DOCUMENTARY / ON HABIT AND TRADITION

Milazim, Fatmir and Liridon are manual labourers injured at work. What happens after a work accident?

“Machine Boys” is a short film which explores the informal economy of motorcycle taxis; colloquially known as “Okada”, in the mega city of Lagos. Banned due to the government’s inability to regulate it, “Machine Boys” portrays a hardy group of bikers who continue this work, seeking to attain financial autonomy and independence.  

A man shaped by fire, sea, and loss keeps tradition alive as one of the last sardine roasters, turning embers into stories of memory and identity.

Sally Barnes: A lifetime against the tide

Eddie Doherty tells his story of handweaving tweed from his small shop for over 66 years.

A short drive from one of the biggest ski jumps in the world - the Giant of Planica stands its miniature sister. It was built by Cena, a grouchy Alpine woodcarver, in whose world one meter equals six centimeters.

In Sicily's Mount Etna region, a group of winemakers fights to preserve ancient stone wine presses carved into volcanic rock after government agencies outlaw their traditional use, sparking a battle between cultural heritage and modern regulations in this meditation on preservation in a globalized world.