The Quest for Tonewood

Carracedo

Raul Lara, an Ecuadorian luthier, works around seven months in the construction of each instrument. Sometimes staying for four consecutive months inside his workshop, place in which time and space are surreal. The guitar becomes alive and receives its soul in here.

A memorable intellectual journey to rediscover Baroque music, from the handmade fabrication of a harpsichord by master luthier Titus Crijnen to the interpretation of several scores by Bach and other Baroque composers by the Spanish ensemble La Reverencia.

Don Luis Valdez is a luthier of traditional music instruments, who embarks on the task of teaching a group of inmates from the "Santiago 1" prison (Chile), to build a guitar.

In a future where systems of control spread out to the furthest reaches of the planet, a woman tries to survive in a realm of naturalized oppression. Her art is her weapon and an expression of resistance.

A quiet morning unfolds as I prepare an andouille for breakfast. Simple and serene, “Breakfast” captures the start of the day in its most peaceful moments.

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The award-winning short Halmoni (2003 / 10min), about the life of her Korean grandma who migrated to Japan at the age of three.

A girl comes to the city for studying for the first time.

A fake-diary film from memories of the time I couldn’t remember, using only the traces I could recall.

Claiming three FIM World Motocross Championships between 1984 and 1989, David Thorpe was a force to be reckoned with in 80s motocross. To this day he still holds the record as the most successful British rider in the premier division of the motocross world championships. Thorpe saw early success in his career with the UK Kawasaki Team before switching to the Honda factory racing team in 1983 where his success reached new heights claiming two consecutive world titles and a third in 1989 following a two year struggle with injury. The on-track battles throughout his career were legendary with Thorpe taking on other titans of the era including Eric Geboers and André Malherbe. His enthralling story is told in depth by David, fellow team members, competitors, journalists and his close-knit circle of family & friends, whilst extensive archive race footage illustrates the awesome skill of this great British motocross legend.

“The Man Who Streaked The World” follows Mark Roberts on his streaking escapades over the decades. But when you have streaked the world – where else is there left for you to go? He is on the scout out for a place to have his final streak.

In "Boccara - The Fantastic World of a Visionary Artist", documentarian Diana Boccara embarks on an intimate and transformative journey, spending weeks alongside her father, an eccentric and reclusive artist. Initially aiming to capture his art, Diana is surprised to discover not only a passionate creator but also a man with captivating humor and a unique worldview. The film reveals not only a selection of his works but also Boccara's ideas and life philosophies, inviting us to explore the creative and fascinating universe of a true visionary.

Two-part behind-the-scenes documentary about the successful reality-show-parody "Nissene på låven". Like the original show it also mixes some of Espen Eckbo's well-know style of comedy where the line between reality and fantasy are blurred.

A celebration of The Cure. Robert Smith's unique songwriting talents meant that The Cure's long list of singles were always destined to break out of tortured students bedrooms and be embraced by a far wider audience. This archive collection of The Cure's performances on the BBC goes from the early days with A Forest through to hits like Lovecats, Friday I'm In Love, Close To Me and Boys Don't Cry, demonstrating why, in Britain and overseas, they enjoyed – or pretended not to enjoy – such huge success.

Gretel, a real estate broker, guides us through places laden with sentimental value and the memories behind each object, each space. The property owners share a deep desire for change and the uncertainty of an island in transition. While property transactions are common in Latin America, in Cuba, they are a recent reality, offering an opportunity to reflect on the value of a house – as a home and as a metaphor for the system, for a nation.

A documentary featuring Robert Smith from The Cure.

Liam Payne’s rise as a boy band star, his reinvention as a solo artist and the pressures of fame.

A portrait about composer Galina Grigorjeva. Born in Ukraine, she studied at the Simferopol Music School and the Odessa Conservatory, graduated from the St. Petersburg Conservatory under Yuri Falik in 1991, and pursued her master`s studies at the Estonian Academy of Music from 1994 to 1998 under the guidance of Lepo Sumera.

Considered in Germany as one of the country's greatest film and theater actors, Ulrich Matthes discusses his career, his choices, and his political commitments.