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Porto/Post Doc announces 2023 main competition titles, 50 years of hip-hop celebration
In 2023, the main competition of Porto/Post/Doc returns with ten feature films. Between documentary and fiction, this set of films enables an intercontinental journey through the contemporary diversity of social and political landscapes, allowing a panoramic look at our times. International Competition Films Ciompi (dir. Agnès Perrais) – France Bye Bye Tiberias (dir. Lina Soualem)…
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Doclisboa 2023: the complete winners
The curtain is about to close on the 21st edition of #Doclisboa, but not before honouring the best in documentary cinema. This year, the festival was not just about films; it also featured a series of activities, debates, and parties that once again made #Lisbon a global gathering spot for documentary enthusiasts in October. Doclisboa…
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Ji.hlava New Visions Forum 2023 winners
The Ji.hlava New Visions Forum 2023 celebrated the most promising projects in the film industry by presenting ten distinguished awards. The Forum showcased twenty-two exceptional projects in various stages of production. Moreover, a new co-production venture was unveiled. The Ji.hlava/JB Films co-production project, a combined effort of the Ji.hlava IDFF and the long-standing festival partner…
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Ji.hlava IDFF 2023: the complete winners
Ji.hlava IDFF 27th edition announced its winners. Photophobia by Ivan Ostrochovský and Pavol Pekarčík won Best Czech Documentary, while Ship by Elvis Lenić from Croatia clinched the Opus Bonum award. Argentine director Maia Gattás Vargas earned an accolade for originality, and Hungarian Béla Tarr was celebrated for his cinematic contributions. The Ji.hlava IDFF will extend…
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French Director Clément Deneux takes top VR honours at 27th Ji.hlava IDFF
The 27th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival crowned its best VR project this year, selected by an international jury of industry experts. Missing Pictures: Naomi Kawase, directed by French filmmaker Clément Deneux, took home the main prize, garnering praise for its innovative storytelling and use of the medium’s full potential. The awards were handed out…
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Astra Film Festival 2023: the complete winners
The 30th anniversary edition of the Astra Film Festival, held in Sibiu, Romania, concluded with a ceremony celebrating the best films and filmmakers. Held in the grand Thalia hall, the evening was filled with passion, showcasing the emotion and dedication the film community brings to the festival year after year. Winners of the 30th Astra…
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IDFA announces 2023 opening film, competition programmes
During a press conference earlier today, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) unveiled its full slate for its upcoming 36th edition, which runs from 8 to 19 November. The festival will open with the world premiere of A Picture to Remember by Ukrainian filmmaker #Olga Chernykh#. The deeply personal, essay-style film explores the ongoing…
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Astra Film Festival spotlights online lives in anniversary edition
The Astra Film Festival returns with a special program titled «Our Online Lives» as part of its anniversary celebrations, running from 15-22 October. This year’s edition sheds light on the evolving challenges of digital existence, exploring the vast chasm between online personas and true selves, as well as the ethical dilemmas surrounding the blurry lines…
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Watch Ji.hlava IDFF Short Joy competition films on DAFilms
The international short film section of the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, known as Short Joy, has released its competing films online for free viewing. From 9 to 29 October 2023, film enthusiasts from across the globe can view all 20 nominated films exclusively on #DAFilms. This is an opportunity to watch these films ahead…