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A clan of Afghan smugglers waits at the edge of a forest, surrounded by the sounds of gunfire and a sharp metal wall marking Europe's border.

Waking Hours

My Sweet Land

Eleven-year-old Vrej is forced to flee his home in Nagorno-Karabakh when war erupts, later returning to learn how to defend his homeland.

My Sweet Land

Our Father Wears a Sun

Six years of intimate footage document actor Søren Spanning's family's adaptation to life after his stroke in 2014 until his passing in 2020.

Our Father Wears a Sun

The Brink of Dreams

A group of Coptic girls in southern Egypt forms an all-female street theater troupe, challenging societal norms over four years.

The Brink of Dreams

Just Look Up

A young visionary combines stand-up comedy and civil disobedience to lead a climate movement advocating for a sustainable future.

Just Look Up

Hard to Break

Two teenagers in Finland face rising issues of addiction and violence as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Hard to Break

2021 • Official selection

Nuclear Forever

2021•Official selection

Thousands of tonnes of radioactive waste remain in Germany, with no clear storage solution as the country phases out nuclear power in 2022.

Nuclear Forever

Recruiting for Jihad

2018•Official selection

Norwegian authorities arrested Ubaydullah Hussain for providing material support to terrorism after three years of filming his recruitment activities for ISIS.

Recruiting for Jihad

2018 • Official selection

I Am Gen Z

2021•Official selection

Generation Z, born between 1995 and 2012, faces significant challenges related to mental health, body image, and social media pressure in a digital world.

I Am Gen Z

2021 • Official selection

Songs of Repression

2020•Official selection

Approximately 120 residents still live in Villa Baviera, formerly known as Colonia Dignidad, a site infamous for its history of abuse and torture.

Songs of Repression

2020 • Official selection

MotherBoard

Britannia Manor, an elaborate house, embodies the teenage fantasies of various boyhood archetypes through its unique design and imaginative features.

MotherBoard

The Cycle of Love

6,000 miles were traveled by PK Mahanandia in 1977 as he bicycled across continents to reunite with the woman he loved.

The Cycle of Love

Kabul, Between Prayers

A 23-year-old soldier faces the choice between martyrdom and daily life as a husband and farmer in a country shaped by years of conflict.

Kabul, Between Prayers

You Need This

Consumerism's destructive effects on individuals and the environment are analyzed in the context of hyper-capitalism.

You Need This

Always

Eight-year-old Gong Youbin discovers poetry at his village school, using it to express his emotions and navigate the challenges of rural life in Hunan.

Always

Collective Monologue

Workers at zoos and animal rescue centers across Argentina dedicate countless hours to caring for the remaining enclosed animals.

Collective Monologue

Being Ola

A 30-year-old man with a mild intellectual disability confronts societal perceptions of identity while seeking independence in Sweden.

Being Ola

Hydrogen - Revolution or Illusion?

Hydrogen - Revolution or Illusion?

Countries in Africa, including Morocco and Namibia, are preparing to supply vast amounts of hydrogen as part of a global energy transition.

The Diary of a Sky

Forty-five minutes of video essay reveal how the sound of generators during blackouts blends with the constant hum of Israeli military aircraft in Beirut.

The Diary of a Sky

Copan

In Brazil's largest residential building, Copan, residents like Justin Pechberty and Viviane Mendonça navigate daily life amid political turmoil and corruption.

Copan

Jason's Box

In Greenland, climate scientist Jason Box collaborates with local colleagues on a radical project aimed at raising global awareness about climate change.

Jason's Box

Eros

In Brazil, love motels serve as a backdrop for exploring human desire and societal attitudes towards sexuality, as filmmaker Rachel Ellis captures their dynamics.

Eros

Wishing on a Star

Five clients travel to remote locations like New Zealand and Alaska to seek love and personal change through astrology on their birthdays.

Wishing on a Star

Wilfred Buck

Wilfred Buck, an Indigenous Elder from Canada, shares his experiences with displacement, racism, and addiction while reclaiming ancestral star knowledge and celebrating cultural ceremonies.

Wilfred Buck

Cosmic Balance

A young man from Indonesia participates in musical trance sessions that connect him to his heritage, culminating in his first concert at a festival in Denmark.

Cosmic Balance

Phenomena

Nine natural patterns shaped by fundamental forces of nature are presented in a 28-minute visual experience with an original score by Kim Moyes.

Phenomena

Fantasy

A young man discovers a notebook on a train, leading him and its author into a forest where dreams manifest in a nocturnal reality.

Fantasy

The Lions by the River Tigris

The Lions by the River Tigris

Mosul, a city with 8,000 years of history, continues to fight for its identity and culture after the devastation of the battle against the Islamic State.

The Secret of Me

A radical psychology experiment involving identical twins led to a global medical scandal that 19-year-old Kristi uncovers after learning a lifelong secret.

The Secret of Me

I Want Her Dead

Three elderly aunts attempt to mediate a family feud in a Calabria village, where police are called in to resolve escalating disputes.

I Want Her Dead

Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989

Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989

Over 30 years, SVT provided extensive coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict, featuring interviews with key figures like Abba Eban and Yasser Arafat.

The Silence in my Heart

A woman confronts her past in a 60-minute film that examines her identity and the challenges she faces in her quest for self-discovery.

The Silence in my Heart

The Ban

In 1988, the British Government enacts a Broadcasting Ban that silences Sinn Féin and other paramilitary groups from speaking on television or radio.

The Ban

The Sequel to Summer Rain

The Sequel to Summer Rain

In 2025, filmmaker Kennet in Sweden rekindles his love for cinema while facing personal growth and challenges within the film industry.

Matabeleland

Chris navigates economic challenges and seeks reconciliation in Matabeleland while reflecting on his identity as an immigrant shaped by societal changes.

Matabeleland

Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self

Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self

Siri Hustvedt's evolution from her debut novel to a prominent figure in contemporary literature highlights her feminist perspectives and connection with Paul Auster.

Azza

In Cairo, Azza teaches women to drive, promoting independence and safety while navigating the challenges of a male-dominated society.

Azza

Fantastic Family

Twenty-six years after her parents' separation, Nicoline Skotte invites them to discuss their shared family history and differing memories of the past.

Fantastic Family

Balomania

A young filmmaker is pursued by police and bounty hunters while joining a Brazilian brotherhood of balloon builders in a 93-minute real-life action film.

Balomania

Memory Wars

An American psychologist investigates human memory's reliability and the brain's ability to generate false memories through case studies and experiments.

Memory Wars

50 Meters

Yomna films her father leading a water aerobics class for men over sixty, exploring personal connections and societal challenges in a patriarchal context.

50 Meters

Death Without Mercy

Hundreds of newscasters, cameramen, and civilians report on the chaos and devastation following the February 6, 2023 earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Death Without Mercy

The Last Ambassador

Manizha Bakhtari, the Afghan ambassador in Vienna, advocates for women's rights in Afghanistan while navigating the challenges posed by the Taliban's takeover.

The Last Ambassador

The End of the Internet

Activists in Berlin, Taiwan, and the Brazilian Amazon confront the challenges of internet decentralization and its impact on their communities.

The End of the Internet

Better Go Mad in the Wild

Better Go Mad in the Wild

60 days were spent with identical twin brothers Franta and Ondra in the Sumava Mountains, documenting their intertwined lives and struggles for independence.

Blueberry Dreams

Four family members in northern Georgia start a blueberry farm as part of a program to stabilize their village after 30 years of conflict.

Blueberry Dreams

The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop

The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop

Set in a bustling game café, a diverse group of board game enthusiasts share their stories of joy and connection through their favorite pastime in this 92-minute film.