic rounds. From his first solo album, "Happy," backed by a live band, to his second mini-album, "Echo," and a special medley of BTS songs, the concert unfolds as a panorama of diverse music and emotion, captivating both eyes and ears.
A portrait of Hemela Pourafzal, the exuberant matriarch and owner of Byblos Le Petit Café, a staple Iranian restaurant nested in Montreal for more than 37 years, serving as a central meeting point for the Iranian diaspora and the local art scene. As Hemela reflects on the past eight decades of her adventurous life, we uncover her untold stories and that of Iranian women through the prism of her life.
An international topic documentary on feminism and gender equality. The film reflects on current debates and analyses the potential of intersectional feminism to profoundly change our future societies.
"Blinded by the Light" is a two-channel video installation commissioned by Thai Film Archive in celebration of 124th anniversary of the birth of Thai cinema. The film aims to interrogate double- sided effects of how cinema itself has changed and developed through time, and how it affected both workers in film productions and its audiences along its journey.
People respond on media objectivity and election law during Dr. Artur Stern's experimental run for president in 2007, Slovenia.
The four-part docuseries revolves around Amherst, Massachusetts, drug lab chemist Sonja Farak who became addicted to the narcotics she was supposed to be testing. In covering her tracks, Farak falsified thousands of results and opened the door to overturning hundreds of wrongful convictions.
True crime from every angle. Murder 360 dives deep into motive, method, and psychology with expert analysis, intimate interviews, and gripping cases—from thrill killings to deadly vows.
The Sound, presented by T-Mobile, is our dedicated documentary series that allows the Seahawks to uniquely tell a season-long story. From Training Camp and the home opener, to playoffs and beyond: experience Seattle football like you've never seen before. Because The Sound isn't just about the plays we make on the field - it's about the heart and hustle that's happening behind the scenes.
See the ultimate guide to the Solar System from the dedicated people who sent spacecraft to explore the sun and the planets, and witness their astonishing tales of discovery as they reveal wonders never seen before.
The inside story of how the UK left the EU. Despite an election victory in 2015, David Cameron's pledge to hold a referendum on Britain's EU membership leads to his resignation 13 months later.
Encounter: UFO tells the stories of the most incredible UFO sightings and abductions of the past and the modern era. This eight-part series reaches out to over 24 eyewitnesses from across the globe who swear they’ve seen unidentified flying objects, high-speed saucers and/or mysterious lights in the night sky. Each episode follows three shocking eyewitness accounts of supernatural encounters and is supported by compelling evidence: mobile phone footage and photographs. The documentary series distills the biggest mystery of the modern era into riveting, experiential storytelling.
The life of Camarón de la Isla. From his humble gipsy origins to international stardom.
The Pathway chronicles each player’s dream of reaching the NBA, documenting the extraordinary sacrifices they and their families make, along with the hard work they put in and immense pressure they face to beat the incredible odds and succeed: Kuminga moved from the Congo when he was just 14 years old; Green, the former No. 1 high school player in the nation from Fresno, California, has been in the headlines since 7th grade; and top high school recruits, Todd and Nix, de-committed from storied NCAA programs to join G League Ignite.
This documentary chronicles Lance Armstrong's cycling triumphs, his cancer diagnosis, and the controversy that upended his career.
Justice is the first Harvard course to be made freely available online and on public television. In this 12-part series, college professor Michael Sandel challenges us with hard moral dilemmas and invites us to ponder the right thing to do—in politics and in our everyday lives.
Actress Vanessa Lengies embarks on an emotional and heartfelt journey as she explores her sexuality with the help of experts & peers. She questions everything from her gender to her sexual orientation. Join her as she learns fascinating things about herself and reveals never before shared secrets. Does this affect her current relationship? You have to wait until the end of the season to find out!
Biologist and broadcaster Monty Halls moves to the Galapagos Islands to experience with his family the wonders and challenges of his favourite place on earth.
Suranne Jones investigates the most infamous witch trials in history. In Pendle in Lancashire, she uncovers the story behind a notorious mass execution for witchcraft. She also visits Germany, the epicentre of European witch trials 400 years ago, and Salem, Massachusetts, home of the most infamous witch trial ever, whilst drawing parallels with contemporary witch hunts.
Julia Bradbury and JJ Chalmers are given unprecedented access to the Royal Navy.
