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Il fare politica

May 2005 •Italian

Fabiana, Carlo, Claudio and Vincenzo… I met them in 1982 in Mercatale, their village in Tuscany, near Florence. They were aged between 25 and 45 and were cheerful militants in the Italian Communist Party, that strange party which has made its mark on history and which was both a school and a family for them. I have filmed in Mercatale every two or three years for over 20 years (1982/2004). The fi lm takes the “long view” of their political and personal development against the backdrop of village life. Stories with both human and political interest spanning over a quarter of a century with relevance for present day issues: what has become of the plans to change the world in Berlusconi’s Italy? From a more global perspective: what else can politics do? When the time comes to take stock the paths of their rich and varied personal lives cross once more with all their doubts and allegiances.

Trespassing or Close Encounters of the 3rd World

August 2023 •Portuguese

Une vie contre l'oubli

October 2016 •French

Portrait of Belgian historian, reporter and documentarian André Dartevelle.

My Mother's Name is Forest

April 2013 •French

A young Dutch girl (my mother, filmed by my father in-love). A little redhead (me, filmed by my father). Boys (my brothers). And through the images of flowers, animals and rallies (super 8s that were found): A chalet (Switzerland), dikes (the Netherlands). And my memories, childhood, teenage years mixed up with the history of women (of my family).

Twiggy

March 2025 •English

Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.

Los días azules

Invalid date •Catalan

My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)

April 2014 •English

Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.

Paradise Is There: A Memoir by Natalie Merchant

October 2015 •English

Natalie Merchant's entire musical life encapsulated in this very personal film, which digs deep into the music through live performances, archival footage, and interviews. The memoir-style film contains live performances, archival footage, and interviews with musicians, friends, and fans about the influence the songs of Tigerlily have had over the past 20 years.

Heimat Is a Space in Time

September 2019 •German

Director Thomas Heise picks up the biographical pieces left by his family, and composes an epic picture of four generations of his family, of a country, of a century.

Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper

January 2016 •English

Born into one of the wealthiest and best-known families in American history, Gloria Vanderbilt has lived in the public eye for more than 90 years, unapologetically pursuing love, family and career, while experiencing extreme tragedy and tremendous success side by side. This documentary features a series of candid conversations as Vanderbilt and her youngest son, Anderson Cooper, look back at her remarkable life.

Picture Abhi Baaki Hai...

October 2023 •English

A memoir celebrating yesteryears of cinema and how silver screen has evolved over the years, this documentary is ode to cinema by the audience, for the audience.

How to Explain Your Mental Illness to Stanley Kubrick

Invalid date •English

A psychotic filmmaker named Philip summons a manifestation of Stanley Kubrick into his apartment to confront him on the depiction of mental illness in his filmography. Kubrick's obsession with 'crazy' characters who meet an untimely death disturbs Philip, who wishes he could see Kubrick characters who manage their illness. The two directors go on a journey into Kubrick's films to understand insanity in our modern era.

As Iracemas

January 2009 •Portuguese

A VOZ DA ORLA: Tribunal Popular da Orla

October 2023 •Portuguese

Tereza e Bruno

November 2022 •Portuguese

Water Time: Surf Travel Diary of a MadMan

December 2014 •English

Surfer and author, Allan C. Weisbecker, accompanied by his dog Honey, goes on the road in search of waves to ride and "to find out what happened to America."

Golden Thread

Invalid date •Portuguese

In a small town in the countryside of Paraná, its pioneers recall the early days there, while sharing a common love: coffee.

O Inventor do Sertão

February 2025 •Portuguese

O flagelo da enchente assola Pôrto Alegre

June 1941 •Portuguese

Movimento, logo existo

September 2024 •Portuguese