While wandering in a desert, 13-years-old Javid and his friends come across a sack of rice on the side of the road. After fighting over the sack of rice, the kids make a bet. The winner is the one who keeps his breath inside the plastic bag more than others. During the competition, Javid suddenly falls on the ground. He is not breathing, and the others run away in fear of being arrested by the police. It is difficult for Kahoor, who has won the competition, to let go of the sack of rice.
Social Justice
Seeing Through the Darkness
Through an immersive sound environment, Seeing Through the Darkness delves into the lives of five resilient individuals who have lost their sight in armed conflicts. This film challenges our societal blindness to violence and suffering amidst a flood of images, urging us to listen to these inspiring stories echoing with urgency and profound humanity.
Anomaly
A news crew investigates a mysterious anomaly reported by residents of a small Latvian village, but the more questions are asked, the less clear it all gets…
Calls from Moscow
Days before the invasion of Ukraine is announced, four young Cubans visit a Moscow apartment for a 24-hour stay. In their phone calls, the present and future coexist: their stories as queer and undocumented immigrants, and the exchanges with the film’s director after the outbreak of the war.
These Four Walls
For over a century, people with disabilities have been locked away from society and placed into institutions. These Four Walls follows the heart-wrenching saga of David Weremy, leading a class action lawsuit against the Manitoba Developmental Centre (MDC), uncovering shocking allegations of widespread abuse and neglect under governmental care. An inspiring tale of hope, community, and the power of breaking free from confinement.
Won’t Be Around
Won't Be Around is the official music video for the song written and performed by singer- songwriter Terry Blade. At its core, the song is about meaning the words we say, and acting on the words we use. It is not enough to just tell someone we won't be around for them if they treat us poorly. We have to be
completely and totally absent. The song and video draw from the rural early American roots music of first half 20th century–lifeblood America's musical cultural heritage.