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A recycled documentary essay in which filmmaker Jos de Putter gives the eighth commandment an ecological dimension. The premise is that we have plundered nature over the past centuries, making climate change no longer a possibility but a frightening reality. A philosophical and theological layer in the film poses the question of whether a reinterpretation of God's presence in nature would help humanity relate to nature differently, leading us to treat the earth more carefully.

The story of how the power statue of Chief Ne Kuko was stolen must not be forgotten. This nkisi resides, encased behind glass, in a European museum. The history behind this mysterious statue connects restitution activist Mwazulu Diyabanza with the small village of Kikuku in the mountains of Boma, Democratic Republic of Congo.

An honest mosaic film about the human tendency to lie and the meaning of lies for the liar themselves. A group of people shares their lies, big or small, in close contact. When does lying become toxic, where do we draw the line?

A personal, essayistic documentary about the human capacity for death. For director Simonka de Jong, her aversion to killing is the impetus to search for the killer within.

A story about a group of people from the Bosnian city of Mostar, who have fallen into deep despair after a terrible war and a destructive gambling addiction. Despite all their differences, they learn to listen to each other again and show genuine care. This has a healing effect, enabling them to break free from their gambling addiction and start a new life.

For many migrant children, resting isn't an option. If your parents have done everything they can to give you the chance to succeed, you feel a heavy responsibility to always work hard. Bibi Fadlalla explores the deeper meaning of rest based on the fourth commandment, "Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy."

After the death of their lonely best friend and hero, two filmmakers rediscover a box containing 24 old tapes from their road trip twenty-five years ago, which ended in a fight and disappointment. They decide to edit the tapes and bring their friend back to life. Have they remained true to their friendship?

How do you deal with images of climate disasters far from home? Can we reclaim the impact of these images, so that they spark awareness and action? An investigation into the emotional connection between Dutch viewers and those affected by the climate crisis on the island of Tuvalu.

In an attempt to understand his late father's excesses, filmmaker Marc Schmidt embarks on a personal quest to explore the emptiness within us and himself. Why are we afraid of nothingness? A personal film about identity, addiction, and the unbearable nature of existence.

A Reformed girl reports sexual abuse in her family, but the accused are acquitted. How do those around her look back twenty-five years later?