Gudrun Gut’s story spans many years, scenes, and sounds, from the “ingenious dilettantes” subculture of early 1980’s Berlin as part of Mania D, Einstürzende Neubauten, and Malaria! to Matador into an expansive solo catalog of later work. Her talents extend beyond musician, however, to include founding record labels (the influential imprints Moabit Musik and Monika Enterprise), radio presenter and producer together with Thomas Fehlmann (10 years Oceanclub Radio for RadioEins), club nights (progressive electronic pop collective Oceanclub), festival curation (with Fehlmann/Meteo on MarkeB, or now UM-Festival) and the recent experimental feminist collaborations (Monika Werkstatt)....See more details
Eddy Merckx is more than a champion cyclist; in his time of unprecedented sporting victory during the 1960s and 1970s, he represented the fusion of Belgium’s Walloon and Flemish cultures. This documentary, drawing on extensive TV archives, concentrates on Merckx’s humble ascent, from early competitions to a 13-year run of international triumphs.
Kostiantyn Pochtar, better known as Postman, began his musical odyssey in Kyiv, crafting intimate 'city folk' songs with just a guitar and harmonica. His early works captured the everyday wonders of his hometown’s urban life, offering a raw, acoustic sound that reflected his surroundings....See more details
Marie no longer feels at home in her native Mikulov, nor does she feel like she belongs to America. The phenomenon of pulling up one’s roots, migrating elsewhere, and finding a new home in a foreign land is a universal theme. We follow a five-year phase in the personal and professional lives of Marie and Thomas, who would do anything to turn their vision into reality.
Chiral, is a Transylvania based genre fluid musical duo founded by Sigílio Scattolini & Chill the Great. They popped up last year with the debut single ‘River Bank Hotel’ and their first EP ‘Opqosite words’. Their compelling melting pot of alternative R&B, elements of soul and influences of UK new wave jazz gives a lush yet energetic sound to the duo....See more details
In the shadow of addiction, Boróka and Szilveszter join a Recovery Centre to confront their inner demons through methods of rock climbing, embarking on a transformative journey of self-discovery, and the reevaluation of their past lives.
Sorvina, New York-born now Berlin-based, is an artist whose music is as dynamic and evolving as her life story. Raised in a (relatively) quiet suburb of NYC, Sorvina first found her voice in the world of folk singer-songwriters, where her acoustic melodies and tragicomic lyricism painted vivid pictures of her inner world....See more details
This film is not suitable for children After being abducted by aliens 20 years ago, toughguy Valdis returns from space and finds his hometown in a liberal utopia. His friends have become woke, the police makes burgers and the only smokes available are sold in farmacy. Valdis fails to blend in and turns the world upside down.
Bedouin Soundclash formed in 2001, taking their name from Israeli dub artist Badawi’s 1996 release. Their debut album Root Fire (2001) received critical acclaim, but it was their sophomore record Sounding a Mosaic (2004) that launched them globally, leading to sold-out shows and festival appearances worldwide....See more details
Doru Chirodea fled to America in the 1980s and started writing poetry in English without actually knowing the language. Back in Romania, he prints books of poetry at his own expense, for an increasingly narrow audience. A serene meditation on the end of a bohemian, rebellious lifestyle.