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Actress Riley Keough and director Clay Tweel have boarded Brandon Kapelow’s documentary "Under Fire" as executive producers. The film follows Rob, a veteran Idaho fire captain battling severe PTSD, as he explores psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to save his life and family relationships.
In celebration of Earth Day, nature photographer Robert Oelman takes viewers on an immersive visual journey deep into the Amazon rainforest. Through his lens, audiences discover the breathtaking and vibrant biodiversity that thrives within this critical global ecosystem. Oelman highlights how brilliant colors and unique patterns serve as nature's ultimate warning signals for defense. The short documentary-style feature emphasizes the intricate survival mechanisms of various rainforest insects and wildlife.
Syria has chosen Tawfik Sabouni’s documentary "The Other Side of the Sun" to represent the country in the best international feature film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. This marks Syria's first Oscar submission since the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in December 2024. The film follows director Tawfik Sabouni returning to Damascus after the regime's collapse to meet former detainees of the notorious Saidnaya prison. Utilizing reenactments within the prison, the documentary transforms memory into testimony regarding survival and resilience. Alongside the Oscar selection, the film secured U.S. distribution rights with Icarus Films. The selection highlights a new era for Syrian cinema under a newly formed committee accredited by the Academy.