September 1939 War erupted in Europe as Germany invaded Poland. Eight months later, Hitler publicly broadcasted that he would not invade Holland due to their neutrality during World War I. Within hours, this promise became a treacherous lie that engulfed the small country in World War II. Prejudice…
Refugees fleeing the Shining Path terrorists build a new city called Manchay on the edge of Lima, Peru. A gift from an American family funds construction of the city’s first modern health clinic, inspiring other donors to send medical supplies. Against great odds, the clinic has thrived for 13…
The quiet, poetic tones of this film about Philipp Otto Runge (who is, with Caspar David Friedrich, the most important painter of German Romanticism) are brought to words. Nathalie David takes us into his mind through spoken and sung excerpts from his letters and Poems. We meet the artist in his correspondence…
MY DEAR MISS SCHILDT is the story of a primary school teacher in North Germany and her pupils before everything changes for them – before she goes into retirement, and before the children move on to secondary school education. Their final class trip before the summer holidays takes them to a farm.…
“This film has all the ingredients to become a milestone in the debate on climate change” - De doorbraak "As a viewer you start to think whether we need to think different" - My Filmviews "Confrontational and confusing, journalism at his highest level" - BIFF After…
Every summer for the past 40 years stunning geometric formations have appeared in crop fields all over the world, and in particular in the fields of South-West England. What are these mysterious patterns? Made by clever land artists in a few dark night hours, or creations of an unknown origin, - maybe…
Genocide; The Judgement (2000) The first conviction for genocide The first conviction of rape as a war crime With exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, the film follows the trial of Jean-Paul Akayesu and his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide in which 800,000 people were killed in just 100 days.…
A film by Valérie Mitteaux / 2014 / France. Shocking picture. In Marseille, in 2012, Julia and Auriane, two young students, stand up to anti-gay marriage and adoption protesters, and offer a snapshot which soon became a reference in terms of anti-discrimination civic action. Opposite them,…
Justine Shapiro starts her historical journey dodging swords at the re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings, then travels up the coast to visit the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. Passing through London she takes a canal ride up to the Yorkshire Moors where she boards a double Decker bus/hotel. Next stop…
A film by : Yannick Delhaye Synopsis : Israel is often described as a country of paradox. Opposing war and peace with a great welcoming and open culture as well as traditions that could sometimes be heavy and difficult to accept for a booming and modern population. Official Selection : Outview…
People share their experiences of loss. Malcolm Brown talks to people who have suffered loss about their experiences and the reactions of professionals, families, friends And society as a whole. He then suggests how professionals can give these people the best support. Made in 1985 this film reflects…
The story of two generations of black workers in the British mining industry. The story of two generations of black workers in the British mining industry, living and working in Doncaster, Leeds and Nottingham. Black workers have moved up from the bottom to most mining jobs, but they find more discrimination…
