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The Dictator duration 29 minutes 2 seconds The Dictator The Dictator	The Dictator How would you react if your rights and liberties… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title Diktatorn Director Lars Wickström Producer Lars Wickström Series Yes Series of title Diktatorn Episode number in series 8 Running time 00:29:00 Year of production 2014 Country Sweden Genre Reality Show Program description in session How would you react if your rights and liberties were taken away from you? If you were forced to move to a society that has a curfew, where work is monotonous and where life appears meaningless? How would you behave if you were also forced to co-exist with people completely unlike yourself? For eight young people, this becomes real life for eight days. A prize amount of SEK 100,000 is the incentive, but they are unaware of what they have to do to win the money. All they know is, that the society they are moving to is run by a dictator. Eight young Swedes from different backgrounds, beliefs, and spheres of interest who have never met before settle as inhabitants in a dictatorship. The community offers each person a room of their own. Personal items are limited. Rights and liberties are restricted. Community work is carried out in a separate workroom. The dictator communicates with the inhabitants through letters and a guide helps them to settle in. When the eight days have passed, the inhabitants leave the community. UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 43 Shop steward Stefano Semeria
Benefits Camp duration 26 minutes 28 seconds Benefits Camp Benefits Camp	Benefits Camp In Benefits Camp, host Rutger Castricum takes six… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title Camping Powned Director Rutger Castricum / Sabine Feij Producer Dan Blazer / Erik van der Hoff Series Yes Series of title Camping Powned - Season 2 Episode number in series 6 Running time 00:26:00 Year of production 2014 Country Netherlands Genre Reality Show Program description in session In Benefits Camp, host Rutger Castricum takes six unemployed families on the vacation of a lifetime. What the families do not know is that the trip is entirely geared toward getting them off benefits and back to work. After the first day of relaxing and having fun, Rutger tells them ‛the bad news’ – and that is quite a shock. Each week Rutger sets a series of tasks for the families, in order to reignite their will to work. Rutger offers them moments of reflection and does not hold back when he questions them about their lives and the way they live it. He confronts them with their own weird ways of thinking and shortcomings when it comes to making the right life decisions. Why are they on benefits? And how do they think they can change this? Viewers follow the families during the camp and afterwards - have they seized this opportunity to get their lives back on track? UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 5 Shop steward Stefano Semeria
The Power of Photograph duration 44 minutes 37 seconds The Power of Photograph The Power of Photograph	The Power of Photograph Misunderstandings, insults and an inability to… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title Eero & Kerttu Director Olli Laine / Laura Joutsi / Miina Savolainen Producer Jouni Tulonen Series Yes Series of title Valokuvan voima Episode number in series 7 Running time 00:45:00 Year of production 2014 Country Finland Genre Documentary series Program description in session Misunderstandings, insults and an inability to express emotions often shatter even close family relations. This reality series will help family members to reconnect with one another. The instrument of change is Miina Savolainen’s method of empowering photography where the subjects photograph each other. In the second episode, we meet 28-year-old Eero and his mother Kerttu. As a teenager, Eero was close to his mother, but later on, their mutual trust was shattered. When adult he told her his big secret, ‛I am gay’, his mother was dismissive. During their photography trip, Eero is supposed to focus on his mother. She is trying to get Eero to see her through different eyes by wearing various costumes. He is sceptical of her plans but their relationship begins to change during the photography trip. Later on, as they look at the photos he took, this change becomes even more pronounced. What kind of change mother and son really want from each other? And who will change in the end? And how? UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 53 Shop steward Stefano Semeria
The Monitor duration 5 minutes 30 seconds The Monitor The Monitor	The Monitor The Monitor is an open-source site for… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title De Monitor Director Marianne Entius, Maurits Obbema Series Yes Year of production 2015 Country Netherlands Genre Web-Specific Program description in session The Monitor is an open-source site for journalism, focusing on important social topics. It is an interactive website, allowing people to monitor the progress of our research, complete with notes, documents, interviews and open questions. During our research we broadcast on television, but questions need answers. With a click everyone can participate, share interesting reports and videos, send us confidential documents, state their opinions. But our visitors should also be critical: What is missing? Are the allegations true? If we work together, we can see the bigger picture. And when that picture is complete, we can eventually tackle and change things. In April 2014 we started with this experiment and broadcast 8 episodes. In 2015, 24 episodes will be broadcast. Shop steward Kåre Vedding Poulsen Marie Caloz
Independent Lens: Bully duration 5 seconds Independent Lens: Bully Independent Lens: Bully	Independent Lens: Bully Bully is a is a character-driven documentary that… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title Bully Director Lee Hirsch, Cynthia Lowen, Sarah Foudy, Sally Jo Fifer, Lois Vos Series Yes Year of production 2014 Country United States Genre Online format Program description in session Bully is a is a character-driven documentary that puts a human face on the devastating impacts of the most common form of violence experienced by young people in the United States. The film’s website, the BULLY Project, provides tools and resources to help audiences combat the issue and allows viewers to share a personal story, provide advice or ‛show some love’ to victims of bullying. This multiplatform project goes beyond the broadcast to help empower local communities to help prevent bullying and change how society deals with it as a whole. Shop steward Marie Caloz Kåre Vedding Poulsen
Heart Net TV +: Television for Life duration 49 minutes 18 seconds Heart Net TV +: Television for Life Heart Net TV +: Television for Life	Heart Net TV +: Television for Life This is a studio-discussion programme was a… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title ハートネットTV＋　生きるためのテレビ Director Nobuyuki Kubo / Hideki Tachi / Yoshihiro Watanabe / Ichiro Horiuchi Series No Running time 00:49:00 Year of production 2014 Country Japan Genre Online format Program description in session This is a studio-discussion programme was a followup to a two-part series about the growing number of suicides among Japanese in their twenties. Viewers had been asked to share their feelings by email; around 600 messages arrived, most saying they just want a chance to talk with someone sympathetic without feeling pressured. So the producers turned away from the traditional investigation-analysis-solutions format of Japanese social-action broadcasts and instead created a new kind of forum where suicidal young people could open their hearts. The Internet played an integral part in the process. A forum was created, video segments were put on a website and a transcript of the studio discussion was posted. Tweets from viewers were incorporated into the broadcast, a two-minute minidrama- spot was aired online during the broadcast, linked to the official NHK Twitter feed, and posted on video-sharing websites. UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 19 Shop steward Kåre Vedding Poulsen Marie Caloz
What Do You Believe In? duration 44 minutes 43 seconds What Do You Believe In? What Do You Believe In?	What Do You Believe In? This is a multimedia project, allowing users to… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title Woran glauben? Director Eva Achinger / Christiane Miethge / Bernd Effenberger Series No Running time 00:45:00 Year of production 2014 Country Germany Genre Online format Program description in session This is a multimedia project, allowing users to help script a film and a book. Over the course of more than a year, the question ‛what do you believe in’ was discussed on a blog. The word belief was not defined solely in religious terms, but also as a sense giving trust in something that helps you find orientation in life. The blog users could send in their stories or statements of faith, which were then analysed. Users could use the ‛CRED-O-MAT’, a scientific test for questions of faith. The result − in times when churches are empty, but bars, clubs and yoga classes are packed − shows that people have not stopped believing. We were able to deduce four different persuasions from the user comments: the religious, the spiritual, the spiritualatheists and those who believe in science. The documentary portrays four of these believers. UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 62 Shop steward Kåre Vedding Poulsen Marie Caloz
Boobs to the Wall duration 10 minutes 22 seconds Boobs to the Wall Boobs to the Wall	Boobs to the Wall This is a humorous web series about two sisters… 2015 +2 More From UPF Director Sara Haag Producer Anna Wallmark Avelin / Mats Grimberg Series Yes Series of title Full patte Episode number in series 8 Running time 00:10:00 Year of production 2014 Country Sweden Genre Comedy Program description in session This is a humorous web series about two sisters on a quest against society’s social rules. It is the brainchild of feminist and political YouTubers, the sisters Bianca and Tiffany Kronlöf. The main story follows Bianca and Tiffany as they share a flat with their roommate Hans Christian. Bianca is the eternal optimist and she tells the most complex truths in a painfully straightforward way. Tiffany on the other hand has anger-management issues and her character constantly criticises the modern view of the female. The character The Dude is a male observer (played by Bianca) who makes sexist remarks on the sisters’ life and choices. The series deals with difficult topics, like gender equality and rape, using humour to embrace the gravity. Viewers are encouraged to take part in a discourse every week by sharing their experiences through social media. UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 6 Shop steward Anna Birgersson-Dahlberg Bart De Poot Eren Isabel McGinnis Jung Hyo-young Kaori Kaiko Kåre Vedding Poulsen Marie Caloz Naoki Yoshikawa Nikolaj Christensen Stefano Semeria
Missing book duration 11 minutes 26 seconds Missing book Missing book	Missing book The first Korean web series tells the tale of a… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title 간서치 열전 Director Jinsuk Park Producer Bohyun Junha Moon Series Yes Series of title A Tale of Gansuchi Episode number in series 7 Running time 00:12:00 Year of production 2014 Country South Korea Genre Fiction Program description in session The first Korean web series tells the tale of a murder case involving the famous novel from the Chosun Dynasty, ‛The Story of Hong Gil Dong.’ In the 17th century a book was often the only way to communicate with the outside world and express yourself. This fictional story is about Soohan, who is called Gansuchi (someone who is only book smart and does not know how the real world works). Soohan becomes a murder suspect when a book, known as the very first novel written in the Korean language, is gone from the crime scene. To prove his innocence and to fulfill his strong desire to read the missing book, Soohan embarks on a journey to find the missing book. The first six episodes (each 10 min) were shown over six consecutive days on Korea’s largest online portal site, Naver. Episode 7 was shown on television. The entire 70 min. programme was played on the seventh day, Sunday night. After this television premiere, the last 10 min episode was released online. UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 2 Shop steward Anna Birgersson-Dahlberg Bart De Poot Eren Isabel McGinnis Jung Hyo-young Kaori Kaiko Kåre Vedding Poulsen Marie Caloz Naoki Yoshikawa Nikolaj Christensen Stefano Semeria
A Very important person = VIP duration 1 hour 6 minutes A Very important person = VIP A Very important person = VIP	A Very important person = VIP Very Important Person is a gloomy dramatic comedy… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title Ish Hashuv Meod Director Shirly Moshaioff / Tomer Koren Producer David Mandil Series Yes Series of title Ish Hashuv Meod Episode number in series 12 Running time 00:30:00 Year of production 2014 Country Israel Genre Drama Program description in session Very Important Person is a gloomy dramatic comedy about a star: Yehuda Levy. He is the most famous actor in Israel, is great-looking, charismatic and super confident on the outside, and lonely, neurotic, helpless, very fragile on the inside, and he plays himself. He grew up in front of the camera. At the age of 35, after a high profile breakup, he is tired of maintaining the perfect image, repulsed by his need to please everyone, and starts wondering if he will ever be happy. During the series he meets Rona, a 30-year old student and waitress. She is not his usual type, but a normalsized, divorced, and sharp woman. Yet, with her he will try to experience something he never had before, and he is not sure he really wants − a normal life. UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 58 Shop steward Anna Birgersson-Dahlberg Bart De Poot Eren Isabel McGinnis Jung Hyo-young Kaori Kaiko Kåre Vedding Poulsen Marie Caloz Naoki Yoshikawa Nikolaj Christensen Stefano Semeria
On the Wrong Foot duration 4 minutes 15 seconds On the Wrong Foot On the Wrong Foot	On the Wrong Foot This is an award-winning short series (16 x… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title Contre-pied Director Michael Lapaire Producer Michael Lapaire Series Yes Series of title Contre-pied Episode number in series 16 Running time 00:04:00 Year of production 2014 Country Switzerland Genre Entertainment Program description in session This is an award-winning short series (16 x 1’) which challenged the football knowledge of Swiss and French celebrities during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Among the thirty French-speaking public figures that are interviewed, there are football players, coaches, managing directors, but also former ministers, different types of women, TV celebrities, a priest, a top model, a lawyer and a child. In each episode opposing points of view collide around one single question concerning football. The opinions of the interviewees are then assembled in coherent, funny and visually sleek shortform videos. It is a cross-media project, which was published on the Web and broadcast on one of the Swiss public TV channels (RTS Un). The series was well received by an audience who were not necessarily all football fans. UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 34 Shop steward Anna Birgersson-Dahlberg Bart De Poot Eren Isabel McGinnis Jung Hyo-young Kaori Kaiko Kåre Vedding Poulsen Marie Caloz Naoki Yoshikawa Nikolaj Christensen Stefano Semeria
The Free Man duration 29 minutes 40 seconds The Free Man The Free Man	The Free Man Just released on parole, A-Jie works in a laundry… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title 自由人 Director Quah Boon Lip Producer Wang Tong / Lin Tian-Guei Series No Running time 00:30:00 Year of production 2014 Country Taiwan Genre Fiction Program description in session Just released on parole, A-Jie works in a laundry store. All he hopes for is to wash away his wrongdoings in the past. The laundry store is owned by a middle-aged man called Tzai-Tsai. He has a niece who suffers from polio. Together, the three work and live in the shabby old laundry house. One day in the laundry store, A-Jie accidentally sees something that he is not supposed to see, and everything begins to spin out of control… This film is inspired by the youngest death row of Taiwan: Tang Ying-Shen, an aboriginal young man who was sentenced to death at the age of 18. To support his family, he had come to Taipei for a job and was referred to a laundry store where he was inhumanely mistreated. During a fierce argument, he killed the store-owner and two other family members. The incident fueled great debate. If this young man had not been executed, how would he have coped with his new life after his release? UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 46 Additional info link https://zh-tw.facebook.com/THEFREEMAN.Film Shop steward Anna Birgersson-Dahlberg Bart De Poot Eren Isabel McGinnis Jung Hyo-young Kaori Kaiko Kåre Vedding Poulsen Marie Caloz Naoki Yoshikawa Nikolaj Christensen Stefano Semeria
The Rapped News duration 5 minutes 30 seconds The Rapped News The Rapped News	The Rapped News In this episode, the news talk about a Senegalese… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title Le Journal Rappé Director Xuman / Keyti Series Yes Series of title Jt rappé Episode number in series 24 Running time 00:05:00 Year of production 2014 Country Senegal Genre Current Affairs Program description in session In this episode, the news talk about a Senegalese Muslim guide, Ahmet Khalifa Niasse advocating that Islam should adapt to modern day by integrating technology into its rituals. There is also talk of Youssou Ndour and allegations of 400 millions CFA (West African Francs) he received from the President of Senegal to be his ally for the local elections. Xuman parodies his song Seven Seconds to portray Youssou Ndour’s position on the matter. In Wolof, Keyti talks about the government using the justice system to fight its opponents and the example of the mayor of Ziguinchor (in the south of Senegal) who is in the opposition and is summoned by the Attorney General over his wealth. The last item is about Israel’s strikes in Gaza, death toll rising and fewer chances of effective peace talks. UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 54 Additional info link https://www.youtube.com/user/jtronline Shop steward Anna Birgersson-Dahlberg Bart De Poot Eren Isabel McGinnis Jung Hyo-young Kaori Kaiko Kåre Vedding Poulsen Marie Caloz Naoki Yoshikawa Nikolaj Christensen Stefano Semeria
The Dictation duration 5 seconds The Dictation The Dictation	The Dictation Fifth graders have become zombies while taking… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title El dictado Director Christoph Müller Producer Christoph Müller Series Yes Running time 05:00 Year of production 2013 Country Mexico Genre Animation Program description in session Fifth graders have become zombies while taking dictation from their strict and frightening teacher. Chava and Poncho, not taking dictation, did not turn into zombies and attempt to escape from their bullying classmates. This is a lesson they will never forget! This animation is the result of an annual contest organised by Televisión Metropolitana S.A. de C.V. (Canal 22) among independent producers. It is focused on a particular theme. On this occasion, it was about children’s rights in school, home and community. The producers chose an extreme metaphor of ‛bullying’ in school, a big problem in Mexico. Shop steward Nikolaj Christensen Stefano Semeria Eren Isabel McGinnis Anna Birgersson-Dahlberg Bart De Poot Marie Caloz Kaori Kaiko Naoki Yoshikawa Jung Hyo-young Kåre Vedding Poulsen
Finding Independence at 38 duration 29 minutes 30 seconds Finding Independence at 38 Finding Independence at 38	Finding Independence at 38 This series of self-portraits gives an… 2015 +2 More From UPF Original title にっぽんリアル Director Hiroaki Sato Producer Kei Matsui / Rieko Sato / Shinya Ide Series Yes Series of title Purely personal documentaries real Japan Episode number in series 4 Running time 00:29:00 Year of production 2014 Country Japan Genre Documentary series Program description in session This series of self-portraits gives an unvarnished look at contemporary Japanese life. In each episode, an individual turns the camera on himself and his family and friends. In this episode this is Hiroaki Sato, who is 38 years old and who is still living with- and off-his aging parents. Hiroaki graduated from a prestigious university but has never had a steady job. He sometimes works part-time but spends most of his time helping friends produce a magazine about documentaries. When Hiroaki’s father gets laid off and receives no redundancy payment, with only a modest pension to live on, they order him to move out. Hiroaki takes stock of his situation and discovers that he is a million yen behind with tax returns, health-insurance premiums, and loan repayments to his parents. Will he be able to find a job and a place to live? How can he become independent? UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 37 Shop steward Anna Birgersson-Dahlberg Bart De Poot Eren Isabel McGinnis Jung Hyo-young Kaori Kaiko Kåre Vedding Poulsen Marie Caloz Naoki Yoshikawa Nikolaj Christensen Stefano Semeria
Chemtrails duration 23 minutes 9 seconds Chemtrails Chemtrails	Chemtrails Many people do not believe what the mainstream… 2015 +2 More From UPF Director Petter Sommer / Tommy Gulliksen Producer Hans Lukas Hansen Series Yes Series of title Operasjon Konspirasjon = Mission Conspiracy Running time 00:23:00 Year of production 2014 Country Norway Genre Documentary series Program description in session Many people do not believe what the mainstream media proclaim to be the truth. And they rule the Internet with their mind-blowing theories: Was 9/11 an inside job? Is the world ruled by Illuminati? Reporter Tommy Gulliksen meets up with the people who believe in these theories to find out if their beliefs can measure up to journalistic and scientific standards. Can he confirm the suspicions or will he find evidence of the opposite? And how will the conspiracy theorists react to the findings? The first episode is about Chemtrails. Berit and Eldfrid are two retired ladies who believe that the longlasting trails left in the sky by aircraft are chemical or biological attacks on the public. They monitor airplanes from their living room and gather rain samples in the garden. They believe they have made some interesting discoveries. Berit is a former political leader in Norway and Eldfrid was a school-teacher. Can these ladies really be on to something? UPF shelf location PN1992.13 .I56 2015 v. 29 Shop steward Naoki Yoshikawa