"A lifetime prison hidden in the centre of the free world" @moderntimesreview.bsky.social on DREAMERS, out now on True Story.

The 23rd #doclisboa will open with Palestinian filmmaker Kamal Aljafari's 'With Hasan in Gaza'. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/doclisboa-20... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

"In politically and socially volatile times, dedicated documentary streaming platforms may play a critical role in responding to today's realities" We spoke to Sevara Pan for an article about documentary streaming platforms in @moderntimesreview.bsky.social Read more: buff.ly/mqQGtxb

A panel at last month's Dokufest raised this epic question: "What does it mean to watch?" I unpacked some of the ideas for @moderntimesreview.bsky.social www.moderntimes.review/what-does-it...

At Dokufest, a panel discussion posed this epic question: What does it mean to watch? @cirilism.bsky.social breaks down the conversation.

Over nine days, DokuFest presented over 200 films alongside performances, discussions, masterclasses, and workshops spread across cinemas and improvised venues throughout #Prizren. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/dokufest-win... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The one and only #Dokufest kicks off its 24th edition today, running through 9 August. Find all MTR coverage -> www.moderntimes.review/tag/dokufest/

Applications for the 10th #VerzioDoclab are open until 31 July 2025. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/verzio-docla... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

Find the official statement on the closure of @ajbalkans.bsky.social #DocumentaryFestival below: NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/ajb-doc-film... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The 2025 Sunny Side of the Doc brought together 2,100 participants from 60 countries. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/sunny-side-o... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmmarket

"An exploration of rare archival material that unveils the significance of Algeria's fight for independence and its implications for modern-day Africa." @moderntimesreview.bsky.social‬ on SCENES FROM THE LABUDOVIC REELS by Mila Turajlic buff.ly/6r8WcwW, out now on True Story.

"Hans Blix was never possible to corrupt, and when we look at what goes on today on the world scene, we may think of him as the last uncorrupted representative of the world community, the last genuine public servant" @moderntimesreview.bsky.social‬ on BLIX NOT BOMBS buff.ly/4qN9fwn out now.

Chile's prolific year continues with another strong showing at Sheffield DocFest. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/chiledoc-she... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

"The humanity of its character, the tenderness of the shots and these universal themes – altogether, the film appears to the emotional self of its viewers, making it deeply relatable: we sacrifice belonging for freedom and freedom for belonging" @moderntimesreview.bsky.social‬

The bill targets civil organisations, independent media, and companies that receive foreign funding, potentially subjecting them to a public watchlist and sanctions for actions deemed to undermine Hungary’s sovereignty. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/new-bill-hun... #mtr #mtrnews #freepress

The 40th @dokfest.bsky.social continues online in Germany through 25 May. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/dok-fest-mun... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

"essential viewing, as it opens the door to understanding, empathy and discourse, all of which can, in their own small way, alleviate the burden of the victims of war." @moderntimesreview.bsky.social on THE HAMLET SYNDROME buff.ly/ldrFxhM out now on True Story.

Bridging #cinema, #anthropology, and critical public dialogue, Bristol's RAI Film Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The five selected DocudaysUA DOCU/UKRAINE films have already been recognised at Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, and Visions du Réel, returning to Ukrainian screens with renewed urgency and emotional depth. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/docu-ukraine... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews

As part of #CannesDocs- Marche du Film, Chiledoc returns with another year of robust presence on the Riviera. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/chilean-docu... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmmarket #cannes2025

It's almost Sunny Side of the Doc time, with 42 projects selected for its 36th edition. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/sunny-side-o... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmmarket

The 25th goEast Film Festival was the last under director Heleen Gerritsen. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/goeast-2025-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The DocAlliance award will be announced at the 2025 @cannesfilmfestival.bsky.social NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/doc-alliance... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews

"shows us how thought-provoking the imaginary petrification of time through the power of camera footage can be in the context of cinematic art." @moderntimesreview.bsky.social on PRIVATE FOOTAGE by Janaina Nagata buff.ly/bAD9Thc out now on True Story.

A lineup well exemplifying the current world in turmoil. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/krakow-film-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

Nine members of her family were killed alongside her. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/photojournal...

The goEast Film Festival Main Competition will present 14 feature-length films that reflect the political, cultural, and emotional landscapes of Central and Eastern Europe. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/goeast-2025-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

🎬 Filmmakers & producers: got a groundbreaking docuseries in development? Apply to Ex Oriente Film 2025 for expert mentorship, hands-on training & a chance to pitch at the East Doc Forum. 🌍 Open to CEE projects ⏰ Deadline: April 15 💸 Free to apply! 👉 bit.ly/ExOrienteFil...

This year’s CPH:DOX saw 71 films compete across six categories, with 56 world premieres. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/cphdox-2025-... ##mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews ##filmfestival

The ceremony had been briefly evacuated due to a (false alarm) bomb threat. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/one-world-20... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #ffilmfestival

Among the winners is an untitled #EdwardSaid documentary, which won the #AlJazeeraDocumentary Channel Co-Production Award. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/cphindustry-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival #cphdox2025

The 18th edition of the One World Romania International Documentary and Human Rights Film Festival takes place from 4–13 April in Bucharest before moving online through the end of the month NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/one-world-ro... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

Organised by the Institute of Documentary Films, the event concluded at Prague's One World Film Festival. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/east-doc-pla... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

2025's ETHNOCINECA Vienna will explore history’s lingering spectres, contemporary anxieties, and how documentary cinema navigates the visible and invisible. NEWS -> moderntimes.review/ethnocineca-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

With its 2025 edition kicking off today, Director of Programming Mads Mikkelsen talks to MTR about curating a festival that balances artistic vision with social relevance, what makes a film truly belong at CPH:DOX & more. INTERVIEW ->https://www.moderntimes.review/cphdox-interview-mads-mikkelsen/

With One World Festival in full swing, MTR speaks with its director, Ondřej Kamenický, on defining his role, the festival's programming approach, the challenges of addressing human rights in today's complex societal landscape & more. INTERVIEW -> www.moderntimes.review/interview-on...

The 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival concluded on 16 March 2025 with an awards ceremony celebrating outstanding documentary filmmaking from around the world. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/thessaloniki... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The 2025 @fifdh.bsky.social concluded yesterday. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/fifdh-2025-a... #mtrr #mtrnews #documentartnews #filmfestival

The full @fifdh.bsky.social festival programme concludes tomorrow. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/fifdh-impact... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The premier pitching forum in the #Baltic region has officially opened its call for project submissions for its 29th edition. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/baltic-sea-d... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews

The program from DOK Leipzig and TiDF seeks to provide displaced filmmakers access to funding and industry support at their current locations, whether in exile or within their home countries. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/displaced-do... #mtrr #mtrnews #documentarynews

This year’s Movies That Matter #humanrights #filmfestival will feature 98 films, including 10 world premieres, highlighting urgent social and political issues through compelling storytelling. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/movies-that-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

Bologna’s premier audiovisual industry event, Biografilm Festival Bio to B – Industry Days, returns for its 12th edition from 7 to 9 June 2025. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/biografilm-i... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The 2025 East Doc Platform unfurls at the One World #HumanRights Film Festival in #Prague. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/east-doc-pla... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival #AJBIndustryDays submissions will be accepted from 3 March to 31 May 2025. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/ajd-industry... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

"Kovalenko achieves a poignant intimacy with the teenagers, embedding her camera inside their physical and emotional worlds and quietly burrowing into their daily lives. ." @moderntimesreview.bsky.social on WE WILL NOT FADE AWAY buff.ly/RKkXegy out now on True Story.

The two films, one from #Norway and the other from #Romania, will screen in competition at the 65th Krakow Film Festival NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/environmenta... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

A record-breaking 94 world premieres feature in the full CPH:DOX programme. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/cphdox-2025-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

"courageously personal essayistic...The impact of war on three generations of women, blending personal stories, family archives, and historical parallels." @moderntimesreview.bsky.social on A PORTRAIT TO REMEMBER https://buff.ly/3D5GJd9 out now on True Story.

The new CPH:DOX initiative will take place on 24 March at the Social Cinema of Kunsthal Charlottenborg. NEWS -> moderntimes.review/cphdox-summi... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival