Projects in categories: Documentary

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Through a series of oral testimonies and carefully composed portraits, Alone Together, the Social Life of Benches explores how individuals and groups spend time in two distinctive public London locations. Made by Esther Johnson as part of an Arts & Humanities Research Council project, this poetic documentary illuminates the thoughts and memories of frequent users of General Gordon Square, Woolwich, and St Helier Open Space, Sutton. Revolving around the micro-space of the humble bench, the film incorporates contributions from a diverse range of visitors. These testimonies highlight themes such as the psychological feeling of being in a space, the rhythm and flow of visitors to a place, the importance of design for everyday street furniture and access to communal outdoor space. The film acts like a stranger who joins you to ‘watch the world go by’, and to break the ice by starting a conversation with their fellow bench user.

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Cibo Di Violenza is an extreme shockumentary that tells the short and horrific story of cannibalism, it also hits you hard with what some cultures are alleged to eat and how far some company’s go to get their flavourings. This film is certainly not for the squeamish but it does ask more questions about us humans than it provides answers. must be 18 to view this film.

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From their first conversation the film set out to highlight reaction to unspecified places, as jump off points to something, offering a culture of play in " Ballardian" environments where past planning has lost relevance. Places that induce reaction to the architecture of existence.

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Keeping Up With the Kashubians is an observational film taking place in Kashubia, a rural region of northern Poland. Through capturing the daily life – people at work, at home and on the streets ­– we see how, if at all, the local identity and language exist within modern-day Europe.

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A story of migration from Jamaica to London during the 1950’s to the present.

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Based on real case histories of human trafficking in Britain, Tariro is a hard hitting drama following three women whose lives cross and while established agencies intervene, they don't all have happy endings: one dies and another struggles to adapt. This harrowing story digs deep into the emotions and lays bare some of Britain's hidden secrets.

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A Death Row inmate petitions the court asking to be executed. As he goes on to tell his story, it gradually becomes clear that nothing is quite what it seems. 'The Fear of 13' is a stylistically daring experiment in storytelling, a psychological thriller constructed from a single four-day long interview. In a monologue that is part confessional and part performance, Nick, the sole protagonist, tells a tale with all the twists and turns of classic crime drama. But as the story unfolds, it reveals itself as something much deeper, an emotionally powerful meditation on the redemptive power of love and literature. A final shocking twist casts everything in a new light. BFI London Film Festival 2015 - World premiere

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Nineteen-time champion jump jockey AP McCoy (aka Tony McCoy) has notched up more than 4,300 wins, 700 falls, 40 broken bones and a BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2010 across a near 25-year racing career. This documentary follows AP in the final year of his extraordinary career as he fights to become champion for an unbelievable 20th time and faces a future out of the saddle. Made with exclusive access to the Northern Irish jockey, his family and racing teams for the 2014-15 season. Toronto International Film Festival 2015 - World premiere

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The Bolshoi Ballet. Symbol of Russia, a world-famous national treasure - mystical and intriguing. Recently, however, the ballet company has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The 2013 acid attack on the company’s director Sergei Filin, intrigue and management changes have created lurid headlines. Director Nick Read gains remarkable access to the inner workings of the company for the first time as they move into a new chapter in the wake of the notorious attack. The film gives a voice to artistes and company members who are not usually in the limelight in irreverent and candid terms. Combining epic themes with intimate portraits, and historical dramas with the untold personal stories of agony and ecstasy that lie behind every acclaimed performance. Toronto International Film Festival 2015 - World premiere

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Director Jennifer Peedom set out to uncover tension in the 2014 Everest climbing season from the point of view of the Sherpas, and instead captured a tragedy when an avalanche struck, killing 16 Sherpas. 'Sherpa' tells the story of how the Sherpas united after the tragedy in the face of fierce opposition to reclaim the mountain they call Chomolungma. Toronto International Film Festival 2015 - International premiere

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In August 2011, 29-year-old Mark Duggan was shot and killed whilst being arrested by armed police in Tottenham, London. This incident ignited a riot that escalated into a week of the worst civil unrest in recent British history. This film explores the life and death of Mark Duggan, and features his childhood friends, Marcus and Kurtis, as they struggle to come to terms with the death of their friend - whilst also waiting to see if the inquest into his shooting will provide them with a satisfactory version of the truth. Toronto International Film Festival 2015 - World premiere

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A fascinating insight into the making of Arcade Fire's international number one album 'Reflektor'. Award-winning filmmaker Kahlil Joseph recontextualizes the album experience and the band's creative journey, transporting viewers into a kaleidoscopic sonic and visual landscape. The film includes breathtaking performances, never before seen personal interviews and intimate moments captured by the band. Toronto International Film Festival 2015 - World premiere