In WWI, Dr. Stefano Zorzi works at a clinic, treating soldiers' wounds and cases of self-injury to avoid combat.Dr. Giulio, who helps soldiers, becomes a silent competition that also involves nurse Anna. The Spanish flu strikes the city.

In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles - from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.

The documentary puts a face and a voice to the almost half a million Spaniards living with AMD and DME, two diseases with an immense impact on people's lives and on the healthcare system. Ophthalmology has the longest waiting list of all specialties in Spanish outpatient clinics. The progressive loss of vision caused by AMD and DME has significant physical, social and emotional ramifications for patients. Ninety percent of ophthalmologists have not received specific training in the psychoemotional management of patients with progressive visual impairment. Filling these gaps will require a concerted effort by all to improve the situation for patients with retinal and macular diseases, and for all parties involved to work together to give Encarna, Daniel and so many others like them some hope.

After struggling to ensure a dignified and inclusive life for her daughter Julia, who was born with Down syndrome, Patricia Altavista transforms her pain into a movement that grows beyond her expectations. What began as a personal endeavor now impacts hundreds of people, promoting inclusion and accessibility in the countryside of São Paulo, Brazil. This short documentary follows her journey from mother to activist, highlighting the obstacles she has faced, the victories she has achieved, and the transformative impact of “Maipede CaminhaDown”, an annual event that inspires and empowers families and individuals in the pursuit of a more just and inclusive world.

An animated short film about Alzheimer's and its relation with the Beta Amyloid proteins and blood circulation. A visual story told with cells and molecules portrayed as cartoon characters, to present information that still needs to reach more people.

In this animated short, we explore the fascinating world of neuroplasticity; our brain's incredible ability to adapt and change throughout our lives. Imagine your brain as a complex electrical system with countless wires connecting thoughts, emotions, and actions. When we consistently engage in positive thoughts and behaviours, our brain forms constructive "brain habits," but negative patterns can reinforce unhelpful connections. The exciting part is that you have the power to rewire your brain. Embrace neuroplasticity, and you'll tap into your brain's extraordinary potential for a brighter future.

A woman with Parkinson's disease is interviewed by a young female journalist.

Nadya is the second child in the family of Certina Lyubomiraova. She was born with insufficient weight, with special needs for care and rehabilitation, which were taken on by her mother.

What to do when you don't know how you'll feed your children tomorrow? How to withstand social pressure and cope with endless debts? The documentary film 'Burden of Debt' tells the stories of four residents of Bulgaria who triumphed over circumstances, offering four compelling reasons to reconsider the importance of financial literacy.

On one of the floors of the clinic, several women are waiting for their turn to have an abortion. On another floor, other women are struggling to keep the fetus of their pregnancy. The main character Toni must decide whether to give birth to a child who will not have a father. The fate of the women around her forces her to choose a life for her unborn child.

Evocation of the current situation in Cuba through Cuban popular songs edited on images that seek to give them another meaning.

The fractures in the reception system of the Spanish State leave thousands of undocumented immigrants on the streets every year when they reach the age of majority. Emilia Lozano, an unwavering activist for human rights and the feminist movement, in her ongoing struggle for social justice, redefines the concept of family for many of them through love, empathy, and solidarity.

3.7 million hectares in the Amazon were burned between January and August 2022.

"Between Windows" warns about the risks of early childhood exposure to the internet and social media. The short film brings testimonials from professionals in various fields who share their experiences and reflections on the topic: screens as open windows to the world, contrasted with childhood innocence.

The stories of three women who became victims of domestic violence. Their experiences differ, but what connects them is the categorical strength of spirit and the courage to save themselves.

Who is Professor Chirkov? tells the story of a remarkable Bulgarian doctor who defied the odds to perform the first heart transplant in the Eastern Bloc and revolutionised Medicine in his country. His pioneering work saved countless lives, reshaped medical practices, and inspired generations of doctors. Yet, despite his immense contributions, he was ultimately betrayed. The film prompts us to question how society rewards those who work for its benefit—and what happens when such individuals are discarded.

A young cook, an 8-year-old girl and an artist come together to help the trash picker kids of Bali, who live at the foot of a 40-meter-high trash mountain.

A Hazara film director follows a gravestone maker, a water girl and a man who buried his limb, as their daily lives unfold in a graveyard.

The Filmmaker fall into a dilemma while shooting the Nubian displacements, she seeks answer to her question. Meanwhile, she decided to write to the then Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser.

In Pharr, Texas, truckdriver Jim turns to smuggling drugs in order to pay for his son's medical treatment. All morality and human decency goes out the window as the stakes get higher. Jim must face the consequences of his actions, doing whatever it takes to save himself and his family, as he navigates the dangerous world of drug trafficking.

An 18-year-old North Korean defector, Lee, Sun Hwa, crosses the Duman River, traversing the thin boundary between life and death, and arrives in South Korea. Upon completing her resettlement program at Hanawon, she is placed in a public housing unit in Nowon, Seoul. Yet, life in the South feels like an uncharted world. Choosing to enroll in a South Korean high school rather than extend her stay at Hanawon, she soon finds herself struggling—both academically and culturally. Her only wish is to reunite with her family.//

For him, words have a significant weight throughout people’s lives. One of these words will cross his path to unbalance his monotony.

With 21 years I decided to start a journey to visit the concentration camp in which my great-grandfather, exiled Republican, was murdered. With a backpack and some printed family pictures, I jumped on the bus that would take me to reunite with him and heal a family wound transmitted through generations.

In 1973, during the dictatorship in Chile, a group of prisoners are forced to march to be shot and buried in a clandestine grave. It took 17 years until they were unearthed in 1990. To this day, there are still relatives who have not yet found their loved ones. The search continues…

How to talk about the future when it seems there is no future? The world exploded and it only remains a voice formulating hypotheses about a future that will be or that already is. What is all this? A prologue to the future? The future itself? A Finnish and paranoid dream? It seems that the future has already arrived and many of our fantasies about the different futuristic imaginaries already inhabit this world along with our humanity. As an example of this: artificial intelligence, a tool that we used to make this short film and that intersects organically with its concept.

Raul and Maria are two 14-year-old teenagers, born in 2010 they go to the same high school but don't know each other. One afternoon, on any given weekend, they coincide in a shopping centre. From that precise moment on, their lives will change forever.

A survivor of a tragic industrial accident, Victor is convinced he has developed superpowers, but those around him see it as an escape from his guilt. Torn between fantasy and a search for identity, he seeks meaning in a world that holds him responsible.

One morning, a mysterious man is found lying in the square of a village inhabited by only six residents. No one knows who he is, nor where he came from. They must act quickly and decide what to do before the stranger awakens.

In the city, Yasen leads a simple life as a janitor until he meets the unconventional artist Vesta. Together, they escape into nature, where the elements become their guide, leading them to each other and to a deeper understanding of themselves.

An animated film that tells the experiences of a child struggling with leukemia, his inner world and his journey to hope despite all the negativities of life, on a playground and emphasizes the importance of blood donation

In an era of rapid technological development, the elderly population is facing the dilemma of "obsolescence." Migrant worker Zhang Jianjun was reluctantly dismissed from his construction job because he exceeded the age limit for employment on the site. With his wife at home urgently needing surgery, he searched for jobs everywhere but was rejected repeatedly due to his age. Desperate and out of options, he was introduced by a friend to create a fake ID card, which allowed him to secure a new job smoothly. However, the exorbitant medical fees for the surgery remained like a massive mountain, crushing him under their weight. To ensure his wife's survival, he began making fake ID cards for his elderly coworkers who faced the same age-related employment barriers.

Liam, a ten-year-old boy, lives with his emotionally distant mother. Despite his constant efforts to win her affection, she remains indifferent and cold. Liam watches his friends enjoy the love of their mothers and wonders why he is deprived of the same. The film explores Liam's silent suffering and his growing confusion over his mother's lack of love. He wonders if it is his fault, if something is wrong with him. Liam daydreams about another reality—one where he and his mother share moments of joy and warmth. In his imagination, their bond is strong and loving, a sharp contrast to the cold reality. But these dreams also reveal the deep disappointment he feels and the gradually fading hope within him. The audience is left with a heavy sense of sorrow and insight as it becomes clear that Liam's longing for his mother's love may never be fulfilled.

After Nafisa's mother leaves the family and leaves debts, the father and daughter are forced to constantly change their place of residence. At the new school, Nafisa faces a new problem - her classmate Kamila. On the same day, her father is attacked by people to whom he owes money. At the hospital where her father is taken, Nafisa sees Kamila with her grandmother. A conversation begins between the girls. Nafisa asks her to teach her to protect herself. Kamila refuses, but after some persuasion, she becomes more cooperative and invites her to a judo lesson. Nafisa leaves her sewing club and starts playing sports. After some time, Nafisa is already practicing judo, competitions await her that may change her life, but she still does not have enough money for a new kimono. Kamila offers to solve the problem by inviting her to her home. On the same day, Nafisa and her father learn that the mother has returned with a baby. The child must be given to an orphanage because the mother will be in prison. The father is indifferent to both the mother and the child. Nafisa goes to Camila's house. Camila gives her a large sum of money to buy a kimono. At Camila's house, Nafisa learns that Camila is an orphan and is left with her sick grandmother, whom she must take care of. Nafisa goes to get the kimono. In the store, she hesitates about her choice. At the end, we see the father and Nafisa in a small apartment, taking care of the baby.

The short narrative titled "Get Connected" emphasizes the significance of mental health. It tells the tales of three individuals who are searching for a way out of their miserable, lifeless existence. The stories of people from various walks of life are told entirely through the use of images and music in the film, with no dialogues.

Children of Apartheid follows Ahmad, a young Palestinian dreamer longing to see the vibrant life beyond the towering apartheid wall. Determined to break free from his confined world, he embarks on a risky journey into Palestinian cities, confronting harsh realities, difficult choices, and moments of danger. Through Ahmad’s eyes, the film explores themes of freedom, identity, and resilience, capturing the universal struggle to pursue dreams against all odds.

Charles, a government official, must navigate through a major health scandal, forcing him to decide whether or not to disclose this crucial information to the public.

A blind father picked up his daughter from school every day like a normal parent, but as his daughter grew up, the gap between her and her father became greater and greater, and she no longer wanted her father to pick her up from school. One day, the father suddenly came to the school and asked his daughter to recall the scenes of going home from school when she was a child.

Where do you go when the road seems to disappear? Elisabeth is a young woman who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She has always been positive and fun, but everything about this illness is hard - mentally and physically. Elisabeth seeks what she has always loved for comfort - nature, the mountains. And now she wants to hike Norway across with good friends.

"Anxiety" reveals the states of people who have sought psychotherapeutic help - voluntarily, consciously or involuntarily. The therapists are Dr. Radoslav Manov - an internationally recognized psychoanalyst and his wife Dr. Magdalena Yasenova - a specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychology. People enter their offices who have decided to take the "ultimate step" of sharing something about themselves. In front of them are trusted interlocutors, committed to understanding what is happening and where it comes from. Every meeting and confession of the patients is combined with the relationships between the therapists themselves, who are also susceptible to emotions and breakdowns. It seems that no one is omnipotent, and there are always two sides to help.

The story follows the activities of three of the largest volunteer organizations in the country, three smaller initiatives and a spontaneously created children's cause in the town of Zlatitsa. This is a film about people who have made their choice and through their personal example inspire and unite others. This is a story about those who, despite the absurdity of the times we live in, do everything in their power to create good.

To maximize economic productivity, the government orders the elderly to relocate to distant housing colonies. Tereza, 77, refuses-instead embarking on a journey through the Amazon that will change her destiny forever.

“Beyond Fantasies” is a documentary that seeks to break preconceptions. Our two protagonists, Joanna and Sonia, tell us their story with modesty and explain the human character hidden behind a job where they are considered objects. Voice is given to people who are not listened to, like a light that allows them to make their voices heard. Sex workers are not objects and remain above all human beings endowed with feelings and sensitivities. We encounter various points of view which allow us to confront dangers, prejudices, dreams, desires, anecdotes and above all to shed light on these people who work in obscurity...

The teacher of "Tengeh Dez" village spends a sweet but difficult experience every week on a walk and a trip in nature, and by being with the people of this deprived village. In order to cross the raging river in order to educate the children of this village, he has no other tools at his disposal except his feet, body and life.

Ada; She is a little girl living in a dry village where it has not rained for a long time. Ada's family is considering leaving the village if the thirst continues. Ada is very upset about this and wants to tell us about her village with her camera. She goes to a lake that used to be full of water and visits the island named after her. But she sees that the lake is completely dry, the soil is cracked and there is no water left in it.

A través del retrato de varias personas directamente vinculadas con el suicidio, y con el arte y el activismo como vehículo de reflexión, el documental propone una aproximación a un problema social largamente silenciado.

"How to Kill a River" is a raw and poetic portrayal of the impact of drought and wildfires suffocating life and riverine culture in Rondônia. Through the voices of local residents, the film exposes the slow agony of a river that is not dying by chance but is a victim of human negligence. On screen, a testimony of resistance and an urgent warning about the impacts of environmental destruction.

On March 9, 2021, the most catastrophic peri-urban fire in Latin America was recorded in the Province of Chubut, Patagonia Argentina. The affected people tell how they lost their homes and belongings while trying to survive the voracity of the fire. What is suspected is that behind the origins of the fires there is a political and economic intention.

The man dreamed of performing on the big stage, but lost his sight. His daughter promises to fulfill his dream.

"DP" is a silent short film about Sanjay, an introvert obsessed with his colleague's display picture. Unable to connect with her in real life, he creates a fake profile, setting off a chain of events that challenges his sense of identity and connection.

On October 17, 2023, the Zionist regime during the attack on Al-Mu'amdani Hospital in Gaza More than 1000 of the injured and patients of this hospital were martyred. Most of the victims of this war crime were children.

Mariano, an energetic and eccentric octogenarian, wanders in a state of confusion on a beach on the Roman coast. He has a wound on his forehead and no papers or memory of his recent past. Dario is the young policeman who rescues him. Transported to the emergency room, the elderly man resolutely refuses to be medicated. He wants to leave with Dario. He is convinced that the policeman is his son and does not want to part with him. Dario decides to humor the elderly man to calm him down and thus allow the doctors to treat him. He stays with him while waiting the arrival of relatives. Left alone in the corridor of a hospital, bathed in light filtering through large windows overlooking the sea, Mariano is finally serene, almost affable and goliardic. He engages the policeman in reminiscing about an unforgettable day at the sea, spent with his son when he was a child. Dario listens, humors him, accompanies him on that journey through time and memory. The two, together, create, interweaving personal memories, fantasies and desires, the imaginary and shared tale of a day, in which Mariano rediscovers his son for a moment and Dario is able to deal with his personal conflict with the father figure. By caring for each other, they succeed in caring for themselves.

Andrea is a kid affected by selective mutism, a widespread disorder rarely recognized among young children. Very often, doctors were not able to help Andrea simply because his disorder is rare and oftentimes undiagnosed as there is a lack of research. But now someone started to understand him and help him, acknowledging his struggles with social integration. "A doodle is an act we all do without thinking about it...everyone knows how to doodle, but no one has ever been happy in feeling like a scrawl"

Eleven-year-old Tonik dreams of becoming a pilot but is afraid of heights. Tony argues with a friend that he can jump off the parachute tower, but the jump is not meant to take place. But the thought "Am I a coward?" lingers in his mind. Determined to prove himself, Tonik resolves to face his fear no matter what.

Mario is a 35 year old man, he is married and he has a little girl. He has fallen into the abyss of gambling addiction. His life becomes increasingly dark and isolated, until a small truth makes him open his eyes and see himself for what he has become.

"The Volunteers" tells the experience of a group of medical students who travel to the north of Argentina to assist different indigenous communities that suffer the dispossession of their lands and structural poverty.

Palestinian-British reconstructive surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah decides to go to Qaza for help. The film follows his perilous journey through war-torn Gaza, where he spent 43 grueling days providing life-saving medical care amidst relentless bombardment. This was Ghassan’s sixth and most horrific Gaza “war”.

Three generations of female farmers under one roof. Anna is pregnant and only thinks about castrations. Katinka may not be able to become a farmer and wears her bikini in the milking parlor, but grandma's tomatoes have turned out better this year than ever before. A summer on dying German farms.

Hyowon, who dreams of becoming an actress, runs away to Seoul with Eunseo, a high school dropout. The two girls step into the sprawling city with their fragile hopes, clutching at its promises like lifelines. Their first home is a basement room, dim and shabby, the air thick and heavy, but to them, it is a sanctuary, a nest of possibilities. Eunseo begins working odd jobs to keep them afloat, while Hyowon, drawn by her dream, takes on menial tasks at a theater company. They are buoyed by their own visions of tomorrow, their dreams threading through the cracks in the worn walls. Soon, Hyowon starts taking acting lessons from Suyeon, a lead actress at the theater. Suyeon’s voice is steady, her words sharp: "Acting is the art of embodying another’s suffering." Hyowon listens, but the weight of those words eludes her. She cannot yet grasp the depths of Eunseo’s pain, nor can Eunseo fully see hers. The two drift, parallel yet apart, their lives entangled by need and longing but marred by unspoken distance. The city presses in, relentless. Their lives fracture under the strain of survival, yet questions linger in the spaces between them. What does it mean to carry someone else’s sorrow? What does it mean to live with your own? For them, life is an unanswered question, fragile as the surface of water, trembling under the weight of its own reflections.

Clarice's Dream" tells the story of an extremely creative girl who goes through the process of overcoming the loss of her mother. It is a film that speaks of friendship, companionship, and the many beauties that surround us every day, often unnoticed.

"A young boxer struggling with toxic competitiveness, wants to win first place in a tournament to honor the memory of her late coach. Even if it means playing dirty, she will do whatever it takes to achieve victory."

In a park where some people are glued to their mobile screens, a vigilant jogger takes matters into his own hands. Unleashing a unique form of justice, he target mobile phone users, teaching them a lesson in health by encouraging a sprint around the park instead of mindless screen time

Since he was diagnosed with cancer, Alfonso Salido has relied on his family, his medical team and his passion, cycling, to get ahead. With a world championship participation and the will to live intact, he devotes more and more energy to cycling.

2023-2024 yıllarında Türkiye'de en çok ödül kazanmış kısa metraj belgesel film. - The most awarded short documentary film in Türkiye in 2023-2024. A fairy tale documentary of Büşra Ün, the first female tennis player to represent Turkey in the Olympics, her stance against life and the sacrfices she has made on the way from her daily life to her sports career.

Diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's at 38, Rodrigo Mendes began engaging in physical activities initially under medical guidance. From there, a new horizon opened, and he discovered mountaineering as a source of energy and happiness, helping him keep his symptoms under control and improve his mental health. Through his contact with nature, he found a self-motivational lifestyle in mountaineering and began climbing high mountains like Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua.

On the streets of Paris, Ala runs to overcome anxiety and negative thoughts. As she confronts her fears, she discovers an unexpected strength: resilience. This short film illustrates an inner journey driven by the superpower of believing in oneself.

Hirayama cleans public toilets in Tokyo, lives his life in simplicity and daily tranquility. Some encounters also lead him to reflect on himself.

A young man lives in a dark, strange chamber, unsuitable for a decent life, trying to cope with constant disturbances from outside. One day, strange people bring him something that will change his life and lead him on a journey of contradictions, troubles and uncertainties.

The film follows Thorbjørn, a man who lives like a hermit alone on his farm. He is lonely and is thinking off ending his life. But when he has to take care of Emilie, his 16 years old granddaughter, his whole life turns upside down. The film brings up important themes, such as mental health, grief and forgiveness's.

12-year-old Azam dreams of playing with his peers and attending school. But all the adults allow him to do is observe the outside world through a narrow gap in the gate. The boy's diagnosis of cerebral palsy is to blame for everything. One day, a social worker appears at the door. From that moment on, exciting events take place in the life of Azam and his family.

For over a century, TotalEnergies has amassed immense wealth while contributing to severe environmental damage, from extreme weather events to the ongoing energy crisis. Despite promises of development, 600 million Africans still live without access to electricity. It's time to call out TotalEnergies and demand accountability for the destruction they have caused.

A teenager is sick with leukemia. His mother decides to resort to the solidarity of his classmates. "First step" is a short reflection on the topic of transplants.

When the daughter of Dana, a Breslev Hasid, suddenly falls ill, Dana is forced to choose between her faith and the world of medicine and science, which is completely foreign to her

After a large unethical corporation sets up a toxic industrial plant in a remote area, a local resident invites mass media representatives to demonstrate the world how the plant operation affects human health. His chosen method of demonstration shocks even cynical invitees. The film is a dark dramedy remake of a short drama Water (2021) that won the Best Short Film award at (Yo)U International Film Festival 2023 in Italy.

After an extended period at home, a woman embarks on an adventure outside, attracted by the thought of getting a cake. Her journey to the bakery fraught with unexpected challenges. The once-simple task becomes a test of her resilience as she faces obstacles that complicate her mission.

Said, a young Moroccan migrant, spends his days in the Fucino plain, alternating between working in Maurizio's fields and taking care of Stefania, an elderly woman from Abruzzo who provides him with shelter. But everything changes when a sudden illnes questions this seemingly perfect routine.

May 1970. In Yungay, a town in the mountains of Peru, the quiet life of Mateo, an eleven-year-old boy, and that of his inseparable dog, Lepanto, is altered when they begin to perceive strange things around them. Shortly after, a huge 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits the region, causing an avalanche that buries the entire town.

Clauso embarks on a journey to deliver presents, but something feels different this time.

According to the Palestinian Civil Registry Office, during the Zionist regime's attacks on the Gaza Strip in October 2023 In just 8 days, 47 Palestinian families have been completely destroyed.

Black Sun is a poetic anti-war animated documentary short that revisits one of the darkest chapters in human history—the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where two cities vanished in an instant and countless lives were lost to fire and silence. Through reconstructed imagery and survivor memories, the film presents a meditative and restrained reflection on the enduring trauma of war. Without overt narration, it quietly confronts the emotional and spiritual scars left by nuclear devastation and collective memory. Rather than merely mourning the past, Black Sun serves as a call to conscience—a cinematic appeal for peace, dignity, and remembrance. Are we still willing to listen when history calls? Officially selected by the International Festival of Red Cross and Health Films, this work stands as a significant milestone in the director’s humanitarian filmmaking journey, offering a solemn testament to the enduring wounds of war and the fragile hope of never repeating it.

Goodbye Breasts! (2025) is a 70-minute documentary that chronicles the inspiring and offbeat recovery of Joanna Callaghan, a two-time hereditary cancer survivor who takes a radically creative approach to healing after breast cancer treatment. Following a double mastectomy, Joanna reclaims her body in the most unexpected ways—building a giant inflatable breast, devising song-and-dance routines inspired by post-surgery exercises, and throwing a party to celebrate breasts. Her journey is not just one of physical healing but also a powerful exploration of body acceptance and resilience. Through a blend of self-shot footage, animation, and archival clips, the film brings humour and heart to the sensitive topic of breast cancer recovery. Joanna’s imaginative outlook shines through as she revisits her treatment, reconnects with family, and meets other survivors to share stories. Along the way, she faces the emotional toll of illness, navigates her own transformation, and demonstrates the power of creativity as a tool for survival. In this raw yet uplifting documentary, Goodbye Breasts! delivers a message of hope and joy, shedding light on the deeply personal and universal experiences of those affected by breast cancer. Joanna’s journey is both deeply individual and part of the larger conversation on illness, recovery, and the importance of community. With an inventive approach and a fresh perspective on survivorship, this documentary inspires viewers to find humour, hope, and healing even in the most difficult circumstances.

Dodo Is a different rabbit and everyone in his school make fun of him. In search of friends one night he leaves his mother Lulu. Soon he will encounter the borther and sister Fluke and Lori, but what will this sudden encounter bring?

Documentary about Dr. Stefan Cherkezov, who pulled forty-seven people out of a burning bus on August 15, 1963 – Golyama Bogoroditsa and died from the burns. A film about the feat and oblivion.

In the serene forests of Orsa, we follow the life of a 70-year old Swedish man as he tends his farm, accompanied by his beloved dog. Shot in an observational style, the documentary takes you on a journey of memories, solitude and the simple routines of daily life.

After the age of 60, Rita found a new passion: writing. The activity, which began as a therapy for grief, has become an incredible tool for self-discovery. The short documentary film "Fidèle" portrays the story of Rita Aráujo, a 92-year-old writer from Goiás, raising issues such as aging, prejudice and sexuality.

METACYCLICAL is a neologism for six actresses who are beyond the constraints. Despite their wrinkles, they are at peace with the passage of time, feeling more capable and purposeful than ever. It’s now that they have the most interesting stories to tell. In this documentary, the six actresses embody and bring to life—in a kind of frame-by-frame recreation—the character they dream of portraying, the one no one is writing for them. They share intimate, spontaneous reflections that serve as an anthem to ageism. They appear unmasked, more honest than ever, breaking through the screen and all the rules imposed by society and by themselves. METACYCLICAL is a neologism for all women…

Maria and Carmine are a young couple, without children. She is lively and maternal, he is tenderly gruff. Maria cooks pasta with beans, and Carmine injures himself by opening a can. They don't know it yet, but they are experiencing what will become the most special moment of their lives.

While preparing the details for his own funeral, an elderly man realises that he will be celebrating Christmas alone. Unable to fall asleep, he decides to spend the holiday at the grave of his deceased wife.

Sixty-five years after the Allied invasion of Southern France, the director's mother, Cecily Barker Finley, tries to recall her involvement as a social worker aboard a WWII Red Cross ship called the Château Thierry. These memories are recorded in letters and phone calls with her daughter who is living on the coast of France where the invasion occurred. After her mother dies, the daughter discovers a trunk buried under old rugs in the back of the family garage. Unopened since the 1940s, the trunk is filled with her mother's Red Cross memorabilia. By carefully documenting the trunk's contents, missing pieces of the invasion story begin to come into focus. Yet, despite a mountain of facts and photographs, mysteries persist about family, war, and what it means to be a hero.

Women have always stood behind male winners throughout history. The heroines of the film were not medical workers, but this did not prevent them from providing important assistance to the front. The film tells about the history of women's non-medical charity during the wars in Russia, highlights the main milestones of the participation of Russian women in charity during the Patriotic War of 1812, the Russian-Turkish war of 1877-1878, the First World War, tells about the little-known aspects of women's charity in the years of the World War II, analyzes the causes of women's charity and the attitude towards it in society in the pre-revolutionary and Soviet period of the country's history.

The peaceful life on a racehorse stud farm in rural southern Sweden is shattered when Lykke and Kristian’s second child is born in their hallway. What should be a time of happiness turns into a descent into darkness as Lykke is consumed by postpartum depression. As her world unravels, Kristian struggles to step up – until, fearing for their children, he makes the heartbreaking decision to leave. On her own Lykke must fight her way back from the abyss, rediscovering her strength and reviving hope for the family to reunite.

The housekeeper Allie, lost in her thoughts, spends her days between hotel rooms, finding solace in the lives of the guests. After a brief encounter with a famous director, she decides she has something to tell, which leads to the interweaving of real-life situations and fiction. Allie is a fan of the famous director Levent, who has arrived at the hotel as an honored guest at the Söke Film Festival. At first, while the locals inundate the director with stories of their bitterness and broken hearts, hoping to be immortalized on the big screen, she quietly watches them from afar. However, it is not long before Allie drags Levent into the murky waters of the past.

The story of a boy's reaction to the war and violence he hears on television, with his toys.

A true story of an Iraqi Mosul family living in a 950-year-old historical heritage house. They are forced to stay in Sudab without food under continuous bombardment and threat from ISIS, when it occupied a third of Iraq and the wife was pregnant and unable to go out, so she was forced to give birth on her own, and the suffering and harsh life began in a dark basement. With her two children and her husband until she gave birth, bleeding as the advance of the liberation forces intensified. They left their house while she was bleeding, and a missile descended near them to kill her and her two children. Her husband and the newborn survived, beginning a new story of suffering.

Ukraine. The time of the military Russian invasion. Two Ukrainian soldiers are doing the "routine" work of transporting the bodies of the dead.

"Nilo Aakash (The Blue Sky) is a film about Madhu, a young Madhesi woman navigating patriarchal norms while confronting her pregnancy with a girl. Amidst family pressure for abortion, Madhu's journey of self-discovery and courage reshapes her destiny and challenges community traditions, offering a compelling narrative of women reclaiming their voices."

A family of four must live an everyday life while the world around them shatters during the armed conflict 2001. While the bombing is ongoing these two parents are in a constant dilemma, protecting and sheltering their children inside the four walls of their home, as they beg to play in the sun, or allowing them to play and have a childhood

This film is the result of a workshop to educate Sudanese immigrant children to Egypt Making animated films that express their ideas, dreams, and vision of their world and what surrounds them. The film talks about humans' relationship with the planet around them and their negative impact on it. The film deals with man's relationship with a beautiful green island through their destruction of it over the years, leaving it alone after it turned yellow.

The film deals with a humanitarian issue that the country experienced in a dark era, a war against humanity, against heritage, history, and minorities, including Christians and Yazidis, the displacement and killing of Muslims, changing school curricula, and incitement to murder and terrorism. The film deals with psychological cases and how life changed and returned after many years.Muslims and Christians returned to build their city, mosques and churches

Filmed over a period of 20 years, Body is a sensitive and intimate exploration of the extraordinary life and intricate inner world of a woman who fights to resist a series of rare auto-immune diseases with her indomitable spirit.

Priya, a children’s dance instructor, is a 20-year-old girl who lives alone with her 7-year-old brother, Paya. Priya decides to get his brother enrolled in an elite state-run school. Paya does an excellent job in his interview but it isn’t enough to secure his admission. During Paya’s interview, Priya notices that her brother has a dream he doesn’t like to talk about it with anyone.

Friday, October 20,2023- The children of Gaze Write their names on their hands so that in case of being killed in Israel’s bombing during the October 7 war with Hamas, rescuers can identify them.

A couple (Kurds of Iraqi Kurdistan) have decided to cross the border because of the war in their land. The woman is pregnant. They have difficult and impassable roads ahead of them.

A woman has only two months to live due to her illness, and her husband cannot bear her absence. He seeks to create a clone of his wife.

Conflict between two beliefs. Death and life…

Benjamin has a sister with a physical disability. He feels ashamed of having a sister with this condition. This has created a challenge in their family. In the absence of his parents, Benjamin gets stuck in the fence of the yard, when his sister goes to help him, and Benjamin realizes the value of his sister.

Red is the story of the birth of love and two mature teenagers who face the first obstacle with the utmost enthusiasm

A man is in the back of the prison bar and he will be old and he waits to be free.

A young girl is in the midst of trying to draw on the pavement when suddenly...

When a problem in the school is evident, most of the staff would want to silent it. Will they succeed?

A taxi driver roams the streets of the city at night. In the middle of the night, a passenger stops him and gets into his taxi.

Kabul's Apples Are Sweet is a short film about a 16-year-old Afghan teenager named Esmaeel who is a refugee living and working illegally on Kish Island in southern Iran. He has been in Iran for two years and looks after camels on a farm. The only way he can communicate with his family in Afghanistan is through the Internet. But it’s been two months since his sister’s cell phone stopped working and he doesn’t have any updates from his family. He wants to secretly send a mobile phone to his sister so they can get in touch with each other again...

A person decides not allow a child to be born in the city

When Nicole reveals to her childhood friend and cousin, Reine, that she’s been addicted to heroin since she was 13, they decide to document Nicole’s rehab journey. Hyphen follows her struggle to move out into the world as an adult and grown woman despite the lack of economic opportunities and a poisonous cultural upbringing that teaches young women to suppress their ideas and sexuality and to follow a set of religious and cultural rules.

December 2023. An acting troupe is going on tour with a play about Santa Claus to spread holiday cheer in the small towns of post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina. While the children are delighted, the appearance of Santa Claus reignites old conflicts between the adults.

In the capital of Transylvania, Cluj, Orsolya serves as a bailiff. She has to evict a homeless guy from a cellar one day, which has disastrous results and sets off a moral problem that Orsolya must try to resolve.

25 Million Stitches: One Stitch, One Refugee is an artistic statement from the international community about human displacement, on view at WMQFA from March 1 - July 28, 2024. Explore the creation, installation, and impact of this powerful exhibition with Jennifer Kim Sohn, the artist who conceived the project; panel makers and WMQFA volunteers Nina Edelman and Helen Lambron; WMQFA artist in residence Noora Badeen; and museum staff. The exhibition includes 25 million hand-sewn stitches, each representing a single displaced human being. The smaller panels are bound to 407 muslin banners. Building the physical representation of this statistic required participation from 2,300 stitches from 37 countries and all 50 U.S. states. 25 Million Stitches was filmed in Cedarburg, Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts and at the Cedarburg Public Library. The film was completed on April 5, 2024.

"Ruins" echoes the lament of a world ravaged by human activities. Set against a haunting and dystopian backdrop, the video unfolds as an artistic narrative that aims to serve as a poignant commentary on the aftermath of industrialization and the unchecked disposal of toxic waste.

The story of four mothers, how art influences in the way their children are raised, and vice-versa.

In 1942, a Japanese American girl wondered why her mother had placed a tag on her while they waited for the train to take them to an unknown location.

In September 2022, after a night of torrential rain, the Stryama River overflowed its banks and caused a major landslide that devastated the villages of Bogdan and Karavelovo, Karlovy Vary Region. The residents' problems did not end with the flood, and now, a year later, they are still trying to get their lives back to normal.

More than twenty thousand people in west Iran inevitably works smuggling, which they called Kolbars. Including man, woman and children doing this job. Many of them are Due to limited job opportunities in many border areas of Iran, people are frequently left with no option but to take on such dangerous journeys to make a living.. Daily hundreds of Kolbars carry legal customs from KRG borders to Iran which the road is nearly 30 Kilometers. Most of the times customs which they carry is 30 kilos and more, the profit of this job is only 16 Dollars. Many times Iranian security borders has directly shoot Kolbars. In 2022, 45 Kolbars has been killed and 172 has been injured.

2023, Laik, Quentin, two homeless people take us into their difficult daily lives and show us how they survive in their precarious situations. On the other hand, we have the marauders who help the homeless as best they can and testify to what they can see in a community forgotten by society...

"Surf through the senses" is a moving documentary that explores the extraordinary human capacity to overcome challenges and face adversities.Lorena through her intimate testimony and personal experiences, and us dives into the lives of brave individuals who face problems in their daily lives. Lorena tells us her story from her first waves, to the present, and as a traffic accident changed his life, and the entire recovery process through his senses.

Ruth, a 25-year-old, has put her life on hold to care for her mother, Cassandra, who is battling dementia. Once a celebrated pianist, Cassandra was the person who taught Ruth to play. Ruth now finds herself on the opposite side of the piano bench, patiently reteaching her mother to play in the hopes of rekindling her fading memories.

Many pregnant women and their families remain unaware of the critical danger signs that can turn a routine pregnancy into a life-threatening emergency. This film is a compelling portrayal of the challenges expectant mothers face when symptoms like severe headaches, bleeding, or swelling go unnoticed or unaddressed. Through a doctor's captivating narrative, it underscores the vital role of awareness and timely medical intervention in preventing complications. By weaving together real-life scenarios and an expert's insight, the film equips not just mothers but also their caregivers—husbands, in-laws, and community members—to recognize these warning signs and take action before it’s too late. At its heart, this is a story of knowledge and the collective responsibility to ensure every pregnancy is a safer journey in Nepal.

In the shadows of the world’s highest peaks, health workers in remote Upper Mustang are tasked with traversing some of the world’s toughest terrain and navigating unique cultural differences, to connect the country’s most sparsely populated region to essential healthcare.

Food is something that bonds families together in Bangladesh. Currently, with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension and diabetes on the rise, a habit as simple as eating healthy food is crucial, yet challenging. It not only has socio-economic and cultural factors, but it also has some gendered factors as well. Many families unknowingly make daily food choices that contribute to long-term health issues. This film is a lighthearted, yet eye-opening journey into the hidden habits that shape family health. Through a playful yet poignant narrative, it highlights how, in a typical Bangladeshi household, different family members have their own unique yet unhealthy eating habits. Following a series of mysterious food swaps, each of the family members' food plates is changed with healthier alternatives. By blending relatable family moments with expert-backed insights, the film empowers individuals — parents, children, and elders alike — to rethink their food choices and embrace healthier habits. At its core, this is a story about awareness, responsibility, and the simple steps that can turn every meal into a path toward a healthier future.

Across Andhra Pradesh, 10,000+ Community Health Officers (CHOs) serve as a crucial bridge between communities and healthcare, ensuring that even the most remote populations receive the care they deserve. This ethnographic documentary provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of four CHOs, showcasing their unwavering dedication, resilience, and compassion as they navigate the complexities of delivering critical health education to diverse communities. Through their stories, we witness the profound impact of these frontline health workers as they support patients, caregivers, and families—individuals who fight every day to care for their loved ones, despite the uncertainties and challenges that stand in their way. This film is a tribute to the silent warriors of public health, whose relentless efforts bring care, hope, and healing to those who need it most.

A wife and entrepreneur devoted to her family and successful business tragically loses everything as her health mysteriously declines. Why is she now left alone to face an uncertain future? Will she ever be able to return to society again? All is revealed through a series of startling events concerning her uncomfortable diagnosis. We are brought face-to-face with a woman who is just like everybody else. She wants to live her life to the fullest. However, there's an obstacle in the way. Her imprisoning disability, which is all too often trivialised and dismissed by society. She finds herself mired in a situation that fosters discrimination, stigmatisation and marginalisation stemming from the politicisation of her troubling condition.

Since childhood, Paul has been inspired by the performances of his Olympian grandfather. He dreams of following in his elder's footsteps. Growing up, Paul devotes every moment to running with the hope of one day representing France at the Olympic Games. After years of sacrifices and challenges, Paul gets one last opportunity to confirm his quota needed to qualify and achieve his childhood dream.

Eva (24) is a young MMA fighter. Having endometriosis, the young woman was placed in artificial menopause since she was 14, in order to avoid disrupting her training and competitions. A few days before a major fight, she goes to the pharmacy to get her treatment which is refused by the pharmacist because it is highly harmful and potentially causes tumors. Despite her intense pain and supported by her coach, Eva still decides to enter the cage, facing not one but two fights.

The film's events revolve around Mohammed, an insatiable food lover. He does not care about his health despite losing his friends due to eating-related illnesses. His feeling of indifference increases due to the presence of a major obstacle in his life, which is his wife's anxiety that is completely opposite to him, her fear of gaining weight. Muhammad's life turns upside down, as he begins to suffer from strange things. Talk to him and scare him every morning

Hayatı boyunca önüne çıkan tüm engelleri aşıp, başarıya ulaşan Sezen’in ve onu hiç yalnız bırakmayan ailesinin öyküsü. (The story of Sezen, who overcame all the obstacles in her life and achieved success, and her family who never left her alone.)

Seven women, Endometriosis patients, tell us about their experiences related to this disease. A disease silenced for generations by be associated with menstruation and women. Its incidence is 1 or 2 out of 10 people in the world, and although it is considered a benign disease it can disable totally to the person in their daily life. Early diagnosis can help notoriously not to be so harmful and provide a much better quality of life to those who they suffer this disease. That is why the proposal of this documentary is to let it know to all people: let's make the invisible visible.

"Anxiety" reveals the states of people who have sought psychotherapeutic help - voluntarily, consciously or involuntarily. The therapists are Dr. Radoslav Manov - an internationally recognized psychoanalyst and his wife Dr. Magdalena Yasenova - a specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychology. People enter their offices who have decided to take the "ultimate step" of sharing something about themselves. In front of them are trusted interlocutors, committed to understanding what is happening and where it comes from. Every meeting and confession of the patients is combined with the relationships between the therapists themselves, who are also susceptible to emotions and breakdowns. It seems that no one is omnipotent, and there are always two sides to help.

“Mangia!” (“Eat”) is a video-performance part of an Italian action-research project coordinated by Antonella Cuppari (PhD) and Silvia Luraschi (PhD) and supported by La Vecchia Quercia social cooperative (Lecco, Italy), Consolida Consortium (Lecco, Italy) and the University of Milano-Bicocca (Milano, Italy). The research investigates the transformative potential of a community approach to the stories of those who have experienced an eating disorder. The aim is to break the social stigma related to these experiences, which often leads to stories that speak only the language of pathology. A community-based approach to eating disorders complements therapeutic care and opens spaces for collective learning, dialogue, and reflection. The video performance is inspired by narrative material drawn from books, podcasts, personal stories, and community meetings, held between February and May 2024. The second part of the video was made in a soccer field and shows a flash-mob to create awareness about eating disorders.

All stories are important. Especially those that teach us how to be safe. Dr Stathis Avramidis, one of the world's most prolific water safety authorities, together with the illustrator, Nikos Kouremenos, created a touching tale inspired by true events from the TV series "Baywatch".

The man died in the hospital. An Officer in the Afterdeath told him that prostate cancer, which was removed by surgery, had no relevance to his life expectancy. Thirty years earlier, the man had undergone prostate cancer screening and surgery as recommended by his doctor. He spent the rest of his life suffering from sexual dysfunction and urinary problems. The Officer in the Afterdeath offered the man a second chance to restart his life. This time, the man refused a prostate cancer screening his doctor recommended with his smile.

An elderly man confined to a wheelchair relives his lost freedom through a VR device, experiencing the joy of movement once more.

Pour remettre en question les idées fausses courantes sur la maladie mentale, Amsted a collaboré avec ACM l'hôpital Montperrin d'Aix-en-Provence pour créer une peinture murale collaborative. Ce documentaire, né de cette initiative, capture une intervention artistique au sein de l'hôpital, où des individus partagent ouvertement leurs expériences en matière de santé mentale et de la façon dont l'art a transformé leur vie.

At his high school, which is undergoing major renovations, Quentin is confronted with strange phenomena. What dark secrets have the renovations unleashed?

ITA Nina è una bambina con la sindrome di down che dovrà restare per due giorni ospite in un centro per bambini con disabilità. Sua mamma, Emanuela, deve accompagnare il figlio maggiore Giacomo ad un raduno di calcio. Quella che dovrebbe essere solo una tappa veloce del viaggio, si trasforma nel viaggio interiore di una madre che ha solo bisogno di qualcuno che le tenda una mano.

Zekeriya, who was born and lives in Adana, is an employee at the Adana Metropolitan Municipality Human Resources and Education Department and also an author. Zekeriya has achieved great success with the book he wrote, "Muzaffer's Death Sleep". Looking positively at all the difficulties of life and improving himself without giving up on fighting is Zekeriya's perspective on life. By imparting this perspective to us, he has become an example and a source of motivation for both other disabled people and every person who is a candidate for disability. In this film, we will convey the life of Zekeriya, also known as the glass man, to the audience as if he were a family member.

In the family of Diana Markova in Ruse, the first baby girl is born, with the beautiful name Dorothea. Until the sixth month, she develops normally. Then it is time for the polio vaccine.

In October 2023, Grégory Herpe, a French professional photographer, and his son Arthur, a video maker, went to Moldova (Chisinau and Gagaouzie) at the request of several NGOs, to make a photo report and a documentary film about Ukrainian war orphans living with Moldovan social orphans. Grégory came up with a project to teach children photography in a fun way, and with the help of amusing games, the kids became passionate about this art form, forgetting the dramas of their lives. The father and son made a documentary during their stay in the country, to show the project and let the children talk about their lives, their dreams, their future, etc. The final aim is to exhibit the children's photos with those of Gregory & Arthur, without distinction (to put the children in the limelight) and the documentary film, in different capitals (the first exhibition took place in 2024 in Paris. Brussels, Chisinau and Vienna have already been organised).

From a personal experience of a pregnancy that had a diagnosis of fetal malformation incompatible with life, director Eliza Capai spoke with other women who had gone through a similar situation, creating a powerful and touching choir of voices that reflects on universal themes: motherhood, prenatal grief and abortion. They are all from Brazil, a place where abortion in these cases can lead to up to three years in prison.

Paulina (35 years old) is out on parole after serving a prison sentence for the murder of her husband Andrzej. She returns to her hometown to meet her 11-year-old son Nikodem. Jadwiga (55 years old), Paulina's mother-in-law who takes care of Nikodem, does not want this meeting to take place. She is still grieving the loss of her son, Andrzej, and is unable to forgive Paulina for what she did. The film deals with domestic violence and its consequences.

The short film "Munji Mithi" tells the story of Latif and his wife, Sohai, during their first drive in a used car. As they talk, they share dreams, fears, and memories. Latif worries he might become like his father and doubts he can be a good parent, but Sohai comforts him with her love and faith in him. Their bond shines through as they promise to face life’s struggles together, the film shows the strength of their love and how it remains, even in loss.

Argentina uses more agrotoxins than any other country in the world. Agrotoxins leave residual traces, accumulating in soil, water, and food.

In fact, the world we live in is already a paradise. But the human being's tendency to kill rather than give life, the unquenchable fire inside him, turns this beautiful world of ours into hell. Approaching and surrendering to the Creator through spiritual journey and prayer can make this hell more livable.

The film is about children with autism and the pressures they face, such as fear, bullying, negative feelings, and imaginations. I portrayed the child's unique world with a spotlight, symbolizing hope. The events are depicted in a series of picture frames that revolve around the child and appear within them.

This film is one of the outputs of a storytelling and drawing workshop to teach Sudanese children in Cairo to make animated films to express their ideas, dreams, and vision of their world and what surrounds them. The film's story tells about the Corona pandemic and its impact on human relationships with pets living on the street and how these animals lived their lives in those days. The workshop was implemented with the support of the Al-Noon Foundation for Family Care and the Gang Academy for Knowledge, Training and Consultation.

A happy fish family, broken apart by pollution.

Solidary Surgery has been carrying out urgent and silent work for over two decades. These healthcare professionals, who work daily in our country's hospitals, return to Africa each year to fulfill the oath they once made. It's a story of courage and personal growth, of love and empathy, of commitment and loyalty, of pain and salvation, of friendship and affection. It's a life story that deserves to be told.

Nine months of pregnancy for $14,000? The long-standing friendship between the director and the main character grows into a film about surrogacy and dignity in an unregulated industry in Tbilisi.

A star rises in a home for orphans - father Zlati, a famous person, showman and host of the "Golden Show", arrives. He has taken the noble initiative "Take me home". Zlati invites little Jan to visit his own home for Christmas. In one day, the child falls into the spotlight and learns a lot about television, show business, advertising and the false shine of success.

Brian (23) hopes to inherit the respect of Pablo (55) his father's days of crime. He fights with a group of elite rugby players after feeling humiliated by them and is injured. It is difficult for his father to intervene to avenge him since he left all types of violence in the past to focus on his upbringing, so El negro, Pablo's partner, responds and hurts the aggressors strongly. Brian continues with his messy life, stealing and taking drugs in the neighborhood. He returns to the conflict club, but this time armed and in a brutal confrontation Brian is beaten to death. Pablo decides to avenge his son's death with his companions....

In Manchu, "Ubakha" is the phonetic translation of "ancestral deity". In the spiritual universe of Shamanism, every shaman is believed to be protected by their own exclusive Ubakha, thus bearing the profound weight of their faith. This film delves deep into the dense forests of Changbai Mountain and focuses the camera on a group of Jurchen shamans with diverse identities, all of whom proudly claim to have "Tungus blood". Due to their adherence to the ancient shamanic culture, they have come together to form a unique group for cultural inheritance. As the second part of director Han Fenghe's trilogy of public welfare short films, this film will explore the mysteries behind shamanic culture from aspects such as the shamanic worldview and view of the soul, the sacrifice of the great deity of fate, the cases of Ubakha's blessing, and the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western shamanic spirit descents. It will echo with the first documentary short film about the Bimo culture of the Yi ethnic group, "After the clouds， comes the moonlight", and the third documentary short film about the Kinnala Dance of the Dai ethnic group, "The Murmur of the Kinnala". In this way, it will demonstrate that shamanic culture is by no means a ridiculous superstition, but a shining treasure in the diverse cultures of human civilization, and interpret the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind.

In Kabul, where the Taliban have barred girls from attending university, Freshta, a young woman deprived of higher education, teaches children under six and uses photography as a means of resistance against oblivion. Through her lens, she captures moments of oppression, hope, and resilience. But in a city where truth is a crime, every photograph carries a risk. This documentary is a poignant and raw portrayal of a young woman fighting for light in the darkness—where her choices not only shape her own fate but also give voice to a silenced generation.

Three Views Through the Stereoscope is a short documentary about strangers unintentionally captured behind the windows of buildings in urban photographic documentation from the late 19th to mid-20th century. A close examination of these archives often reveals the faces of individuals who were fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to be caught in the precise moment a photographer was documenting the city/event. In most cases, neither the photographer nor the strangers were aware of this accidental documentation. A closer look at these individuals raises various questions and patterns to study. Three of these topics are explored in the film through three separate chapters.

"Some faces we have never seen, some names we have never heard. Yet, they still exist—in a classroom, in the middle of a game, chasing after a word. In the shadow of the ruins, with hands rebuilding hope... This is the story of teachers who do more than teach; they build lives, and of children who exist through their voices."

When the magic of music reaches public schools and awakens the dreams of needy children. A sensitive and impactful musical documentary, which presents with lightness and joy, the integration of three Erudite Tenors with students from rural public schools in the Federal District - Brazil.

In October 2023, I attended an artist residency in Yerevan, arriving less than two weeks after the most recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. This conflict had forced 100,000 ethnic Armenians to flee the enclave of Artsakh within Azerbaijan, leading to a significant humanitarian crisis. I stayed at the Masoor Art House cultural center, which had become a hub for supporting refugees. The local community was diligently working to provide food and assistance to the influx of displaced individuals. During this period, other global conflicts were erupting, drawing international attention away from the plight of the refugees in Yerevan, who often felt invisible and abandoned by the world. This shift in focus made the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh even more poignant and urgent for those directly affected. Despite the language barrier, with only a few people speaking limited English, I could capture the raw, immediately human and unfiltered atmosphere of those critical days in Yerevan, just after the conflict had subsided. The contrast between the political rhetoric often seen in the media or during public gatherings and the genuine solidarity among ordinary people was stark and profound. Despite the pervasive sense of loss that filled the air, I captured the image of a community grappling with displacement yet determined to find hope and rebuild their lives.

Twenty boys born in Afghanistan came to Brottby in Sweden in 2015 during the so called refugee wave. A few people from the local parish get to know them. In 2024 I follow Ramin, one of the boys, during his work in the home care. In Brottby he and two other boys meet again and have a conversation about life in Sweden and cultural differences.

After being elected class president by her peers, teenage student Carline uses her voice to abolish corporal punishment at her school in Mombasa, Kenya.

Do you know that there is a maternity hospital at Prinsep Street in Singapore that is frozen in time? I had a chance to explore this defunct hospital that is still standing with all the facilities dating back to 1980s! Go back in time with me and see how that looks like.

Three ocean dwellers come to terms with a jeopardy that threatens the place they feel most alive, looking to a sustainable future in seaweed.

Just out of jail, crumpled English archaeologist Arthur reconnects with his wayward crew of accomplices - a happy-go-lucky collective of grave-robbers who survive by looting Etruscan tombs and fencing the ancient treasures they dig up.

A film dedicated to donation and transplants in Bulgaria, revealing the human stories behind one of the most noble decisions – to donate life. Through emotional stories, the film sheds light on the importance of donation.

"The Duchenne Race" follows the lives of Quique, Uriel, Iren, and Alejandro, who are facing Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Quique leads the organization of a popular race in Jaca to raise awareness about this disease. The documentary explores the daily challenges, hopes, and shared struggles of those affected by this illness. The race becomes a symbol of unity and support, revealing stories of courage, love, and determination in the fight against Duchenne.

Often, diabetic patients experience foot complications and are unaware of the risks until it's too late—leading to infections, amputations, and loss of mobility. This heartfelt, yet thought-provoking film follows a father-daughter duo, where the father, living with diabetes, downplays the importance of foot care. His daughter, also his caregiver, gently challenges his complacency, sparking a touching, yet humorous conversation. Through the 4Cs method—Check, Clean, Clip, Care—she reminds him of the need to adhere to this simple, daily foot care routine that can prevent severe complications. As their discussion unfolds, the father begins to understand the impact of his neglect, not just on his health but also on his daughter's emotional and physical burden. The daughter's willingness to encourage adherence is a reflection of an ideal caregiver's behavior. Finally, recognizing the need for consistent self-care, he commits to change. In a powerful closing moment, he turns to the audience, emphasizing the urgency of preventive action, reminding every diabetic patient and caregiver that small steps today can prevent irreversible consequences tomorrow. This film blends warmth, relatability, and a strong call to action, making foot care a priority for diabetic patients and ensuring a healthier future for themselves and their families in India.

I am fascinated by how we interact with the world through our senses and intuition. What’s particularly intriguing to me is what might be termed a sixth sense: our intuitive gut feeling and the intricate symbiosis between humans and our gut microbiomes. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge allowed me to creatively break down complex scientific concepts like the Gut-Brain Axis. Using animation, video editing, and storytelling techniques, I illustrate how the vagus nerve can transport pathogens to the brain, potentially leading to neurological disorders like Parkinson's Disease, Autism, and depression.

This animation, created for The Foundation for Art and Healing (FAH), aims to demystify loneliness, explain how chronic loneliness impacts our health and behavior, and demonstrate how creative expression uniquely activates the brain to combat the spiraling cycle of loneliness. Throughout, the animation uses inclusive and relatable imagery to resonate with a wide variety of audiences. It emphasizes that loneliness and creative expression are shared human experiences. Ultimately, the video serves as a primer and driver for FAH's goal of improving personal and public health by creating an understanding of loneliness and inspiring action through engagement with the arts.

The pony named Dietrich is one of the rare cases of volunteering therapist who visits patients in palliative cares and hospices. Dietrich is a guide who helps present difficult topics for the viewers through light feelings.

Miki Hanada, known as the “Nightingale of Aomori,” dedicated her life to saving others. After World War II, she worked as a nurse at Hachinohe Red Cross Hospital, playing a crucial role in the widespread treatment of polio (pediatric paralysis). As a military nurse, she was dispatched to war zones three times, where she helped save countless lives. She also provided medical care in remote areas and fought to reduce infant mortality rates. This film tells the inspiring story of Miki Hanada, a woman who devoted her life to protecting the health and well-being of her community.

Ambrozia is a short film, created in the genre of Surrealism. Following the roots of cinema, the film shows a sequence of poems and characters telling us a story of the fight with the inner demons and loneliness. A film of dreams and illusions and a repeating question, hidden between the lines - Who the dreamer is? The topic of the movie is the struggle with mental health - depression. The project is financed by the National Culture Fund, Bulgaria.

Ayodele arrives in Cyprus to pursue his dreams. However, his hopes are shattered when his university funding is abruptly cut off, leaving him stranded and desolate on the island. Desperation sets in as he grapples with his uncertain future. As his situation grows increasingly dire, he discovers a job advertisement from an elderly woman in a remote village seeking assistance. "Parallel Poles" explores the transformative power of unlikely friendships and the human spirit’s capacity to overcome adversity, revealing how two seemingly opposite lives can converge to create a new path filled with hope and possibility.

Jade, a young girl in higher studies, has to care at home for her bedridden mother. This situation and the resulting isolation are ruining her life, to the point of making an irreversible decision. Becalmed is a film about the subject of assisted suicide through the eyes of others. Above all, it reflects the loneliness of the relatives who care for these people at the end of their lives or who no longer want to continue their lives.

Bianca, a young girl in a wheelchair, decides to create a film with her friends to show the world that people like her can also star in a fantasy-adventure story.

A young man that is losing his sight due to a congenital condition does everything in his power to avoid being a burden to his loved ones.

Cloudless tells the story of an elderly lady who suffers from dementia. With the help of her granddaughter, she remembers beautiful moments from her past.

At the age of 15, Ane-Martha Tamnes Hansgård was given her first psychiatric diagnosis. Over the next decade, more followed—each bringing new labels, medications, and side effects that shaped her identity in ways she never questioned. Until she did. DIAGNONSENSE is an intimate, raw, and unexpectedly humorous documentary about the ways psychiatric diagnoses can shape—and sometimes overshadow—a person’s sense of self. Using a mix of intimate home videos, video diaries, and newly filmed material, the film traces Hansgård’s journey from adolescence to adulthood—capturing the struggle of growing up under psychiatric labels, the painful process of breaking free from them, and the terrifying but liberating act of figuring out who you are beyond them. Honest, deeply personal, and at times darkly funny, DIAGNONSENSE doesn’t impose answers—it invites the audience to question, reflect, and find their own perspective on what it truly means to live beyond a diagnosis.

Animari and Zlatko take seven-year-old Rossi into their unique boarding school in rural Bulgaria for her first school year. While she progresses to second grade making good friends along the way, Animari and Zlatko are faced with numerous challenges to keep the school running. A poetic, whimsical journey through their lives in the course of one year, the film explores the limits of what they are ready to do to protect their pupils and help them thrive.

"Eternity Package" follows Bobkata, a failed undertaker in a corrupt provincial town where old grudges never die, but are passed down through generations. His business is on the verge of bankruptcy, his wife is leaving him, and his main competitor - a scoundrel with connections in the hospital - is quietly taking over the entire "death market". Burdened with debt and tormented by the painful loss of his parents, Bobkata is ready to do anything to save himself. In his desperation, he comes up with an absurd plan - to give dance lessons in a nursing home and thus recruit customers for his prepaid funeral services.

Puglia. The Madonna Addolorata, the sacred icon of the town, appears in a dream to Alfonsina Milletarì, a naive woman of the town. The Madonna speaks with a foreign accent and asks for help because she is buried under a tree.

A new reality is making its way into the modern global world—12-13-year-old children are taking drugs, dependent mothers are giving birth to babies with serious health problems, and parents are using drugs together with their young children. More and more young people are seeking everything that happens at a fast pace, instantly, drawn to what is as quick as thought itself. The film “Invisible Victims” presents the personal stories of young people from the high-speed life, who are fighting the destructive effects of drugs at the "Open Your Eyes" Association in Varna. The drug-dependent youth work in therapeutic groups where they learn patience, respect, mutual assistance, and are motivated to develop their own skills and talents.

Munisa Ambalathara is one of the victims of endosulfan application in Kasaragod district for more than thirty years. Blind from birth, she fought for the victims and spoke for their rights. Munisa, a short documentary, is an attempt to trace the personal and social life of Munisa Ambalathara.

A Palestinian youth from Gaza City lost his family during the war Mahmoud lives in Gaza City, 30 years old His house was bombed while they were there by the Israeli army

The documentary Uncertain Location (Belirsiz Mahal) has become a topic of discussion regarding the issue of street dogs. It aims to gauge public opinion, which is divided into two groups: those who argue that street dogs should have natural living spaces and those who believe they should not. The film seeks insights from experts on this matter and presents potential solutions to address the issue.

This is a film about the organization "Important Things", which has been recycling old clothes in the territory of the Republic of Adygea for more than a year. Volunteers organize workshops, sort out tons of clothes, help those in need and fight environmental pollution

In the midst of a life-threatening respiratory infection, a young adult confronts the harrowing realities of an ICU stay, battling not only for his life but also to uncover the depths of his resilience and the transformative power of hope in the darkest moments

A retired doctor still working in a remote mountain region for 40 years. During these years he became a member of that community, he knows every child’s name he remembers every story he lived in the mountains. Once he learns that he will be replaced with a paramedic and goes to his last journey.

This documentary focuses on the extraordinary life story of Sister Hatune, who was born and lived in the village of Izbırak in the Midyat district of Mardin. Starting from her childhood years, the film follows Rahine Hatune's migration from her homeland to Germany and her decision to return to her roots, and reveals her contributions to humanity through the foundation she founded. Her philanthropic projects through her foundation bring hope to war victims, orphans and the poor. The documentary brings together her inspiring journey, her life of hardship, her faith-filled struggle and the intricacies of Assyrian culture.

It's documentary of routine life of people Mentally and physically retarded in a sanatorium

Revision is about historical revisionism and negationism and how this phenomenon manifests itself in today´s world. The short film focuses specifically on the Peace statues honouring the victims of trafficking and sexual violence, the so called ´´comfort women´´, during the second world war and the pressure to remove these statues from public spaces and perhaps with that, from public consciousness.

Ariana Benedé, Ari, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of 13. Alongside her mother and a team of health care professionals, they embarked on a race against time to pioneer the first clinical trials of CAR-T therapy, an innovative treatment that modifies immune cells to effectively combat cancerous cells. The documentary narrates the story of a mother and daughter's battle to bring new hope to patients like Ari, who had exhausted all therapeutic options and had little hope left. Ari never lost her spirit or her hope to achieve this. Along the way, many people supported her, society responded, and it all served to mobilize professionals and researchers to make Ari's dream a reality – saving lives with this new treatment.

Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.

In an eerie situation between the desires and unwبهدشممanteds of life, Sarah must say goodbye to her husband forever.

The production of this stop-motion animation has just been completed and it depicts the world of war with an anti-war narrative. In this work, we don't see any war scenes or unfortunate events, and it is narrated how humans go to war with their own kind. "Piano", which is a 7-minute short film, deals with poverty and life's problems, and is the story of a person who wants to buy a piano, but the war crisis occurs and he is deprived of the simplest things in his life. According to Keshani, our character lives in the middle of his external and internal war, and the simple dreams of his life become unattainable dreams and finally he reaches inner peace.

In order to escape, Cyrus steals a car that Saeed, a runaway mental patient, rides in to access a treasure, while inside the car, a bomb has been planted by a terrorist who surprises their leader.

Ramin, who is deaf, starts to perceive sounds and conceals this newfound ability from those around them .

Witness the very first steps taken by a newly trained team of deminers to rebuild their nation in the wake of war in Chernihiv, Ukraine. After the war in Ukraine derailed their lives, a young married couple, a former environmental officer and a displaced family join others on a new path to become professional deminers. Experience their gripping two-year journey as they undergo intense training amidst the uncertainty of the Russian invasion. Follow their ups and downs as they adapt to their new reality and witness their resilience in the face of adversity. An inspiring documentary that celebrates the grit of the human spirit to overcome even the toughest challenges.

Geri is 18 years old and about to graduate from high school. For her, this is more important than for her peers, because she will have to leave the foster home where she grew up. While studying for her exams, dreaming of going to university, preparing for her prom, and her older stepbrother helps her understand why her mother abandoned her.

Mother Nature gives gifts to those who treat her well: She distributes her fruits, her medicine, her fresh air and all her beauty. But human beings are exterminating all their children...

Through a short narrative, a strong message is left about the war.

The story revolves around the life of a middle-class family, highlighting a profound and complex incident that raises questions about personal morality and societal decay.

In 1983, during the darkest days of Peru’s Armed Conflict with the Shining Path, masked soldiers entered Adelina’s home and took her husband away. She would never see him again. After facing silence and contempt from the Police and Army, Adelina joins forces with the many other women who have lost their husbands and children to soldiers who were supposed to protect them. Together, they will unite to demand justice.

A young woman navigates her grief by turning her walks into a geographic poem and everyday objects into symbols. Tupperware becomes tombs, cauliflowers turn into metaphors for what grows even without being watered, and the city becomes a map of reinvention.

Nicolas argues with his mother due to the illness that keeps her bedridden, pushing him to the brink of wanting to escape. But fate has other plans. Upon leaving the room, a creature with sinister intentions reveals itself before him. Prisoner of paranoia, he decides to return, encountering a revelation that will take him to the depths of his emotions...

It was produced as part of the 16-day campaign to combat violence against women in Egypt. It talks about violence at work and the failure to implement laws that protect working women in Egypt.

Yacoub works in the statistics department in a hospital. He answers the calls of the victim families who are asking about missing persons during the war. Occasionally, he gets resentful about a telephone conversation that raises suspicion and anxiety in him.

Manon and Pierre are waiting for a child for many years. But when Manon is finally pregnant, she discovers that it is a high-risk pregnancy.

A Glimpse into Nelson Mandela's 18-Year Journey

Sinara is a gynecological surgeon, the last hope of many women. She really works wonders by performing risky surgeries and giving women the happiness of motherhood.

Nine years after the biggest environmental disaster in Brazil, Claudia Neubern travels to the affected area to meet locals. She finds people who are resolute and resilient, but nonetheless powerless against a mining company that shirks its responsibilities.

Follows patients and caregivers at a psychiatric centre with a unique floating structure located in the middle of the Seine river in central Paris.

Blaga, a retired teacher from Shumen, suffering from the recent death of her husband, falls victim to a telephone scam while trying to raise money for a memorial plaque on his grave.

Oil exploration in the Brazilian Amazon has been a reality for decades, but the wealth promised by fossil exploration has never been a reality in the daily lives of the affected municipalities.

A documentary celebrating the presenters within Mid Downs Radio – a hospital radio station in Haywards Heath that brings humour, companionship and therapeutic benefits to the hospital patients, staff, and the presenters themselves.

The Streets Know My Name is a compelling documentary that delves into the heart-wrenching story of a young Togolese man who survived child trafficking.

Naima, a 46-year-old Venezuelan, lives in precarious conditions in Basel and, after many years in the low-wage sector, she secures a traineeship in nursing. However, her happiness collides with a harsh reality: patients love her compassionate humor, but her colleagues perceive her as lacking professional distance. When she fails her internship, her world falls apart. Yet, Naima rises to fight her toughest battle: standing up for herself.

Cracking the Code, narrated by Mark Ruffalo, is an inspiring story of vision, perseverance, and the power of science to change the world. Phil Sharp’s journey from a Kentucky farm boy to Nobel laureate embodies the American Dream and the triumph of entrepreneurial spirit. His 1977 groundbreaking discovery of RNA splicing rewrote the rules of molecular biology and ignited a life-saving scientific revolution, laying the foundation for an industry that has become a cornerstone of global innovation and economic growth – and transformed the health of billions of patients worldwide.

Successful Zagreb lawyer Max Pinter acquits his client, the rich and influential Dinko Horvath, on charges of murdering two of his workers. At the party, the drunken Max tells Dinko that he killed the workers in cold blood, who had simply come to ask for their wages. A clash with one of the most influential figures in society will make Max undesirable. He will lose his partner and clients, his wife will leave him... With the help of Nina, his love from his student days, Max devises a plan for revenge. On the other hand, in this story, everyone is connected and no one is innocent.