MajorDocs
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Unlocking documentary knowledge with Docthinks
A new digital platform, Docthinks, has been launched to provide resources and networking opportunities for professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the documentary film sector. Developed by the production companies El Obrador and Mosaic, the platform aims to democratize access to industry knowledge and foster connections across the global documentary community. Platform Features and Profiles Docthinks…
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The endurance of the ordinary
UKRAINE: Olha Zhurba's meditative take on the war avoids frontline images to show how the conflict affects ordinary people.
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Majordocs 2024: the complete winners
At the conclusion of the sixth edition of #MajorDocs, two films emerged as top winners. Objeto de estudio, directed by Raúl Alaejos, received the Jury Prize, while Kix, directed by David Mikulán and Bálint Réves, won the Audience Award. The festival also saw a significant rise in attendance, with a 50% increase compared to 2023,…
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The fallen leaves
FAMILY: Three sisters reunite on a volcanic Canary Island to confront their inherited land—a task, a burden, and a promise—in a matriarchal world shaped by absence.
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«We want to vindicate calm and tranquillity as an essential element of creation»
As the sixth edition of #Majordocs approaches from 1 to October 5 in Palma, Spain, Festival Director #Miguel Eek# delves into this year’s multifaceted program. Featuring an official selection of eight films from six countries, including Chile, Palestine, and Hungary, and inaugurating a new segment dedicated to Balearic short films, Majordocs continues to expand its…
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MajorDocs announces full programme for sixth edition
MajorDocs, Mallorca’s premier international documentary film festival, has unveiled its full lineup for the sixth edition, running from 1-5 October in Palma, Spain. Known for its intimate and reflective approach to documentary filmmaking, this year’s festival will showcase eight feature films from countries such as #Belgium, #Chile, and #Palestine, addressing diverse global themes ranging from…
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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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«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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Nicolas Philibert joins 6th Majordocs as guest of honour
The sixth edition of the #MajorDocs documentary film festival will run from 1 to 5 October, spotlighting cinematography and the creative process behind documentary filmmaking. This year’s guest of honour is acclaimed French filmmaker #Nicolas Philibert#, known for To Be and to Have and the Golden Bear-winning Sur l’Adamant. Philibert will open the festival and…