An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th 1995

Hayao Miyazaki And The Heron 2024

The documentary is about making Hayao Miyazaki's final film, The Boy and the Heron. The documentary primarily focuses on Miyazaki's creative process, his relationship with fellow filmmaker Isao Takahata, and his struggles with the film's production. We see Miyazaki grapple with his mortality, his dedication to his craft, and his anxieties about the film's reception. The documentary vividly depicts a legendary filmmaker at the end of his career, wrestling with his demons and trying to leave a lasting legacy.

The Antisocial Network_ Memes to Mayhem

The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem explores the rise of internet anonymity and how it has become a breeding ground for extremist ideologies, conspiracy theories, and criminal activity. The documentary traces the evolution of online communities, mainly focusing on platforms like 4chan, where the blending of anonymity and subversive humour created a new and dangerous form of internet culture. Memes, which began as harmless jokes or internet shorthand, have increasingly been weaponised to spread disinformation, incite violence, and destabilise societal norms.

An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th 1995

The Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, remains one of the deadliest acts of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. This documentary, An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th, delves into the ideology, planning, and execution of this horrific event, exploring the extremist beliefs that led to the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Through interviews, archival footage, and audio clips, the film reconstructs the mindset of Timothy McVeigh, his associates, and the broader far-right movement that sought to challenge the U.S. government, ultimately culminating in the devastating attack.

The Commandants Shadow

The Commandant’s Shadow is a poignant exploration of the legacy left behind by Rudolf Höss, the architect of the Auschwitz concentration camp and one of the most infamous figures of the Holocaust. This documentary focuses on the intergenerational trauma carried by both Holocaust survivors and the descendants of Nazi perpetrators. At its heart is the struggle for reconciliation and understanding in the face of profound historical and personal tragedy. The documentary is both an intimate portrayal of families grappling with a past they cannot escape and a more extensive commentary on the enduring impact of the Holocaust.

Bye Bye Tiberias

Bye Bye, Tiberias is a poignant, reflective documentary that weaves personal histories, memories, and the enduring effects of exile across four generations of Palestinian women. Through the lens of filmmaker Lina, the documentary traverses time and space, connecting the personal stories of her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to the broader historical narrative of displacement, notably the 1948 expulsion of Palestinians from their homeland.