A religious mystery protected by a secret society is discovered after a murder in the Louvre. Clues lead to the existence of the Holy Grail and a secret that could undermine the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Politician follows the story of a teenager with political ambitions who must navigate the complex world of high school politics. Faced with challenges such as bribery, closeted teenagers, and Munchausen syndrome, he strives to achieve his dreams of becoming the president of the United States.
In the 9th century, a young boy named Brendan lives in the Abbey of Kells, where he is tasked with helping to complete the Book of Kells, a sacred manuscript. When a renowned illuminator arrives at the abbey, Brendan discovers a hidden world of magic and must embark on a dangerous journey to find a mythical crystal and finish the book. Along the way, he encounters mystical creatures, battles an evil force, and learns the true power of art and bravery.
Mamma Roma tells the story of a woman named Roma, who is trying to escape her past as a prostitute and provide a better life for her teenage son. However, their hopes are shattered when her son gets involved in a life of crime and violence. Roma must now confront her own choices and fight to protect her son, even if it means facing the harsh realities of poverty and the corrupt society they live in.
Pedro is a 17 years old boy who attends high school as all the boys do. In the afternoon he and his friends mess around. What Pedro loves the most is mothers baked beans.
John Romer recreates the glory and history of Byzantium. From the Hagia Sophia in present-day Istanbul to the looted treasures of the empire now located in St. Marks in Venice.
He slept with Sal Mineo, was photographed by Andy Warhol, and he was lusted after by millions of men around the world. Model, photographer, filmmaker, clothing designer, and porn icon Peter Berlin is his own greatest creation. Berlin is front and center in this bio documentary from director Jim Tushinski, and featuring interviews with director John Waters, novelist Armistead Maupin, 70s porn director Wakefield Poole and more, all with Berlin as the subject. This intimate film reveals the legendary man with the white saran wrapped pants, undersized leather vests, and Dutch-boy haircut
The Boy Who Found Gold is a documentary that follows the journey of a young boy as he searches for meaning and purpose in his life. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, but ultimately discovers the power of love and the importance of staying true to oneself. Through his experiences, he learns valuable lessons about faith, spirituality, and the human spirit.
Enigmatic, stop-motion, animated story of a man's day.
This documentary explores the mesmerizing world of Hollywood film production, delving into the intricate iconography, innovative production design, and captivating art direction. With a focus on the secrets behind creating visually stunning movies, it uncovers the hidden art that brings stories to life. Join us on a journey through the halls of Hollywood's creative genius.
Filmed In the heart of the mountainous villages of Greece and North Macedonia, the documentary follows a group of conservators of antiquities and works of art on their journey, with the goal of preserving Byzantine iconography. The dialogue between them and the hagiographers of the past comes to life.
Catholic is a b/w Super-8 short written, produced and directed by Richard Kern. A Catholic student has a crisis of faith.
It's All in Lebanon is a documentary film that delves into the politics and iconography of Lebanon. The film provides an in-depth exploration of the country's rich history, cultural significance, and diverse political landscape. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, It's All in Lebanon offers a comprehensive look at the struggles, triumphs, and complexities of Lebanon's past and present.
A five-year visual ethnography of traditional yet practical orchestration of Semana Santa in a small town where religious woodcarving is the livelihood. An experiential film on neocolonial Philippines’ interpretation of Saints and Gods through many forms of rituals and iconographies, exposing wood as raw material that undergoes production processes before becoming a spiritual object of devotion. - A sculpture believed to have been imported in town during Spanish colonial conquest, locally known as Mahal na Señor Sepulcro, is celebrating its 500 years. Meanwhile, composed of non-actors, Senakulo re-enacts the sufferings and death of Jesus. As the local community yearly unites to commemorate the Passion of Christ, a laborious journey unfolds following local craftsmen in transforming blocks of wood into a larger than life Jesus crucified on a 12-ft cross.
Filmmaker Chico Colvard investigates the propagation of demeaning representations of African-Americans. From industrial China to the rural American south to contemporary Brooklyn, we observe the people and places that reproduce, consume and reclaim BLACK MEMORABILIA. This feature documentary takes us on a journey into the material culture of racialized artifacts and confronts us with the incendiary features of these objects. BLACK MEMORABILIA also moves beyond perverse attractions and absolute objections to collectibles and antiques that serve as reminders of America's troubled racial history. In the midst of roiling ethnic unrest in the US today, the film's confrontation of our feelings about these objects strikes at the heart of a pressing contemporary issue and opens a unique dialogue about the continuing legacy of racism in America.
A young painter comes to the monastery where he's supposed to paint Virgin Mary. There he meets and falls in love with a beautiful novice named Agripina, eventually modeling his artwork by her appearance. This gets him in trouble with the church canons and Mother Superior, and he leaves.
A film on feminine legacy of rebellion, language and transgressions. Using the composition of Mahadevi Akka, a 13th century saint-poet, the film explores the multiplicity of contemporary women and their own points of transgressions.
Coming to a P.E hall near you, is another chapter in the sacred and sanguinary saga of Havoc in Highfields. When some average drifter by the name of “Turkey” thinks he can have a straightener with a manic Pigeon Fella in the yard after he took his hallowed Petits Filous, the enraged Pigeon Fella challenges him to a quarrel in the wastelands of Highfields. The stakes are sky piercingly high because this time, the champion will dethrone The High King of Highfields and shall have the force of the cavalry resting in his smiting hand.
How do we represent the ideas of gender? This short reflects about this topic, as we see an unidentified character, suited up, and with a paper bag over his head, walking down the hallway of its high school.