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«We are a festival that tries to make a difference and to uncover injustice»
MOVIES ON WAR: Modern Times Review spoke with Festival Director Øystein Egge on the nature and mission of the festival, the importance of presenting a balanced programme, and, the highlight films throughout.
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In the zone
JOURNALISM: How do the stories we hear and see come from the conflict zone to our pages and screens? Through the fall of IS, Journalist at War seeks to find out.
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«Every festival should be keen to offer a good platform for young filmmaking»
Nordische Filmtage Lübeck: Artistic Director Thomas Hailer on the festival's unique communal approach, evolution, programming philosophy, and more.
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Festival Report: Majordocs 2022
MAJORDOCS: The fourth edition of the Palma de Mallorca festival returned to its pre-pandemic presentation in 2022 with a five-days focused on the slower side of documentary.
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«Visual artists are the quickest ones to reflect on what’s happening in society»
JIHLAVA IDFF: Marek Hovorka on the festival's place within the wider industry landscape, his thoughts on the art vs content debate, and on its extensive film and event programme.
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«In times where so many definitions are demanded, we believe that celebrating radical freedom in the modes of translating the world is highly necessary»
DOCLISBOA: Ahead of its 20th edition, Modern Times Review once again speaks with its Doclisboa Director Miguel Ribeiro on its role in the wider industry landscape, its 2022 focus on colonialism, and more.
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«Mallorca is an island full of secrets»
MAJORDOCS: Ahead of its fourth edition, Modern Times Review speaks with the Mallorca-based «slow» film festival Artistic Director Miguel Eek, on this year's edition and the wonders of its host island.
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«We see it as an excellent way to reach audiences who would perhaps not normally be inclined to attend a film festival»
NORDISK PANORAMA: Ahead of the 33rd edition, Modern Times Review spoke with its Director and city-wide Cinema Walk coordinator on this year's festival as it further aims to connect local businesses and the community.
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«Bosnia & Herzegovina needed a significant festival of documentary films, and now I hope we have it»
AJB DOC: Modern Times Review spoke with its Director Edhem Fočo on the history and impact of Al Jazeera Balkans, the kick start to its Industry Days platform and more.