In her documentary "Curtains", director Alina Cyranek confronts the often-silenced issue of domestic violence – a reality affecting millions. In this interview, she shares what inspired the film, her artistic approach, and what urgently needs to change in society and politics.
How do we confront fear, disinformation, and extremist manipulation? Director Havana Marking shares the story behind a bold and timely investigation into the fragile state of democracy.
María José Díaz and Francisca Silva are the visionary creators behind 'Ancestral Secret VR', a virtual world that merges Indigenous storytelling with cutting-edge technology. This is a deeply immersive experience situated between tradition, spirituality, and innovation.
The most impactful documentaries go beyond raising awareness—they push the needle toward justice. When aligned with advocacy, journalism, or legal strategies, they can help drive investigations, trigger reforms, and even bring down corrupt officials. Films for Transparency and Dokumentale strive to make this connections for long lasting impact.
This year, the Dokumentale, in partnership with Transparency International and the International Anticorruption Conference Series (IACC), explores the impact of non-fiction storytelling in the fight against corruption. The program features seven carefully selected films that highlight the global influence of corruption and the power of truth.
'Writing Hawa' tells the story of three generations of Afghan women—and has laid the foundation for a global movement. An Essay by Hasse van Nunen about the 'Learning with Hawa' campaign and the Afghan diaspora fighting for education and hope.
A gripping conversation with Katrin Rönicke on the fight for women’s rights, the complexities of abortion laws, and the role of digital media in shaping public discourse.
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'.
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!
