Catholic Church
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What about identity?
IRELAND: Irish filmmakers redefine identity through intimate, political, and historical documentaries at the Krakow Film Festival’s Focus on Ireland programme.
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«You may end up with the only peace – being the peace of the graveyard.»
INTERVIEW: We are talking with the previous Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, the man who could have been prime minister in Britain, about current issues – like military build-up, Ukraine, Israel, climate justice and labour, security, democracy, citizen assemblies, and not least of all, hope for the future.
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A threshold practice for the queer community
FEMINISM: In an attempt to align identity politics with the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Italian author and feminist Michele Murgia envisions a possibility for renewal - for the church. Here, the Holy Spirit opens up to something different and non-gendered, to queerness.
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Nothing without will
ABUSE: Multi-layered and wholly dedicated to observation, Too Close is as searing an indictment of faith-based tribalism as it is an expose on other current societal practices - from both liberal and conservative, alike.
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Living in a monastery – aspects of a life decision
FAITH: At a remote Ukrainian monastery, young nuns who choose to become «Brides of Christ» share their intimate stories.
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Faith In performance
ABUSE: Survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic priests recreate scenes of ritual power within the church.
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An essential historical lesson
RACISM: Raoul Peck unravels the history of colonisation, genocide, imperialism, and white supremacy in his 4-part docuseries.
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Deeyah Khan conquers hate with a camera
INTERVIEW: Modern Times Review speaks with Deeyah Khan on choosing subjects, gaining access, and sitting down with those dedicated to making the world a more hateful place.
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Investigating religious power in Poland
RELIGION: The entertaining and self-reflecting Czech film crew embark on a surrealistic road movie to unveil the wickedness behind the facade of the Catholic Church in Poland.