Ai Weiwei’s Turandot

A documentary by Maxim Derevianko The documentary follows Chinese artist Ai Weiwei during his operatic directorial debut at Rome Opera House, as he draws on Turandot, as a backdrop for many issues that plague mankind. Synopsis The documentary follows Chinese revolutionary artist and activist, Ai Weiwei, during his operatic directorial debut at the Rome Opera […]

The Other Side of the Pipe

A documentary by Marko Kumer Three activists join forces to stand against a massive European gas pipeline project, impacting civil rights from Azerbaijan to southern Italy. Synopsis The Southern Gas Corridor, spanning 3500 kilometers from Azerbaijan to Southern Italy, represents Europe’s largest energy endeavor. Greek farmer Themis, retired teacher Ippazio, and young activist Giacomo feel […]

Kino Volta

KINO VOLTA A FILM by Martin Turk In early 20th century Austro-Hungarian city of Trieste, a group of local fearless entrepreneurs decided to open Ireland’s first full time cinema, the Cinema Volta, led by an unknown english teacher from Dublin: James Joyce. Synopsis In 1909, four fearless entrepreneurs and then-unknown Irish writer James Joyce met […]