The Little Town That Could

Aagaman

To the city come men, women, fruits, flowers, vegetables, goats and sheep – all ready for consumption. It is the process of consumption/exploitation that forms the core of the film.

Antigravitation

An isolated village in the Lithuanian countryside. Seated in her house, an elderly woman recites an old folk story. Then she climbs up the tall ladder that takes her to the rooftop of the church.

Vodu Between two worlds

Voodoo tradition is too often victim of misperceptions and stereotypes in the Western imagination. In Togo, Voodoo is revealed in all its splendour and complexity. Through spectacular ceremonies, consultations and rites, an intimate connection is revealed that unites the visible world with that of invisible forces. By giving a voice to those who live and practise Voodoo, an authentic and nuanced perspective emerges, revealing the richness of this mysterious spirituality. It's a genuine burst of curiosity about a living heritage and the sumptuousness of its traditions.

The Music of Michel Legrand

This video essay, made by Tony Zhou and Taylor Ramos for FilmStruck in 2016, explores the musical motifs in 'Cléo from 5 to 7.'

Meine Eltern wollen sich trennen

On the morning of her birthday, eight-year-old Katja learns what she has been afraid of for a long time: her parents want to separate. Instead of going to school, she takes the train into town to visit her older sister. Her sister tries to explain to Katja why everything happened and how things might continue.

This Week’s Poster - A Klocumentary

A short documentary about Dave Kloc's weekly poster-making process for The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail. Filmed during the week of June 24th, 2015.

Worth Every Minute

A tribute to the late Pat Schulz, an influential Canadian feminist.

The First Look

In Spain, a poor country ruined by the recent Civil War (1936-39), and in the midst of Franco's dictatorship, a film school was created in Madrid in 1947, which became, almost unintentionally, a space of freedom and pure experimentation until its closure in 1976.

Climate Fix

Director James Nguyen will release his short documentary film, CLIMATE FIX which suggests how carbon removal technology can be used to fix climate change-global warming.

The Colour of His Hair

Based on an unrealized film script written in 1964 for The Homosexual Law Reform Society, a British organisation that campaigned for the decriminalization of homosexual relations between men, "The Colour Of His Hair" merges drama and documentary into a meditation on queer life before and after the partial legalization of homosexuality in 1967.

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Trespass!

Part personal film, part call to action, Trespass! looks into the land workers and activists fighting for the universal right to access land. Through interviews with Right to Roam protestors, Trespass! asks the question: how do you connect to a land your ancestors are not from and explores what it means to push past and resist the boundaries that are laid for people of colour on these isles.

Crafts of the Sea

The art of traditional sailing is often represented through activity at sea, yet maintenance on land is of equal importance. This film shows the materials and skills that keep boats working, and the crafts that people keep alive through practising them.

Still Running

Two Serbian cinematography students set out to follow the longest relay in history, through protests, blockades, and a line of memories, tracing back to the moment it all began. An intimate and powerful film about fear, freedom, and a generation that is still running.

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Nuestra, À Nous, Ours

The Posada Ruiz family began calling Montreal home two decades ago, leaving everything they knew back in Colombia. Navigating their memories, the family retraces their journey, their relationship to the city, and the challenges that arise when trying to find a new home.

9/11: The Lost Tapes

Newly released audio recordings of military and air traffic control conversations offer a moving perspective on 9/11 and the fateful minutes that changed America forever.

The Longest Wait

The first feature-length documentary on the journey of the Indonesian National Team.