IDFA
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Białystok in bloom: shorts-festival shines as beacon of tolerance in Poland’s «bible belt»
POLAND: In the face of growing intolerance, the ŻubrOFFka Short Film Festival takes a stand.
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The tragic destiny of Afghan cinema
CINEMA: Marked by violence and oppression, Afghanistan’s recent history, Ariel Nasr’s documentary shows the invaluable nature of cinema.
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Letting loose the AI demon
TECHNOLOGY: This chilling and critical AI-documentary almost succumbs to the dark fascinations it depicts, leaving a strong and unsettling impression of nascent digital powers outgrowing human control.
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More than just a place to eat
POVERTY: Following the kitchen staff & guests of a North Philadelphia soup kitchen, Petr Lom's documentary sees firsthand what happens when an undocumented Mexican family asks for sanctuary in its church.
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No use for silence
MEXICO: A portrait of the courageous and tenacious Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui
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Journalism, a life risking occupation in Mexico
MEXICO: The incorruptible journalist Carmen Aristegui is one of the few voices in Mexico with the courage to consistently speak the truth
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When prison is a peaceful respite
ABUSE: In an Iranian juvenile detention center, a group of adolescent girls serve their sentence for the crime of murdering a male family member.
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«You will never win, but you will lose unless you keep on fighting»
WAR REPORTER: For over 40 years, Robert Fisk has reported on some of the most violent and divisive conflicts in the world.
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The self of America
BIOGRAPHY: An artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the legendary storyteller and Nobel prize-winner Toni Morrison.