This documentary is a short story about the lives of eleven-year-old Abolfazl and eight-year-old Setayesh. They live in a remote border region, have no birth certificates, and struggle to survive while overcoming the hardships of everyday life.
The Needle
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The health organization is planning to vaccinate the children of a village, but all the children have disappeared!
Djurdjevdan Is Yet to Come
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Tomorrow is Djurdjevdan (St. George's Day). The locals of Oparic are preparing the Saint Patron's Day dedicated to the Holy and Great Martyr George and they are glorifying the holiday that follows winter, evokes spring and awakens all the senses. Despite the fertile land, there are fewer cultivated fields in Oparic, and more weeds and abandoned gates. However, people, plants and legends in this village in the Levac area are still weaving colorful Djurdjevdan's wreaths together. From the beginning of time to Instagram.
Nigez (Home)
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The film explores the love people feel for their home and their native land. It tells the story of an old man who refuses to leave his home.
Astrakhan
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After an argument with his father, stand-up comedian Kirill travels to the Astrakhan region in search of inspiration. Instead, he finds something more: the meaning of life and true love.
Avashesh (Remnants)
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Dhanraj, a Nepali filmmaker, returns to his hometown after twenty years in search of answers and the truth about his past.
Chotkar
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In the Mari forest, on the land of the hero Chotkar, a family of hermits lives in harmony with nature: a wise old man and his young grandson. One day, out‑of‑town businessmen appear on the threshold of their house; they want to buy the house at any cost to build a sawmill. However, when the business proposal turns into a threat of violence, an unknown force comes to the aid of the Mari people. This is a modern interpretation of the legend about the Mari hero, starring Ivan Kokorin and Mikhail Bogdasarov.
The Highland Teacher
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He gets up at 3:30 a.m., and by 5:00 he is already on the road. His destination is the village of Ingirdakh, 170 kilometers from Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan. On some sections of the route, there is even a risk of falling rocks. This is how the working week of English teacher Musakai Musakaev begins. Fortunately, he does not have to make this journey every day. The villagers have provided him with a house, where he stays for a week and teaches children at the local school. In Ingirdakh, Musakai is widely respected for his dedication to his work and his ability to connect with the children, inspiring them with unusual ideas. He also dreams of creating hiking trails around the village to show visitors the picturesque places known only to local residents.
Beguildy
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In March 2023, when the “lambing” season is gaining momentum in the small Welsh village of Begildy, snow falls. This short film introduces the life of a rural community located near the source of the River Teme in Wales, United Kingdom.
Spirit of Clay
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There is a deep connection between clay and people. The main idea of this film is to explore the nature of this relationship. Potters live in different parts of Bangladesh. The film tells the story of their upbringing, way of life, and the process of survival using clay.
His Shoes
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Mahbube is a village girl who has lost her textbook but refuses to admit it or take responsibility for what happened. Her pride and lie make the situation increasingly difficult. A kind act by one of her classmates ultimately provides a way out.
Sound of the Tibetan Gust
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This ethnographic story portrays the real lives of Tibetan herders. From Jo's perspective, they live in nature, surrounded by water and grass, pursuing what seems like a free and romantic way of life. The film reveals another side of their existence: a life filled with hardship and danger, where, as in any profession, there are disappointments and endless waiting.
The King of Birds
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The story follows a young boy named Andrey who grows up in a family of ornithologists. He dreams of learning the language of birds, but his life shifts when he discovers that the bird populations on Lake Baikal are facing severe ecological danger.
The hook you will not bite
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On the banks of the Victoria River, a fish trader buys the catch of modest fishermen living on the islands of Argentina's Entre Ríos Province. In exchange for their fish, he offers them a small amount of other goods.
A Doctor
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The film follows a young 22-year-old doctor who chooses to work with people living in a remote valley with harsh living conditions, where no other medical professional is willing to work.
See You on a Clear Meadow!
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After failing a history test on the Great Patriotic War, eighth-grader Sasha is sent to her grandmother's village for the holidays as a punishment, where she is supposed to prepare for a retake. Everything changes when a mysterious time portal suddenly opens, allowing Sasha to meet Gesha, a boy from 1941.