Eva's home is a small hill called Birdhill on the outskirts of Bratislava. During her childhood, it was still covered with historic vineyards of Maria Theresa and forest; today's reality is cranes and excavators. In her film, she gets to know its current inhabitants and discovers that each of the...

Chronicling Syria's brutal civil war, "Cries from Syria" is a powerful testament to resilience. Through gripping first-hand accounts from activists, children, and a defecting general, this documentary bears witness to unthinkable crimes and the profound dangers faced by refugees, serving as a vit...

Blind from birth, Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii ("Nobu") is a global symbol of hope. His miraculous story demonstrates music's power to inspire anyone facing disabilities or life's hurdles. As a musical ambassador performing worldwide, he spreads a powerful message of resilience.

Lawyers (f)or Justice? Is an exploration of the contemporary viability of socially conscious law in Ontario. It follows lawyer and director, Yavar Hameed, in his journey to understand the relationship between law and justice from the perspective of social activists, established socially consciou...

This multi award-winning documentary charts Jeremy Gilley's extraordinary 10-year journey to establish Peace Day on 21 September, showing how the Day was used to create a ceasefire in one of the most hostile areas of the world. The film's breathtaking conclusion finds Jeremy joined by Jude Law in...

Three rugby players challenge societal norms of femininity and masculinity. Through locker room talks and sport, they navigate prejudices, blending muddied knees with coquettish touches. Without speeches, these girls powerfully redefine what it means to be a girl.

“MAXIMA” tells the true story of Maxima Acuña, a Peruvian farmer battling the world’s largest gold miner, Newmont, for her ancestral land. When the corporation targets her home for a multi-billion dollar mine, she refuses to surrender, defending her property and life. “I was born in the fields,” ...

A unparalleled look at daily life in 1920's Soviet Union. Director Dziga Vertov, or 'Spinning Top', synthesises footage of industry, exercise, leisure and transport with scenes of the film being edited, of the filming itself and cameramen at work. He challenges the premise of narrative documentar...

Men working in the City of London make money out of money or from its proximity. But what do they feel about their life and jobs? We follow brokers, a cleaner, a Bengalí separate father, etc. In Men of the City, follows the lives of workers in the City of London during the global financial meltdo...

A forgotten bridge, a ruined house: the armed conflict in Peru changed everything. The Andes now reflect a fragmented, painful memory. All that remains is our tenderness, accompanying those who confront these traces.

Voodoo curses, spectral jazz, & haunted history. Explore the supernatural secrets of the Big Easy in this chilling documentary.

"Chasing Roo" presents a stark, intimate portrait of Australia's kangaroo industry. The film immerses viewers in the world of professional shooters, exploring their perspective and livelihood. This narrative is held in gripping tension with the dedicated wildlife rescuers who devote their lives t...

Argentinian songwriter Tomi Lebrero stars in an eccentric road movie across the pampas. Eschewing clichés, he travels with two mares and a colt, meeting wild characters. This modern minstrel narrates his journey through songs that paint the landscapes and the beautiful, complex simplicity of its ...

Some Dogs Go To Heaven is a documentary that shines a light on the crisis of animal homelessness and the effects of this crisis on local human communities. The film follows nonprofit Chiquita's Friends, as the team conducts animal welfare focused operations in both the US and impoverished region...

This is a compelling series about domestic abuse in New Zealand. Through the interviews with Simmone Butler and a series of people, you will change the way you think about violence towards women.

Across the Global South social entrepreneurs, civil society organisations and grass roots NGOs are rejecting the ‘white saviourism’ of rich countries in favour of sustainable development programmes designed by them, for their own communities. They're taking back control of their own destinies wit...

Exposing the world's most conniving, creative, and criminally adept con men, Serial Swindlers goes inside their minds. While their crimes and exploits are a ready-made Hollywood script, their escapades have left a trail of heartache, poverty and destruction. Ordinary criminal minds they are not.