It was one of the most important books of the twentieth century. An account so shocking few believed it could be true. But the real story of how Solzhenitsyn’s ‘Gulag Archipelago’ came to be published is just as remarkable as the manuscript itself. Terrified he would be arrested…
The brutal murder of John Scott, Head of Fiji’s Red Cross, and his gay partner is still clouded in rumour and political mystery. In a country that has become increasingly fundamentalist, many regarded the couple with hostility. Allegations of drug use, pornography and rent boys circled. Shortly…
Between 400 and 800 French farmers commit suicide every year. In 1999, the father of director Edouard Bergeon became one of them. Decades later, Bergeon returns to his roots in Southwest France to follow the Itards, a family of farmers, for 14 months. Their story provides a microcosm of the crisis engulfing…
"30 Years of Darkness" is a real gem, fusing interviews, analysis and some terrific animation into an intriguing whole that plays like an intelligent thriller. " - Variety Nominated for the Best Documentary Award at the 2012 Goyas, this is the unbelievable story of Manuel Cortés,…
THE LIST tells the story of Kirk Johnson, a modern-day Oskar Schindler who is fighting to save Iraqis whose lives are in danger because they worked for the U.S. government and military to help rebuild Iraq. After leading reconstruction teams in Baghdad and Fallujah for the United States, Kirk discovers…
KOCHUU is a visually stunning film by Jesper Wachtmeister about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition, and its impact on the Nordic building tradition. Winding its way through visions of the future and traditional concepts, nature and concrete, gardens and high-tech spaces,…
GREAT EXPECTATIONS introduces us to the most significant architectural movements and personalities of the 20th century, including, among many others, Le Corbusier's functionalist cities, Buckminster Fuller's lightweight geodesic domes, Moshe Safdie's Habitat '67 prefab apartments,…
Ein Dokumentarfilm zum 150. Jubiläum der Aufnahme diplomatischer Beziehungen zwischen Japan und der Schweiz. Sechs in der Schweiz lebende JapanerInnen und sechs in Japan wohnende SchweizerInnen erzählen von Ihrem Leben in der Wahlheimat. Ein erfrischender Blick auf die zwei Länder, der…
TEST SITE is a film by Jesper Wachtmeister about what goes on in the outskirts of civilization – where freedom is given, and taken, to express and experiment in ways not permitted in the urban world. Temporary communities, artistic experimentation, nuclear tests, musical- and spiritual exercises…
30 years after the death of Lieutenant General David Elazar (Dado), his son, Yair, takes a journey in his footsteps. His aim is to penetrate the web of myths shrouding his father's memory; He wants to stop living in his shadow, and to overcome his anger at him, for always putting the Army first.…
In this OSCAR® NOMINATED Documentary Short (38 mins), artist Ra Paulette digs other-worldly, sculptural caves using nothing but hand tools. But, as patrons cut off his projects due to lack of funds or artistic differences, Paulette's frustration mounts. This penetrating portrait examines the…
The fascinating life of Ben Kiely, Irish novelist, short story writer, and major figure in 20th century Irish literature. Friend of Brendan Behan, and enemy of censorship, life long opponent of partition and outspoken at the Troubles arising from it. With the help of his friends and contemporary artists…
