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The Pervert’s Guide to Utopias
PHILOSOPHY: In the grand conclusion of his Pervert's Guide trilogy, Slavoj Žižek wants us to embrace the end of the world with a healthy dose of radical pessimism.
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Planet Israel
ISRAEL: A searingly honest examination of the Zionist-religious roots of Israel's war against Palestinians.
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«We continue to remain as accessible to our audiences as possible»
Verzió IHRDFF: Ahead of its 2024 edition, Modern Times Review speaks with Festival Director Enikő Gyureskó, who shares insights into the curation process and this year’s diverse and provocative lineup.
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Astra Film Festival spotlights online lives in anniversary edition
The Astra Film Festival returns with a special program titled «Our Online Lives» as part of its anniversary celebrations, running from 15-22 October. This year’s edition sheds light on the evolving challenges of digital existence, exploring the vast chasm between online personas and true selves, as well as the ethical dilemmas surrounding the blurry lines…
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Real bodies, fake bodies: the dichotomy of female objectification
GENDER EQUALITY: From Kurdish villages to college campuses, gender-based abuse knows no boundaries.
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«I relish being a stranger in a strange land»
MDOC: Modern Times Review spoke with photographer and filmmaker Maythem Ridha on his experiences as an Iraqi in the UK, journey to film and photography, favourite Middle Eastern films, and more.
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Echoes of Ji.hlava IDFF returns to Bucharest with five screenings
The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival will bring five films from its 2022 competition sections to Bucharest from 7 to 11 March. Screenings will take place at the Czech Centre Bucharest starting and will be followed by Q&As with the directors. The Echoes of Ji.hlava IDFF will be launched on Tuesday, March 7 by the…
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Kids Kino Industry wraps its 2022 programme
Four days full of pitches and conference programmes, plenty of networking opportunities, and accompanying side programmes, The Kids Kino Industry international co-production forum took place on 27-30 September in Warsaw and online. Each year Kids Kino Industry brings more and more Decision Makers and attendees. This year, for the first time, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney,…
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«We will never take for granted how wonderful it is to be able to be together, in person, in a cinema»
OPEN CITY: Modern Times Review spoke with Festival Director María Palacios Cruz on the first post-pandemic edition, as well as her own introductions to creative documentaries and more.