In the midst of the most horrid stagnation era in the Soviet Union – at the end of October 1982 – the Monk (Ivo Uukkivi), Allan Vainola, Peep Männil, and Villu Tamme gather for band practice in a room above the garage of a private house in Pääsküla and form one of the most (politically) heavyweight punk bands in history – Velikiye Luki. For the 60th jubilee of the Soviet Union, Ivo and Villu bake a voodoo ginger cookie and while they gobble it down, they demonstratively establish their programme of action: to destroy the Soviet Union.
In this atmospheric and metaphysical short film that is truly captivating, two men traverse the forest in search of a mysterious object, while in an abandoned house, a tearful woman remains unmoved by her companion's words of comfort. "Huasi" is one of those films that appeals to the senses more than it speaks to the intellect, yet it still poses a question to us : saving one human being—does that mean saving all of humanity ?
There’s something fascinating about unwrapping gifts and opening boxes, an emotion that ranges from intrigue to euphoria. Here we know what’s inside, and what interests us is what’s outside: Americans filming themselves while showing off their new weapons and gleefully monetizing content that is also a relentless killing machine and, in Edo García’s hands, a razor-sharp ode to frivolity.
A home video camera observes everyday life from a balcony in Ciutat Vella. Over time, that same point of view reveals the shift from a lived-in neighborhood to a staged city, shaped by tourism, speculation, and surveillance.
A portrait of Naum Kleiman — film scholar, historian, and sage. In conversation with him, a vast cultural landscape unfolds, where Pushkin meets Godard, Sokurov, Dionysius, Eisenstein, Snyders, Glass, Ozu, and many others. Kleiman reveals the simplicity of mystery, and in doing so, reveals himself.
The foundation of modern Mongolia’s independence—who laid it? What were the tragic yet heroic fates they endured? Why did the Mongolian nobility of that time widely adopt “foster sons,” and what hidden motives and deeper secrets lay behind this practice? The work reveals the sacrifices made for this cause.
When a mysterious drifter shows up in a Florida coastal town, Lila, a sanguine waitress with a quick smile extends a lifeline. But as she finds herself drawn to the troubled young man, his past catches up with him, leading to a shocking revelation that changes their lives forever.
Mickey spent the last ten years exploring her transition process within the conservative context of Sinaloa, Mexico. Through digital archives, artistic reenactments, and deeply personal encounters, the film moves between tenderness and rage, transforming memory into an act of freedom. An exploration of self-perception and a non-punitive confrontation with the past.
An experimental anthology about mental turmoil. Nine filmmakers from around the world lament over depression, alienation, loneliness, and heartbreak. Turmoil as a universal experience, with nine subversive perspectives from across the globe.
Ai-Oun, a female screenwriter who returns to her rural home to find inspiration for a plot about an unconventional profession for a competition. If she wins, she'll get to work with an international team. In the meantime, she spends time at home, helping her father collect scrap metal, and discovers a peaceful way of life. This leads her to question herself: "Is my dream, which I once cherished, still the right one for me?"