FILMS T​HAT MAKE US CARE​
FILMS T​HAT MAKE US CARE​
GCFF 2025 | May 16-18 | 2025 | WEST NEWTON CINEMA
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF) is committed to spotlighting films that make us care. Our annual programs proudly showcase unconventional styles that speak to the evolution of the documentary form. Moreover, through the visual language of film, we invite audiences to embark on a journey, exploring sensitive stories captured by unflinching lenses held by filmmakers with the audacity to inform, inspire and visually transport audiences to places near and far. Our 10th annual edition includes award-winning independent films from around the globe. We are proud to partner with the WEST NEWTON CINEMA FOUNDATION to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. Come and discover extraordinary films that make us care!
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Global Cinema Film Festival is exited to announce our 10th annual program!
2025 OFFICIAL SELECTION & Program Schedule
2025 | Mexico, Philippines, United Kingdom | 84 MIN |
DIRECTOR: Giacomo Gex
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
​NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
OPENING NIGHT FEATURE PRESENTATION
Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street,
West Newton,MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Friday, May 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM |
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The Treasure Hunter
Beirut Forever
2024 | Lebanon & United States | 85 MIN
DIRECTOR: Patrick Hasso Kohl
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
​NORTH AMERICAN EAST COAST PREMIERE
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OPENING NIGHT FEATURE PRESENTATION ​
In-Person Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street,
West Newton,MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Friday, May 16,2025 | 8:15 PM |
The Congress
2024 | Indonesia | 11 MIN
DIRECTOR: Eko Krisna
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
​NORTH AMERICAN EAST COAST PREMIERE
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In-Person Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street,
West Newton,MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 17. 2025 | 12:00 PM |
Presented as part of Documentary Shorts Program.
Fierro
2024 | United States | 29 MIN
DIRECTOR: Edward Tyndall
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
​NEW ENGLAND PREMIERE ​
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In-Person Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street, West Newton,
MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 17. 2025 | 12:00 PM |
Presented as part of Documentary Shorts Program
Burning In Galena Manor
2024 | USA | 23 MIN
DIRECTOR: Christopher LaMark
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
​NEW ENGLAND PREMIERE ​
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In-Person Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street,
West Newton, MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 17. 2025 | 12:00 PM |
Presented as part of Documentary Shorts Program
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House With A Voice
2024 | Germany, Albania, USA | 87 MIN |
DIRECTOR: Kristine Nrecaj & Birthe Templin
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
​NORTH AMERICAN EAST COAST PREMIERE
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In-Person Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street, West Newton,
MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 17. 2025 | 6:15 PM |
Faithful Unto Death
2024 | Latvia | 77 MIN |
DIRECTOR: Ivars Zviedris
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
​NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
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SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 17. 2025 | 4:00 PM |
In-Person Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street,
West Newton, MA 02465
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CO-PRESENTED by BOSTON BALTIC FILM FESTIVAL​
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My Memory Is Full Of Ghosts
2024 | Syrian Arab Republic | 74MIN |
DIRECTOR: Anas Zawahri
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE ​
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In-Person Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street,
West Newton,MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 17. 2025 | 8:15 PM |
Presented with short film My Land Is Burned
My Land Is Burned
2024 | Lebanon & Belgium | 30 MIN
DIRECTOR: Abdulrahman Alshowaiki
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
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In-Person Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street,
West Newton,MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 17. 2025 | 8:15 PM |
Presented with Feature Film My Memory Is Full Of Ghosts
Rising Up At Night | Tongo Saa
2024 | Congo | 95 MIN
DIRECTOR: Nelson Makengo
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
​NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
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In-Person Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street,
West Newton,MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 2:00 PM
International Adoptions: A Global Scandal
2024 | Chile, France, Germany, Korea, Netherlands,
Sweden, Switzerland | 90MIN
DIRECTOR: Christine Tournadre & Sonia Gonzalez
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
​NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
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Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street,
West Newton,MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 4:00 PM
I'M Not Everything I Want To Be
2024 | Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Japan | 80 MIN
DIRECTOR: Klára Tasovská
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
MASSACHUSETTS PREMIERE
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Cinema Screening w/English Subtitles
WEST NEWTON CINEMA,1296 Washington Street,
West Newton,MA 02465
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SHOWTIMES: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM
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