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Zimbabwe

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We explore the vast landscape and history of Zimbabwe; visit the ruins of Great Zimbabwe and go on Safari to Mana Pools. We meet Charles and Thandie, married filmmakers, who navigate the challenges of political insecurity, electricity blackouts, lack of fuel and currency with ease. They strive to exceed expectations, to make their own genre-defying stories representing the culture they love.

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In Sarajevo, Tina makes films to process the horrors of the war she survived as a child.
Egypt
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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.
Uganda
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27:48
Bold and brave Patience strives to tell “decolonized stories” honoring her ancestors.
Bolivia
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27:45
Visit colorful La Paz to meet Sundance-winning Alejandro and his famous filmmaker father.
Azerbaijan
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27:46
Oktay and Elvin fight for their creative voices, while making films to better society.
Cuba
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27:00
An indie filmmaker, Daiyan is a rebel with a heart, sacrificing all to find his muse.
Brazil
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Paula is a journalist-turned-filmmaker in São Paulo focused on stories exposing injustice.
Ghana
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26:29
We travel to vibrant, creative Ghana, where we see Peter on the set of his 4th feature film.
Uzbekistan
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Mukhlisa is a celebrity director who shares her pride in Uzbekistan's Silk Road culture.
Iceland
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27:01
In Iceland it’s Solstice: Eyþór shows us the Northern Lights and local Christmas quirks!
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