14.03.2025

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10.03.2025

A conversation with Mstyslav Chernov

We had the honor to speak to the journalist & director of "20 Days in Mariupol" about hope, resilience and his new film–Read the full Interview in our Magazine!  

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Interview

“These are real people, real faces, real lives.”

In an intimate conversation with Mstyslav Chernov, journalist and director of "20 Days in Mariupol", we spoke about the power of documentary filmmaking to reveal the brutal truth of war, about the resilience of the Ukrainian people and about Chernov's newest film "2000 Meters to Andriivka".

Films

It’s International Women’s Day!

March 8th marks International Women’s Day—a day to celebrate progress, acknowledge ongoing inequalities, and amplify female voices in all spheres of society. Let's have a look at female storytellers, feminist perspectives and eyeopening projects!

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Café der Freiheit: Interview with Tara Paighambari

Winner of the Dokumentale book prize 2024 Tara Paighambari studied molecular biology, worked as a business consultant, has her own startup and two cafés. In her book, she wrote down her life story - a story of new beginnings, courage and love.

Festival

We Need to be Vigilant

Professional journalism is required to distinguish fakes from facts. This is why we have to defend press freedom and independent media.

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