Iran
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And, Towards Happy Alleys
IRAN: Indian filmmaker Sreemoyee Singh celebrates Iran's cinema and poetry while shedding light on daily life and the fight for freedom.
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«I don’t think a single military conflict can solve a problem»
INTERVIEW: Elisabeth Hoff, WHO's representative in Libya today, wondered why Norway got involved and dropped 700 bombs on the country in 2011: «It makes no sense at all.» For 30 years, Hoff has tried to save lives in war zones such as Afghanistan, Syria and Libya. How can a human endure so much suffering?
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Dok.incubator reveals eight selected talents for 2023
Dok.incubator, a well-known rough-cut training program for documentary filmmakers, has announced its final selection of documentaries for 2023. This year, the workshop will bring together eight project teams from #Europe, #Iran, and #Bhutan to work with international editors, producers, and sales representatives. The goal of the program is to sharpen each film’s cut, shape its…
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Sansur
IRAN: Six women seek to increase awareness of the multiple forms of discrimination against them and others through candid testimonies that advocate for liberation.
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«Human Rights also means creating a safe space where people can feel supported.»
MOVIES THAT MATTER: Exploring the role of artistic director, the advantages of being based in the city of peace, and how to present a well-balanced human rights-focused programme with Margje de Koning.
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Silent House
IRAN: The fortunes of three generations of an upper-middle-class Iranian family tracked across forty years of turbulent Iranian history.
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The forgotten conflict
YEMEN: With the mainstream Western media's infatuation with Ukraine, wars raging across other parts of the world are forgotten, the devastation in Yemen primary among them.
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«We are a festival that tries to make a difference and to uncover injustice»
MOVIES ON WAR: Modern Times Review spoke with Festival Director Øystein Egge on the nature and mission of the festival, the importance of presenting a balanced programme, and, the highlight films throughout.
