These 6 short observational documentary films are united to a directness, simplicity and a willingness to document truthfully what is before the camera. Without refinement of embellishment these films stand in a category of their own.

• Left Behind

  

  Fabian Daub, Andreas Grafenstein

  In Waldeburg all mines are closed down. Lukasz and Jacek have been digging coal at their own risk for several years now, but they keep going regardless.

• Ma Bar

  

  Finlay Pretsell, ADrian McDowall

  Bench pressing isn’t a hobby for 73-year-old Bill McFayden – it’s a way of life. He’s on a quest to be the best in the world.

• The Knife

  

  Colm Quinn

  A study on the isolating effects of living with neuropathic pain.

• Three of Us

  

  Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni

  40-year-old Yogendra is severely disabled. His ageing parents are afraid of what will happen to him after they are gone.

• Till It Hurts

  

  Do Bolu / Marcin Koszalka

  The story of a lonely, 53-year-old psychiatrist who is living with his severely overprotective mother. When a woman steps into the picture, conflict breaks out.

• Wagah

  

  Supriyo Sen

  The only border crossing between India and Pakistan becomes the site of an extraordinary event as thousands of people gather to witness the ritual closing of the border.