Sages of our Time
"Sages of Our Time" features a curated selection of films that offer profound wisdom, insight, and inspiration from individuals who have made significant contributions to society, culture, and humanity.
The Therapist
Akwasi Poku
In every neighbourhood of every city, there's a safe haven for Black Men.
Whiskey While I Wait
James Wilkinson
In a quiet bar, a couple of wayward soles connect and share not just a whiskey but a moment of clarity.
In a quiet bar, Robert, a weathered soul seeking solace on the anniversary of his wedding, indulges in the comfort of high-end whiskey, hiding his grief from her passing behind a façade of connoisseurship. His solitary reflection is interrupted by the arrival of a younger man, Dean. Dean arrives heated fresh of the frustration that his ex won't let him into the birth of their new baby. Their chance encounter unravels a transformative tale of intergenerational healing and self-discovery. As Robert imparts his hard-earned wisdom to Dean, helping him confront his own flaws and fears, he stumbles upon an unexpected revelation: the advice he's offering to the younger man holds the key to mending his strained relationship with his estranged son. Through this slice-of-life tale, 'Whiskey While I Wait" explores themes of grief, redemption, and the enduring power of human connection, illustrating that sometimes, in our darkest hours, we find the strength to heal both others and ourselves."
The Same Color As Water
Hossein Hadinezhad
When a stranger comes, a villager who is fishing by the river tries to talk to him, but there are some intriguing obstacles because of their different attitudes.
Farewell to Myself
Shixiong Luo
Fang has been diagonosed with breast cancer for 20 years, and her relationship with her husband Yang has been cold and detached. Not until Yang is diagnosed with late-stage brain cancer, she starts learning to care about him. The repaired relationship does not last long as Yang dies soon. Fang cannot let it go until she meets Lily, who resembles the young Fang, tracing her past like a mirror. Fang gradually let go the death of her husband and faces the impermanence of life. Fang let go the birds she raised, expecting to meet them in another dimension.