Przemiany Cinema

directed by Lefteris Charitos | Greece/Canada/France/Japan | 2017 | 80 min | documentary 

The story of Jacques Mayol, a French diver, multiple world record holder in deep diving (he submerged to a depth of 100 meters), and a researcher who used his amazing skills to achieve greatness in underwater exploration. Mayol’s case proves that the human body can adapt to extreme conditions, reaching its limits during free diving.

directed by Véréna Paravel, Lucien Castaing-Taylor | France, Switzerland | 2022 | 117 min | documentary  

The documentary constitutes a visualisation of the internal structure of the human body – its tissues, bones, and muscles. The detailed insight into the architecture of human anatomy is fascinating. Still, above all, it makes us ask ourselves questions about our relationship with the body, which we treat as sacred, while simultaneously constantly experimenting with it. The title refers to a seven-volume treatise published by the Flemish scholar Andreas Vesalius in the mid-16th century. His work was the first published scientific text devoted to the structure of the human body, and it revolutionised medicine. 

directed by Denis Côté | Canada, Switzerland, France | 2017 | 93 min | documentary 

A poetic documentary observing the lives of six professional bodybuilders. We witness these men’s ambitions measured by muscle circumference and their daily challenges in striving for physical perfection. Denis Côté presents an unconventional look at the world of bodybuilding, showing athletes’ bodies in long, close shots. He also looks for motivation that encourages them to pursue exhausting training, make daily sacrifices, and more and more boldly push the boundaries of their physical fitness.

directed by Elena Gaby, Taryn Southern | USA | 2019 | 90 min | documentary    

The film explores the revolution in medicine and technology, focusing on innovative solutions in brain prostheses and implants. The directors, Elena Gaby and Taryn Southern, present the stories of three heroes – cyborgs who regain fitness after becoming human-machine hybrids. The documentary brings hope but also encourages reflection on the limits of humanity.

directed by Werner Herzog | USA | 2022 | 107 min | documentary

To understand the human brain, Herzog talks to the leading scientists who study this organ. He moves from neurology and neurotechnology to quantum physics and artificial intelligence. He does not avoid controversy and is not afraid to ask difficult questions. Like a mystical journey, the film leads the viewers across the border between science and fiction, thus awakening the desire to understand ourselves.