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Draining two million cubic meters of water to protect a small animal in danger of extinction. This has been the task of those who have worked to remove the Enobieta reservoir and ensure a safe haven for the Pyrenean desman. This amazing story took place in Artikutza, the estate that San Sebastián bought in Navarre a century ago and which is now one of the best-preserved natural sites on the Cantabrian coast. In Normandy, meanwhile, the large Vezins dam has been removed. Its demolition will allow salmon to return to the Sélune River. Abandoned dams on rivers are barriers to biodiversity, and their demolition allows us to imagine a more habitable planet. That future will depend on small gestures, or large ones, such as those in Vezins and Enobia.
Salvar Tenerife shows, like never before, the overexploitation to which the island of Tenerife is submitted. It receives more than 6 million tourists a year and has a population of 930000 inhabitants. These figures are born from the terrible way in which the island has been managed during the last decades and currently. An infinite and untenable growth which is threatening more than ever the natural spaces and biodiversity from Tenerife, more and more deteriorated each day. This documentary seeks to boost a change towards real sustainable development, so we can have a future in which we live alongside nature and we can keep enjoying Tenerife (and the rest of the Canary Islands) in their wild and natural state.
The story of the Monarch butterfly: a symbol of American pride and the embodiment of the returning dead in Mexico. It would be a happy story, only, today they are dying. The monarch butterflies population has declined by up to 80% in the last decade. Who is to blame?
In times of global ecological crisis, Costa Rica seems to be an oasis for its rich biodiversity. Nacho traces a route to learn about agroecological projects, discovering what the indigenous communities call "good living" Could this be the solution?
Luciano Candisani, award-winning Brazilian photographer, returns to the Pantanal, the world’s largest floodplain, to document its biodiversity and raise awareness about severe environmental threats. The region faces drastic water flow changes and unprecedented fires, yet Candisani finds hope and resilience amidst the challenges.
An enthralling documentary delving into the life and career of Johan "Rassie" Erasmus, one of rugby's most iconic figures. Divided into chronological chapters — from a young boy dreaming of playing for Despatch, through his Springbok playing career, to his groundbreaking tenure as coach and Director of Rugby — the film traces a maverick whose unorthodox approach transformed player selection and tactics. Exploring Rassie's upbringing during apartheid, the seeds of his rugby obsession, and personal struggles along the way, it chronicles how he turned down Springbok captaincy, worked his way up through coaching ranks, and ultimately summoned all his knowledge to address self-belief, patriotism, transformation and meritocracy — delivering South Africa's third Rugby World Cup victory in 2019. Featuring footage, photos and interviews with coaches, journalists and media personalities, this compelling biopic offers a window into the proud South African's life story and hard-earned fairytale.
A documentary series investigating the mysterious 2015 death of Charmain Speirs, a Scottish woman who married Ghanaian preacher Eric Adusah. After a whirlwind romance, Charmain was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Ghana six months post-wedding. While Adusah was briefly arrested for her murder, he denied involvement and was released; the investigation reveals significant gaps in his story.
A short snapshot of the lives of young people on the day of Pasha Tekhnik's funeral.
The Myth of Inkarri is a short film shot on 35mm high-contrast black and white film. Using the traditional stop-motion technique, the 17th-century drawings of chronicler Felipe Guamán Poma de Ayala were reused without alteration to produce the famous myth of Inkarri. The short film narrates and recreates scenes in which the Spanish decapitate Inkarri and take his head to Lima; according to the legend, the head is alive and when it is reunited with the other parts of the body, a new Inca will be formed.
A young travel writer wagers with friends and sets off with only maps—beginning a bus-only journey from Delhi toward London, swept up in Asia’s heat and change.
Crossing from Iran into Turkey, Sawaki reaches Istanbul, then Greece and onward through Italy, Spain and Portugal—dealing with dwindling cash and a stolen passport as the journey closes in on its end.
A cinematic poem in which he makes a visual reflection on death in pre-Columbian Peru based on the observation of the ruins of Huaycán and Puruchuco.
This instructional video shows players advanced combos and strategies for the video games "Street Fighter II Turbo" and "Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition".
For 15 years Jonathan has kept a box of DV tapes chronicling his teenage years spent skateboarding with his friends and filming everything. Or at least he thought it was everything. Recently Jonathan found out that the skateboarding team’s manager, his trusted mentor Anders physically and mentally abused many in the group, including Jonathan’s closest friends – for years. The Art of Not Knowing explores the weight of memory, power dynamics of tight knit groups, and the healing that comes from breaking the silence.
A short story about the life and work of Alexey Fishev (The Corner), the leader and inspiration behind one of Russia's most interesting underground bands, "Orgasm of Nostradamus." At first glance, he was an ordinary provincial punk, a heavy drinker who eventually became an alcoholic. But this is not just a chronicle of his downfall, but a portrait film about a man who found himself at the turning point of an era, when one world was already crumbling and another had not yet been built.
Léa is an old punk, Rémi an old hippie, Tonton a former fairground worker, Kiki a pink-haired Ma' Daltone, and Galak, their poodle. They all live together amidst laughter, drugs and rough love, dividing their time between a cramped Parisian council flat and a chalet in the Alps that’s far too big for them. One day, Kiki has a stroke, plunging her into dependency and forcing her daughter to take charge of her, even though she struggles to look after herself. No More Heroes tells the story of a tribe trying to hold its own in the world.
In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.
The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.
A look at the origins, history and conspiracies behind the "Majestic 12", a clandestine group of military and corporate figureheads charged with reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology.
A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.
After another 7 year wait, director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born children from Seven Up! and 7 Plus Seven. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.
Film adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's ground-breaking global bestseller of the same name: an eye-opening journey through wealth and power.
Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."
Performance artist Marina Abramovic prepares for a major retrospective of her work at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer.
A documentary on why 'Money Heist' sparked a wave of enthusiasm around the world for a lovable group of thieves and their professor.
A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.
When a daughter becomes concerned about her mother's well-being in a retirement home, private investigator Romulo hires Sergio, an 83-year-old man who becomes a new resident—and a mole inside the home, who struggles to balance his assignment with becoming increasingly involved in the lives of several residents.
A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in the evolution of the Fincher's film is documented here, from the project's attachment to numerous other directors during the 1990s, to its shoot in 2006 and 2007 in New Orleans, to its complex, CGI-intensive postproduction process.
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
