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Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Tomer Heymann’s latest film is a deeply emotional work that follows an outcast teenager’s life-changing journey. Oren was adopted from Guatemala by an Israeli family when he was a baby. Long unable to find his place in society, the teenager has been subject to ridicule because of his communication difficulties, while at the same time dealing with recurring false diagnoses of mental illness. Oren decides to take up a small video camera and document his own life. He embarks on a quest back to the country of his birth to seek out his biological family in the hopes of better defining his own identity.

As a way to honor the process of hormonal transition, 30 Needles (A Letter to the Past) is a journey and reflection on a transmasculine person’s first year on testosterone.

This documentary shines a light on the struggles faced by Antwiadjeikrom in western Ghana and its surrounding communities. It is a story of determination and resilience as students embark on a perilous journey across River Bia just to access education. Unfortunately, the price for the journey across the river has discouraged many parents from sending their children to the only school in the community. Now, the people of Antwiadjeikrom are reaching out for support to build a bridge, which they believe will pave the way for easier access to education. It’s a powerful and urgent call for help that deserves to be heard.

NOT IN COMPETITION

NOT IN COMPETITION

Based on iconographic images and fragments of Nicaraguan cinema, this documentary tells us the birth and development of our cinematography, the revolutionary process, the creation of the first film institute in
the country (INCINE), the pioneers and representative productions and co-productions, ending with the emergence of independent cinema.

This feature film is an eco-friendly production that focuses on dementia, culture, and Rianna’s personal journey in creating an impact in the lives of older people in Dominica after the passing of her grandfather with dementia in Dominica. Living well in a cultural context is something the film highlights. Creating a realistic as well as a positive approach to older people in the media. Rianna explores holistic treatments for dementia and engages in traditional experiences in a quest to understand the recipe for the meaning of quality of life.

Part narrative performance film, part documentary, A LITTLE HOPE FOR CHICAGO is a walk through the life of a Chicago hustler, narrowly avoiding the devastating consequences of death and incarceration, as he reflects on the systemic root causes of the violence and trauma that consume youth in urban centers like Chicago.

Paraguay, 1947. Nina is a 20 year old young woman living in Asunción at the height of the Paraguayan Civil War that ended with the Democratic Spring. She longs to be a singer, but when her revolutionary family flees abruptly she is forced to live in the house of a conservative family as a maid. She offers her services to the revolution and frees various political prisoners, including Raúl, a communist with whom she has an affair and becomes pregnant. She is later forced to flee the country herself after her lover abandons her.

Eladio is a failed actor who has been working for many years as a maintenance employee at a television station in the capital. He will have to return to Maracaibo to take care of his niece, a rocker teenager who will make his life impossible.

ROHI is a powerful documentary that sheds light on the challenges faced by 0.2 million people living in the Cholistan Desert, due to climate change, health issues, and water and sanitation problems. The documentary serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address these issues and to take action towards sustainable development. It is essential to recognize the importance of preserving the environment and protecting the health and well-being of all individuals, regardless of where they live. As we continue to face global challenges such as climate change, we must work together to find solutions and ensure a better future for all. ROHI provides a powerful call to action for us to address these issues and make a positive impact on our planet and its inhabitants.

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