Icedocs
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Refugees in the wilderness
MIGRANTS: One family's pursuit of a simple life in nature, as they confront harsh political realities and moral dilemmas.
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Makedox announces film programme for 2024 «Digging through Time» theme
The 15th edition of the #MakeDox Creative Documentary Film Festival will illuminate Skopje from 15 to 22 August under the evocative theme «Digging through Time.» This year, the festival delves deep into the archives, exploring the vital role of archival material in documentary filmmaking. With a robust program of 92 films spanning multiple categories, MakeDox…
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A dive into neurodiversity
NEURODIVERSITY An experimental film about autism redefining neurodiversity, challenging societal norms with creative storytelling and humour.
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IceDocs 2024: Between the mountains and the sea
ICEDOCS: IceDocs emphasised authentic filmmaker-audience connections, featuring diverse documentaries, seminars, and local cultural experiences.
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Cultural sanctuaries amidst relentless urban development
CHINA: Ben Mullinkosson’s The Last Year of Darkness captures the ephemeral connections forged in Chengdu's queer nightclub scene.
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Kumjana Novakova and The Neurocultures Collective win joint best film award at IceDocs
The sixth #IceDocs – Iceland Documentary Film Festival concluded on 21 July, with Kumjana Novakova’s The Silence of Reason and The Neurocultures Collective’s The Stimming Pool sharing the Main Competition Award. The Silence of Reason, which uses forensic archives and testimonies to explore the trauma of women from the Foča rape camps, was praised for…
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«It’s nice to have an outlet to just laugh and enjoy»
ICEDOCS: With the sixth edition kicking off this week, Modern Times Review spoke with Festival Director Ingibjörg Halldórsdóttir on her background, Icelandic documentary aesthetics, the festival’s choice of location, and more.
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IceDocs announces full 2024 festival programme
The #IceDocs – Iceland Documentary Film Festival is set to return for its sixth edition from 17 to 21 July. The festival will be hosted in the picturesque fishing town of #Akranes, located just a 40-minute drive from #Reykjavik. Framed by majestic mountains and long sandy beaches, Akranes provides a stunning backdrop for this celebration…
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The irony of power
AFGHANISTAN: Ibrahim Nash'at's Hollywoodgate navigates the complex narrative of conquest and control in Taliban-led Afghanistan. A film where the spoils of war meet the spectre of governance.