ELECTIONS: Tricked by cynical populists' fake commitments for their own obscure ends, the elderly residents of an entire village in Georgia are left toothless, figuratively and literally.
RUSSIA: Victory Day in Russia in 2022 – barely six weeks after Putin's invasion of Ukraine – plays out the same tired old themes of the Red Army's victory over Nazism in 1945, with those celebrating eagerly taking up the new propaganda of victory.
SPIRITUALITY: The transformation from renowned HIV researcher to Buddhist monk unveils complexities of solitude, mental health, and familial reconciliation.
IDENTITY: A captivating road movie adventure to find the lost Apache tribe blending humour and poignant revelations on the complex tapestry of indigenous identity and colonial impact.
THESSALONIKI: Elina Psykou's Stray Bodies sheds thought-provoking light on bodily autonomy through abortion, in-vitro fertilization and euthanasia, while Tzeli Hadjidimitriou tells the story of the lesbian community on the island of Lesvos in Lesvia.
REPORT: When CPH:DOX opened its doors for its 21st instalment between 13 and 24 March 2024, it centred on issues ranging from fertility, ableism, discrimination and trauma, regarding the body as a site of socio-political conflict.
HUMAN IDFF: The Norwegian documentaries Ibelin and A New Kind of Wilderness, both of which have gained international acclaim, tell moving stories about distinctive individuals - but also provide enriching perspectives on our social life.
REALITY: We perceive reality very differently. So let me suggest three areas where reality is real, strong and direct for all of us. But also about what a newly translated book by Pier Paolo Pasolini says about film's contact with reality.
INTERVIEW: We are talking with the previous Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, the man who could have been prime minister in Britain, about current issues – like military build-up, Ukraine, Israel, climate justice and labour, security, democracy, citizen assemblies, and not least of all, hope for the future.
goEAST: With the 24th edition currently underway, Modern Times Review spoke with its Director #Heleen Gerritsen# on her role, inspirations, the festival's place within a broader continental sphere, and more.
CPH:DOX: With its Head of Industry and Artistic Director, we discuss specific aspects of the CPH:DOX Industry programme, the secrets of a well-rounded festival, ensuring safety and free speech for all, and much more.
IRAQ: In Iraq, the youth don't trust the politicians or the parties. We met the director and producer of Baghdad on Fire, which addresses the bad governance of their country's leaders and the mobilisation of the youth who really fight for change.