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22nd Docu Talents from the East Brings Seven Documentaries to Sarajevo
Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival’s Docu Talents from the East returns for its 22nd edition, presenting seven documentary projects from Central and Eastern Europe to industry decision-makers at CineLink Industry Days during the Sarajevo Film Festival. Running since 2005, the programme connects festival advisors, distributors, buyers and international journalists with new work from the region…
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Remaining responsive to the times we inhabit
STREAMING: In politically and socially volatile times, dedicated documentary streaming platforms may play a critical role in responding to today's realities.
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Docu Talents from the East 2025 unveils seven standout projects at Sarajevo Film Festival
The 21st edition of Docu Talents from the East will take place on 17 August at the Sarajevo Film Festival, spotlighting seven documentary projects currently in post-production. Selected by the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, representing the cutting edge of non-fiction cinema from Central and Eastern Europe. Since its founding in 2005, Docu Talents has become…
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New DA Films retrospective sheds light on decades of Palestinian dispossession
A new film program from DAFilms titled «Palestinians, Before the Rupture» presents a powerful retrospective of documentaries that chronicle life under occupation long before the escalation of violence in October 2023. Spanning over two decades, the selected works challenge the notion of a single rupture point, instead tracing an enduring reality of dispossession, exile, and…
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DAFilms launches global online retrospective honouring Barbara Hammer
DAFilms has launched a worldwide online retrospective celebrating the life and work of #Barbara Hammer#, a groundbreaking figure in experimental and queer cinema. Titled «Barbara Hammer – Radical Visibility,» the curated program brings together six key works from Hammer’s five-decade-long career, offering global audiences a rare opportunity to engage with her pioneering vision. Known for…
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DAFilms presents best platform debuts of 2023 programme
Discover the expertly curated collection of the most remarkable films that made their debut on DAFilms in 2023. This year’s finest selections at DAFilms span from 1976 through 2022, embracing a global tapestry from Croatia to Cameroon, and from Argentina to India. The collection showcases a range of filmmaking techniques, from cutting-edge digital surveillance footage…
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DAFilms presents a radical retrospective of John Gianvito
John Gianvito, originally a film programmer from Boston, shifted his focus in 2001, carving a distinct niche in American documentary cinema. Over two decades, Gianvito has produced politically charged films that defy mainstream expectations. The newly launched DAFilms.com curated collection, «John Gianvito: A People’s History,» spanning 2007 to 2023. In the selection, the 275-minute Vapor…
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Discover the Indian filmmaking talents of tomorrow with DAFilms
DAFilms.com, in association with the Creative Documentary Course (CDC) at SACAC in #New Delhi#, has curated a selection of short documentaries showcasing the talents of emerging Indian filmmakers. Since its inception in 2013, the CDC has served as a platform for reinterpreting cinematic practices, focusing on ethical and aesthetic engagements with real-world issues. The course…
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Ji.hlava IDFF announces 2023 Docu Talents From the East projects
On August 13, the Sarajevo Film Festival will feature «Docu Talents from the East», a presentation showcasing remarkable documentary films in post-production from Central and Eastern Europe. The event, part of CineLink Industry Days, will present eight new and creative documentary projects exploring themes of family roots, cultural identity, and a pursuit for a fairer…