Meek's Cutoff
A group of settlers traveling through the Oregon High Desert in 1845 find themselves stranded in harsh conditions.
Zanzibar: Trouble in Paradise
Zanzibar: Trouble in Paradise depicts a group of women who gained financial independence and stability in an otherwise male dominated culture through seaweed farming, until climate change killed the seaweed. The film follows the women, whose ingenuity led them to a new crop, more resistant to climate change: sea sponges. However, new challenges occurred; combating bacteria and climate change threatening their new product as well. In bringing the story of these women to light, the film demonstrates their resiliency and individual struggles facing the effects of climate change. While many documentaries focus on the science, Zanzibar shines a light on the disaster's impact upon those least likely to be heard.
In the Shadows of Good Fortune
In contemporary Nigeria, Emeka and Lola’s world is shattered when their young daughter, Busola, is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Faced with overwhelming medical costs and family pressure, their already fragile relationship begins to unravel.
Chaar lugaai
Story of four Women, who maintain every duty and responsibility of their married life, but while on that they find themselves yearning for intimacy and affection.
The Burden of Virginity
The Burden of Virginity explores the deeply rooted traditions surrounding virginity in Uzbekistan, focusing on the expectations placed on brides to remain "pure" until their wedding day. The film follows the story of a young Uzbek woman who faces public humiliation and familial rejection after failing to prove her virginity. Her ordeal leads her to contemplate suicide, highlighting the extreme pressures imposed by societal customs.
The Tale of Droupadi
Bani standing on the door with volatility. She founds footsteps with blood on the floor which leads her inside. Scarcely she knocks back on the wall and discovers hand marks on the wall. Then she begins to touch the marks hesitantly. Looking ahead she found a mirror and become apprehensive about it. Coming in front of the mirror she looks herself absurd. She puts on and wears saree, wig, shackle, ornaments from the dressing table, then begins to rotate and turns pale. As she rotates, her saree and ornaments fall down one by one. Now she moves towards the door, be taken aback, sees the room for once and goes away.
New Generation Queens: A Zanzibar Soccer Story
On an island where religion bars women from playing soccer, the Queens resist cultural norms and challenge local assumptions about Islam and gender identity. The film explores the history and character of the team, and the evolving perception of women in sports on the island.