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Porto/Post/Doc to explore of resistance, nature, and justice with new film announcements
The Porto/Post/Doc 2024 festival, running from 22 to 30 November, brings an evocative lineup of over 60 films to Porto, exploring themes of environmental justice, cultural resistance, and historical narratives. Highlighting the intersection of nature and humanity, Emilio Fonseca’s Salvaxe, Salvaxe takes viewers into the forests of Galicia and northern Portugal, focusing on the endangered…
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Verzió Film Festival 2024: The complete winners
The 21st Verzió Human Rights Documentary Film Festival concluded with a celebration of storytelling, awarding five films across four categories. Known for spotlighting pressing #human rights# issues through film, the Budapest-based festival showcased 68 documentaries this year. The awards ceremony on Sunday underscored the festival’s dedication to human rights, diversity, and inclusion in the documentary…
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dok.incubator unveils eight compelling documentaries at IDFA preview showcase
On Sunday, 17 November, #dok.incubator will present a preview of eight new documentaries at Amsterdam’s LAB 111 as part of #IDFA. This exclusive showcase highlights a selection of feature-length films exploring topics from individual struggles and cultural shifts to geopolitical tensions and social transformation. The 2024 lineup includes emotionally charged stories, such as Always, about…
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Movies on War Festival returns for 14th edition, focuses on Gaza and Middle East
The #Movies on War# film festival returns to Elverum, Norway, from 13 to 17 November for its 14th annual edition. Over five days, the festival will feature 34 films exploring themes of #conflict, #identity, and #resilience, alongside a packed schedule of events, including screenings, discussions, and a dedicated youth program. A highlight of this year’s…
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DOK Leipzig 2024: The complete winners
The #DOK Leipzig# Film Festival celebrated its 2024 edition by awarding some of the year’s best documentary and animation films. Winners in major categories of the International Documentary and Animation Competitions are eligible for Academy Award consideration, pending Academy requirements. International Documentary Competition Golden Dove for Long Documentary (€10,000): La Jetée, the Fifth Shot, Dominique…
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Ji.hlava IDFF 2024: the complete winners
The 28th Ji.hlava IDFF has announced the award winners. Tomorrow evening, Ji.hlava Online kicks off. It will run until November 17 and will offer over 150 films from this year’s live festival program. All films will be available for viewing only within the Czech Republic. Opus Bonum Main Award: Ms. President Best Central and Eastern…
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Chilean documentaries to make strong showing at IDFA 2024
Chilean filmmakers and production companies are preparing for a strong representation at the 37th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), taking place from 14 to 24 November, 2024. With selections in multiple categories, Chile’s entries reveal a broad thematic range. Key Films in Competition Leading the Chilean slate is The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine, chosen…
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Verzió Film Festival announces full professional programmes, DOCPRO & DOCLAB
The Verzió Film Festival returns this year with an enriched lineup of professional programmes set for 7-10 November, aiming to engage both seasoned professionals and the general public. Among the festival highlights is the first presentation of freeSZFE, a documentary capturing the 71-day occupation of a Hungarian university, alongside a session on the post-production journey…
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Verzió Film Festival introduces LGBTQ+ competition section; announces VR section theme
The Verzió Documentary Film Festival is launching its inaugural #LGBTQ+ competition section under the theme «We Are Here.» Featured films delve into intimate narratives, from Poland’s queer performers to Cameroon’s LGBTQ+ community facing #homophobia. The festival, set to take place in Budapest, also includes special events like a voguing and ballroom-inspired party. Among the standout…