Paikar Review: Bringing Family History Into (Soft) Focus
A filmmaker explores his family story in Paikar and inspires his father to open up about life in Afghanistan and then Iran, while navigating the COVID pandemic.
Who Is Still Alive Review: Grieving for Gaza
Nine Palestinians share their stories of survival and exile after escaping the violence in Gaza in Who Is Still Alive.
Vegapolis Review: A Youthfully Vibrant Feature Debut
Teenagers at a French skating rink come of age in a dazzling space that offers an escape from outside concerns and forces in Vegapolis.
Dona Onete—This Tiny Piece of My Heart Review: Brazil’s Star Singer/Songerwriter Hits High Notes
Dona Onete--This Tiny Piece of My Heart is an uplifting profile of Brazil’s octogenarian star singer-songwriter.
Hex Review: Coven Is the New Metal
A coven of witchy women brings a new voice to Norway’s black metal scene in Hex.
Scarlet Girls Review: Women Heard, But Not Seen, in the Abortion Debate
The voices of women who survived sexual assaults and other traumas lend their voices to a conversation about abortion rights in Scarlet Girls.
A Fire There Review: On Open Mountains Sweet and Far
In A Fire There, three young men in the Armenian community Gandzani, Georgia, find themselves at a crossroads as the community holds onto tradition.
Virtual Girlfriends Review: The OnlyFans Economy
Three Czechian women explore the OnlyFans economy and share the unglamorous realities of online sex work in Virtual Girlfriends.
32 Meters Review: Gunning for Some Dignity
Crowdpleaser 32 Meters tracks women’s attempts to organize a shooting competition in a Turkish village.
Searching for Drug Peace Review: Amsterdam Comes to East Van
Searching for Drug Peace observes how the Coca Leaf Café and Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary in East Vancouver offers a provocative alternative amid the opioid crisis.