The Disciple follows a young classical music vocalist who is deeply dedicated to his craft. As he navigates the challenges and sacrifices of pursuing his dreams, he immerses himself in the world of music and traditions. This is a story of passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence.
Summer Days with Coo is a heartwarming adventure about a young boy named Koichi who discovers a mythical creature named Coo that has been trapped in a fossil for thousands of years. As Koichi helps Coo adapt to the modern world, they embark on a journey to reunite Coo with his family and discover the true meaning of friendship and family. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles that test their bond and courage. This heartwarming film explores themes of friendship, family relationships, and coming-of-age, while also introducing elements of adventure and fantasy.
When We Leave tells the story of Umay, a young Turkish woman who leaves her abusive husband in Istanbul and moves to Germany with her son in order to start a new life. However, she faces challenges as she tries to adapt to a new culture and confronts the pressure to return to her husband.
Motel Melati was originally an old Dutch colonial estate which was converted into an inn. The house was once owned by a local doctor named Kusno, who secretly performed inhumane experiments on cadavers. After the arrival of Melati, a young village girl who has occult knowledge and does not believe in folklore, it is revealed that the house and its inhabitants are cursed by the spirits of the dead. By accepting the shadow's curse, Melati gains eternal life and hopes to bring her children back to life
After their father's funeral, two brothers encounter a mysterious woman who leads them on a journey filled with laughter and fantastical experiences. As they navigate through various challenges, they discover the importance of family, tradition, and the unexpected surprises that life brings.
Comedian Rosie Jones takes celebrity friends on thrilling outings around Britain, gorging on culture, learning local traditions and seeking excitement in the unlikeliest of places
Esen, a young man who has been expelled from his village, escapes with the daughter of one of the most powerful men in the village. Whilst being pursued, he is forced to fight for her hand in a battle that results in the destruction of a sacred totem tree. This puts the whole village in jeopardy, and it is up to Esen to redeem himself and save them all.
Grayson Perry explores the landmark events in all of our lives—Birth, Coming of Age, Marriage and Death. He works alongside people who are going through those universal experiences with the aim to try and reinvent these rites of passage so he can mark and celebrate them for modern secular Britain.
In Răchiţele commune, it is said that whoever kisses you on Wool's Day, will be your life partner in a long and busy life. The Mad Bride is the story of three shepherd brothers who have long since married and desperately want to kiss a proud Woolen Day.
Julia Bradbury explores the hidden side of the dazzling, sun-drenched Greek Islands. In this series she uncovers the hidden side of well-known islands like Corfu, Crete and Santorini as well as uncovering some lesser-known island gems.
Diagnosed with a terminal illness, a young man helps his best friend search for her soul mate while he keeps his own feelings for her secret.
The Swiss-Chilean citizen Carlos Kindermann has returned to the Araucania region in Chile after 47 years. He returns to his childhood land, from which he was torn away before his adolescence. Not even the 3,000 thousand hectares of valuable territory he comes to receive as an inheritance from his recently deceased father can reverse the physical and mental exhaustion he brings from Europe. Kindermann wants to sell quickly and forget as soon as possible this unwanted journey. Events however, slowly disintegrate this desire and push the character to a crossroads of life and death, between two openly excluding world views.
The Family Tree follows the lives of several interconnected characters as they navigate through the ups and downs of love, friendship, and family during the holiday season. With themes of acceptance, tradition, and the powerful bond of relationships, this heartwarming film explores the transformative power of the Christmas spirit.
The oldest Quebecois Benedictine convent open its gates to a documentary filmmaker for the first time. Observed up close, life behind its walls is busier than one would expect. About twenty cloistered nuns, most of them over 70, share their daily life with diligence and humor. A contemplative portrait of a community of sisterhood and solidarity emerges, punctuated by prayer, work and games evenings.
This down-to-earth story that takes place in the mountains of North Caucasus, between two adjacent villages – Ossetian Toli and Georgian Teli – tells us about simple and naïve people that governments try to divide today by an official state border. These people wish to live in peace and harmony, in spite of ethnic differences, as their ancestors lived for hundreds of years. They are accustomed to solve all the conflicts peacefully, following Caucasian customs – around a great table, with wine and songs…
sr draws a panorama of human activity spanning centuries and continents. In 16 fragmentary episodes the film reports of political and societal conditions, of theoretical discourses, human creations and realities of everyday life.
The shooting of this peasant chronicle in the Gruyère region of Switzerland lasted a whole year, from July 1989 to July 1990.
Leave the Saints Alone is a captivating documentary that delves into the fascinating connection between folk music and Catholicism. It takes viewers on a journey through the centuries, highlighting the traditions and rituals that have shaped these two intertwined aspects of culture. From ancient chants and hymns to modern interpretations, this film uncovers the deep-rooted significance of music in religious practices and explores the ways in which it has evolved over time. With rich visuals and insightful interviews, Leave the Saints Alone offers a unique perspective on the powerful role that tradition plays in our lives.
Deborah and Rachid both grew up in a Lyon suburb where everyone knows each other. Their respective religions and cultures weigh on them and forbid their budding love. Two religions that all seem to oppose but ultimately not so different from each other. Braving family and religious prohibitions, they meet again on the evening of a starry night. Treason? The line has been crossed ... from this night of love two twins came into the world.