A Year
Does the role of a parent end when a child dies? Year depicts the honest attempts of a father whose child has died to cope with the emotional confusion brought on by the most devastating pain experienced in his life.
Ada Sereni: The Lady In The Black Dress
Who was Ada Sereni, "The Lady in the Black Dress"? Ada was the only woman to command the secret intelligence organization HaMossad Le'Aliyah Bet, but she was marginalized and forgotten from the pages of history.
Another One Like Me
On the first day of school, a chance encounter between two girls sparks a surprising chain of events. An inexplicable resemblance leads to an emotional journey of hope, fear, and intimate documentation. At eighteen, they set out to uncover a long-held secret.
Antidote
An investigative journalist and a whistleblower confront the dangerous consequences of their brave attempts to bring to light the truth about Vladimir Putin’s habit of assassinating his political opponents, in an effective documentary thriller that grips the viewer with its dizzying pace and moral urgency.
Been Here Stay Here
A beautiful and empathetic ethnographic documentary about the tiny picturesque American island of Tangier, Virginia, where the climate crisis is not an abstraction but a daily reality threatening to erase an entire community.
Connected
An American tech entrepreneur and a former high-ranking Soviet scientist-turned-philanthropist-and-dissident sail through three decades of partnership and friendship, their fascinating life stories echoing with memories of peaceful times while the next war looms on the horizon.
Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire
A comprehensive and compelling biography that, using animation, archival footage, and interviews, recounts the story of Eliezer, a Romanian boy who survived the concentration camps and became Elie Wiesel, the author, educator, and Nobel laureate who dedicated his life to the sacred act of bearing witness for posterity and as a legacy for the dead.
Flamingos: Life After the Meteorite
The collective struggle for survival and procreation on the Yucatan Peninsula’s white and muddy shores, where graceful pink flamingos return to nest generation after generation, has never looked, nor sounded, so gorgeous, thought-provoking, and heartwarming.
Folktales
Far removed from technology and social pressures, a group of teenagers journeys into the Arctic wilderness of northern Norway for a year of survival and personal growth with nobody to rely on but themselves, their peers, and a playful team of huskies.
Game Changer
Nevet, an autistic filmmaker who learned to communicate with the world through computer games, embarks on a journey of meeting different people in Israel who use gaming to cope with the challenges in their lives.
Home is the ocean
A Swiss family of eight is living the dream: sailing the world, connecting with nature, and helping to protect it. However, even this idyllic existence is destined to face the towering waves of life’s challenges.
I'm Your Venus
Reopening the murder case of a queer icon and Ballroom legend offers a chance to mend old wounds and celebrate the enduring legacy of those for whom voguing was more than just a dance—it was a way of life.
Lansky: The Zionist Gangster
In the summer of 1970, Jewish gangster Meyer Lansky flees to Israel seeking refuge. His notorious presence triggers a media storm, forcing Prime Minister Golda Meir to choose between granting him citizenship or deportation.
Left Behind
The journey of a boy (14) who deals with his mother's absence while trying to find work in the big city. She returns home once every three years. His loneliness leads him to write diaries.
Light Darkness Light
A blind Anglican priest is about to receive an experimental bionic eye implant. Beyond the anticipation of physical change, this moving cinematic portrait closely follows his spiritual and mental journey.
Ms. President
For five years, a documentary crew closely followed Slovakia’s first female president, Zuzana Čaputová. This is an intimate portrait of a woman who tried to bring a more human approach to the traditionally cutthroat and male-dominated political sphere.
My Bee Family
For a decade, Adva documents the men in her family. Three generations of beekeepers. Through the changing seasons, they experience uncertainty, anticipation, aging, and death, alongside renewal and a profound connection to nature, their homeland, and one another.
Shelf Life
Prepare to embark on a captivating culinary and philosophical journey in Shelf Life, the latest documentary from Tribeca alum Ian Cheney (The Search for General Tso). This quirky and contemplative film takes us on a global odyssey into the world of cheese, drawing unexpected parallels between the aging process of this beloved food and the human experience of growing old. From the passionate cheesemakers in Japan to the knowledgeable mongers in Tbilisi, Cheney introduces us to a colorful cast of characters who share their unique perspectives on decay, dissolution and the art of crafting the perfect cheese. Beautifully shot and gently paced, Shelf Life offers a sensory delight that will leave you craving a taste of the world's finest cheeses while pondering the more profound questions of life and mortality. Through odd visual meditations and darkly comedic flourishes, Cheney masterfully weaves a charming and haunting narrative, inviting viewers to savor the complexities of aging in all its forms. This delectable documentary is a must-see for food enthusiasts and anyone seeking a fresh, thought-provoking cinematic experience
The Bridgeplayers
Four elderly ladies play bridge, discuss current events, and maintain their connection to their Jewish identity. Despite the traumas that haunt them, they observe the changing world around them with an uplifting humanistic sensibility.
The Last Republican
A conservative politician courageously stands against Trump and his party’s doctrine in an amusing yet deeply resonant film about the willingness to risk everything without losing one’s integrity or sense of humor.
The Spoils
An exhibition conceived to redress the tragic history of a Jewish art dealer forced to escape Germany sparked a scandal rife with legal battles and accusations, exposing the political and moral crisis surrounding the return of artworks stolen during World War II.
The Typewriter and Other Headaches
In his patient and sensitive style, Nicolas Philibert follows an extraordinary pair who fix the seemingly-unfixable for people on the fringes of society, reminding us of the power of generosity and compassion.
Who's Afraid of Nathan Law?
This gripping, high-stakes look at Hong Kong’s most famous opponent of the Chinese government reveals the cost of defending freedom and fighting for democracy in a country where unchecked authoritarianism erodes every law.
