Nina Maria Pashalidou

Turkish soap operas have taken the world by storm, conquering the hearts of millions of viewers in the Middle East, North Africa, the Balkans and Asia. With unprecedented access to the industry’s most glamorous actors and creative talent, Kismet unravels the secrets of this phenomenal success that transcends religion and culture. From the lavish production sets of the most popular Turkish soap operas, the film travels to streets and homes in Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, Athens, Sofia and Mostar, to discover how these taboo-breaking soaps are helping women across the region to claim their rights and transform their lives.

The snake charmer follows Aamir Khan on a journey through India's TV and Bollywood film industry, as he attempts to change the way Indians perceive and treat women. From the set of Satyamev Jayate, the film follows Khan backstage to his new Bollywood blockbuster Dangal. Khan's quest ultimately opens a window into a country in crisis and into the changes it is undergoing.

This documentary film looks into femicides in Italy, where one woman is murdered every three days. By focusing on cases that rocked the country, the film tries to understand the reasons behind the phenomenon.