The 5th edition DOC SCREENINGS INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

Tevfik, who moved to New York with his family at the age of 2, relocated to his grandfather's home in Rize, where his father was born, at the age of 35 and started a new life there. Tevfik has been living in Rize for 19 years and is now the father of two children, working in agriculture. He sustains his life by producing tea and kiwi.

"Those who love India know...it’s hard to explain exactly why. It’s dirty, it’s poor, it’s infested. Sometimes it’s deceitful and dishonest, often smelly, corrupt, merciless, and indifferent. Yet, once you encounter it, you can't live without it" Tiziano Terzani.

Embark on a captivating journey where academic science meets cultural wisdom. "LOOK UP—The Science of Cultural Evolution" is a groundbreaking animated film that breathes life into a comprehensive scientific manuscript. This two-hour and fifty-minute feature is a new genre, blending the intricacies of psychotherapy research with the timeless sagacity of ancient and modern wisdom. Dive into an exploration of how cultural evolution mirrors biological evolution, highlighting emergent phenomena that define both our scientific endeavors and our collective consciousness. The film delves into the profound impact of psychotherapy on personal and societal transformation, advocating for the integration of relational science into everyday practices. Guided by a compelling narrative, "LOOK UP" takes viewers on a Viking raid through the realms of psychotherapy, uncovering the unique specialties that contribute to human development and interconnectedness. It emphasizes the ancient practice of healing through unconscious cultural agreements, manifesting in the form of placebo effects and shared human experiences. Join us for an enlightening experience that invites you to embrace the ancient healer within, fostering personal growth and societal change. This film is not just a viewing experience but an invitation to practice and integrate the profound insights it offers.

The film "The Spirit of Jerusalem" deals with Al-Aqsa Mosque with all that it contains and the surrounding stones and people... This is done through a visual display of people and stones in Jerusalem supported by a dramatic narrative that reflects that holy spirit of people and stones... Where the depths of those sites and their details are delved into with all that they carry of sanctity and their impact on their visitors. This represents a true story with its dramatic development as the film begins its first stage by introducing the Al-Aqsa Square and the most important sites it contains, for example, but not limited to, the Al-Qibli Mosque, the Dome of the Rock Mosque, the courtyards, and the Buraq Wall, and the importance of this site and its sanctity as it is the site from which our noble Prophet ascended to the seven heavens, and here that holy spot represents the center in which the events take place and around it.. The film also reviews the historical sites surrounding Al-Aqsa that are geographically and spiritually linked to Jerusalem, for example, but not limited to, the Church of the Resurrection, the Mosque of Omar bin Al-Khattab, Al-Maqasid Hospital, and the City of David. In addition to the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood and the Qattanin Market And the neighborhoods of Jerusalem, the airport mosque, and the land of Justmaniya... By reviewing these sites, especially the holy ones, and delving into their details and the details of the lives of their residents, visitors, and frequenters, it becomes clear through reviewing the film the extent of the spirituality they enjoy as a result of being in Al-Aqsa and its environs, and the effect of that on their distinction, strength of faith, patience, and facing difficulties in order to remain in Al-Aqsa and defend it.. Then the film moves to the second stage, where it reviews the suffering that the people of Jerusalem encounter as a result of the restrictions they face from the occupation authorities, and this is clear from their narration of that suffering in its psychological, physical, and living forms, which represent restrictions and obstacles for them in the simplest details of their lives... With the chronological progress of the film and the dramatic development of the film, we move to the third stage, where the people of Jerusalem insist on steadfastness despite everything they encounter and face from the arrogance of the occupation, soldiers, and settlers... This legendary steadfastness becomes like a historical epic carried out by an unarmed people against occupation forces armed with the latest weapons... Then The film moves to the fourth and final stage, where the challenge and hope for liberation are present. You can hardly find a Jerusalemite living in Jerusalem and its environs without the liberation being a reality before him. The hope for liberation is not only found in the souls of the Jerusalemites, but you feel it as a reality as you dive into the spirit of Al-Aqsa and Jerusalem. You feel it in every square, every alley, every corner, and every stone, as if it speaks of this hope and confident faith in God, which is the secret of this steadfastness of people and stones in the face of the occupier.

Can individuals from minority groups truly receive equal treatment in society? When your dreams are ridiculed by reality, will you continue to persevere? This documentary focuses on the confusion experienced by a 23-year-old girl during her journey to adulthood, addressing issues related to minorities, cultural diversity, stereotypes, and social inclusivity. Through this film, we invite you to take a moment, reflect on your own coming-of-age experiences, and hope that every dreamer never loses their way in the labyrinth of reality.

Days after 9/11, Blerim Skoro was recruited from a Manhattan prison by the CIA. For over a decade, he was America’s infidel mole, roaming the Middle East as a spy deep inside al-Qaeda. Blerim lived in constant danger amongst terrorists, leaking intelligence to the US government in the desperate hope of getting a Green Card and a ticket back to his family in Brooklyn. The Accidental Spy is the story of how one man became tangled in a complex geo-political web, how he risked everything to protect his family, and how he was cruelly betrayed by the country he strived to defend.

Three women compare the current tourist with the all times traveller, establishing a dialogue between today's society and the world of other times.

Cleaning & Cleansing spans an associative range of images from cleaning and hygiene work of the human body and psyche to objects and rooms to cleaning that creates associations to ethnic cleansing and racial hygiene. The film addresses the medical, aesthetic, spiritual and (bio)political dimensions and links areas that are often perceived as separate from one another. It raises, in a minimalist and sensual way, a topic that remains central to society: the optimization and improvement of life, which, if pursued with too much commitment and carelessness – can quickly turn against itself.

FOUR MOTHERS share the story of four Gold Star Mothers, who discuss how to continue living after the war. Listening to the quartet describe their grief is helpful in a very practical way. They offer guidelines for dealing with loss and how to approach others who might be struggling with grief. Although specific to the circumstances of the Gold Star families, who lost their beloved ones in the American wars, it’s a useful manual for all of us, as we will all encounter loss, both our own and others. This film focuses on the female contribution to the community of wartime bereaved and generates renewed discussion of the human price of conflict.

ROME, 1480. Rizzardo, a descendant of the Lords of Arcano and the noble Marcho of Moruzzo, is the secretary of the Camerlengo of the Sacred College. Fearing Venetian spies, Rizzardo writes the story and hides it. Marcho was the last standard-bearer of the Patriarchate of Aquileia, the only one to oppose the invasion of Venice. UDINE, 1335. Patriarch Bertrando hands the standard of the Patriarchate to Federico, grandfather of Marcho of Moruzzo: before the assembled Friulian Parliament, all swear loyalty. In 1385, Marcho is a 15-year-old boy and his father Pileo is attending a session of the Friulian Parliament. Political disagreements will spark a war between Cividale and Udine, ending in 1388. In 1409, his father Pileo dies, and the patriarchal standard is inherited by Marcho, along with the castle of Moruzzo, shared with his cousin Federico. In Friuli, a new war rages between the people of Udine and Cividale, and thus also between Venice in favor of the former and the imperial vicar in favor of the latter. Rizzardo is always at his writing desk; his story takes us to the subsequent years: in 1419, the Venetian army goes into action at Bottenicco, where the last great battle of the Patriarchate of Aquileia takes place. Even the city of Udine will soon fall. All the nobles submit to Venice, except for Marcho: in his castle, Marcho discovers that even his wife’s family has betrayed him. The Doge cannot leave a rebel in his territories unpunished, and the Venetian army is now ready to besiege Moruzzo as a warning to the entire region. Marcho organizes the escape of his son Pileo. He entrusts him with the patriarchal standard, embraces him, and helps him mount his horse. The siege lasts only a few hours; Marcho is captured and taken to the prisons of Udine Castle on March 13, 1421. There, on March 19, he is sentenced to beheading. His son Pileo manages to escape, but his trail is lost. Less luck befalls other rebels, while the Friulian nobles regain their possessions in the form of fiefs. Rizzardo has completed his task: now Marcho's story has been written and can survive through the years. Rizzardo places the letter among the pages of a book on a shelf. Hand to hand, hidden in a cloak or clutched in a religious vestment, the book travels through the years and finally reaches the historical residence of the Arcano, the Brunelde fortified house. Here, in 1986, the book is found during a restoration. Among its pages, there is the letter: it had remained hidden for 500 years.

More than a Fish Kill is an inspiring short-form documentary (38 mins) exploring how artists, fisheries managers and First Nations custodians came together in the aftermath of devastating fish kills along the Barka (Darling River) in far western New South Wales. These unlikely collaborators undertook a remarkable journey, turning these devastating ecological disasters into catalysts for cultural healing and revival. More than a Fish Kill shares how art, science and ancient knowledges were interwoven in a spirit of care, revealing new possibilities for honouring our places and communities in this time of environmental change.

Measure Of Time is an intimate and sensitive portraiture of living life with kidney failure and dialysis. This immersive documentary shares the day to day life stories and tribulations about those whose very survival depends on a pump, a blood filtration device. Time is restructured between two worlds. An invisible one where we slip away behind the curtains of an unremitting disability that requires setting aside life hours, measured on a weekly basis. Then there is the visible world, where we may return to if only for what seems to be a brief moment in time before we must slip away, yet again. Measure of Time is about combatting a disease through acceptance and hope. It’s about making two worlds coexist as seamlessly as possible, when possible as we wait our turn for a transplant.