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The festival's 32nd edition will run from June 18 to 23. It will open with Still Pushing Pineapples.
View Films by Strand:
- Debates
- International Competition
- International First Feature Competition
- International Short Film Competition
- Journeys
- Memories
- People And Community
- Rebellions
- Rhythms
- Tim Hetherington Award
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Doc/Fest Latest Reviews
Two poets, one incurable cancer diagnosis. Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley go on an unexpectedly funny and poignant journey through love, life, and mortality.
A seemingly minor neighbourhood dispute in Florida escalates into deadly violence. Police bodycam footage and investigative interviews expose the consequences of Florida’s 'stand your ground' laws.
As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.
The story of the former singer of pop band Black Lace and his journey on the road with his ageing mother and his partner, as he aims for a comeback.
A documentary following a teenager's transition.
Amid the failing counteroffensive, a journalist follows a Ukrainian platoon on their mission to traverse one mile of heavily fortified forest and liberate a strategic village from Russian occupation. But the farther they advance through their destroyed homeland, the more they realise that this war may never end.
Lauretta Ncobo's daughter considers her author mother's exile from South Africa and subsequent life and work.
Documentary exploring the historic LGBTQ+ influence on rock 'n' roll.
Documentary about the people living in war-ravaged Bucha.
A young welder confronts her fractured past to protect her sister.
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