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Middle East and Africa 1 month ago

South Africa drops 'Melania' just ahead of release

"Melania" was not listed on the websites of the Nu Metro or Ster Kinekor theatres on Thursday, the day before its international release on January 30.

Academia 5 months ago

PREMIUM
Raminten Cabaret: An oasis of diversity and creativity

Nia Dinata's documentary Raminten Universe offers a moment to reflect on how we, as a people and a nation, could realize our motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika by embracing an inclusive community that provides a safe space for all.

Entertainment 6 months ago

New folk music documentary taps into Bob Dylan revival

"Newport and the Great Folk Dream", which premieres at the Venice Film Festival on Friday, charts the development of the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island in the early 1960s.

Art & Culture 1 year ago

Israeli-Palestinian film wins Oscar, directors assail US, global political stances

The documentary highlights the parallel realities in which the two friends live - Abraham with his yellow Israeli number plate that lets him travel anywhere, Adra confined to a territory that only ever gets smaller for Palestinians.

Academia 1 year ago

Peace with dignity: Reflections on a documentary of the Aceh peace process

A recently screened documentary on the Aceh peace process emphasizes that dignity and humanity from both sides of the negotiating table are key to resolving conflict toward building lasting peace.

Entertainment 1 year ago

Phone documentary details struggles of Afghan women under Taliban

The documentary, which debuted at Cannes in May 2023, was directed by exiled Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani who reached out to a dozen women after the fall of Kabul.

People 1 year ago

Celine Dion offers a portrait of resilience in vulnerable documentary

The movie focuses on her soaring career and more recent challenges with a rare neurological disorder that has drastically hampered her ability to perform.

Entertainment 1 year ago

Remastered Beatles movie 'Let It Be' gets long-awaited re-release

Shot in January 1969, director Michael Lindsay-Hogg's movie contained glimpses of the tensions and acrimony between John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr that eventually led to them disbanding.

Presidential Race 2 years ago

Muslim student group files police complaint against 'Dirty Vote'

The group also filed a report against the film's director, well-known investigative journalist Dandhy Laksono.

Perspectives 2 years ago

PREMIUM
‘Dirty Vote’: A new, cleaner form of ‘serangan fajar’

From the timing of its online release and its substance, documentary film 'Dirty Vote' provides voters with the kind of transparent information critical to making up their minds about who actually deserves their vote.

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