Anand, a terminally ill man with lymphosarcoma, teaches his doctor about the joy of life and the importance of living in the present. The story is told through flashbacks as the doctor reflects on the impact Anand had on his life.
Tale of Tales is a mesmerizing animated movie that explores various themes such as loss, nostalgia, and hope. Through a series of surreal and enchanting scenes, the film takes us on a journey into a world of fairy tales and explores the complexities of human emotions. It delves into the universal experiences of love, death, and longing, while also touching upon the destructive consequences of war and the tranquility that can be found in solitude.
Into Great Silence is a meditative documentary that takes viewers deep into the lives of the monks residing in the remote monastery. Through beautiful cinematography, the film explores themes of solitude, tranquility, and faith as the monks go about their daily routines of prayer, meditation, and rituals. With minimal dialogue and no music, the film offers a truly immersive experience that invites contemplation and reflection.
A cartoon deer named Bambi meets his untimely end when he crosses paths with the giant monster, Godzilla. This underground film is known for its absurdism and surrealism, with a minimalistic black-and-white style.
To the Sea is a documentary film that follows the story of a father and son as they embark on a journey to the sea. The film explores the themes of family, divorce, and the bond between a father and his child. Through breathtaking visuals and intimate moments, it captures the tranquility and wisdom found in the quietness of the ocean.
Still Life is a 1974 movie that delves into the life of an Iranian man, who is engulfed in alienation and stagnation. The film provides a tranquil portrait of the protagonist's experiences, as he seeks peace and tranquility amidst a changing world.
Bourek is a comedy-drama movie that takes place in a fictional Greek island. The story revolves around an ensemble cast of characters who are facing an end-of-the-world prediction. With an older-man-younger-woman relationship, food, money, and an apocalypse, the movie explores the lives of migrants, refugees, and locals on the island.
A tutorial about guided meditation. Throughout the project, the spectator is invited to follow a series of steps that, if done well, will take them to a calm and tranquility state.
In this French drama, an urban professional gives up his fast-track life in favor of the quiet of country life. Benoit now lives as a toymaker who sells games at his chic Paris art gallery. The film opens with young Lila as she is being released from prison. Immediately, she sets out to see her sister in Brionne, a tiny Normandy town. As soon as he sees her, the rather quiet Benoit falls in love. Eventually, the emotionally scarred young woman falls in love with him too. Soon they move in together, and Lila gets to meet his ne'er-do-well friends. The couple are very happy for a while, but when Benoit's gallery goes belly-up, he begins acting strangely, leaving Lila feeling very unsure. Eventually she leaves him. Benoit then struggles to cope with his depression; after many drunken nights, a lost dog helps him find the peace he has been searching for.
A husband goes through a trunk in an attic and finds a memento that reminds him of childhood sweetheart. The pair grow up and marry, facing tribulations. At the end, back in the present, she comes to the attic with their kids.
Dorothy (Fiona Samuel), a lone swimmer, luxuriates in tranquil bliss at a deserted pool — only to have her solitude rudely interrupted by a squad of swimmers. A wordless, strikingly choreographed conflict ensues as Dorothy attempts to assert herself against the dehumanised aggression of the swimmers.
Inundated by the relentless, breakneck pace of Seoul, a weary woman seeks to anesthetize her misery with alcohol and partying. Longing to break free, she will have to take a leap of faith to find solace and serenity.
A surreal dance narrative set within the aesthetic of an old black-and-white silent film paired with a haunting musical score: the journey of transformation through three stages of life.
Based on the Edgar A. Guest poem of the same name, this is photographic ode to the American South, featuring representative scenery. Mendelsohn's "Spring Song" is the musical theme throughout, and Al Shayne sings an original song based on Guest's poem.
Megann Reid evokes the solitude and warmth of a bath. Drawn with water colour pencil crayons on frosted acetate, the animation was done under a digital camera. This film was made as part of the second edition of the NFB's Hothouse apprenticeship.
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