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The steel city’s future departed
RUSSIA: Against the backdrop of gigantic rusty smokestacks, the day-to-day lives of Magnitogorsk seem pre-determined by one of the largest iron and steel factories in Russia.
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The complete documentary programme for the 60th Krakow Film Festival
As with most other festivals through the #Coronavirus pandemic, from May 31 to June 7, 2020, the entire programme of the 60th #Krakow Film Festival# will be moved online for Polish audiences. Now, the festival’s documentary competitions have been announced to act as a window to this current world of quarantine. Featuring films from the…
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Globalisation as social leveller
CAPITALISM: The Disrupted brings the impoverishing effects of globalisation on all walks of life into intimate detail.
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Visions du Réel 2020: The complete winners list
The 51st Visions du Réel has come to a close. This special digital edition was held on 17 April to 2 May 2020 in light of the current #Coronavirus pandemic. With some of its featured films still available online, the festival also released its complete list of winners. International Feature Film Competition Best Feature Film:…
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China’s Uncle Smog Buster on the struggle to combat pollution
ENVIRONMENT: Balancing conflicting political demands for clean air and water - and a thriving economy - in a one party state is not an easy task.
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Taking care of business: Jonathan Perel on Corporate Accountability
INTERVIEW: Modern Times Review talks with Argentina's Jonathan Perel on his Berlinale-premiered new film, Corporate Accountability
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The 22nd Thessaloniki Documentary Festival announces May online dates
Postponed earlier this year due to the #Coronavirus pandemic, the 22nd Thessaloniki Documentary Festival has announced that it will take place online. From May 19 to 28, this online edition will screen documentaries representing visual journeys from across the world. Of them, there will be 77 recent #Greek productions that examine themes such as human…
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Selling off the nation’s health
HEALTHCARE: The world's first universal public health service, the NHS today is under threat of being sold off and converted to a free market model.
