March 30
Lovebound
More infoThis Danish documentary shows some of the hardest moments of parenthood, shared in the space of a therapy group for people whose children have severe mental illnesses. The strength of romantic love is depicted in all fields of art. But how can the unconditional love of a parent towards a child be captured? This emotionally charged film follows a group of parents who describe their experiences with their adult children: repeated suicide attempts, stealing from their families, self-harm. The descriptions of the dramatic extreme mental states of individual children alternate with old family footage and childhood photographs from earlier, idyllic times. The parents talk about their fears, the endless discussions with doctors and the feelings of hopelessness, but they also gradually find relief and a new source of strength from the shared stories and understanding in a therapy group. Show more
Ironland
More infoMany people imagine Brazil as an exotic, wild and exuberant country. But life in this “paradise” has its dark sides too. One of them is mineral mining. Polluted air and water, heavy minerals found in crops, suffocating soil. A geographer returns to her native Brazil to track a disaster during which a wastewater reservoir in a mine burst. Toxic mud killed all life in a large river and hundreds of people lost their homes. Many mineral resources are mined in Brazil, including iron ore and gold. This results in an enormous volume of hazardous waste, whose proper management is usually not one of the mining company’s priorities. Using powerful, darkly poetic shots and personal testimonies, the film shows the extent of mining and its impact on nature and the daily life of locals. The documentary is a melancholic view of the suffering landscape and its interconnectedness with humans. Show more
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