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The eighth edition of Docs Ireland has an ambitious programme which aims to explore truth, power and storytelling in a rapidly changing world. Based in Belfast, it featurese a diverse range of films and events spanning music, climate, conflict, identity and culture, alongside a strong line-up of new Irish work.
The festival runs from 16 to 21 June.
View previous years coverage of the Docs Ireland festival:
Docs Ireland Latest Reviews
Documentary considering Ireland's contemporary music scene, but also that of a postcolonial society wrestling with its heritage.
As the first elected councilwoman of her Iranian village, Sara Shahverdi aims to break long-held patriarchal traditions by training teenage girls to ride motorcycles and stopping child marriages. When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
Explores Catherine E Coulson's life and her role as Twin Peaks' Log Lady, featuring interviews and archival footage that reveal her artistic journey and the character's cultural significance.
Docs Ireland Features
59th New York Film Festival early bird highlights Futura, Jane By Charlotte, James Baldwin: From Another Place and The Velvet Underground
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