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Director Mat Whitecross, actress Romola Garai, producer Karen Katz at World Premiere of Mat Whitecross’ Moving to Mars: A Million Miles from Burma at Sheffield Doc/Fest
Director Mat Whitecross, actress Romola Garai, producer Karen Katz at World Premiere of Mat Whitecross’ Moving to Mars: A Million Miles from Burma at Sheffield Doc/Fest
Opening with , the 16th Sheffield DocFest had lots of treats to offer. Showcasing the best documentary making talent from around the world, it included screenings, panel discussions and filmmaking masterclasses, with lots of opportunities to meet the talent.

Running from November 4 to 8, the festival celebrated its fourth year of being carbon free and one of its most successful years as a film industry marketplace, with over £10M worth of deals being made and several films securing distribution.
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Sons Of Cuba
Children at Havana’s state-run boxing academy prepare for the national championships.

 The Execution Of Gary Glitter?
A docudrama set in a parallel world explores issues surrounding the death penalty.
Winnebago Man
The truth about Jack Rebney, Winnebago salesman and inadvertent internet celebrity.

 Once Upon A Time Proletarian
An exploration of the social and political landscape of modern China.

The experience of awaiting sunrise on Taiwan's Ali Shan Mountain.

 Capitalism: A Love Story
A documentary about laissez faire capitalism and its effect on American society.
Kings Of Pastry
An American pastry chef travels to France to enter the Olympics of cooking, in pursuit of a red, white and blue collar from the Meilleur Ouvrier de France.

 Best Worst Movie
Documentary about Troll 2 - considered by many to be the worst film ever made.
Waiting For Women
In a small Spanish village where there are no women left, the lonely male residents throw a party.

 Pink Taxi
An introduction to Olga Fomina, Moscow's first women-only taxi service.

News & Features Repo

Buried, Winter's Bone, Bran Nue Day, Contracorriente and a late-night podcast.

Stalking Four Lions, Smash His Camera, Exit Through The Gift Shop and Night Catches Us.

Mohammad Bakri talks about his film Zahara, celebrating his Palestinian aunt.

Line-up features more than 120 features and new Canadian Cinema strand.

Turkish film scoops top prize at Berlinale, Polanski named best director
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