Can't Feel Nothing
54mins/81mins | Denmark - 2024What is the internet doing to us?
A man lies in bed illuminated by the blue-white light of his mobile phone. He doom scrolls past cute pets, outraged opinion pieces and haunting images from the world's hotspots – and he feels absolutely nothing. With curiousity and humour, director David Borenstein travels the world to investigate how bad things really are. Who is pulling the strings when the internet makes us angry, sad, horny or just plain indifferent? And is there any way back? From the American internet troll, a burnt-out superstar in the Asian influencer industry, a cynical fake-news factory in Eastern Europe, Russian state propagandists and an online dominatrix, this is an alarming contemporary diagnosis, with a bold attempt to also look at solutions.
Denim Hunter
57mins/83mins | United States - 2023One man's rags are another man's riches
Viktor Fredbäck is an ordinary guy from Sweden, but with an intense passion for old jeans. After fifteen years of collecting, he has an almost complete timeline – one hundred years of jeans history. Just one problem: the pair he needs is buried in a mine in the American West. What will it take for Viktor to find the denim jewel in his collection? And will he get back in time for his wedding?
The Other Side
52mins/97mins | Russian Federation - 2024An unseen and indispensable perspective on Russia's war against Ukraine
In this visceral and powerful film, renowned journalist Sean Langan achieves an unprecedented 'on the ground' insight to the Russian side of the war with Ukraine. With extraordinary access to the Eastern frontlines, Langan builds a compelling exploration of what it is to be a Russian soldier, and a Russian civilian under daily threat of bombardment.
Unbound
91mins | Spain - 2024For these dancers, there's no such thing as "can't"
Abuse in the ballet world is rife, but these dancers are fighting back. They want to create their own company, open their doors to other traumatised, talented, survivors, and together, ‘reclaim the stage’. It won’t be easy. They’re young and fragile. They have no money or experience. But in a run-down studio, with a gender-fluid ballet insurgent to direct them, they fight for the chance to dance once again, with defiance, hope and joy.
Eddy's War
103mins | Ukraine - 2024How does one function as a photographer in the surreal reality of war?
For four seasons, Eddy van Wessel travels along the Ukrainian frontlines. As the most acclaimed Dutch war photographer for three decades now, he still seeks to capture the ultimate image – one that encapsulates the entire conflict, making all the struggles, traumas, and setbacks he has endured worthwhile. Filmmaker Joost van der Valk (known for "Satudarah – One Blood") shadows him, documenting how Van Wessel experiences and captures the war through encounters and interactions with Ukrainians. However, on the other side of the lens, one is not immune to the war's suffering.
Norwegian Democrazy
59mins/86mins | Norway - 2024Where is the boundary between free speech and hate speech?
A deep dive into the fiery intersection of free speech and hate speech, spotlighting the contentious actions of SIAN, an Islam-critical group whose incendiary protests incite fierce debates and necessitate extensive police protection. Through exclusive access, the film intimately follows SIAN's leader, Lars Thorsen, and his associate, Fanny Bråten, alongside the endeavors of anti-racist activist Axel and his allies. As tensions escalate and violence looms, the documentary grapples with pivotal inquiries regarding the exploitation of free speech for spreading hatred and the intricate challenges confronting democratic societies in confronting extremism.
The Bad Guy
54mins/69mins | United States - 2024Do active shooter drills do more harm than good?
The gun epidemic has become so intense in the USA, that schools and community groups are now looking away from prevention and towards preparation – tolerating mass killing as part of the fabric of American life. Measures like active shooter drills and arming teachers seem an unsavoury but necessary response to keep our loved ones safe. What impact do these militarised approaches have on children’s mental wellbeing? What kind of society will they build in the future? Told through the perspective of a European new mother, who is deciding to make a life for her young family in America, this candid and urgent documentary asks what is at stake during these frightening times.
Tomorrow's Freedom
59mins/59mins/97mins | Israel/Palestine - 2022Can Marwan Barghouthi become Palestine's Mandela?
Made over the course of 5 years, Tomorrow's Freedom gains intimate access to the family of imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouthi. Combining unfolding events on the ground, in-depth interviews and powerful archive spanning over 30 years, we see Marwan's evolution from activist to learned politician, uniting people and bringing hope to a flatlined peace process. If given a chance, could Barghouthi pave the way for an inclusive, democratic and peaceful future?
One With the Whale
55mins/79mins | United States - 2024A Native family's struggle to rebuild their shattered identities in the modern world
Hunting whales is a matter of life or death for the Indigenous people of St. Lawrence, a tiny island in the Bering Sea. So, when Chris Apassingok becomes the youngest person to ever harpoon a whale for his Alaskan village, his mother proudly shares the news on Facebook. To her surprise, thousands of keyboard activists brutally attack Chris without fully understanding the scope of his accomplishment. A thrilling yet heartwarming story of one family’s struggle to rebuild their shattered identities and find a way to live with ancient Indigenous values in the fast-paced, cruel modern world.
Between The Rains
53mins/81mins | Kenya - 2023A childhood caught up in tribal expectations and the looming threat of climate change
Filmed with stunning cinematography over four years, Between the Rains explores a childhood caught within a traditional culture that is a casualty of climate change. During a period of record low rainfall in northern Kenya, the Turkana tribe faces growing violent clashes with rival tribes and encroaching wild predators hunting their livestock. Kolei, a sensitive shepherd boy whose name translates to “living amongst the goats”, questions not only his path as a warrior, but also the erosion of the culture that has shaped every aspect of his life. With unprecedented and intimate access to the Turkana people, this moving coming-of-age story reveals the grave threats facing one of the world's oldest communities.
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Can't Feel Nothing
Denmark - 2024
What is the internet doing to us?
A man lies in bed illuminated by the blue-white light of his mobile phone. He doom scrolls past cute pets, outraged opinion pieces and haunting images from the world's hotspots – and he feels absolutely nothing. With curiousity and humour, director David Borenstein travels the world to investigate …
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Denim Hunter
United States - 2023
One man's rags are another man's riches
Viktor Fredbäck is an ordinary guy from Sweden, but with an intense passion for old jeans. After fifteen years of collecting, he has an almost complete timeline – one hundred years of jeans history. Just one problem: the pair he needs is buried in a mine in the American West. What will it take for …
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The Other Side
Russian Federation - 2024
An unseen and indispensable perspective on Russia's war against Ukraine
In this visceral and powerful film, renowned journalist Sean Langan achieves an unprecedented 'on the ground' insight to the Russian side of the war with Ukraine. With extraordinary access to the Eastern frontlines, Langan builds a compelling exploration of what it is to be a Russian soldier, and a…
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Unbound
Spain - 2024
For these dancers, there's no such thing as "can't"
Abuse in the ballet world is rife, but these dancers are fighting back. They want to create their own company, open their doors to other traumatised, talented, survivors, and together, ‘reclaim the stage’. It won’t be easy. They’re young and fragile. They have no money or experience. But in a run-d…
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Eddy's War
Ukraine - 2024
How does one function as a photographer in the surreal reality of war?
For four seasons, Eddy van Wessel travels along the Ukrainian frontlines. As the most acclaimed Dutch war photographer for three decades now, he still seeks to capture the ultimate image – one that encapsulates the entire conflict, making all the struggles, traumas, and setbacks he has endured wort…
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Norwegian Democrazy
Norway - 2024
Where is the boundary between free speech and hate speech?
A deep dive into the fiery intersection of free speech and hate speech, spotlighting the contentious actions of SIAN, an Islam-critical group whose incendiary protests incite fierce debates and necessitate extensive police protection. Through exclusive access, the film intimately follows SIAN's lea…
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The Bad Guy
United States - 2024
Do active shooter drills do more harm than good?
The gun epidemic has become so intense in the USA, that schools and community groups are now looking away from prevention and towards preparation – tolerating mass killing as part of the fabric of American life. Measures like active shooter drills and arming teachers seem an unsavoury but necessary…
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Tomorrow's Freedom
Israel/Palestine - 2022
Can Marwan Barghouthi become Palestine's Mandela?
Made over the course of 5 years, Tomorrow's Freedom gains intimate access to the family of imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouthi. Combining unfolding events on the ground, in-depth interviews and powerful archive spanning over 30 years, we see Marwan's evolution from activist to…
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One With the Whale
United States - 2024
A Native family's struggle to rebuild their shattered identities in the modern world
Hunting whales is a matter of life or death for the Indigenous people of St. Lawrence, a tiny island in the Bering Sea. So, when Chris Apassingok becomes the youngest person to ever harpoon a whale for his Alaskan village, his mother proudly shares the news on Facebook. To her surprise, thousands o…
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Between The Rains
Kenya - 2023
A childhood caught up in tribal expectations and the looming threat of climate change
Filmed with stunning cinematography over four years, Between the Rains explores a childhood caught within a traditional culture that is a casualty of climate change. During a period of record low rainfall in northern Kenya, the Turkana tribe faces growing violent clashes with rival tribes and encro…