“The Longest Way 1.0”, Dir. Christoph Rehage (Germany)
North American Festival Premiere

5:19 Short Documentary :: This self-directed, staggering, time-lapse and superbly edited documentary is made up of roughly 1400 photographs that depict a one-year walk from Beijing to the Chinese city of Ürümqi.

• Trailer: None
• Web: http://www.thelongestway.com/

Tags: Walking, Distance Walking, Spiritual Walks, China, Travel Stories, Walking Master Xie

“Ochre and Ink”, Dir. James Bradley
(New South Wales, China)
Canadian Premiere

27:33 Short Documentary :: This is an extraordinary Art Can Break All The Rules story of Chinese-Australian artist, Zhou Xiaoping and his inspiring but sometimes controversial 23 year collaboration with Aboriginal artists in remote Arnhem Land. Xiaoping and artist Johnny Bulunbulun prepare for the highly anticipated opening of their exhibition in Beijing, but events take a dramatic turn.

• Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=airjuPdVwes
• Web: www.ochreandinkmovie.com/

Tags: Art, Aboriginal Australia,Aboriginal Australia Culture,  Chinese Art, Chinese Culture

“A Song for You”
Dir. Sharon Karp (USA), Co-Dir. Silvia Malagrino (USA)
Canadian Premiere

83:18 Feature Documentary :: George and Gisela Karp and their infant daughter escaped the Nazis crossing the Pyrenees with the help of the French Resistance. The film reveals the impact of the holocaust on the next generation and celebrates the bravery of those who risked their own lives to save the family.

• Trailer: http://vimeo.com/95301738
• Web: http://www.mediamonster.net/html/song/index.html

Tags: Holocaust, French Resistance, Family, Drama, Holocaust Facts, Holocaust Survivors, Holocaust Stories

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