Vamizi: Cradle of Coral
52mins | Mozambique - 2018A team of scientists race to save an underwater paradise
In the shimmering waters of the Indian Ocean lies the island of Vamizi, home to one of the world's oldest, most pristine coral reefs. Natural reserves of oil and gas have been discovered below this wonderland of marine biodiversity, and now this vibrant, flourishing reef is a target for energy companies. With one-third of the world's coral reefs dying, this urgent doc follows a team of conservationists in a race against time to save Vamizi.
TrustWHO
86mins | Europe - 2018A damning investigation into the World Health Organisation's hidden practices
The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded with the aim of building a healthier future for people all over the world. Whether it’s the effects of smoking, the Swine flu pandemic or a nuclear disaster, the WHO is the body we rely on to advise on and resolve a public health crisis. But can it be trusted? TrustWho documents filmmaker Lilian Franck’s quest to discover what lies behind the altruistic façade of the world’s largest public health body. What she uncovers is an alarming picture of corruption and opacity. This powerful investigative doc shines a light on how industry lobbies have infiltrated the WHO and asks whether the organisation can be trusted to keep the public healthy.
A River Below
56mins/88mins | South America - 2017Truth and ethics become a tangled mess in this gripping exposé of eco-activism in the age of alternative facts
Deep in the Amazon, the near-mythical pink river dolphin is being hunted to extinction. Two activists, a marine biologist and a TV star, are working tirelessly to protect the species. Yet as their efforts to raise public awareness become increasingly complex, a scandal erupts and serious ethical questions are raised. This surprising roller-coaster of a doc digs into the complexities of the modern media and the moral dangers of using the ends to justify the means.
Stealing Rodin
80mins | Chile - 2018Master thief, or visionary artist?
When a celebrated sculpture briefly went missing from a Rodin exhibition in Santiago, the “theft” turned out to be a provocative statement, masterminded by a precocious art student. His actions sparked a public outcry and a furious debate on the nature of art itself. This lively and perceptive documentary revisits the scene of an extraordinary incident that captured the world's attention and challenged the global art community.
Tanzania Transit
85mins | Tanzania - 2018The disparate lives of three passengers aboard a cross country train
On board a sleeper train crossing Tanzania, the stories of three passengers unfold. Rukia is an entrepreneurial woman, on her way to begin a new life. Isaya is an old Masai man heading back to the bush with his grandson. Peter, a powerful preacher, makes money by letting his followers pay for his services. This microcosm offers a glimpse into their lives as each character moves towards an uncertain future in this precarious society.
Slovo House
82mins | Ukraine - 2018The death of the Ukrainian art scene under Stalinist occupation
Chain-smoking artists, poets and playwrights were among the colourful array of intellectuals living in the "Slovo House" in 1920s Ukraine. The communist paradise was built under Stalin's approval, but it quickly became a prison. The brutal Soviet regime spied on the inhabitants, destroying their eccentric way of life and sealing their fate. This fascinating film explores the extraordinary story of the building and its residents.
Out of Breath
64mins/30mins | North Korea - 2018Saving lives in the world's most secretive state
In rural North Korea, a film crew follows a small group of international volunteers fighting the spread of Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Working with North Korean medics, the volunteers venture deep into the world’s most secretive nation, overcoming cultural and political hurdles to save lives.
Plastic China
54mins/88mins | China - 2017A portrait of poverty, ambition and hope set in a world of waste
Laughter of playing children echoes through vast rolling hills of plastic waste. This recycling plant is home to Pen and his daughter Yi Jie, who is desperate for an education, and boss Kun, determined to improve his family’s lot. Over time, one man moves closer to prosperity whilst the other stagnates in poverty. This poetic doc reveals the lives of those on the fringes of global capitalist realities, a far cry from the communist dream.
Rupa's Boutique
52mins | India - 2018India's last refuge for acid attack victims
In recent years, India's patriarchal order has been called into question by an increasingly educated and culturally aware generation of women. In response, acid attacks on women have become a disturbingly frequent occurrence. As cowardly as they are devastating, those afflicted are left mentally and physically scarred. Rupa’s Boutique profiles the bravery and perseverance of six young acid attack survivors who are defying their trauma to pursue their dreams.
Death And The Judge
54mins | Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2018An Iranian judge balances the scales of justice
Iran's most famed and feared judge has sentenced around 4,000 people to death, more than any other judge in the country’s history. This powerful documentary offers unique access into the professional and private lives of Iran's most feared legal official. It constructs an intimate yet chilling portrait of a man who spends his days confronting decisions about life and death, both in the court room and in the course of his own life.
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Vamizi: Cradle of Coral
Mozambique - 2018
A team of scientists race to save an underwater paradise
In the shimmering waters of the Indian Ocean lies the island of Vamizi, home to one of the world's oldest, most pristine coral reefs. Natural reserves of oil and gas have been discovered below this wonderland of marine biodiversity, and now this vibrant, flourishing reef is a target for energy co...
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TrustWHO
Europe - 2018
A damning investigation into the World Health Organisation's hidden practices
The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded with the aim of building a healthier future for people all over the world. Whether it’s the effects of smoking, the Swine flu pandemic or a nuclear disaster, the WHO is the body we rely on to advise on and resolve a public health crisis. But can it ...
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A River Below
South America - 2017
Truth and ethics become a tangled mess in this gripping exposé of eco-activism in the age of alternative facts
Deep in the Amazon, the near-mythical pink river dolphin is being hunted to extinction. Two activists, a marine biologist and a TV star, are working tirelessly to protect the species. Yet as their efforts to raise public awareness become increasingly complex, a scandal erupts and serious ethical ...
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Stealing Rodin
Chile - 2018
Master thief, or visionary artist?
When a celebrated sculpture briefly went missing from a Rodin exhibition in Santiago, the “theft” turned out to be a provocative statement, masterminded by a precocious art student. His actions sparked a public outcry and a furious debate on the nature of art itself. This lively and perceptive do...
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Tanzania Transit
Tanzania - 2018
The disparate lives of three passengers aboard a cross country train
On board a sleeper train crossing Tanzania, the stories of three passengers unfold. Rukia is an entrepreneurial woman, on her way to begin a new life. Isaya is an old Masai man heading back to the bush with his grandson. Peter, a powerful preacher, makes money by letting his followers pay for his...
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Slovo House
Ukraine - 2018
The death of the Ukrainian art scene under Stalinist occupation
Chain-smoking artists, poets and playwrights were among the colourful array of intellectuals living in the "Slovo House" in 1920s Ukraine. The communist paradise was built under Stalin's approval, but it quickly became a prison. The brutal Soviet regime spied on the inhabitants, destroying their ...
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Out of Breath
North Korea - 2018
Saving lives in the world's most secretive state
In rural North Korea, a film crew follows a small group of international volunteers fighting the spread of Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Working with North Korean medics, the volunteers venture deep into the world’s most secretive nation, overcoming cultural and political hurdles to save lives.
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Plastic China
China - 2017
A portrait of poverty, ambition and hope set in a world of waste
Laughter of playing children echoes through vast rolling hills of plastic waste. This recycling plant is home to Pen and his daughter Yi Jie, who is desperate for an education, and boss Kun, determined to improve his family’s lot. Over time, one man moves closer to prosperity whilst the other sta...
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Rupa's Boutique
India - 2018
India's last refuge for acid attack victims
In recent years, India's patriarchal order has been called into question by an increasingly educated and culturally aware generation of women. In response, acid attacks on women have become a disturbingly frequent occurrence. As cowardly as they are devastating, those afflicted are left mentally ...
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Death And The Judge
Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2018
An Iranian judge balances the scales of justice
Iran's most famed and feared judge has sentenced around 4,000 people to death, more than any other judge in the country’s history. This powerful documentary offers unique access into the professional and private lives of Iran's most feared legal official. It constructs an intimate yet chilling po...