Three ecologists and long-time friends—Ulf, Jota, and Sebastián—embark on a trip across El Chaco, an endangered dry forest ecosystem in Paraguay. They form a close-knit, skeptical tribe of explorers who reflect on their expeditions across 15 years of friendship and forest exploration. The…
As an honorable People’s Liberation Army soldier, 17-year-old Luo had a bright future. It all vanished overnight as he was accused of being a “counter-revolutionary” and people’s enemy. After two decades of humiliation and persecution, Luo was finally vindicated, and wounds started…
A group of friends without any nautical experience and an experienced Captain go on board a catamaran named Gandul. They meet at the Canary Islands with the purpose of crossing the Atlantic Ocean and arrive to the Barbados Island five weeks later. During the crossing they will experience unique moments…
"The Last Angel of History" John Akomfrah, director of "Seven Songs of Malcolm X," returns with an engaging and searing examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and rapidly progressing computer technology. This…
Venice embodies the original and ideal idea of a city: a place of meeting, social life and exchange. The city has remained a village, with its small stores, narrow streets and hidden courtyards, places where it is still possible to meet the few remaining inhabitants. A village that is now ruled by…
March 14, 2020. Chicago is the last band on stage as the worldwide COVID lockdowns begin.
The closing of The Café Edison is not just a story about another famous show business haunt shutting its doors - which it is, it is an American Dream-come-true story about a multi-generational, big-hearted, mom-and-pop family business that is tragically and pre-maturely coming to an end. It's…
The Last Blockbuster is a fun, nostalgic look back at the era of video rentals and the story of how one small town video store managed to outlast a corporate giant. Featuring interviews with comedians and celebrities with ties to Blockbuster: Adam Brody (The O.C., Jennifer’s Body), Ione Skye (Say…
Based on the life and work of the Russian film director Alexander Medvedkin (1900-1989), THE LAST BOLSHEVIK is a tribute from one filmmaker to another. An archeological expedition into film history that reveals new cinematic treasures, the film prompts a reflection on the relation between art and politics…
Private screening only. For any public screenings or institutional use, please contact us to clear the rights at: hoteldieu.film@gmail.com *** THE LAST BREATH, AT THE HEART OF THE HÔTEL-DIEU DE MONTRÉAL Founded by Jeanne Mance in 1642 at the same time as the city, the Hôtel-Dieu…
Steve (Evan Jacobs), a combat sports broadcaster, finds out he's being replaced right before broadcasting his last show.
A group of scientists and researchers search for Franklin's Bumblebee, a rare bumblebee last seen in 2006.
