Movies That Matter
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Keeping the idea of justice alive
RUSSIA: The Russian lawyers defending prisoners of conscience, who face persecution in Putin's regime for upholding justice and human rights.
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Confronting the captors
ISIS: A shocking and brutal account of the fate of a Danish photographer held hostage held by Islamic State terrorists.
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Poison and persuasion: the battle for plastic’s story
POLLUTION: There are 500 times more plastic particles in the sea than stars in our galaxy.
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Chronicling women of the YPJ
CONFLICT: Dream's Gate offers a bracing perspective on female fighters battling IS.
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Sunny Side of the Doc 2023: the complete winners
The 34th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc, the esteemed gathering for the global documentary community, has come to a successful conclusion in La Rochelle, France (19-22 June). During the event, the winners of the pitching sessions were recognized and celebrated. Best Global Issues Pitch Sponsored by RTBF This is a Quiet Love Curious…
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The brutal butterflies of war
UKRAINE: Through a captivating blend of visual materials and individual testimonies, Iron Butterflies presents an unflinching examination of the MH17 tragedy, exposing the devastating toll it took on lives and the profound implications it carries for our present era.
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The case of Dominic Ongwen
It is certainly refreshing when invited speakers at a film talk are unafraid to venture into contested waters well beyond the bounds of a film’s story. This year’s edition of Movies that Matter featured one of such talks, which took place in connection with the Dutch premiere of Theatre of Violence, a Danish-German documentary production…
