More than just a place to eat
POVERTY: Following the kitchen staff & guests of a North Philadelphia soup kitchen, Petr Lom’s documentary sees firsthand what happens when an undocumented Mexican family asks for sanctuary in its church.
IDFA
Located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
IDFA offers an independent and inspiring meeting place for audiences and professionals to see a diverse and high-quality program. The diverse nature of the event applies to the form and content of the films as well as to the cultural backgrounds of the filmmakers. IDFA offers an alternative to mass entertainment and uniformity, confirming that there is an increasing need in audiences for high-quality films that delve deep and urge us to reflect.
No use for silence
MEXICO: A portrait of the courageous and tenacious Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui
Journalism, a life risking occupation in Mexico
MEXICO: The incorruptible journalist Carmen Aristegui is one of the few voices in Mexico with the courage to consistently speak the truth
When prison is a peaceful respite
ABUSE: In an Iranian juvenile detention center, a group of adolescent girls serve their sentence for the crime of murdering a male family member.
«You will never win, but you will lose unless you keep on fighting»
WAR REPORTER: For over 40 years, Robert Fisk has reported on some of the most violent and divisive conflicts in the world.
The self of America
BIOGRAPHY: An artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the legendary storyteller and Nobel prize-winner Toni Morrison.
Peru’s battle for water over greed for gold
CAPITALISM: An incredible story of a Peruvian farmer who stood up to one of the world’s largest gold-mining companies and triumphed.
Totalitarian regimes
STALIN: Loznitsa’s new film has several levels of gazes that organizes what the audience sees. A timely warning.
A collaborative closeness
BIOGRAPHY: A dense journey encompassing the life on Toni Morrison and her place in history.
In limbo, caught between two worlds
POETIC: The film silently observes the boys who dream of reaching the European shores, painting a picture of their ordeal amid the lingering crisis.
Art in spite of the state
CINEMA: Reflecting on the destiny of art and the meaning of existence, Andrey Tarkovsky tells the story of his life and work.
