MajorDocs, Mallorca’s premier international documentary film festival, has unveiled its full lineup for the sixth edition, running from 1-5 October in Palma, Spain. Known for its intimate and reflective approach to documentary filmmaking, this year’s festival will showcase eight feature films from countries such as Belgium, Chile, and Palestine, addressing diverse global themes ranging from historical legacies to the experiences of women in Chilean prisons.
Majordocs 2024 Official Selection
- Ôte-toi de mon soleil by Messaline Raverdy (Belgium) – A documentary about Joseph, a man living with Diogenes syndrome, offering an unexpectedly lucid and humorous portrayal.
- Bye Bye Tiberias by Lina Soualem (Palestine) – An exploration of memory and reunification among generations of Palestinian women, centering on the family of actress Hiam Abass.
- La hojarasca by Macu Machín (Spain) – The story of three sisters confronting a family inheritance on the volcanic island of La Palma.
- Kix by David Mikulán and Bálint Révesz (Hungary) – A raw coming-of-age narrative set on the streets of Budapest.
- Malqueridas by Tana Gilbert (Chile) – A look into a Chilean women’s prison, focusing on the bonds and empowerment found among inmates.
- La laguna del soldado by Pablo Álvarez-Mesa (Colombia) – A reflective journey through the paths of Simón Bolívar’s liberation and its contemporary echoes.
- Objeto de estudio by Raúl Alaejos (Spain) – An anthropological adventure following the quest for a “super race” in the Arctic, inspired by explorer Robert Peary.
- Salvaxe salvaxe by Emilio Fonseca (Spain) – A striking examination of the Iberian wolf, blending human traditions, instincts, and the animal world.
This edition also introduces a new competition for Balearic short films. MajorDocs continues its educational initiative, «MajorDocs EDUCA,» with curated screenings and debates aimed at students on films like Bye Bye Tiberias and Kix.
Festival director Miguel Eek emphasised the event’s core values of «writers, creation, and stillness,» championing a slower, more thoughtful approach to cinema in an era of distractions. Additionally, over 50 international guests will attend the festival, with prominent figures like Golden Bear winner Nicolas Philibert, philosopher Marta Azparren, and Goya Award-winning cinematographer Mauro Herce leading masterclasses.
