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🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Eighty Angry Journalists and Scientists in the Center of Conspiracies. Movie Recommendations Worth Watching at Febiofest

The 33rd edition of Febiofest, a film festival in Bratislava, showcases important films including a documentary on the struggle for independent journalism in Hungary.

Mar 11 • 10:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The One World Human Rights Film Festival Kicks Off, Featuring Rapper Pogány Induló

The 28th edition of the One World Human Rights Film Festival is set to begin in Prague with numerous documentary films and an appearance by rapper Pogány Induló.

Mar 11 • 09:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Documentaries incorporate amateur cameras in an era when everyone films their crises

The article discusses how the proliferation of amateur filming has influenced the creation of documentaries, highlighting Pavel Talankin's efforts to expose government propaganda in Russia through his recordings.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

What the Jeden svět Festival 2026 Offers

The article discusses the offerings and highlights of the Jeden svět Festival 2026.

Mar 10 • 16:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

In the City Tips: The festival that can get almost any KUA student out of their winter den is starting now

The annual CPH:DOX documentary film festival in Copenhagen is set to take place from March 11-22 and offers a wide range of films and activities for attendees.

Mar 9 • 20:59 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Reviewers: Here are 18 Films We Want to See at CPH:DOX

The article highlights 18 films featured in this year's CPH:DOX program, showcasing diverse themes from exploration to consciousness.

Mar 9 • 18:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The documentary film festival "Artdocfest/Riga 2026" awards "Grand Prix" to the films "Memory" and "Lagoon"

The documentary film festival "Artdocfest/Riga 2026" awarded its "Grand Prix" to the films "Lagoon" and "Memory," while also recognizing other notable works.

Mar 9 • 05:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Greenland, Lynetteholm and Gaza: Here are ten political films at CPH:DOX

The CPH:DOX festival showcases ten political documentaries, addressing themes such as activism, community, and technology from March 11 to 22 in Denmark.

Mar 9 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Life & Tech

Films that do not leave you indifferent. Recommendations from film critic Daira Āboliņa this week

Film critic Daira Āboliņa recommends several films this week, highlighting significant achievements in the Latvian film industry.

Mar 2 • 08:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Helena Lindblad: Five Film Discoveries at the Tempo Festival

Helena Lindblad highlights five noteworthy films to watch at the Tempo Festival in Stockholm, starting with Angelica Ruffier's hybrid documentary 'La belle année' on March 2.

Feb 27 • 08:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvian cinema is enriched by two more films. "Great Kristaps" week sees the premieres of "Scarecrow" and "Imprints"

The week of "Great Kristaps" in Latvia sees the premiere of two films, including Laila Pakalniņa's documentary "Scarecrow," which explores the coexistence of urban environments and wildlife at Riga Airport.

Feb 27 • 05:13 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Film awards race shows what stories about war West prefers to hear

The article discusses the prominence of two films about Russia and Ukraine in the current film awards season, highlighting the success of 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' over '2,000 Meters to Andriivka.'

Feb 26 • 18:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Series about Jehovah's Witnesses and 'The Refuge': What to Watch on TV and Streaming This Wednesday

This article discusses various films and series available for streaming, including one about Jehovah's Witnesses that discusses troubling issues within the organization.

Feb 24 • 19:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Elvis Presley's ex shares true feelings on EPiC concert after being 'erased' from biopic

Linda Thompson, Elvis Presley's ex-girlfriend, shares her mixed feelings about Baz Luhrmann's films on Elvis, expressing disappointment over her absence in the biopic but a more positive outlook on the new concert documentary EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert.

Feb 21 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Film 'Anônimo 2' and Paul McCartney: what to watch on TV and streaming this week

The article discusses the upcoming films, including 'Anônimo 2' featuring Bob Odenkirk and a documentary about Paul McCartney, highlighting their themes and where to watch them.

Feb 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Heartbreaking' true crime documentary full of twists leaves viewers 'bawling'

A true crime documentary has touched viewers deeply, being described as one of the most heartbreaking films they've ever seen.

Feb 20 • 10:09 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Keiti Väliste Films Raine Karbi: Her Openness Was Very Surprising

A new portrait film about architect Raine Karbi highlights his significant contributions to Tallinn's architecture and his personal character.

Feb 16 • 15:40 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Literary sensation now as a film, the most successful chess player in history, and a reality show that soothes the soul (tips on what to watch)

The article highlights a selection of films and series based on literary works, a documentary about the most successful female chess player in history, and a reality show about painting available on YouTube.

Feb 13 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DocPoint Tallinn Awards Peeter Laurits Investigative Film

The DocPoint Tallinn documentary festival attracted over 4,000 attendees, showcasing notable films and a masterclass by acclaimed Finnish director Pirjo Honkasalo.

Feb 11 • 22:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Pavel Koutecký Award was won by the films Grounded and What If the Stones Run Out?

The Pavel Koutecký Award was awarded to the films 'Grounded' and 'What If the Stones Run Out?'.

Feb 11 • 19:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Melania Film About the First Lady Failed. What Other Documentaries About the Famous Also Flopped?

The documentary film 'Melania,' focusing on Melania Trump, has been criticized for failing to attract viewers, highlighting the challenges in producing successful films about famous personalities.

Feb 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Four documentary short films selected to represent the cycle 'Latvian Code. Latvia Today'

The documentary short film cycle 'Latvian Code. Latvia Today' highlights films that explore contemporary Latvia through individual stories reflecting broader social and cultural contexts.

Feb 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Film with Glenn Close about mourning: what to watch on TV and streaming on Monday

The article discusses two notable films and a new series available for viewing, including Glenn Close's film 'Memórias de Um Verão' which deals with themes of grief and family, and a documentary about King Charles III's environmental activism.

Feb 8 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Before Steve Irwin, there was Alby Mangels. This is why you no longer hear his name

Alby Mangels, a once-popular Australian documentary-maker known for his World Safari films, reveals why he chose to withdraw from the public eye in a rare interview.

Feb 7 • 18:55 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

The Truth: Ms. Chrupalla, Charlotte, and the Bas

The article discusses the impact of the documentary film "Melania" and the emergence of similar films focusing on the lives of women beside powerful men, highlighting the commercial potential and cultural significance of these narratives.

Feb 7 • 08:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Rare, revealing, vivid: The files that are changing our world at the 28th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival

The article discusses the impactful themes showcased at the 28th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, highlighting the transformative power of documentary films.

Feb 6 • 06:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Nick Cave's Veiled World is Special

The documentary 'Nick Cave's Veiled World' is distinct from previous films about the iconic musician as it features him only through past videos and does not include new direct appearances.

Feb 4 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Tõnu Karjatse's Recommendations from Docpoint: From the Bohemian Twins to Uncompromising Rock Stars

Tõnu Karjatse highlights several films from the Docpoint documentary festival, showcasing themes from Estonia's recent past, the Bohemian twins, love through surveillance cameras, and the unyielding nature of rock artists.

Feb 3 • 16:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Rare Films from 90s Estonia to Be Screened at This Year's Docpoint

The Docpoint film festival starting on February 3 will feature rare films from the 1990s shot in Estonia, including a retrospective of Finnish documentary legend Pirjo Honkasalo.

Feb 3 • 15:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Gallery: New films from the 'Estonian Stories' series premiered in Sõprus

The documentary series 'Estonian Stories' continues with new films in February, following the premiere of four films from the 23rd season on ETV.

Feb 3 • 12:54 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Propaganda in Russian Schools: Heavy Fare

The documentary 'A Nobody Against Putin' portrays a bleak picture of the propaganda machine in Russian schools through the eyes of a teacher who films daily life in the classroom amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Jan 16 • 18:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Cinema Forum and KNAP Center become spaces of remembrance for the people and events that shaped the Republic of Croatia

The Homeland Documentary Film Week, featuring the Festival and Review of Homeland Documentary Film, will take place from January 19 to 24 in Zagreb, showcasing seven films related to the Homeland War and the events that marked the creation of the Republic of Croatia.

Jan 13 • 16:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Chris Pratt will present a documentary about the tomb of St. Peter

American actor Chris Pratt is set to present a documentary about the Vatican necropolis and the tomb of St. Peter, produced by Vatican Media, Fabric of St. Peter, and AF Films, scheduled for release in 2026 to mark the 400th anniversary of the current St. Peter's Basilica.

Dec 27 • 18:00 UTC

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