goEast
-
Between bricks, bytes, and belonging
IDENTITY: How do marginalised individuals navigate societal structures meant to exclude them? 'Fairy Garden' offers a raw and authentic look into the lives of two such people in Hungary.
-
The enduring darkness of Stalinism in Putin’s Russia
RUSSIA: If you can bear to witness the quintessential continuity of aspects of Stalinist evil in Putin's Russia, Jessica Gorter's meticulous study of the trials of human rights activist and historian Yuri Dmitriev is obligatory viewing.
-
Filming the right-wing with ‘an open heart’
HOMOPHOBIA: Polish Prayers unravels the trajectory of a young Pole as he journeys away from the homophonic, ultra-conservative Brotherhood
-
Growing up under the approaching storm clouds of war
UKRAINE: The lives of ordinary teenagers in Ukraine's Donbas region as they navigate adolescence, dreams, and the devastating impact of conflict on their futures.
-
Coming of age in times of war
UKRAINE: An achingly tender film about growing up and a moving contemplation on life itself.
-
«Powerful documentaries about hot news topics stand alongside psychedelic Hungarian and Estonian animation»
goEast: Exploring the role of the festival among the crowded continental documentary landscape, insights into what it has on offer, and more.
-
goEast announces festival jury, sets final programme for 2023 festival
The programme for the 23rd edition of the #goEast Film Festival has officially been presented by festival director Heleen Gerritsen. The event will run from April 26 to May 2 and feature 110 films from 18 countries, 16 German premieres, one international premiere and one world premiere. goEast will include a number of film talks,…
-
GoEast announces opening film, competition titles for 2023 festival
goEast – Festival of Central and Eastern European Film is returning for its 23rd edition, from April 26 to May 2, 2023. This year’s festival is taking place in Wiesbaden and the surrounding region, with a portion of the programme available for online streaming in Germany in collaboration with VoD platform Filmwerte. The festival’s Competition…
-
