Flatpack
Film. And then some.
Docs
Space cadets abound in this year’s non-fiction strand, most obviously in International Space Orchestra and Lebanese Rocket Society. Plus two portraits of bloody-minded visionaries, Bruce Lacey and Matsuo Ohno, and a skewed take on youth culture in Eastern Europe and California. Closer to home, One Mile Away is an anatomy of Birmingham’s postcode wars.
Grey Gardens
One-of-a-kind documentary by the Maysles Brothers, selected and introduced by Alice Lowe (Sightseers).
Chasing Ice
Established in early 2010 The Birmingham Co-operative Film Society and The Co-operative ...
The Gatekeepers
A documentary like nothing else at this year's festival with insights into Israel's security agency from ...
One Mile Away
A fascinating documentary from Penny Woolcock on negotiations between rival gangs in Birmingham.
International Space Orchestra
A group of space scientists from NASA form an orchestra, to perform a piece based on the Apollo 11 mission.
The Bruce Lacey Experience
A chance to delve deeper into the world of Bruce Lacey with this off-beat portrait.
The Posters Came From the Walls
The impact of Depeche Mode is told through the quirky tales of the group's fans in this enjoyable documentary.
Bicycle Dreams
Stephen Auerbach's magnificent documentary charts the epic challenge of the Race Across America.
The Quiet Pioneer
An insight into the life and work of the founder of Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Sir Barry Jackson.
Only The Young
A beautifully composed snapshot of two teenage Christian skaters in Suburban California played out to old ...
The Echo of Astroboy’s Footsteps
An affectionate documentary looking at the career of sound designer Matsuo Ohno in the 1960s.