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From a dramatic chapter to the eternal ecstasy of a great achievement. The documentary "Mosaico" tells details and behind the scenes of the recovery from the injury suffered by player Diego Ribas, shirt 10 of the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, during a match in July 2019 for the Copa Libertadores da América.

The film tells the story of the largest organized crowd in Brazil, the Red Black Race, from its foundation in 1977 until 2009, whose trajectory coincides with the greatest glories of the Clube de Regatas Flamengo.

The untold stories behind the 1989-92 Portland Trail Blazers, a small market team that defied expectations and made two NBA Finals.

"The palm trees on the reverse are a delusion; so is the pink sand". This line, taken from a poem by Margaret Atwood, lights the path traced in "Postcard". As the years go by, landscapes transform, take on new meanings, and hold onto joys that will never be regained. The sea and the beach, once stages of happy summers, romances, and encounters, will turn into concentration camps or centers of detention and torture. This occurs across different times and places. In this piece, I embark on a journey through some of my works that explore the relationship between testimony, spaces, and time, engaging in dialogue with the beautiful film directed by Alejandro Segovia in 1972.

For the past 17 years, Marie Losier has captured the dynamic and provocative essence of Peaches, the trailblazing feminist queer icon. This intimate portrait offers a deep dive into the life of an inspiring, taboo-shattering artist. Discover Peaches’ electrifying concerts, her close bond with her sister and how her boundless energy, fearless exploration on and off stage has transformed every phase of her life into a captivating work of art.

In 2020, Bastards Of Soul was on an explosive rise through the Texas music scene to sold-out headlining shows. On the cusp of global recognition, the Texas band grapples with a tumultuous journey of success, heartbreaking loss, and enduring music. Through intimate studio sessions and electric live performances, discover a tale of resilience, brotherhood, and Soul's unwavering beat.

Chronology is a puzzle created by images taken from found footage material originated by "Neue Heimat", the architectural project in charge of the reconstruction of Germany after the war. The result is a unique and mysterious atmosphere in which the individual pieces of the puzzle come together and leave it to the observer to create the bigger picture.

New York, post 9/11: Armed with a home video camera and no script, the director delves into the private lives of four women artists and transgender activists from the city’s underground subculture, filming their lives over a period of 10 years. Little by little, their testimonies reveal fragments of their pasts, their experiences and their struggles for an identity of their own. A series of revelations transform the viewer from feeling like an intruder to being invested in their destinies.

Lost world of the Colosseum

Recorded on 25 Feb 2018 at the Alex Theater in Glendale, CA.. immediately after the show, Smith suffered a near-fatal heart attack, With this stand-up special to show for it after his recovery, he riffs on marriage, fatherhood, friends and his work (or lack thereof).

Bernabéu

Documentary about the Berlin-based organization ACT and its unusual educational program. Founded by former schoolteacher Maike Plath and two other women, ACT’s aim is to motivate students with troubled backgrounds and to help them learning by engaging them in a drama class.

The story of one of Italy's greatest chefs.

This documentary follows the life and career of the Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, from his beginnings and his rise to fame until June 24, 2017 day of his legendary concert "+ es +" in Madrid

A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Created by filmmaker Costa Botes (personally selected by Peter Jackson), this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born.

Django

On January 28, 1986, NASA Challenger mission STS-51-L ended in tragedy when the shuttle exploded 73 seconds after takeoff. On board was physicist Ronald E. McNair, the second African American to enter space. But first, he was a kid with big dreams in Lake City, South Carolina.

A director returns to visit his friend and cinematographer on the front lines.

In the midst of the transition towards reunification and a market economy, two teams meet for the last time in the final of the FDGB Cup shortly after the 1990 Volkskammer elections: favorites Dynamo Dresden and Polizeisportverein Schwerin. Matthias Hufmann and Benjamin Unger take a look back 30 years later.