Synopsis:In the neighbourhood, chess is a popular pass time with roadside games bringing together men from different strata. Their pawns include morality and religion, causing social and political tensions to erupt when a tournament gets underway. But the men are only the most visible players. Against this simmering backdrop, a domestic worker with a secret …
The Act of Killing is a 2012 documentary directed by Joshua Oppenheimer that challenges unrepentant leaders of Indonesian death squads to dramatize their real-life mass killings from the 1965–1966 purge. Through surreal re-enactments, the film exposes a societal regime where mass murderers are celebrated as heroes, ultimately forcing a psychological reckoning for primary subject Anwar …
What does it mean to be a woman today? The global documentary Woman (2019) gives a voice to 2,000 women across 50 countries, offering an intimate portrait of half of humanity. While shedding light on global injustices, the film powerfully underlines the inner strength of women and their capacity to change the world. From motherhood …
Hatidze, a 50-something beekeeper in a quiet Macedonian village, tends to her wild bees and sick mother. When a noisy nomadic family moves in next door, she warmly welcomes them. However, the neighbor’s reckless choices soon threaten her peaceful life and ancient traditions
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