Nick Cunningham

Following the May 6 opening of the online DOK.fest München, the festival got down to business May 7 with the two-pronged DOK.forum Industry programme, comprising Marketplace and Perspectives.

Visions du Réel Artistic Director Emilie Bujès reflects on the leading Swiss doc event, held online in 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

After the Festival, a majority of titles will be made available for an extended viewing window until June 24, subject to availability.

Best feature to Punta Sacra (Italy), Jury prize to Finnish doc Anerca, Breath of Life.

On May 4 Swiss Films presents an overview of five promising Swiss docs in production, which are about to be launched onto the festival circuit and for worldwide distribution.

Oscar-nominated Petra Costa delivered a highly entertaining and provocative masterclass at VdR during which she discussed her feature films and motivations, specifically the ‘black hole’ of personal trauma.

Prizes follow successful conclusion of Pitching du Réel, Docs in Progress and Rough Cut Lab programmes, presented online this year.

'Banksy Most Wanted' grapples with the elusive art phenomenon, genius to some, a Robin Hood-type saviour to others or, to his detractors, a corporate juggernaut who should be unmasked.

Shot over four decades, Anerca, Breath of Life (Markku Lehmuskallio, Johannes Lehmuskallio, Anastasia Lapsui) is an ethnographic odyssey through the indigenous cultures of northern Europe and North America.

Amsterdam doc fest’s move a response to “unprecedented levels” of online audience interest during lockdown