Cinéma du réel
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The earth doesn’t lie
COLONIALISM: Charting the French civil rights movement and the interwoven anti-colonial liberation struggles on the African continent through the life of activist and photographer, Bouba Touré.
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Asian documentary forum Docs by the Sea concludes 2022 edition; presents awards
Amidst recovering from Covid-19-related challenges, Docs by the Sea 2022 soared to new heights as it entered its 6th edition. Previously only open to filmmakers from Southeast Asia, Docs by the Sea 2022 expanded eligibility for continent-wide filmmakers, with projects from South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, India, and Bangladesh participating for the first time.…
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New cinematic form for a better world
DISSENT: The hybrid Cinéma du réel Grand Prize winner follows an all-female gang who roam one of Brazil’s biggest favelas selling cheap fuel.
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A sense of place
UNITED STATES: A portrait of today’s USA through immaculately composed shots of landscape, cityscape and the spaces in between.
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«All these moments we have missed for two years are essential for all of us»
Cinéma du réel: Ahead of the 44th edition, Modern Times Review spoke with Artistic Director, Catherine Bizern on this year's physical festival, its place within the wider festival landscape, and more.
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Cinéma du réel spotlights African documentary new wave with 2022 focus
Dieudo Hamadi was selected at both #Berlinale and #Cannes; #Hassen Ferhani# was awarded at #Locarno. These are only two African documentary filmmakers now recognized by the prominent Western festivals. But, they are also the first of a new wave of cinema that holds a mirror up to #Africa of its own image and upends its…
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Whose revolution?
FEMINISM: Following a string of sexual assaults, As I Want documents a burgeoning women’s rebellion.
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Cinéma du réel 2021: The complete winners
The awards for the 43rd Cinéma du réel were handed out on Sunday evening, 21 March 2021. Featuring prizes for Feature Documentary, Short Film, First Film, as well as the Young Jury Award, Library Jury Award,Cultural Intangible Heritage Jury Award, Audience Award, Studio Orlando Award (post-production), and Route One/Doc Award (development for recent graduate) Cinéma…
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Our tomorrow
CHINA: Wuhan, the epicenter of Covid-19, wakes up from its lockdown to continue its drive as a city of the future.