MajorDocs, the first international slow film festival, unveiled its 5th edition’s full programme. Scheduled from October 3rd to 7th at s’Escorxador, the festival will also introduce Estudi General Lul·lià as a new venue this year.
Miguel Eek, the festival’s director, highlighted the festival’s core principles: authors, creation, and slowness. «In an age of haste and distractions, we advocate for a space where films can be viewed differently—with greater awareness and rest,» Eek stated, while unveiling this year’s poster featuring a group of moths circling a light. «We, as creators, see ourselves in these insects’ quest for light and truth—even if it sometimes leads to getting hurt.»
This year’s official selection features a medley of documentaries offering varied perspectives on social, political, and cultural issues. The films include:
- Apolonia Apolonia by Lea Glob, focusing on young artist Apolonia. (National premiere)
- The Dependents by Sofía Brockenshire, exploring the director’s relationship with migration. (National premiere)
- Knit’s Island by Quentin L’helgoualc’h, Ekiem Barbier and Guilhem Causse, capturing their video game adventures. (Balearic premiere)
- A los libros y a las mujeres canto by Maria Elorza, a tribute to literature and influential women. (Balearic premiere)
- La llum cau vertical by Efthymia Zymvragaki, exploring internalized violence. (Balearic premiere)
- Weightless by Marta Hryniuk and Nick Thomas, a poetic anthropological journey. (International premiere)
- Puerto Deseado by Juan M Bugarin, following a Falklands war veteran’s journey. (National premiere)
- Al Djanat by Chloé Aïcha Boro, delving into family feuds after a death. (National premiere)
This year’s jury comprises #Avi Mograbi#, Sylvie Gadmer, and Zeynep Güzel.
The professional sessions will delve into the theme «Editing as Writing« and feature Avi Mograbi, essayist Ramón Andrés, and editor Sylvie Gadmer as speakers.
Israeli filmmaker Avi Mograbi will open the festival with a screening of Once I Entered a Garden, followed by a discussion. The opening will also see the premiere of a new short film by Javier García Lerín and a musical performance by Jaume Compte Nafas Ensemble.
