María narrates in first person her mother Adela's journey from Asturias to Havana in 1929. On this trip, she follows her sister Segunda, who had left years earlier and to whom she was very close. Adela, like her sister, grew up cleaning and washing clothes in the prao, a field that was always covered in snow, causing her constant ovarian pain in the cold. Painful and heavy periods are a heavy burden, but thanks to sisterhood and understanding, Adela will gain the confidence to take control of her life at the end of her journey. The story María tells us is a story of migration, one that has always existed and will continue to exist. It is also a cycle—one that repeats itself in many lives—but one that has only one meaning: it is a cycle of departure.
When GATRA’s, desperation forces him to return to stealing cars. Together with TIAR, his old partner in crime, they steal a mysterious car – only to discover a mutilated body and gun. Now hunted by its vengeful owner, the two bandits are plunged into a violent nightmare where dawn is their only salvation; if they live to see it.
Pauline, Norah, Kristina and others wait for hours, sitting under a hut deep in the Bois de Vincennes. In front of the administrative detention center (CRA) in Paris, they have all come to see their loved ones locked up. Lives on hold, awaiting deportation or release. On this stage, these women tell their stories, talk to each other, share their experience, their revolt and their dreams with new visitors. They are the mirror of migrant detention, its reverse view.
The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom - how the Liverpool icon defied the odds and never gave up on his challenging journey to the top.
The revolutions that swept Latin America in the second half of the 20th century owe much to the participation of millions of Christians who engaged in political struggles in the name of their faith, paying a heavy toll for undermining the traditional relationship between the Church and power. Driven by Liberation theology, they challenged military regimes and oligarchies, risking their lives. Far from Marx's idea of religion as 'opium of the people', here the people fought for the advent of the Kingdom of God on Earth, rather than in Heaven.
Orlando Pantera (1967-2001) was a gifted Cape Verdean musician who died at 33 before releasing his solo album. This film revives his legacy through innovative sound and archival material from his daughter. It features contemporary interpretations by artists like Mayra Andrade and Princezito, highlighting his lasting influence on musicians today.
Jeff Hood, a spiritual advisor to death row inmates, travels to Oklahoma in September 2024 to petition against the forthcoming execution of Emmanuel Littlejohn and to guide him to his death, if the state chooses to kill him.
Nollaí tells the story of a young Irish deer who lives with a family of humans, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery to find out where he came from.
This spec spot for BetterHelp uses absurd comedy to explore a real issue - how men refuse to seek help. Literally, in the ad, for a mortal wound. Sub-textually, for mental health.
Shot in Brooklyn during the 2023 summer of collective grief and forest fire smoke, three artists sought shelter indoors to express feelings of doom, anarchy, and hedonism. This visceral film is a cathartic response to environmental collapse, exploring how queer bodies find endurance and resistance through an embrace of softness and urgent personal expression.
John and his 'Cameraman' document an 18th Century werewolf tale from the picturesque village of Winster - but who is it that stalks them through the streets there.. and what is the supernatural presence hanging over them?
It tells how 14 characters travel in a mysterious vehicle that they cannot easily get out of. Along the way, they fabricate about their identity and travel through unreal landscapes on a journey between life and death, sleep and wakefulness. According to the synopsis, "a tragicomedy with no certainties".
Decades after humanity's first contact with Pandora, a new expedition returns to harvest what's left of the planet's resources-only to discover that the alien species is preparing to strike back against Earth.
"Devoted Heart" reimagines the Nativity in modern times. War veteran Joe Shepherd returns home to find fiancée Mary mysteriously pregnant. An angelic dream reveals the divine truth: she carries Jesus, humanity's savior. Braving gossip and doubt, they embark on a census-mandated road trip, stranding in a storm where Mary births Jesus in a shed. Angelic visions summon migrant workers to adore the child.
Filmed in J. Hood Wright Park located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, this film portrays the jarring reality of integrating back into society in a search to find “normalcy” after isolating and quarantining during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was once mundane and routine may suddenly feel uncomfortable and unsettling, especially in navigating boundaries in both the public and private spheres. Nevertheless, this piece also seeks to provide a sense of hopefulness and optimism in that our communities will continue to be resilient and thrive.