Documentary, History

For centuries, a closed institution served as a final destination for socially transgressive women at Själö, an isolated island in the Baltic Sea. The outcast women were kept there in detention, to be observed, studied and measured – in much the same way as the surrounding nature is by scientists … more

Comedy

In the wake of a devastating forest wildfire that swept through Texas back in 1988, the thoughtful and disciplined Alvin, and his polar opposite but well-meaning brother-in-law, Lance, are hired to repair the scorched roads. However, against the backdrop of a summertime solitude in the ravaged land, little by little, … more

Cultures & Traditions, Documentary

Arnaud Robert faithfully describes the adventures of a Benin musical combo – the irresistible Gangbé Brass Band. They depart in a bid to conquer the city of Lagos in Nigeria to perform with Femi Kuti at the Shrine. The famous club is a symbol of Afrobeat, created in the 1970s … more

Experimental, Fantasy, Short Film

A woman lies awake at night. Nearby, a set of theatre backdrops unspools itself, unveiling two alternate landscapes. Upon the woman’s blue sheet, a flicker of light reflects and illuminates her realm of insomnia. more

Drama

Can an impersonator find his own voice? At 68, Pepe has dedicated his life to impersonating rock star Joey Smith, a Filipino legend. Straddling the line between reality and imagination while sinking deeper into old age, he must undertake a journey of self-discovery to free himself from the shadow of … more