The film is in two parts and focuses on the Mongols living in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. Part One, The Grasslands, follows the life of a nomadic Mongol family on their yearly journey following their herds across north China.Part Two, The Desert, gives a more contemporary view of…
Carne Ross was a government highflyer. A career diplomat who believed Western Democracy could save us all. But working inside the system he came to see its failures, deceits and ulterior motives. He felt at first hand the corruption of power. After the Iraq war Carne became disillusioned, quit his job…
For 15 year olds. Alcoholism Alcoholism: how is it different from social drinking? The effects of alcohol on the body are shown and then a recovered alcoholic discusses the subject with some young people. Alcoholism is an illness and a hospital treatment unit is shown. The work of the such voluntary…
For 15 year olds. How to avoid obesity Obesity: what causes it? A dietician describes sensible meals with correct balance of foods, and a doctor explains that the pattern is set early in life. Exercise can help greatly. Sugar is particularly bad and also it’s the major cause of tooth decay.…
For 15 year olds about old age Looks at some of the positive aspects of old age and what can be done to make old people’s lives more pleasant. Young volunteers are shown helping in various ways and a doctor explains some of the medical characteristics of growing old. Three old people talk about…
"Near the Peaks' - Paragliding in a french mountain sanctuary. We've come a long way since the first flights in France in 1978! Today Paragliding is a mature sport, governed by the French Federation of Free Flight, which includes more than 30 000 members. Filmed in parallel with the French…
The movie "Debts Inc." proceeds toward occupational groups living on those who can hardly service their debts: the bailiff, collection agencies, private investigators, debt advisers, auctioneers. The movie tells about debtors and collector's agents playing tag, and it watches those who,…
An artful glimpse into the brilliant mind of the world's most celebrated architect. Over four decades, 'starchitect' and master provocateur Rem Koolhaas has shaken up the field of architecture, and redefined the role of the architect in the world. Filmmaker Tomas Koolhaas spent 3 years…
Agostino Gazzera, "Gustin", was a worker at a Fiat factory in the 50'ies. Son of an Italian proletariat who was left battered by World War II but full of hope for the future. A young Gustin, dreams to walk the roads of legendary mountain climbers such as Cassin, Boccalatte and Gervasutti.…
A journey of discovery into how an American and a Canadian artists with a father and son generation gap team up to revive the ancient Japanese woodcut printing by juxtaposing traditional art with pop culture icons: Super Mario and Pokémon.
"Pechmarie" reflects the biography of Maria Mandl in this documentary, which was enriched with reenacted elements. Mandl, a charwoman in a small austrian town, wanted to make a career, was assigned to the Auschwitz II Birkenau camp in Poland as the „SS-Lagerführerin“ during…
The documentary 'From Trauma to Activism' unpacks LGBTQ history with narratives from audacious pathfinders and gay liberationists; dykes and lesbian separatists; and radical fairies and queens. These pioneers formulated a daring politics with insights about human existence; trans-and gender…
