Nuseirat 274
Directed by: Obada Albaghdadi
Genre: Documentary / Investigative
Country: Qatar
Duration: 80 minutes
Nuseirat 274 re-examines one of the bloodiest days of the war on Gaza, focusing on the Israeli military operation to free hostages in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Over the course of four hours, the Israeli army carried out a barrage of airstrikes that resulted in the mass killing of civilians.
Through open-source intelligence, exclusive footage, and testimonies from journalists and eyewitnesses, the film reconstructs the hidden reality of that day—uncovering the atrocities committed and exposing the crimes Israel sought to conceal.
The Snake and the Whale
Directed by: John Carlos Frey
Genre: Documentary / Environmental
Country: United States
Duration: 90 minutes
For over fifty years, four federal dams on the Lower Snake River in Washington State have been identified as the root cause of the collapse of Idaho’s anadromous fish populations. The Snake and the Whale exposes the corrupt deals behind the dams’ construction and the campaigns that sought to obscure their devastating ecological impact.
The film also follows the ripple effect of this destruction to the Pacific coast, where the Southern Resident Orca—dependent on Snake River salmon for survival—have been driven to the brink of extinction. At once an investigation and a warning, the documentary reveals how human ambition and negligence imperil both rivers and oceans.
Where Hope Stands Tall
Directed by: Pradip Pokhrel
Genre: Documentary / Social Issues
Country: Nepal
Duration: 84 minutes
This documentary follows the dream and struggle of Prem Ghale, born into a minority Indigenous community in the Annapurna Conservation Area, who envisioned transforming his impoverished village into a thriving community. Launching a rural tourism campaign centered on homestays, he sought to create opportunity and dignity for his people. But his mission collided with history: the Maoist armed conflict in Nepal, which claimed over 17,000 lives. Targeted multiple times for assassination, Prem survived only through the protection of his fellow villagers.
Undeterred, he continued his work until the 2006 peace agreement ended the civil war. From that point, his vision flourished. Homestays expanded, cultural heritage was preserved, and sustainable livelihoods emerged. Today, Ghalegaun is recognized as Nepal’s first “smart and happy village,” with thousands of homestays operating across the country. Where Hope Stands Tall is a powerful portrait of resilience, community, and the transformative impact one individual can have on an entire nation.
The Last Dive
Directed by: Cody Sheehy
Genre: Documentary / Environmental
Country: United States
Duration: 91 minutes
Terry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico, an American veteran whose life on the water was forever changed by an extraordinary friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would signal their dives by slapping his wings against the hull of Terry’s sailboat, and together they explored the ocean’s depths—an unlikely bond that transformed Terry into a passionate conservationist.
Now in his eighties, Terry sets out on one final voyage to a remote island, hoping to reunite with his old friend. Yet his journey is also one of inner discovery, as he seeks peace, closure, and the chance to say goodbye. The Last Dive is a visually striking and deeply moving meditation on connection, memory, and the mysterious ways the natural world heals us.
Wədzįh Nəne’ | Caribou Country
Directed by: Luke Gleeson
Genre: Documentary / Environmental
Country: Canada
Duration: 54 minutes
Set against the breathtaking wilderness of northern British Columbia, Wədzįh Nəne’ (Caribou Country) is a contemplative journey into a land where the fate of an ancient species and the resilience of its stewards are deeply intertwined.
Through the voices of First Nations guardians, government biologists, and guide outfitters, the film confronts the harsh reality of declining caribou populations. Meditative and visually striking, it explores the profound connection between people and nature, while reflecting on how modernity disrupts fragile ecosystems and traditions.
The Ramba Effect
Directed by: Claire Sandberg
Genre: Documentary / Environmental
Country: United States
Duration: 83 minutes
Ramba, an Asian elephant who spent fifty years in isolation within a Chilean circus, is given a second chance at life. With the help of compassionate experts and dedicated volunteers, she embarks on a remarkable 2,550-mile journey to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil.
The Ramba Effect is a moving story of resilience and redemption, capturing not only the liberation of a single elephant but also the profound impact of empathy, care, and the human responsibility to protect and restore the natural world.