Life and Times of Don Rosa

Emma's plans get thrown off course when Paolo returns to Italy to take care of his father and she discovers a new passion for making art accessible to all.

An insightful documentary about the impact and ripple effect of "Reservoir Dogs" from its release in 1992 and how it has helped redefine contemporary cinema.

The air in London was damp and cold, a stark contrast to the vibrant warmth of Kathmandu that Anmol often dreamed of. It had been five years since he left Nepal for the United Kingdom, chasing the dreams his mother, Susmita, had envisioned for him. She had sacrificed everything-her small savings, her comfort, and her daily joy of having her son by her side-so Anmol could study and build a better life abroad. Anmol was a hard worker, juggling university classes and long hours at Amrish's restaurant. The boss, a shrewd businessman, valued profits over people. Anmol, like the rest of the staff, was little more than a cog in the relentless machinery of the restaurant's success. One evening, after another grueling 12-hour shift, Anmol sat on his small bed in his shared apartment. His phone buzzed. It was his mother. "Anmol, Dashain and Tihar are coming. I've cleaned the house and even set aside some money to buy your favorite sweets.

Matthias is going on a weekend course of self-discovery called “My Value on Earth,” which was an expensive gift from his girlfriend. The course is supposed to help him deal with his chronic inability to finish things that he’s started. But before Matthias leaves, his girlfriend springs a surprise on him: he’s going to be a father. And so he hopes to use the weekend, which he has no real desire to go on, to answer new and pressing questions. The “alternative” therapist, however, doesn’t inspire much trust. The tragicomedy Frantic Attempts takes aim at the field of personal development, in particular, dubious therapists who offer quick fixes. After all, what if we should answer our existential questions ourselves instead of trying to find answers from others?

On a Friday night, two actresses share their fears.

Swinging Out Live is a live performance with Harry Connick, Jr. and his orchestra. The concert was filmed in 1990 at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, as part of his national tour.

Painter Gao Yuan’s experimental animation is composed of a series of surreal scenes, based on her acrylic paintings made between 2010-14. Objects and people find themselves in unusual situations where rules of gravity and structure do not apply. The familiar yet unnervingly offbeat scenes are connected through unexpected sounds and rhythms. Under the dim moonlight, the characters are stuck in a dream state from which they cannot awaken.

Upon waking up in a strange forest, a young man questions whether or not the environment around him is real or a figment of his imagination.

In May of 1980, the city is locked down and phone lines are dead because of protests and struggles in demand of democracy. Just when Gwangju was being ignored by the media, Jurgen Hinzpeter, a reporter from Germany, sneaks in despite the danger!

An enjoyable animated film done by drawing directly on the film in the tradition of Norman McLaren. Two circles, one male and one female, bounce, spin and stretch to lively music.

American Ocelot tells the story of one of the most endangered and beautiful wild cats in the United States — a species so elusive that high-quality images and video have never been captured until now. With fewer than 100 individuals remaining in the US, the ocelot is critically endangered, genetically isolated, and only exists in Texas.

„Autismus - Das rätselhafte Spektrum“ zeigt, was „Leben im Autismus-Spektrum“ bedeutet. Für die Betroffenen und ihr Umfeld. Dafür hat das Kamerateam Autistinnen und Autisten in ihre Welt begleitet. Die Dokumentation zeigt die Herausforderungen ihres Alltags und lässt sie ihre persönlichen Geschichten erzählen. Dabei begleitet sie die beiden renommierten Autismusforscher Tony Attwood und Professor Ludger Tebartz van Elst und räumt mit den Klischees auf, die die meisten Menschen von Autisten haben. Denn Autismus ist sehr vielfältig. Zum aktuellen Stand der Autismusforschung wirft die Dokumentation einen exklusiven Blick in das Genlabor von Professor Jürgen Knoblich in Wien. Dokumentation von Nadine Niemann (D 2024, 52 Min)

Journey to the heart of the conflict between Kurdistan and the armed group Islamic State. This region that has been neglected and ignored for ages is now one of the key destinations for refugees in the region. This medium-length documentary show the spectator the different groups and communities that are either fighting or residing in the Kurd area.

Former chain gang convict Ed Martin converts to Christianity in prison in 1944 and forms the HopeAglow Prison Ministries.

To celebrate the release of her first album "Phoenix", Charlotte Cardin offers a unique and unforgettable experience where the spectator is propelled into a rich universe that retraces the artist's journey from her beginnings to today. Presented through the symbol of the rebirth of the phoenix, the show is divided into 15 distinct scenes, where feature films and concerts intertwined. While remaining intimate, the event is a grand narrative that is sure to inspire its audience.

Pluto walks past the zoo and sees the huge bone the sleeping lion has but getting it out is easier said than done. He gets it out of the lion's cage, but then has to face the kangaroo and its playful joey. Next is the gorilla, then the crocodiles.

"Pif Gadget" avancierte in den 70ern zum Lieblingsmagazin der französischen Jugend. Die unter kommunistischer Federführung erscheinende Comic-Zeitschrift brachte Marketing-Innovationen wie das beiliegende Gimmick, verdankte ihren Erfolg aber auch der Mitarbeit renommierter Autoren wie Goscinny, Uderzo, Mordillo und Hugo Pratt. Ihr deutscher Ableger "Yps" erschien ab 1975. Die Dokumentation "YPS - eine kommunistische Erfindung?", die Ende Januar auf ARTE lief, gibt Einblicke ins Yps-Universum. Vor genau 40 Jahren erschien die erste Ausgabe des Kinderhefts, das eine ganze Generation süchtig machte und beim Erwachsenwerden begleitete. Es leben die Gimmicks!

Die Schlümpfe wurden 1958 vom belgischen Comic-Autor Peyo (Pierre Culliford, 1928-1992) gegründet und sind einer der anerkanntesten Exporte Belgiens. Von Brüssel nach Los Angeles, über Dubai, eine Reise in die winzige Welt der berühmten kleinen blauen Menschen, von der Geschichte der Entstehung des ursprünglichen Comics bis hin zur Darstellung der riesigen globalen kommerziellen Ausbeutung.

Im Frühjahr 1984 lagen an den Kassen ausgewählter Zeitschriftenläden Ausgaben einer merkwürdigen neuen Comic-Serie, zu groß für die Regale und zu abgedreht, um sie zu ignorieren. Eastman und Lairds Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles präsentierten uns eine völlig neue Rasse von Superhelden. Extrem bizarr und total verrückt. Sie brach alle Regeln und hätte nie funktionieren dürfen. Bis sie ausverkauft war. Wieder und wieder und wieder. Dreißig Jahre lang. Schauen Sie jetzt unter den Panzer und erfahren Sie, wie dieser „glückliche Zufall“ jeden Pessimisten widerlegte und zu einer der populärsten und beliebtesten Serien der Welt wurde.

Die Legende von einer in der Karibik vergrabenen Tasche voller Kokain inspiriert eine skurrile Truppe zu einer verrückten Odyssee. Diese Doku erzählt ihre Geschichte.

Dieser Film lässt berühmte Fans erzählen, wie die kleine Ente im Matrosenanzug ihr Leben veränderte, und zeigt, warum wir alle manchmal ein bisschen wie er sind. Er erzählt, warum Donald Duck nach dem zweiten Weltkrieg in Europa wie eine Bombe einschlug, entwirft ein liebevolles Psychogramm des Erpels, der so gern erfolgreich wäre, und geht schließlich der Frage nach, wie unsere auf Selbstoptimierung ausgerichtete Gesellschaft heute mit dem Scheitern umgeht.