Innovation and Inspiration at FIPADOC
Exploring the World of Documentaries in Biarritz
Taking place each January in the picturesque Biarritz, France, FIPADOC is not just a festival but a vibrant gathering of over 30,000 spectators, showcasing a rich tapestry of more than 180 documentaries from over 50 countries.
This event is a celebration of diverse storytelling, featuring an array of formats like short films, feature-length documentaries, and cutting-edge immersive experiences. With 15 prestigious awards up for grabs, the festival draws an eclectic mix of the public, film professionals, and industry leaders. This year’s FIPADOC runs from 19 - 27 January 2024.
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FILMS
20 Days in Mariupol
Director: Mstyslav Chernov
While the Russian invasion commences, a group of Ukrainian journalists who are stuck in the besieged city of Mariupol strive to carry out their duty of documenting the war's brutalities.
Body
Director: Petra Seliškar
Resilience, acceptance, and the intertwining of mind and body.
Breaking Social
Director: Fredrik Gertten
A look at the global patterns of modern kleptocracy and extractivism, reimagining the building blocks of our societies along the way.
Eastern Front
Director: Vitaly Mansky, Yevhen Titarenko
A gut-wrenching glimpse of the brutal realities of life and death on the Eastern front in Ukraine's fight to keep back Russian invaders
Landshaft
Director: Daniel Kötter
The complex interplay of geopolitics, resource extraction, and the enduring spirit of a land and its people, post-Karabakh War.
Pure Unknown
Director: Mattia Colombo, Valentina Cicogna
When the Mediterranean rejects the nameless, who restores their dignity?
Return to Raqqa
Director: Albert Solé, Raúl Cuevas
Former ISIS hostage Marc Marginedas returns to Raqqa to confront the ghosts of his past.
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood
Director: Anna Hints
Female solidarity through Estonian women continuing an age-old tradition.
Interview
Between Revolutions: «I am more fascinated by the archival material than the present»
We joined film director Vlad Petri as he reflected on the stories of women's resilience and revolution in his film Between Revolutions.
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