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Godfrey Reggio, the filmmaker behind the landmark experimental documentary “Koyaanisqatsi,” returns with his first film in nine years, the surreal and visually striking fantasy “Once Within A Time.” The movie has no narrative but instead charts a journey through the imaginative subconscious of children. Drawing on the aesthetic of fairy tales, “Once Within A Time” is made out of the visuals, with the collection of images and filmic techniques creating a whimsical dreamscape.

Movie, television, and pop culture buffs have plenty of games that they flock to in order to show their knowledge and skill. Some prefer to play something like “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” where you try to connect two actors through movies that they’ve been in and whoever has the shortest list from point A to point B wins.

A series of rituals play out across Helmut Dosantos’ nearly wordless documentary “Gods of Mexico.” Honing in on Indigenous communities and their labor in Mexico despite the shadow of the country’s creeping modernization, Dosantos’s breathtaking film recalls the work of Ron Fricke and Godfrey Reggio in its emphasis on the juxtaposition between static imagery and the syncopated rhythms of manual labor.

Lebanon is a country with a complicated political situation and a deep history and culture. However, it’s not a country known for its heavy metal music.

Ever wondered just how much exhausting work goes into a musical act’s world tour? Now audiences can find out for themselves. From filmmaker Danny Cohen, “Anonymous Club” chronicles the Melbourne, Australia-based musician Courtney Barnett and the ups and downs she encounters on the world tour for her album, “Tell Me How You Really Feel.” READ MORE: The 25 Best Music Documentaries Of The 21st Century So Far Known for her deadpan singing style and witty lyrics, Barnett rose to international fame with the release of her 2013 EP, “The Double Ep: A Sea of Split Peas.” Barnett was also nominated for Best New Artist at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards and International Female Solo Artist at the 2016 Brit Awards.

How can women overcome negative perceptions about them disguised as societal ideals? Filmmaker Nathalie Álvarez Mesén presents her own examination of feminine reinvention with “Clara Sola.” The 2021 Cannes Film Festival Directors’ Fortnight selection sees a 40-year-old woman facing what she’s accepted as the norm, and how wrong it can be to give in to those notions. READ MORE: Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight 2021 Lineup Includes ‘The Souvenir Part II,’ The Latest From Clio Barnard, Miguel Gomes & More Álvarez Mesén — a participant in Berlinale Talents, TIFF Filmmaker Lab, and NYFF Artist Academy — was intent on showcasing patriarchal concepts that move from generation to generation.

After several acclaimed short films, Canadian filmmaker Matthew Rankin makes his feature-length debut with “The Twentieth Century.” The film’s release comes after a massively successful festival run that began with its premiere in the midnight madness section of the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. READ MORE: 2020 Fall Film Preview: 40 Most Anticipated Films To Watch Rankin won the prestigious Award for Best Canadian First Feature Film at TIFF, and the movie’s critical acclaim hasn’t stopped there.