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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Season 2 Episode 209
56:05
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Spain

Season 2 Episode 210
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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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Cambodia
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Season 1 Episode 111
Cambodia
Ines tells fable-like stories as metaphors to the past in friendly, eclectic Cambodia.
Uganda
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27:48
Season 1 Episode 110
Uganda
Bold and brave Patience strives to tell “decolonized stories” honoring her ancestors.
Bolivia
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Season 1 Episode 109
Bolivia
Visit colorful La Paz to meet Sundance-winning Alejandro and his famous filmmaker father.
Azerbaijan
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Season 1 Episode 108
Azerbaijan
Oktay and Elvin fight for their creative voices, while making films to better society.
Cuba
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27:00
Season 1 Episode 107
Cuba
An indie filmmaker, Daiyan is a rebel with a heart, sacrificing all to find his muse.
Brazil
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Season 1 Episode 106
Brazil
Paula is a journalist-turned-filmmaker in São Paulo focused on stories exposing injustice.
Ghana
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Season 1 Episode 105
Ghana
We travel to vibrant, creative Ghana, where we see Peter on the set of his 4th feature film.
Uzbekistan
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Season 1 Episode 104
Uzbekistan
Mukhlisa is a celebrity director who shares her pride in Uzbekistan's Silk Road culture.
Iceland
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27:01
Season 1 Episode 103
Iceland
In Iceland it’s Solstice: Eyþór shows us the Northern Lights and local Christmas quirks!
Romania
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26:42
Season 1 Episode 102
Romania
Tedy, considered the first disabled filmmaker in Romania, makes films to inspire a nation.
Türkiye
26:46
Season 1 Episode 101
Türkiye
Film director, Sezen, chooses to stay in Istanbul to tell stories reflecting her culture.
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