The prized white Alba truffle lives deep within the forests of northern Italy. Wanted by the wealthiest, it remains a ratified mystery. It cannot be cultivated through modern tools and the Italian elders who are able to dig it up do so in the secrecy of the night. This minute number of hunters … [Read more...] about The Truffle Hunters
World Cinema Documentary Competition
The Reason I Jump
Based on a book written by Naoki Higashida when he was 13, this cinematic experience will take you on a journey of receptive autistic individuals around the world. The film rolls a young Japanese boy through a journey where his thoughts, feelings and memories affect his actions. He learns about his … [Read more...] about The Reason I Jump
The Painter and the Thief
Two paintings made by a Czech naturalist Barbora have been stolen from an Oslo Art Gallery. As the Norwegian officials quickly trace the culprits they are unable to retrieve the paintings. Curious about what happened, Barbora reaches out to a thief. When he agrees on being sketched by Barbara, the … [Read more...] about The Painter and the Thief
The Mole Agent
When detective Romuli needs a credible mole to hijack a retirement home, he casts Sergio to find out whether his client's mother is being abused in the setting. Sergio - 83 not 007 - struggles with learning spying techniques. While collecting data, he gets close to the residents and realizes that … [Read more...] about The Mole Agent
The Earth Is Blue as an Orange
Director Iryna Tsilyk’s documentary follows a meta-storytelling approach about a single mother and her four children under the siege in Ukraine. As eldest Mira dreams of becoming a cinematographer, the family helps create stylised scenes as the bombs descend in the neighbouring region. In between … [Read more...] about The Earth Is Blue as an Orange
Softie
Boniface “Softie” Mwangi - a political activist - has been fighting injustice for long. By running office in a regional Kenyan election, he decides to run a clean campaign against corrupt officials. Bonnie soon finds out that challenging strong opponents will risk the lives of his family, but is … [Read more...] about Softie
Saudi Runaway
Muna - a young bold woman - is sick of being controlled by the rigorous restrictions imposed on her by the government. After her arranged marriage, she sees a life that threatens her free will and sets out to find her own escape. By filming through her hijab, she has documented the claustrophobic … [Read more...] about Saudi Runaway
Once Upon a Time in Venezuela
The Venezuelan village of Congo Mirador was once inches above the lake Maracaibo and alive with fishermen and poetry. Up until recently, it has rotted and decayed because of pollution and neglect. Fighting for the village's survival are two women - Tamara, a government coordinator and Natalie, a … [Read more...] about Once Upon a Time in Venezuela
Into the Deep
Danish inventor Peter Madison murdered a Swedish journalist Kim Wall in August 2017. Kim was in his submarine outside Copenhagen. Filmmaker Emma had been recording Madison's projects including a rocket for the past one year. Through this surprising turn of events, Emma narrates a terrible truth … [Read more...] about Into the Deep
Influence
Popular for their questionable geopolitical spin-doctoring, this story centers around Tim Bell and his associates. Bell preferred people with problems and with a background in marketing put together campaigns for politicians, dictators and fallen companies. In 1987, he created his own company Bell … [Read more...] about Influence