In March 2012, Syrian migrants began flooding many parts of the world, including the impoverished Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, searching for work and a temporary respite from the beginnings of civil unrest. Shot over an unparalleled decade, Lebanese-Syrian director Noura Kevorkian follows the plight of Maria and her community of Syrian migrant workers who, after…

A famous rapper, disillusioned with the music industry and the pressures of being a celebrity, leaves the city and his career behind to find himself in a small-town farming community. USA, 2021, 95 minutes Director: Diego Ongaro Distributor: Sony Pictures International Nourished Lands: Joseph Shawana – Food is Life Chef Joseph Shawana explores his culinary…

Reinvigoration and culinary exploration are what drive both Argentinian Chef Mauro Colagreco and this documentary about his life. Reinventing Mirazur tells the story of Colagreco and the bold and “stateless” food for which he has received worldwide acclaim. However, just as he’s established himself as the best working chef in the world, something unexpected happens:…

A much-loved Parisian-style bistro located in Los Angeles between a thriving Mcdonald’s and KFC, Belle Vie is owned and operated by the charming and hopeful Frenchman Vincent Samarco. As business booms for the West LA gem, a fulfilled Vincent provides community to the neighbourhood… until the Covid-19 pandemic hits. As waves of uncertainty continuously roll…