
15 Nov 1927

Doll Messengers of Friendship
A short film commemorating the 1927 doll exchange between the US and Japan organized by the Committee on World Friendship Among Children
Fatherhood is a journey with many lessons.
The peaks, the valleys, and all the moments in between. Being a father is an extraordinary privilege that transforms your perspective on the world. "A Letter from the Fathers" is a touching, captivating, and emotive movie that presents the audience with the fatherhood journeys of four men. Gear up to experience laughter, tears, and reflection as these dads share insights from their parenting adventures. It's a profound, insightful exploration of how fatherhood doesn't just mould the children but also profoundly influences the men themselves.
Andrew Charles James
David D'Lancy Wilson
15 Nov 1927
A short film commemorating the 1927 doll exchange between the US and Japan organized by the Committee on World Friendship Among Children
22 May 2019
Two countries, two restaurants, one vision. At Gabriela Cámara's acclaimed Contramar in Mexico City, the welcoming, uniformed waiters are as beloved by diners as the menu featuring fresh, local seafood caught within 24 hours. The entire staff sees themselves as part of an extended family. Meanwhile at Cala in San Francisco, Cámara hires staff from different backgrounds and cultures, including ex-felons and ex-addicts, who view the work as an important opportunity to grow as individuals. A Tale of Two Kitchens explores the ways in which a restaurant can serve as a place of both dignity and community.
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Orson Welles acted in Brazilian culture and music by deeply researching Brazil's historical geology, consciously completing a legendary cultural mission. Although being turned down by Hollywood producers, he developed a triumphantly accomplished mission in the language domain - three friends of Welles' testified his love for cinema, his passion for Brazilian music and people and his obstinate endurance against formidable pressures coming from inside and outside Hollywood regarding his unfinished "It's All True".
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After a traumatic encounter, a young gay Egyptian joins the LGBT rights movement. When his safety is jeopardized, he must choose whether to stay in the country he loves or seek asylum elsewhere as a refugee. "Half a Life" is a timely story of activism and hope, set in the increasingly dangerous, oppressive, and unstable social climate of Egypt today.
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Several species of dragonflies are shown in their natural habitat.
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02 Jan 1952
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26 Jan 1996
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Four friends embark on a journey to California where they discover the beauty of friendship amidst the stunning landscapes of the West.
23 Apr 2017
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01 Jan 1949
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Sergio Citti talks about a video he shot in 1975 after Pier Paolo Pasolini's death.
01 Jan 1965
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21 Sep 2018
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27 Sep 2005
A hand-filmed 32-minute documentary of the Skinny Puppy's 1988 'Head Trauma' tour of Europe by Dwayne Rudolph Goettel. Edited by Nivek Ogre in 2005.
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An experimental short film by Derek Jarman the depicts the crush of flesh at an art-world event.
05 Jun 2015
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