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Pick #1
A global news story comes to life as a team races to save a group of boys and their coach trapped deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. The film follows the high-stakes planning, dangerous conditions, and determination required to pull off an against-all-odds rescue.
Pick #2
This documentary-drama hybrid examines how social networking platforms can shape behavior and well-being through attention-grabbing design and targeted feeds. Featuring tech insiders and dramatized scenarios, it urges viewers to question the incentives behind online platforms and rethink everyday digital habits.
Pick #3
A world-famous free solo climber takes on a live, high-stakes ascent of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Taipei, with no ropes and no room for error. As the climb unfolds in real time, the broadcast mixes the sheer danger of the attempt with commentary and behind-the-scenes moments.
Pick #4
A young girl from Hungary sets her sights on competing at the highest levels of international chess, pushing into a world dominated by men. Over many years, she faces intense pressure at home and formidable rivals on the board, challenging long-held assumptions and reshaping how the sport views women.
