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Sarah Gavron on making Village at the End of the World
After the succes she had with her film Brick Lane, British director Sarah Gavron has now returned to the big screen with a beautiful portrait documentary. DocGeeks asked the director about the challenges she faced when filming – literally – in a village at the end of the world. … Read entire article »
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Bottles and cans, what inspired short documentary Redemption?
Ahead of the Oscar ceremony this Sunday, DocGeeks spoke to the directors of Redemption. This film, nominated in the category Best Documentary Short, follows people who survive by collecting cans and bottles from bins and redeem them for money. Not your everyday Oscar material. … Read entire article »
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In conversation with documentarian Marc Isaacs
Ahead of the release of his new documentary The Road, our reporter Jacob Harbord sat down with acclaimed filmmaker Marc Isaacs to discuss his latest work and what influenced it. … Read entire article »
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From riches to rags: the implosion of the American Dream
The acclaimed documentary film The Queen of Versailles, released on DVD today, depicts the story of a wealthy family’s downfall amid the recession. … Read entire article »
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Talking docs and dance with Christian Holten Bonke and Andreas Koefoed
Hitting UK cinemas this week, the documentary Ballroom Dancer reveals the emotional strain hidden behind the make-up, smiles and sequinned outfits in the world of professional dancing. DG’s Joëlle Pouliot talked pirrouettes and docs with the film’s directors. … Read entire article »
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Documentary shows dark side of ballroom dancing
What does it take to be a winner? In Ballroom Dancer, Danish directors Christian Holten Bonke and Andreas Koefoed focus their lens on the trials and tribulations of Ukrainian dancer Slavik Kryklyvyy in his destructive quest for success. … Read entire article »
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Filmmaker and chef show true perfection in Jiro Dreams of Sushi
In an undiscerning basement connecting to the Ginza Metro Station in the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo, filmmaker David Gelb explores in intricate and reverent detail, the restaurant of the world-renowned sushi chef Jiro Ono. … Read entire article »
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