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Att få 15 barn att somna på en förskola mitt på dagen. Att i hemtjänsten jaga minuter i hissen mellan vårdtagare. I Det omätbara vänder Nils Petter Löfstedt ömsint kameran mot sina föräldrar och den stora yrkesgrupp som arbetar med att ta hand om andra. Resultatet är en dokumentär om en just nu omöjlig ekvation. På samma gång en uppmaning till kamp och en varm skildring av det som definierar oss som människor. Berättelserna visar sig vara en krutdurk i Sverige 2024.
Veterinarian Esther van Neerbos spends every spare moment of her time searching for people who have gone missing. With her search dogs she can end the uncertainty of those who stay behind. But her zeal gets her in trouble with the authorities who struggle with the phenomenon of citizen investigation.
Check out five of the best surf films from around the world. “To Be Frank” tells the story of an icon and local legend whose life orbits around a two-block stretch of beach. “Chasing the Unicorn” traces the history of surfing in post-war Mozambique. In “Ministry of Surf, ” world champion surfers teach children with autism. Discover the world’s longest tidal wave in “Chasing the Bono. ” And a surf instructor finds his small business pushed to the brink in “Uncle Bully’s Surf School. ”
8.7
The inspiring story of three young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system to transform the way they produce food, championing regenerative farming to heal the soil and build viable businesses. By focusing on local food systems and shorter supply chains, they find ways to provide for their communities sustainably. With guidance from seasoned mentors, they become part of a new agrarian renaissance.
7.5
Against a backdrop of wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, we explore the vast savannahs and dense forests through the eyes of courageous safari trackers. From thrilling encounters with majestic lions to adrenaline-fuelled elephant chases, their stories tell of the challenges and adventures experienced behind the scenes of African wildlife. However, amidst the mysterious foliage and sunny glades, misadventures also emerge, such as wilderness challenges and unexpected situations that test their skill and dedication. In this epic narrative, we discover the fascinating and unpredictable world of safari trackers, guardians of the secrets hidden in the vastness of the African wilderness.
An American expat in Dubai explores people's ideas of happiness while an amateur British golfer attempts to conquer the course. Experts in well-being science and expats from across the globe, living and working in Dubai, guide us on the complex journey to contentment. At the same time, we follow Eugene, struggling to lower his score on the golf course—a quest that often mirrors the emotional rollercoaster of life. The film comes on the heels of the director's award-winning documentary about The American West, "Everything in the Song is True."
Robert ‘Bob’ Saget was a well-known edgy and ‘in your face’ stand-up comedian, television host and actor. It was ultimately his lead role in the American sitcom Full House, where he played the role of a widowed father with three young girls, which fetched him the kind of success he deserved. He quickly became “America’s Dad”, this being his first big role, gaining wide popularity and thousands of fans. Throughout the years, Saget remained a fixture in stand-up comedy, releasing multiple specials over the years and taking his show on the road. As well as being widely celebrated in the world of comedy, Bob Saget also used his fame and pay checks to support several charities, highlighting issues such as the Starlight’s Children’s Foundation and the Scleroderma Research Foundation.
Secrecy regarding UFOs during our early space programs takes center stage in this film as researchers present the facts with expansive UFO evidence presented on each space research mission, including astronaut space activities. Covering NASA's very first designated astronaut missions to their first manned capsule missions in space, and all anomalies that presented themselves to our astronauts.
When three-year-old Magnolia Tesler was diagnosed with a rare disease, her parents didn’t know what to do. This intimate documentary follows the Tesler family as they spring into action in an effort to cure their daughter from a rare, debilitating disorder. An ordinary and healthy baby, she was crawling, talking, and hitting all her milestones. But around the age of two, she started developing mysterious symptoms: balance issues, hand wringing, speech loss, and rocking for hours in her crib. Her parents, AJ and Jenny, were desperate for answers. After taking Maggie to numerous specialists, they got a heartbreaking diagnosis: Rett Syndrome. Spanning eight years and told through home videos, vlogs, animation, and interviews, “Magnolia’s Hope” is a raw, first-hand account of a family struggling to cope with a child’s special needs through therapies, clinical trials and everything in between.
7
Beyond the vacation, below deck, cruise ships house thousands of crew members from all over the world, living and working together at sea for months at a time. Journey into their hidden world, and discover the lives of the people who call these travelling metal cities home.
5.2
Sasha Skochilenko is an artist from St. Petersburg, Russia. She was the first to speak out against the 'special military operation' in Ukraine: she changed the price tags in a supermarket and put information about the war on them. Now Sasha is in prison, facing trial. Through the eyes of her friends Sonia and Lesha we witness the ongoing trial up close, exposing the absurdities and inhumanity of the Russian legal system, and the threats that the group of friends who support Sasha encounter in daily life. Over 18 months they await the final verdict. In November 2023, Sasha is sentenced to another 7 years imprisonment for her artistic rebellion.
7
On August 28, 2020, mountain athlete Jeff Garmire set out to break the Colorado Trail speed record. He aimed to cover 490 miles while carrying all his food and gear, striving to complete the trail faster than anyone ever had before. It would require averaging over 50 miles per day through the heart of the Rocky Mountains. This record is the first of its kind to be captured by a film crew and showcases the highs and lows of a multi-day trail speed record.
7.6
The unmistakable voice of Whitney Houston is powerful and timeless. She became one of the most accomplished recording artists of all time, but her heart was always in Gospel music. From her first performance in front of an audience to the best-selling Gospel album of all time, The Preacher's Wife, experience how profoundly Gospel music influenced her personal life and helped shape her career.
7.5
Den internationellt kända skidåkaren och filmaren Nikolai Schirmer upptäcker att hans tillbakadragna barndomsvän tränar för en ovanlig skidresa. Vegard Rye planerar för att utföra en omänsklig bedrift - klättra uppför och åka skidor nedför 27 berg i en sammanhängande tur. Resan motsvarar att springa fyra maraton och bestiga Mount Everest tre gånger. För att åstadkomma detta isolerar Vegard sig från vänner och familj, bor i grottor och ägnar hela sin tillvaro åt träning. Nikolai vill se till att hela världen får ta del av bedriften, trots att Vegard helst velat hålla det för sig själv. En dokumentär om omänskliga bedrifter men också om vänskap och varför den ibland går förlorad.
Massive protests erupted in Serbia over plans to build the largest lithium mine in Europe, with protestors fighting to preserve nature and agriculture. Intruiged, environmental scientist Peter Tom Jones travels to Serbia’s Jadar Valley, investigating the role of mining corporation Rio Tinto. This controversial doc investigates local and national protests, the metals we need to fight climate change, and disinformation.
7.5
God Bless Bitcoin asks the timely question: How do we fix our broken money? Through in depth conversations with bitcoin and interfaith religious leaders, the film exposes the broken, unjust, and immoral nature of our current fiat-based monetary system, one that is intimately connected to the military industrial complex and the propagation of war. The film also shows how and why members of the poor and middle class feel a financial squeeze even when they work hard and lead fiscally responsible lives. God Bless Bitcoin ultimately suggests the ways in which bitcoin can present alternatives to our current system that are more just, equitable, and peaceful.
6.3
"The First Code" is a time-traveling story: it begins in the 50s, when Ukrainian engineers created the first computer, and continues to the present day, when the IT sector has become not only a powerful industry, but also an important front in the war against russia. The film tells the story of the real-life struggle against the enemy by IT specialists who united into a 300, 000-strong virtual army and ordinary people who were able to resist the enemy using smartphones. Each viewer will hear stories about the creation of cyber armies from the most influential people in the world. In particular, from Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, about the role of each Ukrainian in the cyber war. The film also tells the story of the Ukrainian IT industry as a whole - from its inception to the integral structure of cyber armies.
6.2
Once hailed as a trailblazing bodybuilding icon, Robby Robinson vanished from the limelight, leaving behind a legacy overshadowed by time. But now, at 77, he's staging a jaw-dropping return to the spotlight, defying age with a physique that defies logic. Delve into Robby's remarkable journey from a tumultuous past to his triumphant return, as he unveils the truth behind the muscle and the man. For the first time ever, the real Robby Robinson is ready to be shown to the world as he should have been known in his prime. His greatest impact not yet behind him but instead about to unfold by reshaping the very blueprint of the fitness industry.
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Months after Russia invades Ukraine, the conflict continues with no end in sight. Ukrainian citizens are forced to find a new normal under the constant constriction of war. Four burgeoning stand-up comics utilize comedy to reconcile the challenge of resuming routine life while living in an embattled state. Drawing inspiration from their daily life, they build provocative comedy routines providing witty, biting, and poignant commentary on war, their country, and resistance. As an act of rebellion against Russian forces, they take their tour on the road, traveling to theaters, shelters, and the frontlines to deliver joy and comfort to their countrymen. This timely documentary offers a unique perspective on a story currently playing out on the global stage. Its intimate access to ordinary citizens creates a stark but thoughtful profile of life in wartime, where, despite the atrocities, everyday life continues. The subjects' brave comedy is a balm to injured spirits, and their indomitable.
6.1
Portland, Oregon has the most strip clubs per capita of any major U.S. city. Through interviews with strippers, regulars, and industry experts, viewers are invited to leave their preconceived notions at the door and step into a highly misunderstood world.
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The compelling story takes you on a journey examining how, with its start in illegal raves and warehouses, pirate radio and bedroom producers, this underground genre became a multi-billion-dollar Grammy-winning industry with its presence felt in film scores, commercials, computer games, and most modern pop productions.
6.9
Aspiring journalist Filipe Leite sets out on an epic quest, riding from Calgary to his family’s home in Brazil - and later beyond - entirely on horseback. Culled from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage and inspired by Aimé Tschiffely's 1925 equestrian journey, Filipe’s 8-year odyssey covers over 25,000 km across 12 international borders. Leaving his adoptive home of Canada sends the young immigrant into unknown territory, battling intense heat, drought, speeding transport trucks, corrupt border guards, and nature’s wrath on his history-making long ride home.
6.9
In the Company of Kings follows a fight fan’s unforgettable journey into the dark heart of American boxing to talk to eight former World Champs and those closest to his hero, Muhammad Ali, about race, struggle, victory, defeat and picking yourself up off the canvas. Features Larry Holmes, Bernard Hopkins, Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers, the Spinks brothers, Bob Arum and more.
