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From the collection of clay to the baking - in wood ovens and open fires - this film follows the processes involved in the production of ceramics traditional to the South of Brazil. These skills flows from the hands of one of the last native 'Guarani' ceramics craftswomen of the region, Kerexu Jera.

When a young married couple find themselves in financial trouble as they expect their first child, devoted husband Chris risks everything in his desperate attempt to ensure his family's security.

Who does the United States Guestworker program really serve? In what ways do its promises falter? Guest explores the Guestworker program from the perspectives of Mexican workers who depend on it, American workers who decry it, and employers who benefit from it, to offer a clear-eyed view of the reality on the ground and the future of people whose stories reflect the ever shifting global economy.

Alcohol, smoking, and stress - in the body subjected to these irritants, the cells responsible for maintaining life seem to fight a war that never ends. Due to a severe shortage of workers, Red Blood Cell AA2153 has to quickly learn to deliver oxygen and collect carbon dioxide, even in dangerous conditions. Meanwhile, White Blood Cell U-1196 has to do her part by dealing with germs and viruses during life-threatening situations. In the midst of these crises, they have to work together to keep the body healthy, despite not knowing if their sacrifices will be worthwhile. Hataraku Saibou Black takes a different approach by showing the grittier side of the jobs our cells perform.

In a Ukrainian village, hundreds endured a harrowing 27-day confinement during wartime. Filmmaker Roman Blazhan delves into their story, weaving together intimate stories of fear, hope, and survival, showcasing the villagers' strength as they rebuild their lives amidst the devastation. Laughter and tears intertwine in Blazhan's sensitive portrayal, offering a profound testament to the power of community with no easy answers to their ordeal.

In this stop-motion animation, a man navigates the strange bureaucracy of death with the desire to be recycled into an object of his choice. The film beautifully mixes humor and heartbreak, showcasing the art of stop-motion animation. Prepare to be captivated by the technical mastery and ponder the absurdity of existence in this must-watch short!

This quirky documentary explores the strange fate of a name. "Urpo," meaning "cultivated" and a city dweller in its origin, takes an unexpected turn in Finland! The film follows four men named Urpo, now sharing a moniker synonymous with "idiot." Expect laughs as they explore the impact of their name and grapple with a hilarious twist of fate.

Black blue-collar worker Mike Harris moves with his five children--David, Tommy, J.P., Liz and Richard--from Detroit to Los Angeles after the death of his wife to begin brand new lives. In L.A., Mike joins Harry, a white man, in opening a garage, and struggles to raise a family as a single parent in a lower-middle-class neighborhood.

Riz lives in Western Sydney with a group of his working-class mates. He is secretly dating the middle-class Kylie and keeping her in the dark about his home life. It all comes to a head on Riz's 18th birthday, when his deception threatens to tear Riz's relationships apart. Riz has a cast of newcomers and its crew was made up of Western suburbs youth who developed their skills on the film. Written and directed by S. Shakthidharan and Guido Gonzalez, it was inspired by the life of Gonzalez, who came to Australia from Chile as a child refugee. It is an examination of class in Sydney, a character study of a young man trying to belong to two worlds and a multicultural Australia not often seen on our screens.

Dechen, an undocumented worker, and Oscar, a reckless truck driver plagued by addiction, are immigrants to the United States who arrived under traumatic circumstances. Oscar teaches Dechen to drive, and Dechen provides companionship and support to Oscar through his failing health. Their relationship develops and deepens across identity differences due to reciprocity and their shared love of food.