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Documentary

Memories Showers Seas

May 2, 2025

The late Kim Dong-il, a Jeju April 3 refugee in Japan, left behind over 2,000 crocheted items and pieces of clothing that preserved her memories, identity, and history. As the film traces the redistribution of her belongings, it illuminates the still-unhealed lives of various Zainichi Koreans who lived through the same era, sharing and connecting their intertwined memories.

Colorless, Odorless

May 2, 2025

Colorless Odorless follows the work records and archival materials of victims of semiconductor biohazards, tracing the smells and effects of substances that cameras cannot capture. Testimonies of the past overlap with current symptoms, and the disaster repeats itself in other bodies and places.

La Découverte de la Chouette d'Or

La Découverte de la Chouette d'Or

May 2, 2025

Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade

Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade

May 2, 2025

A visionary new documentary exploring the final decade of John Lennon's life in extraordinary detail. Follow the legend as he evolves beyond The Beatles, creating revolutionary music and standing at the forefront of anti-war protests that would make him one of the most influential pop culture icons of all time.

Abby’s List: a Dogumentary

Abby’s List: a Dogumentary

May 2, 2025

Realizing she’s nearing the end of her life, 14-year-old Abby the Whippet and her human, Mark, embark on an epic cross-country road trip. From captaining a yacht to riding It’s a Small World, making friends with a dolphin and a deer, even peeing on the world’s tallest trees, Abby does it all! By the way, whose list is this anyway… Abby’s or Mark’s? Does it really matter? As the journey unfolds, we realize that all they really want is quality time together. And incredibly, the Universe intervenes; Abby starts aging in reverse, and their three-week bucket list trip morphs into the three-year journey of their lives!

Change for Channelview

Change for Channelview

May 1, 2025

Produced by Channelview Press, the school's student media team, Change for Channelview is more than just a film-it's a testament to the power of youth leadership. Under the direction of Dev Patel, this documentary captures the triumphs, struggles, and relentless drive of students determined to make a lasting impact on their school and community.

Heart to Heart

May 1, 2025

The Heart-Heart Orchestra, an ensemble composed of members with developmental disabilities, is raising awareness of disabilities through various performances both domestically and internationally. They are developmentally disabled, but they are also professional musicians who take on roles in the orchestra. This film observes how these two identities interact.

Pink Moon

May 1, 2025

Yun Suknam, born in 1939, supported her widowed mother and siblings from a young age. By the time she turned 40, she felt suffocated by societal roles and chose to pursue painting, spending all her money on supplies and refusing to quit. As a first-generation feminist artist, she continues to paint in her eighties, proving that art is about perseverance, resilience, and an unbreakable will.

Night Watches Us

May 1, 2025

In August 2018, a 23-year-old Black father was shot and killed by Montreal police while grappling with a mental crisis. Through a poetic blend of music, dance and spoken word, his family’s desire for justice is brought to life.

I, Poppy

May 1, 2025

The divergent paths of poppy farmer Vardibai and her activist son Mangilal intertwine in this powerful documentary about a Dalit family’s resistance against systemic oppression.

Horoomon

Horoomon

May 1, 2025

Horoomon: the Japanese word for grilled offal, derived from "something to be thrown away." There were people who picked up discarded animal intestines and ate them—Koreans who moved to Japan during the Japanese colonial era. The Japanese looked down on them for grilling and eating offal, but today, it has become a beloved dish for all. For Zainichi Koreans who have lived in Japan, horomon carries the sorrows and history of their lives.

The Close Up of Bae Chang-ho

May 1, 2025

The Close-Up of Bae Chang-ho is a documentary that delves into the work of director Bae Chang-ho. In this cinematic essay, he revisits key locations from his films, exploring the intricate relationship between nature, urban landscapes, architecture, and his works, while sharing his reflections on life and cinema.

Romokból

Romokból

May 1, 2025

Feis Forever

Feis Forever

May 1, 2025

Feis Forever is the story of a rapper from Rotterdam who was killed on New Year’s Eve 2018. Through his interviews and lyrics, paired with intimate conversations and scenes from his community, the film reflects on the connective powers of hiphop and the complexity of growing up in stigmatised neighbourhoods.

While We Still Have Time

While We Still Have Time

May 1, 2025

Daughter-cum-documentary filmmaker, Ava Grimshaw-Hall, embarks on a poignant journey to connect with her sperm donor father John, as he battles an aggressive cancer. Together, they explore their unique bond, seeking understanding and closure amidst life’s uncertainties.

The Art of Sport

The Art of Sport

May 1, 2025

A retelling of Sun Tzu's The Art of War through sports.

Les Oiseaux de pluie

Les Oiseaux de pluie

April 30, 2025

Unwelcomed

April 30, 2025

In late 2021, Chile experienced its most violent anti-immigrant protest, sparked by an unprecedented influx of migrants from Venezuela. This evocative cinematic experience examines contrasting perspectives around the migrant crisis that is driving anger and violence towards the migrants.

Heritage

Heritage

April 30, 2025

Every day like clockwork, two siblings alternate shifts caring for their elderly parents: one with Alzheimer's, the other diminishing with age. This meticulously crafted family snapshot asks how we can reconcile the needs of those we love with the pursuit a life true to ourselves.

Secrets of the Southwest

Secrets of the Southwest

April 30, 2025

Discover the hidden stories Britain's southwest has to offer. From Foxes fighting on the streets of Bristol to Puffins looking for love on Skomer Island.