The thought-provoking documentary Soyalism follows Stefano Liberti and Enrico Parenti as they investigate the global industrial food system dominated by multinational corporations. They explore the environmental destruction, economic inequality, and unsustainability tied to industrial farming practices. Traveling across the globe, the filmmakers uncover the struggles of small farmers, the exploitation of natural resources, and the far-reaching consequences of corporate control over food production. Focusing on food industry, the film follows the industrial production chain of pork and the related soybean monoculture from China to Brazil through the United States and Mozambique. 

A wounded moose escapes its hunters, later dying deep in the forest and becoming… a communal feast. As the seasons go by, mammals, birds and insects invite themselves to the banquet – multiplying ensuing games, rituals and conflicts. In exploring and occasionally foiling nature’s wildlife codes, our story becomes a simple yet poignant reflection on death, on its natural place in this world and, by extension, on its deeper meaning and purpose.

Film director, Robert Morin, is joining online as a special guest to discuss the making of the film and its themes.

Critically acclaimed, Wild Feast is an incredible feat of filmmaking and a thrilling and innovative take on the nature documentary.

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Four lives intersect in the holy city of Varanasi in the award-winning and critically acclaimed 2015 film Masaan (directed by Neeraj Ghaywan). A young boy disrupts rigid caste boundaries as he falls in love with a girl from a different caste, a daughter is guilt-ridden after a sexual encounter that culminates in a tragedy, a hapless father struggles with fading morality, and a child desires to escape the moral constructs of their society. Watch the trailer!

The award-winning screenwriter Varun Grover is joining as a special guest to discuss the making of the film and its themes. Learn more about the Hindi film industry and its narrative forms through a path-breaking film.

The First Indian Event in GMF!

We hope you will join us for a screening and panel discussion of the Japanese feature film Evil Does Not Exist (2023). Directed by Academy Award nominee Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car), Evil Does Not Exist depicts a Japanese village thrown into turmoil as they grapple with the potential environmental impact of a proposed real estate development project. Exploring issues ranging from the cost of rural development to the cultural divide between urban and rural communities, this film is an important snapshot of critical debates in contemporary Japan.

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The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with East Asian media studies scholars Jenny Wang Medina (Emory University) and Amanda Weiss (Georgia Tech).

At the turn of the 20th century, the young orphan Andreas Egger is sent to live with his uncle on a farm in a remote valley in the Alps. Andreas endures a childhood without affection, full of brutality, and hard labor. As a young man, Andreas, crippled by his uncle, works on the construction of the newly invented mountain cableways. Maria becomes the love of his life, before Andreas fights for the German Wehrmacht on the Russian frontline. The film chronicles the arduous, rich life of the humble Andreas Egger over eight decades in stunning visuals.

Join director Hans Steinbichler in person to discuss the origin of alpine tourism, the resilience of the human spirit, and his cinematic vision. Watch the trailer in German or in English.

The First Cuban Event in GMF!
This documentary film challenges the official Cuban historical narrative through the testimonies of members of Brigade 2506, who launched the U.S.-backed Bay of Pigs invasion in April 1961. Told through the voices of several of its protagonists and with the perspective gained over more than 60 years, the film revisits events ranging from military preparation and the battle on Cuban shores to the abuses suffered in prison and their eventual liberation. The horrors of war and the profound sense of abandonment—stemming from the promised aid that never arrived—are vividly relived by these men. From exile, they reflect not only on a pivotal episode in Cuba’s revolutionary history but also on a series of events significant to the history of the United States.

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The First Russian Film in the GMF!
Strong and independent Ivanna, a 26-year-old Nenets mother of five, is living in the Arctic region in northwest Siberia. She leads a traditional nomadic life, skillfully herding reindeer through the vast tundra, moving her house on a sled with her small nomadic community and enduring extreme colds. But due to the environmental side effects of climate change her reindeers are dying, and she is forced to make a dramatic decision. She will leave the tundra, move to the city, and get a job at Gazprom. There, she is confronted with new problems: the father of her children, Gena, who left for the city earlier, has become an alcoholic, and the civilized city life in Norilsk is not what she expected. There is no way back, though. Ivanna will have to take life in her own hands and secure a future for her and her five children.

Navigating Autism in Communities of Color, highlights caregiver experiences of obtaining a diagnosis, accessing services, and advocating for their children. Based on stories from six Black families and their children with autism, the film examines the unique struggles of navigating autism in a structurally unequal society and determination for equal access.

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In a world hit by a wave of mutations that are gradually transforming some humans into animals, François does everything he can to save his wife, who is affected by this mysterious condition. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, he embarks with Émile, their 16-year-old son, on a quest that will change their lives forever.

The film received a leading 12 nominations at the 49th César Awards, and won 5 awards: Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Original Music, Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects. It also won the Louis Delluc Prize for Best film and Lumière Awards for Best Director.

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