WELCOME TO CHECHNYA, directed by acclaimed writer and Oscar® nominated director David
France, shadows a group of brave activists risking their lives to confront the ongoing anti-LGBTQ
campaign in the Russian republic of Chechnya. With unfettered access and a commitment to
protecting anonymity, this documentary exposes these underreported atrocities, while highlighting
an extraordinary group of people confronting deadly brutality.
Based on True Stories / Events
An Unplugged Journey
A mom who has been having problems with her daughter wanted her
rebelling daughter Isa to spend a few days without a phone in an unfamiliar village, so that she could grow. Aunt Bailing whose daughter is away working took Isa in and the became like mother and daughter over the course of three days. Isa came to understand her mother and they made peace with each other under the setting sun on the beach.
Weree
Having fled the Liberian civil war, renowned self-taught artist Johnson Weree is seeking asylum in the Netherlands where he lives undocumented and without a fixed address. Haunted by the horrors of his past, he draws bright-coloured otherworldly portraits, whilst longing for a brighter future.
Ch’ul Be, Sacred Path
“Ch’ul be” delves into the Tsotsil sacred path, exploring ancient collective commitments that sustain the cycle of life in community. In San Andres Larrainzar, everyone is responsible for the collective well-being, but few are chosen to follow the path of serving the gods. ”Ch’ul be” is the path of Martha and Diego, and of Román and his son Tino. It is a journey from the everyday to the divine, from the individual to the collective, to ensure that knowledge is not lost and the cycle is not broken.
Footwork
An abstract portrait of Black and Creole cowboys in Louisiana and their connection to horses, both Horse and Rider dancing their way to cultural preservation.
Carton
A designer with stress of life, a takeaway food delivery person, and a garbage acquirer. There was a series of conflicts between them.