Iron Winter

Two young herders battle Mongolia's deadliest winter on record to save 2000 horses

In Mongolia’s coldest valley, horses mean life. But in the Iron Winter, nothing can survive alone. For countless generations, the herders of the Tsakhir Valley have protected their horses from ferocious arctic storms by amassing a giant winter herd, nominating their bravest young men to protect it. The daring tradition served as a brutal coming of age ritual, until five years ago, when under increasing environmental pressure, it abruptly ended. Fearful about the loss of culture, elders soon vowed to revive it. And two young friends were handed the daunting responsibility to not only protect the valley’s herd — but to save its most sacred practice. For four months, the boys battle Mongolia’s deadliest winter on record, testing friendship and faith in a fight to keep 2000 horses alive, and preserve an ancient way of life.

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If you can't meet her, make her

Chris, a thirty-something gas station employee, lives in North Carolina with his girlfriend Mimi, a live-sized 'love doll', who he communicates with through an AI app. A clear-eyed, open-hearted and fascinating take on machine learning and AI, the rising levels of loneliness, and the social implications for people who may seek safety and control over their circumstances in ways they cannot find elsewhere in life.

Fatherhood

A straight story about a queer family

Kristopher, David and Sindre live in a multi-partner relationship, expecting their first child. Kristopher was born a woman and today identifies as a homosexual man. As the birth father he will be the first in Norway. The pregnancy is a small miracle, after enduring forced sterilisation at 18 in order to legally change gender. This beautifully sensitive doc charts their journey from pregnancy to the beginnings of a new family life. Co-produced by BBC Storyville, SVT, NRK, DR, Arte/NDR and RUV.

Lupi Nostri: In a Landscape of Fear and Love

For or against the wolf?

Professor Luca Rossi dedicates what remains of his university career to study wolves, but his findings conflict with his emotions as he navigates the contentious divide between wolf defenders and opponents. As Luca tries to be as close as possible to the wolves to understand them, he finds himself facing the sentiments of those who fear and love them.

Lobito Bound: A Journey to Africa's New Frontier

An epic road-trip through a region on the brink of incredible change

Join British Jamaican explorer Dwayne Fields on an epic journey along Africa’s Lobito Corridor, a new economic highway backed by Western powers to challenge China’s dominance. As the U.S. scrambles to secure critical minerals and counter Beijing’s influence, the film asks: will this project benefit Africa, or is it just a new battleground in the global superpower rivalry?

Katwe

A salt-mining community navigate broken promises of development

Nima Shirali’s subtly humorous film follows a community tucked between Uganda’s Katwe Salt Lake and a national park. Through the eyes of an enthusiastic teacher, a jaded caretaker and a sharp-witted mother, the salt lake is seen as a vital lifeline. Between harvests and floods, the lake transforms from a role that is central to local identity and offering a promising industry, to become a symbol of failed development. The low price of salt adds to the woes of toxic labour conditions. And yet, for many in Katwe it remains the only path of opportunity. As a flamboyant, retro-styled local politician pushes grand plans onto a crumbling mine and community, the local population reflects on what the future holds.

Pet Farm

A man's dream of breeding foxes becomes a battle against powerful external forces

Inspired by a 1970s Russian science experiment on fox domestication, Joakim embarks on the art of selective breeding and intricate training, realizing his childhood dream of owning his own pack of foxes. However, his pet project abruptly halts when local authorities declare the farm a violation of wildlife law, threatening to euthanize his beloved fox pack. To what extent will Joakim go to protect what he holds dear?

Europe's Lithium Paradox

Europe’s mission to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent

Lithium is the essential element for the batteries of our electric vehicles and for our energy storage. Europe has enough lithium in its bedrock to become self-sufficient. But today there is no operational mine yet, and the EU is depending on imports from China. A new responsible way of mining is necessary, one that recognises the importance of local and cultural preservation. Can the European Union lead the way?

Gaza Sound Man

The sound of life and death: a journey through Gaza

Sound engineer Mohamed Yaghi works tirelessly to record sounds in the Gaza Strip, leading an auditory journey through four stories, each character reflecting the war's impact since October 7th. Through their voices and experiences, we witness how the sounds of this devastated region have been transformed. A fascinating and original perspective on how humanity endures horror and maintains hope against the odds.