«I relish being a stranger in a strange land»
MDOC: Modern Times Review spoke with photographer and filmmaker Maythem Ridha on his experiences as an Iraqi in the UK, journey to film and photography, favourite Middle Eastern films, and more.
Dreaming of a change
HEALTHCARE: The relentless efforts to soothe patients’ suffering amidst institutional challenges in a Paris hospital.
And, Towards Happy Alleys
IRAN: Indian filmmaker Sreemoyee Singh celebrates Iran’s cinema and poetry while shedding light on daily life and the fight for freedom.
We don’t want the smoking gun at the head of civilisation to be a mushroom cloud
OPPENHEIMER: The mainstream embraces sex and death in nuke movie.
«It’s not always an easy task to find an important film that is also made well»
DOKUFEST: Modern Times Review talks with Festival Director Veton Nurkollari about this year’s edition, its extra focus on Canadian documentary in partnership with RIDM, the eclectic DokuNights programme, and much more.
Poison and persuasion: the battle for plastic’s story
POLLUTION: There are 500 times more plastic particles in the sea than stars in our galaxy.
Shaping tomorrow’s film markets: a glimpse into the future
Post-COVID, the film industry is grappling with fundamental shifts spurred by multiple factors, including health crises, #digitalisation, #climate change#, and
Chronicling women of the YPJ
CONFLICT: Dream’s Gate offers a bracing perspective on female fighters battling IS.
Porto/Post/Doc launches Critics Lab for 10th festival
The 10th edition of Porto/Post/Doc presents an exciting opportunity for passionate emerging writers in the realm of film. Critics Lab,