First We Bombed New Mexico (United States) by Lois Lipman

First We Bombed New Mexico" follows the intimate journey of indomitable Hispanic cancer survivor Tina Cordova who has catalyzed a movement seeking justice for the forgotten residents of southern New Mexico – mostly Hispanic and Native – who suffer multigenerational cancers they tie to the secret poisoning of their land by the Trinity Bomb. 

Running time: 01:35:00

A Human Ride (Germany) by Kristian Gründling

he transformation of transportation is on everyone's lips, and the future of mobility has become one of the most talked-about topics. But why does it matter so much? If transportation presents such enormous challenges, why don’t we just stay at home? Is mobility a fundamental human need?

Running time: 01:03:56

The wisdom of wonder, Eugenia Balcells once and again (Spain) by Luis Felipe Ruiz Benitez

Through a rare intimacy developed over 15 years working with famed Spanish video artist Eugènia Balcells, this documentary is a journey into the world of a master. Spiraling through time, the film rediscovers a sense of enchantment that courts deep knowing. Honoring over 40 years of renowned work and cultivated wisdom, the film accompanies Eugènia as she dares to continue exploring life through her sophisticated lens of wonder, sharing her best kept secret: the curve of life.

Running time: 01:34:00

Irpinia (United Kingdom) by Jameisha Prescod

*** Doc.London

Irpinia is the story of black British hope from the perspective of the Windrush generation. At the age of 24, Dudley Porteous boarded a ship called the Irpinia in search of a better life in England, the so-called mother country. Now 86 years old, Dudley reflects on his exciting journey to sea and the harsh reality that lay ahead.

00:07:13

Tangle (Belgium) by Carla Hoogewijs, Frank Stevens

Tangle is a multimedia film blending vivid imagery, haunting words, and evocative soundscapes to delve into the core questions of human existence. Structured as a monologue in five chapters, it begins with a single breath of steam and culminates in the miracle of cell division, symbolizing the cycle of life and death. Through themes of chaos versus order, the yearning for self-expression, and the boundless symbolism of the sea, the film becomes an invitation to reflect on life’s tangled essence. 

Running time: 00:38:39

New Voices in the City (Belgium) by Ekaterina Gardener

*** Film Festival Ghent, Obskuur Film Festival

The city of Ghent (Belgium) serves as the stage for the stories of 15 newcomers from various parts of the world, where they share their integration stories. Love, family, education, or drama served as reasons for coming here. The film reveals their deep-seated hopes and dreams, talents, and daily lives. Through their shared passion for theater, these newcomers find their voice in society, celebrating diversity and advocating for inclusion, understanding, and solidarity.

Running time: 00:20:00