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Oliver Wright on programming Open City Docs Fest
As we’re days away from the start of Open City Docs Fest, the documentary festival which screens the success films such as The Act of Killing as well as the work of first-time filmmakers, we thought it fitting to honour the man who made it all happen. Jacob Harbord interviews the festival’s lead programmer Oliver Wright. … Read entire article »
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Win 2 tickets to Sofia’s Last Ambulance at Open City Docs Fest
For all you documentary fans out there, we’re lucky enough to offer two tickets to our readers for the amazing documentary Sofia’s Last Ambulance screening as part of London’s Open City Docs Fest. … Read entire article »
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In No Great Hurry: a cinematic homage to Saul Leiter
Colourful and refreshingly down to earth photographer Saul Leiter is the subject of the documentary In No Great Hurry which will be screening at London’s Open City Docs Fest. DocGeeks reviews. … Read entire article »
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Mothers: a critical and original look at China’s one-child policy
The incredibly brave documentary Mothers by Huijing Xu lasts an hour but scars for life. Returning to his native northern Chinese village of Ma, Huijing Xu trails government officials, camera in hand and films them doing their job: enforcing the one-child policy and policing the administration of birth control and sterilisation on all women of child-bearing age. … Read entire article »
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After Tiller makes a poignant case for the work of late-term abortion doctors in the US
Third-trimester abortion, performed past the 25th week of pregnancy, is the subject of fiery debate between pro-choice and pro-life activists in the United States. The moving documentary After Tiller follows the lives of the only 4 known doctors who can provide safe and legal late-term abortions in the country. Presented at this week’s Sheffield Doc Fest, it will surely provoke discussion, bring many to tears and challenge both critics and supporters of the practice. … Read entire article »
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The Act of Killing
Joshua Oppenheimer has created something truly unique – a film within a film; bizarre, uncomfortable, captivating and surreal, it has to be seen to be believed. … Read entire article »
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The Summit
Over many years’ musicians, artists and filmmakers have attempted to address the issue of the agony and the ecstasy that comes with drug addiction. Nick Ryan’s new film The Summit delves into similar contradictions that lurk below the surface of those who get their adrenaline kicks from serious mountaineering. … Read entire article »
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