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Korida

AUT 2016, 87 min, Siniša Vidovic

At the arenas of the Koridas - the century-old Bosnian bullfights - we get an unusual insight into a society that is struggling with forgiving each other their difficult past, in order to have a better future.

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Offshore - Elmer and the Swiss Bank Secrecy

CH 2016, 102 min, Werner Schweizer

While, in the US, Swiss bank managers are apologizing for their practice of tax evasion, and lists of clients are made available to the American authorities, Rudolf Elmer, former auditor at Julius Bär, is accused of violation of the Swiss bank secrecy in the Cayman Islands. Once an insider, Elmer has turned into a critic.

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Golden Genes

AT 2016, 90 min, Wolfgang Konrad, Ursula Hansbauer, Clemens Stachel

Frozen and bodiless, genes of millions of plants, animals, and human beings are stored in biobanks. Within this time capsule we place old dreams: the re-creation of extinct species, putting an end to world hunger, human life without illness or disease. On our expedition we assemble some of the largest archives of nature. And we experience a struggle over life itself that affects all of us.

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Angry Buddha

AT/GER 2016, 98 min, Stefan Ludwig

They exist at the edges of society and are considered troublesome and backwards. However, János Orsòs, a Romani from eastern Hungary, has taken a new approach. János founded a school inspired by the Buddhism of B.R. Ambedkar, who freed millions of Indians from the stigma of ‘untouchability’. Full of hope and fury, János fights for a better future for his pupils, the ‘untouchables’ of Europe.

Paradise threatened (das bedrohte Paradies)

AT 2015, 90 min, Markus Heltschl

This documentary gives an insight into the work of Heinrich Kühn, a pioneer and one of the most important representatives of art photography. With his artistic and technical achievements Kühn (1866-1944) has developed unimagined possibilities in pictorial design and colour design. His work still has a strong influence on present artists and photographers. Famous artists and curators as Jeff Wall, Peter Weibel, Monika Faber, Peter Weiermair, Uwe Schögl, Ulrich Pohlmann, Florian Ebner and the grandchildren of Heinrich Kühn speak about Kühns work and influence.

Marzia, my friend

FIN 2015, 80, 55 (TV) min, Kirsi Mattila

Marzia My Friend tells the story of twenty years old Marzia, who – just like all young people – dreams of love, freedom and an interesting job. In Afghanistan her dreams are revolutionary.

Solo - Out of a Dream

NL 2014, 90 + 52 min, Jos de Putter

Twenty years ago, at the age of 11, Leonardo wanted to become a professional soccer player to escape the poverty and violence of the slums of Rio de Janeiro. The film that was made at the time miraculously made his dream come true.