Mike on the Farm

W milczeniu

2011

Until now, they have stood on the sidelines. They have not appeared before the cameras. They have not taken part in public discussion. It is mainly to them that the documentary film by the well-known journalist Ewa Ewart was devoted. It shows the face of the Smolensk catastrophe through the eyes of the victims' families. April 10, 2010 went down in the memory of Poles as a day of national drama. But for the characters in the film, it was the day of their greatest personal drama. Along with the presidential couple, their loved ones passed away in shocking circumstances. For most, the time passing since the Smolensk catastrophe does not bring relief. Ewa Ewart and her film crew accompany the families at various stages of their struggle with difficult emotions. The film is in the process of being made and will include sequences and stills that have not been used anywhere before.

Solid Ground

2015

The unique journey of three reserved and endearing teens as they test their limits, discover the meaning of strong connections and live and learn in synch with the natural rhythms of the land and its animals.

Farmingish

2022

Experimental Documentary on Sound & Cannabis

Shadows at Home

2025

The Gintoftgaard farmstead has been run by the Petersen family for 16 generations. Many people have lived and loved here, fought for their place in society, and adapted – in good times and in bad, in poverty and in wealth. Traces of them can be found in some corners; in others, there’s only dust. A farm looks back on its history.

Nightshave

2024

A narrator recounts a story about his missing friend, the downfall of a sheep shearing gang and sightings of a hairy beast in 1980s rural New Zealand.

The Making of The Final Sacrifice

An in-depth documentary on the behind-the-scenes of the 1990 Canuck cult classic The Final Sacrifice.

Nos hommes dans l'Ouest

2017

A different perspective on the exile and social impact of major projects such as oil sands mining in Alberta, Canada. These large-scale projects, based on economic growth, also have human costs that change the cultural face of the regions on a small or large scale. Over a six-month period, three families from the Acadian Peninsula in New Brunswick opened their doors and hearts to director Renée Blanchar and her team. A film about exile, choice of life, values, but especially absence; absence being probably the highest price to pay for each member of these families.

Diptych

1967 · ★ 6.2

A short film by Walerian Borowczyk in two parts. The first 'panel' follows the morning routine of Leon Boyer who, despite being almost 100 years old, still farms the land, drives a vintage car, and plays with his two dogs. The second panel shows shots of beautiful flowers and a cat, to a recording of Tino Rossi singing 'La romance de Nadir / Je crois encore entendre' from Bizet's opera 'Les pêcheurs de perles'.

The Bearded Beekeeper

2023

One thing to know about Newfoundland Honey, it's some of the cleanest in the world. There's no comparing it to what you're going to find on the shelves.

Radioactive Vampire Teeth

2023

A short documentary exploring Calgary noise-rock band, Radioactive Vampire Teeth.

Gunda

2021 · ★ 7.2

A glimpse into the raw and simple power of nature through encounters with farm animals: the eponymous Gunda, a mother pig; two cows, and a one-legged chicken.

A Life on the Farm

2023 · ★ 6.5

A strange story from Somerset, England about a filmmaking farmer and the inspiring legacy of his long-lost home movies.