In her documentary FASSADEN (Facades), director Alina Cyranek sheds light on the realities faced by women in abusive relationships, the lasting impact of violence on their lives, and the challenges of finding safety and support. With a calm and unsensational approach, the film serves first and foremost as an act of public education. While statistics on domestic violence are widely…

Martin Schoeller has photographed U.S. presidents, Hollywood stars, and world-class athletes. In his personal projects, however, the acclaimed photographer turns his attention to people who rarely receive public recognition—people experiencing homelessness, formerly incarcerated individuals, drag queens, and Native Americans. Having lived in the United States for more than thirty years, Schoeller has witnessed the deep political and social divisions shaping…

Death and saying goodbye are part of life. So why is it still so hard for us to talk about them? Berlin funeral director Eric Wrede and his team are working to break the taboo surrounding death—with honesty, empathy, and openness. For them, the deceased are not just part of a job, and grieving families are not simply customers. Every…