DOCUMENTARY / ON HABIT AND TRADITION

Milazim, Fatmir and Liridon are manual labourers injured at work. What happens after a work accident?

“Machine Boys” is a short film which explores the informal economy of motorcycle taxis; colloquially known as “Okada”, in the mega city of Lagos. Banned due to the government’s inability to regulate it, “Machine Boys” portrays a hardy group of bikers who continue this work, seeking to attain financial autonomy and independence.  

A man shaped by fire, sea, and loss keeps tradition alive as one of the last sardine roasters, turning embers into stories of memory and identity.

Sally Barnes: A lifetime against the tide

A little girl who grew up surrounded by family and friends suddenly falls into a space that only she can enter. Before she realizes it, the time spent alone stirs up an indescribable feeling deep within her heart. But in the empty darkness, what can she possibly hold onto? And where should she go ?

A short drive from one of the biggest ski jumps in the world - the Giant of Planica stands its miniature sister. It was built by Cena, a grouchy Alpine woodcarver, in whose world one meter equals six centimeters.

In Sicily's Mount Etna region, a group of winemakers fights to preserve ancient stone wine presses carved into volcanic rock after government agencies outlaw their traditional use, sparking a battle between cultural heritage and modern regulations in this meditation on preservation in a globalized world.