Sudan
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The art of information
INTERVIEW: In his master class at Makedox, Austrian filmmaker Hubert Sauper exposed how to «write-in-movement», which literally means «cinemato-graphy». He also talked about political cinema and mental ecology. We met him for our in-depth film interview, especially about his last three films.
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Verzió 2025 Sets November dates and unveils «We Exist Together» theme
The 22nd Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival will run 11–19 November 2025 across Hungary, followed by an online edition from 20–30 November. This year’s slogan, «We Exist Together,» frames a program that examines how communities confront conflict, fracture and shared responsibility. The festival opens with Coexistence, My Ass!, a five-year portrait of Israeli…
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Henden – Requiem for a Photographer
PHOTOGRAPHY: Norwegian war photographer Harald Henden spent his life documenting the stories of others – usually at their hardest moments. Now, he is the story…
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The Veto
UN: Expert insiders reveal tensions and calls for reform at the UN, questioning its future amid great-power politics and veto abuse.
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Cinematic ethics – and dilemmas
ETHICS: What can a festival's Inspiration Forum inspire us to do? We live in a world of representations, of pictures, war manipulating us as humans, and what about our relation to nature? Can an old philosopher show us a way?
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«We need to create a space where people with different positions are willing to have an open debate and talk with each other in a civilised manner»
DOK LEIPZIG: Christoph Terhechte provides insights into DOK Leipzig’s curatorial approach, its role within the European festival landscape, and its ongoing dedication to celebrating diversity and thought-provoking perspectives in documentary.
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«It’s not about becoming bigger; it’s about creating connections»
BIFED: Ahead of its 11th edition, Modern Times Review spoke with Festival Coordinator Ethem Özgüven and Festival Director Petra Holzer on the festival’s origins, mission, and the challenges and opportunities ecological documentary filmmakers face today.
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Holidays in the danger zone
CONFLICT: The ethical complexities and societal implications of war tourism in our media-driven world.
