Social & External
The people behind it
Itzel Rubio
In Cañete there was a large movie theater in the center of town until the 1980s. At that time many things still worked. From a child's point of view, the short film transports us to an ordinary afternoon in Cañete, when people still happily went to the movies despite how difficult life was.
A transgender girl runs away from home and is invited to live with a strange photographer who pushes her to help him pay his debts.
One night, in a small bakery in a village in northern Spain, we accompany a baker who, through the contrast between the noise of heavy machinery and abrupt silences, works in solitude. His son, the author of the work, depicts the process: he projects his artistic and class concerns within the world of cinema by comparing the production of bread and the mechanisms of cinematographic creation.
A newly arrived immigrant to the United States struggles to make money working as a server, but his inexperience and anxiety threaten to make him fail, forcing him to master the job in order to survive in his new home.
A personal exploration by the director, who uses cinema for a social, architectural, and artistic tour of San Luis Potosí, scattered with passages from the filmmaker´s own past.
Three Mexican filmmakers — Max del Río, Gabriela Ivette Sandoval, and Hugo Villaseñor Alcázar — share their processes and challenges around a single question: How can an independent film get seen? Through the eyes of insiders, the documentary reveals the complex journey behind making cinema visible in Mexico.
A film student, who denies being in love with his teacher, wonders what cinema is, what love is, and why we do what we do.
VENOM is an experimental contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, exploring love, rivalry, identity, and the destructive forces that surround young people searching for connection. Set against the intensity of modern relationships and social expectations, VENOM follows two individuals drawn together by an undeniable connection while caught in a world shaped by conflict, desire, and the consequences of inherited hatred. Blurring the lines between romance and tragedy, the film examines how love can become both salvation and destruction. Through a stylized visual language and emotionally charged performances, VENOM transforms a classic story of forbidden love into a raw exploration of obsession, vulnerability, and the choices that define us.
A university professor on the verge of divorce and a new life is confronted with a series of encounters that make him doubt his desires — and reality.
On her first student film shoot, Camila, the director, discovers that her boyfriend, Miguel, an actor, is cheating on her with his co-star. Upon learning of the infidelity, Camila questions her relationship with Miguel and her passion for filmmaking.
After the death of their mother, siblings Christopher and Christine embark on a Christmas holiday to Goa to visit their maternal aunt, Esther, whom they loathe from their difficult teenage experiences. What was anticipated to be an awkward family gathering transforms into an enlightening journey of self-discovery. The three combat their mutual loss and grow closer in the days leading up to Christmas. Christopher finds solace in the poetic demeanor of Rahul who is Esther's neighbor's son while Christine battles her demons on the shores of Goa and Esther finds peace knowing that she is not alone in her old age. During this week, they encounter emotions that feel distinct and almost indescribable, echoing the concept of "Iktsuarpok." This narrative explores unspoken feelings, new friendships, a burdensome past, the passage of time, shattered hopes, and the reimagining of dreams
Pursued by a relentless presence, The Woman must confront the mystery behind The Shadow's unyielding chase.
More than 150 years after the destruction of the Tuileries Palace, how can we rediscover the materiality of the 1871 Paris Commune and its revolutionary fire ? Perhaps by exploring images of its ruins and by discussing with today’s militants...
SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.
A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story shines a light on the powerful professional and personal journeys that brought this incredibly comical, utterly relatable, and deeply heartfelt story to the screen.
Bruce Conner's landmark experimental film consisting entirely of found footage edited to a new score.
This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.
A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.
One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry insiders toast and roast these cinematic chestnuts and more.
Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.
20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.
A deep dive into the making of the Paranormal Activity films with first time ever interviews with cast and crew, never-before-seen footage from the movies, and a preview of the seventh installment in the franchise.
Capturing Avatar is a feature length behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Avatar. It uses footage from the film's development, as well as stock footage from as far back as the production of Titanic in 1995. Also included are numerous interviews with cast, artists, and other crew members. The documentary was released as a bonus feature on the extended collector's edition of Avatar.
Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman discuss their characters Mera and Atlanna.
The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.
An in-depth look at the creative process behind "Society of the Snow," featuring cast, crew, director J.A. Bayona and even real-life survivors.
Laurel and Hardy try to entertain a female neighbor, unbeknown to Hardy’s wife.
An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.
The Making-of James Cameron's Avatar. It shows interesting parts of the work on the set.
Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).
Join director Chloe Zhao and the Cast of Eternals as they recount their experiences during the making of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious film to date. Discover how the ensemble cast felt stepping into their roles, filming in remote locations, and creating bonds that would help to create the on-screen relationships that span over 7,000 years.
Join director Clint Eastwood and his creative team, along with Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller, as they overcome enormous creative and logistic obstacles to make a film that brings the truth of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's story to the screen.
An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film.
