A lingering life beyond rationality
PHILOSOPHY: Giorgio Agamben makes a loose juxtaposition between Goethe and Hölderlin, between madness and reason. Did the latter allow himself to be pushed to the psychological limit?
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«Even if we can’t see the light in the tunnel, we still have to resist and fight for a better world»
HUMAN idff Oslo: Festival Director Ketil Magnussen discusses the 2023 festival programme, the role of the festival director, the controversy around Two Kids a Day, and balanced presentations in the face of war in Europe.
SDI announces return of in-person «Phenomenal Women» series through September
The Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) has announced its special programme of acclaimed documentaries directed by women. Tackling issues of #mental
Risk your body – obtain a new constitution
POLITICS: At Cannes, Patrizio Guzmán´s documentary offers one of the rare elements of hope in global politics.
The danger of modified nature
ECOLOGY: With technological measures moving in all directions, researchers are faced with sky-high challenges. One of them is human ignorance linked to its indifference.
Weird scenes inside the streets and favelas of a South American city
ART: A dreamlike celebration of street art and protest in the heart of Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s 6th largest city.
Germany’s soft glove of public relations
POLITICS: A close look at the communication strategies of four MPs from the right-wing populist party AfD.
A beautiful, claustrophobic sensory assault
PRISON: An experimental journey into the history of Estonia’s notorious Patarei Sea Fortress.
A rigged election in Zimbabwe
POLITICS: With the country at a crossroads, Zimbabwe attempts to hold its first post-Mugabe elections.
Contemplating human cohabitation with biodiversity
URBANISATION: As humans relentlessly transform landscapes to their needs, the question looms: is peaceful coexistence with other species attainable?
Alternative thinking for a better world
Democracy:The world has been and will always be changing, now probably faster than ever, and we must be all-inclusive, also to remain optimistic.
Proud to be an American
POLITICS: Touching on almost every aspect of life, Frederick Wiseman’s latest opus illustrates all ways a local city administration can engage in civil discourse with its citizens.