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Krakow Film Festival announces full documentary competition for 64th edition
With fourteen documentaries carefully chosen for their compelling narratives, the 64th Krakow Film Festival (26 May – 2 June) promises an exploration of untold stories, delving into the realms of political tumult, cultural upheaval, and personal strife without the need for thematic segregation. Of Caravans and Dogs, directed by Askold Kurov and an Anonymous co-director,…
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New support scheme for Central & Eastern European documentaries launched by Ji.hlava IDFF and JB Films
The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, together with Jan Barta, has initiated the Ji.hlava / JB Films support scheme to support the distribution of auteur films from Central and Eastern Europe. This program seeks to address challenges in film distribution, particularly those intensified by the recent pandemic, by facilitating broader access for notable projects to…
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One World Prague 2024: the complete winners
As the curtain came down on One World International Human Rights Film Festival in Prague, the closing night was marked by an awards ceremony celebrating the diverse and impactful films presented during the festival. Drawing an audience of 20,000 viewers, the event highlighted the power of cinema in addressing critical global issues. The Audience Award…
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Polish Project ‘Under His Spell’ captures main East Doc Platform award in Prague
At the prestigious East Doc Platform, the coveted main award was clinched by Under His Spell, a compelling documentary by Polish filmmaker Lukasz Konopa. The film delves into the life and influence of Dr. Kaspirovsky, a hypnotist whose healing sessions captured widespread attention during the 1980s. The award ceremony took place at the Lucerna Cinema…
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Movies That Matter 2024: the complete winners
In a celebration of cinema that marries social critique and harrowing narratives, the Movies that Matter Festival in The Hague has honoured outstanding films in its 16th edition. The Grand Jury Fiction Award, with a €5,000 prize, was bestowed upon Radical, a Mexican comedy-drama by Christiopher Zalla featuring Eugenio Derbez. Lauded for its poignant take…
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Silver Eye Award given to ‘Flowers of Ukraine’ at 2024 East Doc Platform
This year’s Silver Eye Award 2024 for the best feature documentary film presented at the East Doc Platform went to director #Adelina Borets# for her project Flowers of Ukraine. The jury, made up of Michael Kaschner (Commissioning Editor, GE), Nevena Milašinović (Sales Agent, Lightdox), and Nadja Tennstedt (director of DOK Industry at DOK Leipzig), also…
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CPH:DOX 2024: the complete winners
The award winners of the 21st edition of #CPH:DOX have been selected. Besides the main prize Dox:Award, prizes have been awarded in the categories F:act Award, Nordic:Dox Award, New:Vision Award, Next:Wave Award as well as the first-time Human Rights Award, Audience Award and the Inter:Active Award. DOX:AWARD ‘The Flats’ by Alessandra Celesia (FR, UK, IR,…
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FIFDH 2024: the complete winners
The 22nd Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights concluded successfully, captivating audiences with a mix of cinema, imagery, and dialogue over 10 days. Attracting over 30,000 attendees and hosting 250+ guests from various backgrounds, the Festival encouraged diverse discussions and actions on pressing issues, uniting artistic, scientific, and activist viewpoints. FIFDH 2024…
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Chilean voices on the global stage at CPH:DOX
CPH:DOX (13-24 March) will feature a healthy selection of Chilean documentaries. Among the highlighted films is Oasis, produced by the MAFI-Film Map of a Country-collective, which documents Chile’s process of drafting a new constitution in response to widespread social protests. The film, directed by #Tamara Uribe# and #Felipe Morgado#, previously premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum…