Watching the competition program of documentaries. Day 4.

Documentary Film Competition Schedule for August 10:

"Uralian Anomaly" (Russia)

Profession: Geologist

Director dir. Andrey Porshnyak, 30 min., 2025, Russia

Looking for something you haven't lost is a challenge that's familiar to anyone involved in geology. It's not easy to find them either, as these romantics have gone too far in their love for their craft. It's a place where every day (both literally and figuratively) is like a breath of fresh air. In one of the most exciting and promising professions of our time, there's a mix of fieldwork and office work, intuition and analytics, nature and technology, the romance of adventure, and the seriousness of scientific research. The earth, fire, water, and air - it's all at your fingertips. Isn't it a blessing to see it through the eyes of a geologist?

"Manu armata" (Russia)

Profession: Orthopedic Traumatologist

Director Matvey Sholokhov, 25 min., 2024, Russia

The film "Manu Armata" united two generations of doctors. The main character is Ruslan Khairutdinov, an orthopedic traumatologist. He performs operations using a unique method implemented in only four Russian cities.

"Vastram" (India)

Profession: Weaver

Director Rasuri Shiva Kumar, 17 min., 2025, India

This documentary tells about the rich cultural heritage of Siricilla, a small town in Telangana known for its exceptional textile craftsmanship. Against the backdrop of the Manair River, the film reveals the town's deep-rooted weaving tradition.

"The Shurochka" (Russia)

Profession: Nurse

Director Anna Smekhova, 13 min., 2024, Russia

Sasha, a 26-year-old girl of small stature with large glasses, hides behind them from the outside world. Her profession is difficult - an ICU nurse at a district hospital. After difficult shifts, Sasha returns to her large household.

"Those who beautify homes" (Egypt)

Profession: Building Materials Craftsman

Director Mostafa Foly Mahmoud, 14 min., 2025, Egypt

Shot in a small dusty building materials factory in southern Egypt. Behind colorful facades and decorative finishes lies the exhausting daily labor of workers who create beauty from cement, sand, and sweat.

"Taymetov: The Forgotten Hero" (Uzbekistan)

Profession: Pilot

Director Eldar Yuldashev, 22 min., 2025, Uzbekistan

The film tells about Abdusamat Taymetov - the first military and civilian pilot in the republic's history, test pilot, founder of Uzbek aviation school, and first director of Tashkent Airport.

"Mila’s Toy Workshop" (Russia)

Profession: Toy Maker

Director Olesya Kozlova, 22 min., 2025, Russia

Tells about artist Mila whose hands create real wonders. She puts a piece of her soul into every work. Her creativity warms people's hearts, reminding us of the most important things - love, kindness, and human warmth.

"Wind's Heritage" (Iran)

Profession: Miller

Director Nazim Soheili, 30 min., 2024, Iran

Mohammad Vali Ghandami is the last miller who knows how to build and repair traditional Iranian windmills. At 68, he still maintains windmills in Nashtifan.

"Backstage.doc: BOYARI" (Russia)

Profession: Fashion Designer

Director Denis Zaitsev, 14 min., 2025, Russia

An honest and frank look at preparing the BOYARI show for Moscow Fashion Week. Shot with uncompromising intimacy, the film immerses viewers in the backstage rhythm - last-minute fittings, tension, emotions, moments of support and confusion.

"Rolly: A Story of My Father" (Indonesia)

Profession: Winemaker

Director Kalfeyn Maikel Wuisan, 15 min., 2024, Indonesia

73-year-old Rolly Wuisan, an indigenous Minahasan from Sulawesi, has been producing traditional palm wine and managing his land for over 50 years. "Rolly: A Story of My Father" is a meditative tale about traditional craft, resilience and the vital role of indigenous wisdom in combating climate change.

"Legacy Guide" (Russia)

Profession: Tour Guide

Director Anastasia Minaeva, 12 min., 2025, Russia

Alexander, Nikita and Alexander are ordinary residents of Crimea who once decided to explore their native land. They started traveling and fell in love with the peninsula's amazing beauty.

"Chamak Patti" (Pakistan)

Profession: Truck Decorator

Director Faizan Suleman, Syed Hasan Haider, 15 min., 2023, Pakistan

An observational documentary that tells the story of two characters: one working with technology, the other with artisans decorating trucks and long vehicles - a norm for carriers in Pakistan.

"Two Cartoonists" (Portugal)

Profession: Cartoonist

Director Bruno Teixeira, 10 min., 2023, Portugal

António Antunes and Vasco Gargalo are two Portuguese cartoonists born in Vila Franca de Xira. In "Two Cartoonists" their works are presented together. One works traditionally, the other digitally.

"Thread Legacy of India" (India)

Profession: Textile Master

Director Kriti Dhawan, 3 min., 2023, India

Echoing Mahatma Gandhi's idea of industrialization today: Let technology not replace but help integrate handicrafts and traditional arts.

"Repentance" (Russia)

Profession: Bell Ringer

Director Artem Gardichev, 12 min., 2024, Russia

The hero of the film Anatoly is a bell ringer at a church near Moscow. He also helps the priest in daily affairs. But the main thing in his life is caring for a blind man who lost his sight in a car accident.

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