La Femme Equi-Libre

The Metal Detector

Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II. When he takes up metal detecting to find the wreckage, a growing fascination leads him to embark on a heartfelt mission, not only to research the backgrounds of the American crewmembers who parachuted off the plane into enemy territory, but to locate their descendants, to bring them to his Austrian town on the 75th anniversary of the crash, to introduce them to the townspeople who helped their fathers, and to unite his town in remembrance. It’s a story of empathy, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection.

Bakelite

This underwater ballet is an ecological story depicting our paradoxical relationship with plastic. Bakelite launched the #SickOfPlastic campaign from On Est Prêt, along with the Surfrider Foundation, Break Free from Plastic and the Resilient Foundation. Photography was directed by Jacques Ballard, a specialist in underwater cinematography.

Dluwang: the Past from the Trash

Toni is one of the figures who works in Klithikan flea market every day, either as a merchant or customer. His secondhand goods are those that are closely related to old papers. He often found historical documents or evidence out of the market. The klithikan’s goods are known as abandoned goods or trash. And the film talks about historical goods from trashes.

Hammer A.D. 2023

A short documentary to celebrate Hammer Films' 89th anniversary. Discover how Hammer has shaped the horror genre, influenced culture, and what the future holds. Featuring insights from new CEO and Chairman John Gore, candid conversations with legendary Hammer Glamour icons Caroline Munro and Madeline Smith, plus contributions from writer and actor Mark Gatiss. Plus, voices of the horror community — from seasoned critics to influential content creators — discuss the indelible mark Hammer Films has made on the genre.

The Goat's Intensity

Absurd attempts to produce an amateur film about an amateur film company. The awards ceremony for the film takes place in a town cinema: 1st Prize for the leading lady: a goat.

Island of Hope, Island of Tears

The story of Ellis Island and the American immigration experience. This film is a tribute to the 18 million men, women and children who made the torturous journey from the Old to the New World between 1890 and 1920, in the single largest migration in human history. The film radically tells the immigrants' stories as they braved the unknown, from the time they left their homelands, their journey across the ocean, to the moment the doors of Ellis Island opened, revealing the great promise of America.

Nepřítelem osudu

The life story of heroic war pilot František Truhlář, who became a member of the so-called Guinea Pig Club. After more than 60 years, the first film has been made about one of our homeland’s bravest fighters, whose heroism and love for his country will forever serve as a poignant reminder and a model of exceptional self-sacrifice. Based on the book by writer Vítek Formánek, narrator Zdeněk Svěrák guides us through the incredible life story of heroic war pilot František Truhlář, who voluntarily decided to leave his homeland in 1939 to fight for our freedom. However, he could never have known that his greatest enemy would become his own destiny. A destiny written in flames.

El Túnel

The importance of being Murcia

Murcia Lago shares her journey of becoming an alternative drag queen and a transgender woman. She reflects on how coming out, the support of her drag family, and her relationship with her parents have shaped her identity both on and off the stage. Through art, Murcia has found a way to heal and grow, underscoring the importance of claiming and defining herself on her own terms.

Mi Marilyn

A memory of Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962), woman, actress, goddess, myth, in the words of the Spanish director and scriptwriter José Luis Garci, who returns to his childhood and recovers a lost paradise.