Movies Similar to SMS From Shangri-La (2010)

What shapes history and memory? This film explores forgotten moments through a collection of unearthed fragments: testimonies, documents, and images taken from the archives. These pieces, brought together, reveal new perspectives and…

Across Niger, radio broadcasts connect people with news, music, and discussions. This documentary examines how this common device provides essential support in a country undergoing transformation.

For a year and a half, a camera documents the lives of two women and a man grappling with severe depression. The film begins during the initial intensity of their illness, following…

In May 1982, Argentine writer Julio Cortázar and his partner Carol Dunlop embarked on a road trip from Paris to Marseille in their VW bus – a journey they both knew would…

Swiss director Stefan Schweitert, known for his work revitalizing accordion and yodeling (Accordion Tribe, Cinequest, 2005; Echoes of Home, Cinequest 2008), now turns his attention to traditional Balkan music. This film is…

Each summer, a sea route connects France and Algeria, linking Marseille and Algiers. Vehicles are packed to capacity, carrying goods and people – individuals burdened with bags and life stories. At sea,…

Hugo Koblet, a cycling prodigy from Zurich, became an international sensation after World War II. Known for his charisma both on and off the bike, he quickly rose to fame, winning the…

Anoosh and Arash are key figures in Tehran’s underground techno scene. Frustrated with police surveillance and a lack of progress in their careers, they plan a final, intense rave in the desert…

The Gangbé Brass Band, a musical group from Benin, travels to Lagos, the capital of Nigeria, with the ambition of achieving widespread recognition.

Lady Shiva was a captivating muse, model, and performer – a dazzling and intense star who rose from street prostitution to achieve fame. Living a fast-paced life, she died tragically young while…

In the remote New Siberian Islands, located in the Arctic Ocean, a remarkably preserved mammoth carcass is discovered. This find presents a potential breakthrough in genetics, raising the possibility of a significant…

The Accordion Tribe, a group of five unique musicians from around the world, is dedicated to reviving the accordion. The film follows their vibrant performances as they travel across Europe, showcasing the…

This is the story of three Turkish men who spent their childhoods in Switzerland. Each was later deported from the country following different criminal convictions.

This documentary follows Francisco Varela as he confronts his own mortality. It's a warm and insightful portrait of a man who dedicated his life to connecting seemingly disparate fields – Western science…

Dieter Roth was an artist who seamlessly blended art and life, working across painting, drawing, printmaking, writing, filmmaking, and music. He built his own world, transforming everyday and fleeting materials into art.…

This documentary explores the world of healers in the Swiss canton of Appenzell.

This documentary tells the story of a Swiss police officer who demonstrated bravery in the 1940s by helping numerous refugees escape Nazi persecution in Germany and find safety in Switzerland, despite being…