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The Common Man’s Party
Media criticism. Indian documentary An Insignificant Man is an interesting example of how a political movement can begin and achieve authority.
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Perpetual systems of oppression
An in-depth look at the US prison system and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
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The Dream Island of Modernity
This year, Sir Thomas More’s Utopia marks its 500th anniversary. Modern Times takes this opportunity to celebrate this, still radical, great piece of work.
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A Return To Utopia
With a moniker like ‘Modern Times’, it feels natural for us to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Sir Thomas More’s Utopia, published in 1516.
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An Intimate Portrayal of an Iconic Photographer
Most people, when they hear the name Robert Mapplethorpe, think of controversy, New York’s bohemian life in the 1970s and gay BDMS photos that sparked public outrage.
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Winner at IDFA: A Humanistic Portrait of a Troubled People
WINNER AT IDFA: When Nori Sharif is given a video camera by director Zaradasht Ahmed to record life in a small Iraqi town, following the US withdrawal at the end of 2011, he decides to film people who “nobody knows about.”
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DATA OVERLOAD: When you can’t handle it any more
You probably know someone among your friends or family who has suffered from burnout
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The Presidents You Deserve
At the 2016 Jihlava Documentary Film Festival in October, five films about presidential campaigns were selected. Here are the impressions, ranging from Kennedy to Trump, of the screenings. Will they help us gain better understanding of how to deceive people – or push them off the edge?
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Alarming but hopeful future of the planet Earth
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio meets with scientists, activists and world leaders to discuss the dangers of climate change and possible solutions.