Voodoo tradition is too often victim of misperceptions and stereotypes in the Western imagination. In Togo, Voodoo is revealed in all its splendour and complexity. Through spectacular ceremonies, consultations and rites, an intimate connection is revealed that unites the visible world with that of invisible forces. By giving a voice to those who live and practise Voodoo, an authentic and nuanced perspective emerges, revealing the richness of this mysterious spirituality. It's a genuine burst of curiosity about a living heritage and the sumptuousness of its traditions.
This video essay, made by Tony Zhou and Taylor Ramos for FilmStruck in 2016, explores the musical motifs in 'Cléo from 5 to 7.'
A short documentary about Dave Kloc's weekly poster-making process for The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail. Filmed during the week of June 24th, 2015.
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Documentary about the making of Juzo Itami's film "Tampopo" (1985).
A short film following the release of journalist and activist Barrett Brown from prison, and his drive across Texas to a halfway house. 'Relatively Free' is an examination of Brown's return to a very different world, post the election.
From abject poverty to becoming a ten-time boxing world champion, congressman, and international icon, Manny Pacquiao is the true definition of a Cinderella story. In the Philippines, he first entered the ring as a sixteen-year-old weighing ninety-eight pounds with the goal of earning money to feed his family. Now, almost twenty years later, when he fights, the country of 100 million people comes to a complete standstill to watch. Regarded for his ability to bring people together, Pacquiao entered the political arena in 2010. As history’s first boxing congressman, Pacquiao now fights for his people both inside and outside of the ring. Now at the height of his career, he is faced with maneuvering an unscrupulous sport while maintaining his political duties. The question now is, what bridge is too far for Manny Pacquiao to cross?
A feature length documentary shot in Iceland on mediums and the relationship between humans and invisible beings such as elves ghosts, angels, water monsters and extra-terrestrials. The film is a journey to the frontiers of life questioning the scope of our existence. Are we alone in the universe? If life exists in other dimensions, it's worth knowing more.
The sinking of the RMS Titanic remains one of the most enduring and mysterious tragedies of the 20th century. For decades, investigators and amateurs alike have floated theories for why it occurred and who was to blame for the extraordinary loss of life, but no one answer could fully explain what happened. Until now. To mark the 100th anniversary of the infamous disaster, Smithsonian Channel will premiere Titanic's Final Mystery. The two-hour special investigates a century of theories and uncovers astonishing new forensic evidence that proves the most likely theory for the case.
This documentary offers an intimate look at a recreational basketball team competing in a local league over the course of a single season. Filmed and created by one of the team’s own players, the project blends on-court action with candid moments off the court, capturing game footage, locker-room conversations, and personal reflections from the athletes themselves.
Marc Bloch is one of the 20th-century French intellectuals best known abroad. He fought in both World Wars: though wounded during World War I, he remained on the front lines until victory, and he enlisted as a volunteer during World War II before joining the Resistance. This historian, who revolutionized the way history is viewed, written, and told before being murdered by the Nazis for being a member of the Resistance and a Jew, left a profound mark on his century. It is this exemplary life, dedicated to the Republic he cherished, that will earn him a place in the Panthéon—and that is the story this film tells.
Over a decade on from their stunning debut and two years since their last record, The Strokes return in triumphant form with a new set of songs that are making the diehards and casuals alike sit up and take notice all over again - while reminding us all just what it was that made the world fall in love with this extraordinary group in the first place. This two disc set, comprising a DVD documentary film charting The Strokes journey from their roots in NYC to the world class reputation they enjoy today, plus a CD interview disc containing over an hour of exclusive chat with the lads themselves on which they wax lyrical on just about everything they feel passionate about. Elegantly presented in six panel digi-pack, featuring rare photos throughout, this limited edition set will delight every Strokes fan, new or old, across the globe.
The Nomad's Redemption is a cinematic exploration of movement, memory, and self-confrontation following a journey where redemption is not a destination, but a process unfolding along the way. The story of two individuals in two distant landscapes, each searching for redemption. Two lives. Two distant worlds. One shared longing for meaning.
CardBound is a feature-length documentary that follows a collector’s search to uncover the true origins of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. What begins as an investigation into the earliest Pokémon cards becomes a global journey through collecting history, rare discoveries, controversy, and the people who have shaped the hobby.
The university was far more than just a place for classes. It was a community, a sanctuary, and a bastion of resistance. This short documentary captures the experiences of students at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad, reflecting their relationships, fears, solidarity, and their shared need to stay present in a moment that changes everything. Created as a first-year exam project, the film offers an intimate glimpse into a generation navigating a time of uncertainty and togetherness.
Cats are cuddly felines and lovely pets, but also highly evolved predators that hunt huge amounts of small mammals, birds and reptiles; perfect killing machines that threaten delicate ecosystems around the world.
On the Puerto Rican diaspora, which includes renowned artists who have converted New York, Florida, Chicago, Hawaii, Santa Cruz and Dominican Republic into their second home, but with Puerto Rico in their hearts.
Computer-generated imagery and other visualization techniques reveal how it would look if all the water was removed from RMS Titanic's final resting place.
Alberto Santos-Dumont
Princesa Isabel
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Aida da Costa
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Assistente Lachambre
Mecânico # 1
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Mecânico # 3
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