MISHA AND THE WOLVES
Sam Hobkinson reveals the fascinating tale of a woman’s self-mythologizing Holocaust survival story.
Festival Section:
World Cinema Documentary Competition
Country:
UK/Belgium
Category Archives: Recommendations
2021 Sundance Docs in Focus: MISHA AND THE WOLVES
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2021 Sundance Docs in Focus: FLEE
FLEE
Jonas Poher Rasmussen tells the affecting story of a former refugee who must confront the traumas of his past to move forward with his life.
Festival Section:
World Cinema Documentary Competition (Day One film)
Country:
Denmark/France/Sweden/Norway
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On VOD: ASSASSINS
Coming to VOD this Friday, January 15:
ASSASSINS
Director:
Ryan White
World Premiere:
Sundance 2020
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, Zurich, Warsaw, Stockholm, Full Frame, Double Exposure, Hot Docs, Brisbane, Hawai’i
About:
An investigation of the bizarre story behind the brazen assassination of the half-brother of Kim Jong-un.
My pre-Sundance profile of the doc may be found here.
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2021 Sundance Docs in Focus: FAYA DAYI
FAYA DAYI
Jessica Beshir crafts a poetic, sensorial journey into the highlands of Harar in eastern Ethiopia, the birthplace of khat.
Festival Section:
World Cinema Documentary Competition
Country:
Ethiopia/USA/Qatar
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On DVD/VOD: BEAUTIFUL DARLING
New to DVD/VOD this week:
BEAUTIFUL DARLING
Director:
James Rasin
World Premiere:
Berlin 2010
Select Festivals:
New Directors/New Films, Frameline, Provincetown
About:
A portrait of the pioneering and influential Warhol Superstar, Candy Darling.
I previously wrote about the doc here.
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2021 Sundance Docs in Focus: CAPTAINS OF ZAATARI
CAPTAINS OF ZAATARI
Ali El Arabi follows the soccer dreams of two teenage best friends living in the titular Syrian refugee camp.
Festival Section:
World Cinema Documentary Competition
Country:
Egypt
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New York Jewish Film Festival 2021: Documentary Overview
Festival:
The 30th New York Jewish Film Festival
Dates:
January 13-26
About:
Co-presented by Film at Lincoln Center and The Jewish Museum, the event goes online this year with eight docs among its offerings of 16 new features.
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On DVD/VOD: QUEEN OF HEARTS: AUDREY FLACK
Coming to DVD/VOD today, Tuesday, January 12:
QUEEN OF HEARTS: AUDREY FLACK
Director:
Deborah Shaffer
Co-Director:
Rachel Reichman
World Premiere:
Film Columbia 2019
Select Festivals:
DOC NYC, Docaviv, Full Frame, Ashland, Indie Grits, Hamptons Docfest, Sonoma
About:
A portrait of the pioneering artist.
I previously wrote about the doc here.
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2021 Sundance Docs in Focus: USERS
USERS
Natalia Almada offers a thought-provoking essay about the unexpected consequences of our dependence on technology.
Festival Section:
US Documentary Competition
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On DVD: A THOUSAND CUTS
Coming to DVD today, Tuesday, January 12:
A THOUSAND CUTS
Director:
Ramona Diaz
World Premiere:
Sundance 2020
Select Festivals:
Hot Docs, SXSW, AFI Docs, Full Frame, San Francisco, Cleveland
About:
A chilling look at the assault on fundamental democratic freedoms in the Philippines.
My pre-Sundance profile of the doc may be found here.
Filed under Documentary, Film, Film Festivals, Recommendations, Releases, Sundance
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