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Gleaned from the fringes of mainstream representation, this selection of titles that defy societal expectations offer a fresh, insightful look at what it means to be human. We’re all multifaceted creatures, and with dignity and curiousity, these filmmakers surely know how to show it . You’ll also discover intentional attempts to destigmatise mental health, overcome trauma through the cathartic medium of film, and celebrate the joys of being together but being different: human, nature, and everything in between.
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An archival tribute to filmmaker and activist Michèle Firk, whose commitment to liberation took her from Algeria’s underground networks to Guatemala’s guerrilla struggle.
My Family and Other Clowns
As Piip and Tuut’s clowning fame grows, their eldest daughter cares for her siblings. An intimate documentary about family, ambition and the cost of chasing dreams.
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After her twin sister’s sudden death, Wahida is drawn by tinnitus into a surreal world where grief takes physical form. A dark fantasy scored by A.R. Rahman.
Artists in Residence
Three women in their nineties recall life, art and shared space in New York. Katie Jacobs’ documentary celebrates the messy beauty of creating a life together.
All of a Sudden
When health suddenly deteriorates, how do we care for each other? Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s gentle film explores illness, conversation and human connection.
A Sweetness From Nowhere
A transphobic slur becomes the starting point for Ester Martin Bergsmark’s visually explosive exploration of violence, fear and finding a way back to desire.