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- A couple expecting their first child discover an unnerving difference between themselves and the couple living in the flat below them who are also having a baby.
- A Turkish small time black marketeer wants to enter the cell phone business. To get enough money, he promises the local doctor to get medicine for sick children.
- While navigating daily discrimination, a filmmaker who inhabits and loves her unusual body searches the world for another person like her, and explores what it takes to love oneself fiercely despite the pervasiveness of ableism.
- A large black box crashes through the sky, landing on a man's head. He spends months recovering, having lost all memory. After a multi-million pound settlement, he becomes increasingly extravagant in enacting fragments of memory.
- This comedy revolves around two brothers, both wonderful chefs, who fall out catastrophically.
- The story of the South Korean actor, Choi Eun-hee, and her ex-husband and film director, Shin Sang-ok, who were individually kidnapped and reunited by dictator and film fan Kim Jong-il to force them to develop North Korea's film industry.
- A documentary on Alexis Arquette and the process of her sex reassignment surgery.
- A young German couple find their relationship tested after his mother suffers an accident. Thirty years later, a middle-aged actress splits with her anthropologist husband. Soon, these two couples' paths cross in unexpected ways.
- This is the story of Mei, a young woman on a trip from East to West after her escape from her provincial Chinese village. Beginning in Chongqing and a disastrous factory job, Mei soon heads out for London and a marriage to an older man where her entrapment begins anew.
- In 1973, an album was released that against all odds and expectations went to the top of the UK charts. The fact the album launched a record label that became one of the most recognisable brand names in the world (Virgin), formed the soundtrack to one of the biggest movies of the decade (The Exorcist), became the biggest selling instrumental album of all time, would eventually go on to sell over 16 million copies and was performed almost single-handedly by a 19-year-old makes the story all the more incredible. That album was Tubular Bells, and the young and painfully shy musician was Mike Oldfield. This documentary features contributions from Sir Richard Branson, Danny Boyle, Mike's family and the original engineers of the Tubular Bells album among others. The spine of the film is an extended interview with Mike himself, where he takes us through the events that led to him writing Tubular Bells - growing up with a mother with severe mental health problems; the refuge he sought in music as a child, with talent that led to him playing in folk clubs aged 12 and signing with his sister's folk group at only 15; his frightening experience of taking LSD at 16; and finally arriving at the Manor Recording Studios as a young session musician where he gave a demo tape to a recording engineer who passed it along to young entrepreneur Richard Branson. After the album's huge success, Mike retreated to a Hereford hilltop, shunned public life and became a recluse until he took part in a controversial therapy which changed his life. In 2012 Mike captured the public's imagination once again when he was asked to perform at the London Olympic Opening Ceremony, where Tubular Bells was the soundtrack to 20 minutes of the one-hour ceremony. Filmed on location at his home recording studio in Nassau, Mike also plays the multiple instruments of Tubular Bells.
- During the Soviet era, the people of Semipalatinsk in Kazakhstan were used as human guinea pigs in the testing of nuclear weapons. Today they live with the consequences: sheep graze in radioactive giant bomb craters and in the most affected villages 1 in 20 children are born with birth defects. Dr Toleukhan Nurmagambetov, the boss of the city's maternity clinic, wants a genetic passport which will prevent those with suspect genes from giving birth. Bibigul - a local woman from the test-site - is pregnant and her "defected and frightful" face arouses the suspicion of local medical staff. Nurmagambetov labels her a genetic failure. He implores Bibigul to get tested and abort the child who he fears will be born disabled. Will Bibigul give in? If not, will her child be disabled?
- A look at the growing allure of Goth culture in England and the USA.
- Rosa is having a bad summer. Her feminist mum spends her days picketing sex shops, her nasty school mates call her 'gyppo' and she doesn't know what 'coming' means...
- A documentary portrait of the African photographer Malick Sidibe, and a journey through Malian history inspired by his iconic images. Sidibe's snapshots from the late 50s through to the early 70s capture the carefree spirit of a youth asserting their freedom from colonialism in the early days of Malian independence - until a coup ushered in decades of austere military dictatorship. So this is a film not only about art, but also about a culture reflected through a camera lens, in a country that today is one of the poorest in the world.
- A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event in the world. Two men made a courageous gesture that reverberated around the world, and changed their lives forever. This film is about Tommie Smith and John Carlos' protest at the 1968 Olympics.
- Two young kids try to dance their way out of the favelas of Rio.
- To preserve their culture, the Pamir Kirghiz people have migrated across Central Asia from the U.S.S.R to China to Afghanistan to Pakistan and finally to remote eastern Turkey, but now they face the most serious threat to their traditions, globalization.
- An Irish boy's grandmother is dying.
- What is the relationship between Manchester in 2018 and the Russian Revolution of 1917? The German philosopher Friedrich Engels, who wrote the Communist Manifesto with Karl Marx, lived for years in this British industrial city. Through this founder of communist theory, artist Phil Collins investigates what remains of his ideas in today's United Kingdom. How would Engels view the world today? And has anything changed for 'the working poor'? Collins not only brings Engels back to Manchester metaphorically, but also literally. We follow the journey that a statue of the philosopher makes from a Ukrainian village through Europe and back 'home'. With his visually layered Ceremony, a combination of documentary road movie and social-activist pamphlet, Collins proposes a renewed link between Manchester and the idea of communism as a radical and visionary alternative for the 'tyranny of capital' that still has a grip on our political, economic and emotional life. [IFFR]
- Tatjana dreams of escaping St Petersburg, and thinks she's found a man that can take her away. Meanwhile in Mexico City, Champinon struggles to find himself a girlfriend. In Los Angeles, Asha discovers her fiancé has been cheating on her, and in Kenya, Matthew struggles to break into Nairobi's burgeoning hip hop culture. The cast of characters react to the building pressure to create TRANSIT: Tatjana leaves Russia for Mexico City in search of her lover, and Asha for Nairobi to shoot a film for her graduation project. In their new locations our characters meet and our four stories become two when Tatjana finds Champinon and Asha finds Matthew. Love follows but their relationships are not as simple as they first appear, as we discover that all their stories are interlinked.
- Fortune is live streaming her truth. Weaving words of survival and solidarity: from a little girl in a bedroom in Kinshasa to a bold young poet in Liverpool. This is her story.
- Two men in a lift, one white and middle-aged, the other young and black. The younger meditates on his neighbour, on his own life, on his own excitements, on the other's response to him, his own to the other.
- Prompted by William Blake's lyric "London", the Lambeth of the late 1990s is explored, its denizens tell their stories, and the contrast between the urban environment and lush marsh are highlighted.
- Dolly lives alone with only the memory of her husband, who was killed in a coal mine accident. Only the burning of her huge coal pile keeps him alive for her. Her neighbour Winny pops in occasionally to help her out with food and whatnot, but she is a friend or does she only want to get hold of some of that good coal?
- Shakespeare's Romeo is still living and working in a modern day corner shop, disillusioned with love.
- Describes the work of a cameraman who has been forced to take on work filming executions of kidnapped Westeners in the Middle East.
- Text messages on an old Nokia phone tell the story of a 3-year relationship, and raises questions over how we communicate in an increasingly electronic world.
- Mention Schizophrenia and what comes to mind? Benign oddballs, locked wards, or maybe axe-wielding psychos and mind-numbing medication? The word conjures up more cliches and myths than just about any other. Why then, in the light of recent breakthroughs like the much-heralded 'schizophrenic gene', do we still know so little about something that affects one percent of us in the UK? This film explores the stories of three people whose experiences help answer this question. Through them, we enter an insider's view of schizophrenia. As their stories unfold, what begins to emerge is the true identity of the voices they hear and the horrific experiences from where they first appeared. A moving, inspiring, and often shocking story, which challenges myths and orthodox holy cows alike.
- Documentary exploring the harassment charges against Harvey Weinstein and his relationship with the UK film business.
- 1970's Dublin. Cowboy mad Evie, 11, has to decide whether she can forgive her father when he leaves home and is taken to hospital because of his drinking.
- An account of a turbulent period in the history of Naples (1943-1948), focusing on the economics of the black market and political intrigue.
- Documentary about unexploded ordinance and the effect it has on the landscape of post-war countries.
- WHAM! BAM! ISLAM! tells the story of Naif Al-Mutawa and his venture to create the first team of superheroes from the Muslim world called THE 99. Following the tumultuous journey of THE 99 from concept to reality, from acclaim to censure by Islam's cultural gatekeepers, from the edge of bankruptcy to plans for theme parks and an animation series, Al-Mutawa dodges cultural minefields and tries to tackle the harsh realities of the global marketplace while doggedly pursuing his vision to bring new heroes to Muslim children while re-introducing Islam to the West.
- What's it like having your birthday on a day when no one feels like having a party? Looking through the eyes of five children born 10 years ago in America on 9/11, this unique film explores their lives, thoughts and how they feel about being born on a day the world will never forget. They're aware their birthday is a special date - some have been told they shouldn't celebrate on that day and others feel they are ambassadors for the future. As they approach their 10th birthdays, the US is preparing for a day of mourning and remembrance. In New Jersey, Anish tells the remarkable story of how his unexpected early birth saved his Uncle's life - who, rather than go to work in the twin towers in New York, decided instead to visit his new nephew in hospital. Over in Montana, Johnny has been given the daunting task of writing a poem to read at a memorial in his hometown. In Kansas, Lexi is given the honour of ringing the Firefighter's bell at a special firefighter memorial whilst the twins from North Carolina have to deal with friends saying that they shouldn't celebrate their birthday on that day. Using animation based on drawings by one of the child contributors to explain what happened on 9/11, My Birthday Shook the World tells the story of five very different 10 years olds with one big thing in common.
- Giles is in the unusual position in Québec, Québec, without Julia, the two who are still in telephone contact as they rely largely on the advice of a local food blogger. Giles is hoping that the local food scene is not just French food wannabe, and poutine, which he nonetheless has to eat before he leaves. He does learn that the local food scene is largely French fusion, which is reflected in the five restaurants chosen. The first restaurant he visits is Hosaka-Ya, a ramen noodle house, family owned and operated based on "mom"'s recipes. Although Giles does try the phallically shaped king clam aka geoduck there for the first time in his life, he will probably base his decision on whether to give them his million dollar review on the strength or weakness of the soup stock, the hallmark of any ramen place. The second restaurant is L'Affaire est Ketchup, a hipster joint, whose owners have no defined concept for the establishment, wanting the food and atmosphere to speak for themselves. Being hipster and warned by Julia, Giles is expecting extremely casual, but even Giles is surprised by the general lackadaisical attitude of the hipster owners and the state of the non-commercial kitchen. The food will have to win Giles over for them to get his review. The third restaurant is Soupe & Cie, which has the unusual concept of serving solely healthy soups (which Giles in general finds boring) and tartars. The food will have to wow him to overcome the uncomfortable tree stump seats to get the review. Giles does admit, however, that the internal scenery - the owner and staff - are nice to look at while he's waiting. The fourth restaurant is Panache, a fine dining establishment in the equally high end Auberge Saint-Antoine Hotel. It is run by a family with a two hundred year history in Québec. They will have to live up to their avant-garde label to get Giles' review. The final restaurant is La Traite, which serves a modern take on First Nations food. As is his custom, Giles orders what he considers the most disgusting thing on the menu - seal - the taste of which may decide if they get his review. In-between Giles' meals, he goes to a traditional sugar shack, sending him to which he may chastise Julia for more reasons than one. And about that poutine...
- 2018–7.0 (6)TV EpisodeAntwerpen Centraal is a jewel in the "city of diamonds". Its gigantic dome reminds of the Pantheon in Rome. That is why it is named railway cathedral by the residents of the city. It is no coincidence that the palatial building was considered as the stony manifestation of the emerging colonial power. Even if King Leopold II referred to it as a "petite belle gare" ("a beautiful small station"). Wall to wall with the station lies Antwerp's green heart - the Zoological garden. Here the Okapis bear testimony to the claim of the Belgian Kingdom to be a world empire. In the 19th century one could admire here the first giraffes in Europe, brought from Congo through the Antwerp harbor, the elderly counterpart of the train station. Ships of big companies like Hapag Lloyd and Red Star Line used to anchor here. Around two million Europeans sailed away by the turn of the the 19th century, the new promised land, America. Antwerp has always been proud of its railway station. Author and director Jeremy JP Fekete is exploring the indivisible connection between the station and the city residents. He tells beautiful anecdotes, from the timid kiss of their first love on the station benches to the loss of a beloved teddy bear in the bustle of jostling travelers. While most of the people are just passengers, some Antwerpeners stay close to it their entire life, like the Jewish diamond manufacturers. That's is why this part of the city is called the "Jerusalem of the North". And that is why Antwerp is also called "City of the shining stones".
- 2018–7.2 (6)TV EpisodeA stone mountain rises in the middle of the city of Milan. It's train station Milano Centrale - has been built over 25 years and became a cathedral of travel. The monumental building is characterized by two eras: monarchy and fascism. Traces of these political systems can still be found at the end of track 21. Like the "sala reale" - the royal waiting room of the Savoy king. Taking a closer look one recognizes the signs of the subsequent rule of Benito Mussolini, a swastika taken in the wooden parquet of the waiting room. For a long time it was hidden under a huge carpet. Thanks to historians Milano Centrale remembers it's whole past. The station was created at a time when the Italian "Styles Liberty" came into vogue. He coined the art and architecture in Milan. But also, that of the casino in the neighboring San Pellegrino Terme. A gambling and pleasure temple of the Milanese bourgeoisie. The nouveau rich of the industrial age travelled by train and spent their time in cures and forbidden amusements. At that time a new design for modern necropolises blossomed in Italy. Author and director Jeremy JP Fekete discovers the Cimitero Monumentale, opened in 1866, near the sidings of the Milanese railway station. Allegorical death angels and grieving Marys combined the idea of a "city of the dead" in the middle of the "city of the living". Created as a necropolis for the Milanese bourgeoisie. Treasures from the railway time can be found in the Squadra Rialzo, the old mechanic workshop of the Milan station. Like old locomotives, still in use on the railway lines of the surrounding area which make the heart of every old and young train lover beat faster. Driving a locomotive became for some a philosophy of life.
- 2018–7.7 (7)TV EpisodeGustav Eiffel was already impressed by Budapest - the Hungarian capital of the former Danube monarchy. Even more when his office won the competition for the concourse of glass of the Nyugati Pályaudvar in 1874. With over 6000 square meters and 25 meters height it used to be the fifth biggest train station of the world, and for many years Europe's most modern one. Today the Austrian-Hungarian Train station cathedral is the only one that was barely modernized since her conception. Filmmaker Jeremy JP Fekete rummages in the almost forgotten corners of the old-worthy station: just like the majestic waiting room. Stuck in a deep slumber since around 100 years and awaiting rediscovery. Once a year its dusty rest is disturbed when the brilliant empress Sissi train departs Nyugati Pályaudvar station on the old rails in direction Gödöllö - to the favorite castle of the empress. A station in Budapest that rivals Nyugati Pályaudvar in age and beauty is the Keleti Pályaudvar, built years after it. Stone on stone, permeated by Hungarian national pride - as a counterpart to the imperial Nyugati Pályaudvar. From its platforms the MAV symphony orchestra would drive for decades throughout the entire country after the second World War Art to spread art and culture to the Magyars after World War 2. Today the orchestra plays in great concert venues of Europe. Completely in the hands of children there is the pioneer railway. A narrow-gauge railway that transports tourists and view-hungry inhabitants of Budapest to the top of the Szechenyi mountain since 1948. Engendered by a socialist education program for railway workers.
- 2018–7.6 (7)TV EpisodeOne of Europe's the most important train stations is also the youngest of Paris. In 1900 France's capital is preparing for the World Expo and is busy building: the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais, the bridge Alexandre III and the Gare d'Orsay. The railway company PLM seizes the opportunity to offers itself the Gare de Lyon - a proud magnificent building in the Belle-Epoque style. A monument of railway architecture with a 100-meter-long facade, decorated with allegories and a 64-meter-high clock tower. A copy of London's Big Ben. Inside the station a splendid restaurant, "Le Train Bleu". Two marble stairs lead to an impressive dining room ornate with 41 painting by 30 different artists - the elite painters of their time. They immortalized France's most beautiful landscapes. The PLM owned the biggest railway network in the world. With the Gare de Lyon it celebrated its own empire and showed off its luxurious image. Not far away from the station stands the Gare du Nord. Another stop of the "Train Bleu" carriages on their way to Cannes. Second oldest and biggest train station of Paris. 23 statues made by well-known sculptors decorate the 180 meters long facade. From Paris you also get to Nantes - home town of Jules Verne. Filmmaker Jeremy JP Fekete traveled to the city close to the Atlantic ocean to the big hangars of "Ile de Nantes", where a group of fantastic builders set up their workshop. There, where not so long-ago ships were built, now surprisingly alive-looking and impressively monumental mechanical animals are brought to life.
- 2018–6.8 (7)TV EpisodeThe station St Pancras is the symbol of the great "Railway-Mania" of the industrial age. It was built for the second World Expo of London in 1862. The needed ground for the construction was gained on the slum and church land next to St Pancras church. The dead in the cemetery were simply transferred to another resting place. The new building is a different kind of "cathedral" - made of cast iron and glass. Just the concourse with its 74 meters broad arc is a masterpiece of architecture. The church architect George Gilbert Scott, back then already a celebrity, won the competition of administration building and Midland hotel. The 38 rooms in the Chamber's Club, the lobby, the restaurants, the old Ladies' Smoking Room - back then the first in the world - and "The Grand Staircase" with its cascades of carpet let us enter an stranger, great time: the time if the initial opening 1873, the time where England ruled the world and Victoria was still empress of India. Train stations like St. Pancras in London are for followers of Steampunk real temples of their phantasies and dreams. Their elements are steam and gear driven mechanics, victorian clothing style with the corresponding values and adventure romanticism like in the worlds of H. G. Wells or Jules Verne. With this the steampunkers create their view on the future, like it could have happened in past times. Author and director Jeremy JP Fekete way to some of them lead to a former water pumping station from the victorian times. An unexpected contrast comes from the way St. Pancras is kept pigeon-free: through falcons.
- An examination of the allegations against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein, after dozens of women have accused him of inappropriate behavior, including rape and sexual assault.