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Philippines

Season 2 Episode 208

From hiking ancient rice terraces to canoeing down rivers, we explore film culture in this unique island nation described as having three centuries in the convent and 50 years in Hollywood. We visit Martika, a director and established cinematographer who tells personal stories with a quirky twist. We explore Vietnam War-themed films made here and meet some of the leaders in today's local industry.

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
56:05
Experience change first hand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the lens of trailblazing Fahmi.
Montenegro
57:13
We explore how Montenegro's transition to democracy helped shape Senad's vision, leading a New Wave.
Nepal
56:25
Groomed to take over the family business, Anup treks epic mountains out of love for travel and film.
Jamaica
57:56
SAS shows us how to be a one-woman crew while raising her son, who inspires the stories she tells.
Argentina
57:28
Carlos in Córdoba: a burst of positivity whose films satirize life in economic-woe-filled Argentina.
Belgium
57:43
In small yet mighty Belgium, we meet Lieven, an animator balancing a life of passion and stability.
Albania
57:26
We meet Rain, a spirited photographer who returns home to Tirana to follow her heart to filmmaking.
Zimbabwe
57:55
Charles and Thandie unveil the diverse beauty of Zimbabwe while making films that defy expectations.
Bosnia & Herzegovina
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56:39
In Sarajevo, Tina makes films to process the horrors of the war she survived as a child.
Egypt
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27:54
We visit Mina in Alexandria and explore the role of filmmaking during the Arab Spring.
Mexico
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27:51
Cinefile Atzin takes us home to his family, while Stephanie explores her love of mezcal.
Cambodia
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27:42
Ines tells fable-like stories as metaphors to the past in friendly, eclectic Cambodia.
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