Fatima Ali Alhameli was the first Emirati female camel owner to enter her camel in the country’s camel beauty pageant competition and participate in Abu Dhabi’s camel auctions. Her attempts faced stiff opposition from the organisers and society. However, she persisted as she was determined to represent Emirati women in this largely male bastion andContinue reading “Nearby Sky – 2014”
Tag Archives: Documentary
Bandit and the Ram – 2014
Doycho is the last person inhabiting a remote village in the heart of the Balkan mountains, where his neighbours are animals and best friend is a Ram. Director : Alberto Iordanov Cast : Genre : Adventure|Documentary Release Date : 1/1/2014 Country : Bulgaria
City of Imagination: Kowloon Walled City 20 Years Later – 2014
The Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong was once the densest place on earth, a virtually lawless labyrinth of crime, grime, commerce and hope. A Wall Street Journal documentary tracks its colorful legacy and brings the place alive 20 years later. Director : Diana Jou Cast : Adam Najberg Genre : Documentary Release Date :Continue reading “City of Imagination: Kowloon Walled City 20 Years Later – 2014”
Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia – 2014
A shocking look at how a recent anti-gay amendment to a Russian propaganda law has led to increased assaults on gay men and women. In modern-day Russia, where it is estimated that just 1% of the LGBT population lives completely openly, a recent anti-gay amendment to a “propaganda” law has been followed by a risingContinue reading “Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia – 2014”
Crooked Candy – 2014
Kinder Surprise eggs are hugely popular all around the world. From the foil wrapper to the chocolate shell, the plastic yolk capsule to the clever toy inside, Kinder eggs are practically a global rite of childhood. That is, except in the United States, where they’re considered a choking hazard and are illegal. This is theContinue reading “Crooked Candy – 2014”
Do Triunfo à queda do Império Vitoriano – 2014
Director : Milla Pupo Cast : Carlos Reichenbach|Guilherme de Almeida Prado|Neide Ribeiro|Zilda Mayo Genre : Documentary Release Date : 9/10/2014 Country :
Reign of Silence – 2014
The record of a human intervention in nature: A static shot shows part of a landscape, a serene body of water in front of a mountain. A motorboat enters the picture from the right, obeying the directions sent by radio and forming a spiral in the water’s surface. The boat then turns to the leftContinue reading “Reign of Silence – 2014”
Taking My Parents to Burning Man – 2014
Bry, a reckless party animal, decides to rip his retired parents from their all-American lives and throw them into the adventure of a lifetime. As Bry and his folks enjoy the Dionysian side of life, they will all learn a bit about themselves & each other. Director : Bryant H. Boesen|Joel Ashton McCarthy Cast :Continue reading “Taking My Parents to Burning Man – 2014”
Where I’m From – 2014
A CHILDHOOD. A NEIGHBORHOOD. AN ODE TO LIFE One-of-a-kind autobiography narrated and filmed with great sensibility and beauty. Its exceptional cinematic quality offers a visual treat to a Quebec rarely seen before. This poetic take on childhood memory transcends simple nostalgia for a sincere celebration of life. Claude Demers returns to the working-class district ofContinue reading “Where I’m From – 2014”
Disruption: Climate. Change. – 2014
‘When it comes to climate change, why do we do so little when we know so much?’ Through a relentless investigation to find the answer, Disruption takes an unflinching look at the devastating consequences of our inaction. The exploration lays bare the terrifying science, the shattered political process, the unrelenting industry special interests and theContinue reading “Disruption: Climate. Change. – 2014”