Movies: Hopeful

David dreams of being a pianist like his father, José Luis, who believes it impossible due to his son's physical characteristics: short arms, hands with four fingers and limited hearing. Thanks to his tenacity, David shows him that he can play in his...

A documentary on the historic first-ever visit of a Palestinian National team to Europe, following the Palestinian women's team as they arrive in Ireland to a heroes' welcome and play a solidarity friendly against Bohemian FC on May 15th, 2024. The s...

In a humorless corporate world ruled by a strict boss who bans all forms of joy, a group of rebellious employees create a secret haven for fun and connection through underground card games. The stakes drastically rise when their secret gets suddenly ...

WayneRadioTV attempts to contact his dead son, Joshua, through a séance with the help of a spirit medium named Creed....

Two groups of Venezuelan dancers, while preparing for a dance battle, survive at traffic lights in the streets of Medellín. A group reflection on love, family and identity, far from home....

A man going through a deep depression has a chance and random encounter with a little girl that reminds him of the beauty and simplicity of life....

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Through therapy sessions and poignant flashbacks, a man confronts his deep-seated loneliness and struggles with connection, ultimately realizing the importance of self-awareness and action in overcoming his isolation....

How do two of the new generation’s most passionate designers, Nienke Hoogvliet (1989) and Dave Hakkens (1988), use design to tackle the world’s biggest problems?...

"We Love You" is a documentary that captures the essence of the 2008 Rainbow Gathering in Wyoming. The film delves into the heart of this annual event, where thousands gather in the wilderness to practice anarchy and hippie spirituality. The main eve...

After the sudden death of her best friend, Sienna is left in shambles. Struggling to cope with the loss, she embarks on a journey toward acceptance, which profoundly impacts her life and the lives of those around her....

Virtual reality creator Hiyu is facing kidney failure. His online friend Photographotter travels from New York City to Stockholm to be a live donor to Hiyu....

A cinematic collage about people caught between two worlds. An empathetic look at a physical journey and the melodramas of a journey that is spiritual. Nikita Pavlov emigrated from Russia to Israel because he always wanted to experience life in anoth...

A Girl's things change with age, as her priorities and experiences shift so do the possessions she holds closest to her. A girl's formative years see huge moments of change, with her personality and expression of the world evolving, the sentiment and...

A wholly unqualified man is inexplicably hired to be a Michael Bublé impersonator for a rich stranger’s party — for an absurd sum of money. Despite no resemblance, no singing ability, and just one week to prepare, he gives it everything he’s got. A h...

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A young photographer sets out to get a photo of the sunset, but falls short of his goal....

A short film inspired by Port of Entry, the immersive theater experience created by Albany Park Theater Project and Third Rail Projects....

Harry can’t fathom how the world around him operates. After his recycling efforts are dismissed, he embarks upon a quest with his classmates to save the planet… and the narwhals....

Two souls reunite in the afterlife and embark on adventures together, rediscovering how to fall in love....