In a small town in Texas, a military experiment gone wrong unleashes a deadly swarm of killer bees. As the bees wreak havoc, a group of scientists and townspeople race against time to find a way to stop the bees before they cause mass destruction.
Romulus, My Father tells the story of an immigrant family in Victoria, Australia in the 1960s. It explores themes of mental health, family dynamics, and the struggle to find a sense of belonging in a new country. The film is based on the memoir by Raimond Gaita, and focuses on the relationship between Romulus, a hardworking metal worker, and his son, Raimond. They face numerous hardships, including a family tragedy, a strained relationship with Raimond's mother, and the challenges of living in a foreign land. Through it all, Romulus does his best to provide for his family and create a better life for his son.
In Tee for Two, Tom and Jerry engage in a golf game that quickly escalates into chaos. With surreal elements and slapstick comedy, the duo faces challenges on the golf course, including a swarm of bees, explosive mishaps, and teeth-breaking moments. As the game progresses, the cat and mouse find themselves in an outrageous battle, resulting in an unexpected and hilarious ending.
The future of our food resources depends on one small insect - the western honey bee, or Apis mellifera. Indeed, it is the most important agricultural pollinator on our planet, given that one third of our food supply depends directly on pollination from bees. This documentary tells the story of a worldwide ecological disaster that has been waiting to happen for several generations.
Our complex food system rests on the wings of the honey bee and the commercial beekeepers that move them from farm to orchard, pollinating the crops that we eat.
In a secluded village surrounded by forests and a river, an elderly beekeeper and a livestock farmer live alone, their lives shaped by tireless work and quiet harmony. Through one day in their hidden world, this documentary reveals the beauty and mystery of their bond with nature, far from the reach of modern life.
A documentary that introduces FIT Hives, a student-run organization whose mission is to educate the FIT community about the importance of bees to the environment, the use of bee-derived resources in the industries related to the majors at FIT and its goal to put a beehive on the roof. FIT Hives is a recipient of an FIT Innovation Grant which also supported the making of this documentary.
Scientists are fascinated by the discovery that each bee in a hive possesses its own unique personality. In this captivating documentary, viewers are taken on a journey to explore the circle of life of honeybees.
"plant portals: breath" is an experimental meditation on the unspoken history many queer and trans people of colour carry daily, connecting bumblebees, colonial trauma, alternate universes and the complicated concept of "rest" to ask: Can nature heal us? Shot entirely on an iPhone, the film is intentional in imagining what is possible, and manifests a reality rooted in mindfulness.“
"Honey Hunters" is a life story of bees and people. In order to get to the bottom of the mysteries of the life of bees and show them to the audience, the camera enters a contemporary hive and a traditional wild beehive drilled in the trunk of an old tree. It wanders the forests in Poland and Ural, mountains in Nepal and... roofs of Paris and Warsaw. For millions years bees have been laboriously building the natural environment of our planet. These days, they started to die by millions. A programme of wild tree beekeeping reintroduction was launched in Polish forests. It has been an ancient local tradition. Maybe reaching for the past, the original model of coexistence of bees and people, for wild tree beekeeping, can help us to save the bees? After watching “Honey Hunters” everyone wants to have their own beehive and harvest their own honey!
Inspired by Edvard Munch's "Hands"
It's a warm spring night, and the bee cowboys of Prince Edward Island begin rounding up their hives.
Anthropocene is a part of video trilogy – History of Impossible Destiny – which focuses on the fate of the species UN declared the most important for the survival of Earth – the honey bee (Apis mellifera). By documenting beekeeping activities Makela reveals how intrinsically anthropocentric our attitudes are, and how this affects the process of subjucating the honey bee into a condition of exploitable natural resource. Thru a sensitive, intimate and prolonged observation Makela discovers surprising behavior inside and outside the hive, which she offers as a set of dialogues that bring humor, poetry, reflection and an insight into the fantastic dimension of this species.
A little girl with a great affinity for bees pushes the limits in order to protect her community.
Earth: Muted is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the effects of human actions on the environment, specifically focusing on the decline of biodiversity. Through captivating storytelling and intimate character-driven narratives, the film sheds light on the urgent need to address issues such as climate change and the preservation of natural resources. It serves as a wake-up call for individuals and families to reevaluate their relationship with the planet and take steps towards a more sustainable future.
In doubt after a 3 year relationship, Nicolás, searches in his closest friends the meaning of romantic love. Without a clear idea in sight, he turns to his grandmother.