The Rainmakers
Rain rituals with possession dances among the Songhay and Zarma of Simiri, Zermaganda, Niger. Dry Season: The village of Simiri; water carriers, the rainbow tree. Possession of the faithful making their way to the spirit
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Rain rituals with possession dances among the Songhay and Zarma of Simiri, Zermaganda, Niger. Dry Season: The village of Simiri; water carriers, the rainbow tree. Possession of the faithful making their way to the spirit
Dutch author, poet and columnist Remco Campert still sits at his typewriter every day, despite his advancing age. This veteran of the experimental Dutch literary movement of the early 1950s known as the Vijftigers sees h
On the cusp of adulthood and in search of work qualifications and a better life, Franciszek Wróbel - a baker from a small village on the Czech border of south-western Poland - emigrates to industrial Silesia to join the
For decades, Kahoʻolawe endured use as a bombing range by the U.S. military, leaving profound scars across an island sacred to Native Hawaiians. This documentary chronicles the history of Kahoʻolawe, the formation of the
Home to some of the most majestic scenery in the United States, Yellowstone National Park contains nearly 9,000 square miles of forests, geysers and other natural wonders. This documentary explores the park's history and
A short story about two beings sharing life experiences as they go - A stop-motion film inspired by 'Shaun the Sheep', but in a horror version. Made on a second-year student budget with all its limitations—from a small p
Shinya Tsukamoto recalls the development of his adaptation of 'Fires on the Plain' by Shohei Ooka
Featurette in which Julija Steponaityte and Aistė Diržiūtė reflect on one another's characters from The Summer of Sangaile "in character."
An in-depth look at the intricate process of preserving the studio's film legacy.
Youth footballers and professional players are asked the same set of interview questions in this documentary that explores mental health, the academy system and childhood ambition in the world of football.
The beginning, the middle, and the end observed through light.
Anatomy of an Arthouse: 50 Years of The Loft Cinema in Tucson is a short documentary film about The Loft Cinema, one of the country’s longest-running independent cinemas. As told by the people who made it happen - with i
The sad and premature death of Freddie Mercury in 1991 took from the world probably the finest performer of all time. But Freddie was so much more than just a superb front-man, magnetic stage presence, and outstanding vo
Jude, a young groom of Miss Vera Raphael was abducted by his ex-girlfriend Miss Alicia Jones, made to believe his dead. Vera has to pass through a hard test and trial of love to get her man back.
Can classical music be humorous? Absolutely! The Berliner Philharmoniker and their chief conductor Kirill Petrenko will demonstrate this at the 2026 New Year’s Eve Concert: in his sparkling Symphonie classique, Sergei P
You must catch a fish before you turn 20.
Over a cup of coffee, two people try to remember a particularly rowdy night. Together they start to recall "memories" that include terrible dates, monsters and emotional confessions.
Dancing is a passion of the rich, believes Manish Chauhan , the 21-year-old son of a taxi driver in suburban Mumbai. Yet he, like his friend, 15-year-old Amiruddin Shah daydream of becoming principal ballet dancers in bi
Hear the words of Pope Francis and follow him on his travels through video footage and interviews.