- Documentary Films Screening
- Film Screening
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Location:
LOOK Cinemas Theater 4
657 West 57th Street
New York, New York 10019
There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 11:10 PM.
These films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children.
- Documentary Film Competition
Es La Vida
Directed by: Alfonso O’Donnell
Country: Spain / United States
Minutes: 29
ES LA VIDA is stories of overcoming, of effort and hope, of how the relationship between man and horse exists, are possible and healthy both physically and mentally. Overcoming trauma, alleviating pain, recovering mobility – the power of horses over people is incredible and the bonds that are created are unbreakable. But what if it were a horse that also needed the help of a human being?
- Documentary Film Competition
Dreamful
Directed by: Sarko Meené, Vahan Khachiyan
Country: Armenia / Greece
Minutes: 14
DREAMFUL is a short documentary that explores life and death through the lens of ease and courage, celebrating the simplicity and beauty of existence. The film follows 80-year-old Persian art collector Farhad, who embarks on a grand project to create an art island in Greece with his friend, artist Fereydoun Ave. Set on the small island of Chiliomodi, owned by the St. John Monastery of Patmos, Farhad hopes to make the island a destination for pilgrims and artists. The documentary captures their enthusiasm and reflections on life’s lessons, focusing on peace, exile, and the joy of pursuing dreams despite age and challenges.- Documentary Film Competition
The Prison Show
Directed by: Gabriella Kessler
Country: France / United States
Minutes: 57
Premiere:
NYC Premiere
Warning:
Every Friday night, former inmates and prisoners’ loved ones get together at KPFT in downtown Houston to create “The Prison Show”, a program catered to prisoners and their families. The show keeps prisoners connected to the outside world and allows families to call in and leave messages for prisoners who are listening. In addition, the radio produces a show with live coverage whenever there is an execution in Texas, sometimes airing a prerecorded interview with the condemned prisoner as the State of Texas kills him. Since 1980, the show has shed light on the traumatic and destructive nature of the criminal justice system (even on people who are not behind bars), all the while humanizing prisoners and their loved ones.
