The Tesla World Light (Canada, 8 min.) Dir. Matthew Rankin Peter Mettler’s Picture of Light proves that a filmmaker can capture the fleeting radiance of the Northern Lights to create an
Keep ReadingLong Strange Trip (USA, 240 min.) Dir. Amir Bar-Lev Programme: Special Presentations (International Premiere) One can’t help but appreciate the nod to the longevity of The Grateful Dead in the running
Keep ReadingRebels on Pointe (Canada, 90 min.) Dir. Bobbi Jo Hart Programme: Singular Sensation(s) (Toronto Premiere) In Rebels on Pointe, Montreal filmmaker Bobbi Jo Hart profiles Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo,
Keep ReadingSusanne Bartsch: On Top (USA, 84 min.) Dir. Anthony&Alex Programme: Nightvision (Programme: Nightvision) Hot Docs’ team of programmers have chosen a large number of character portraits this year—more than in previous
Keep ReadingWhite Walls Say Nothing (Argentina/USA, 70 min.) Dir. Jonny Robson, Gates Bradley Programme: Artscapes (World Premiere) White Walls Say Nothing profiles the Argentine artists who took graffiti to a new level
Keep ReadingMotel (Canada, 57 min.) Dir. Jesse McCracken Programme: Canadian Spectrum (World Premiere) Jesse McCracken strips away the postcard perfect image of Niagara Falls in Motel. This compassionate and restrained observation doc
Keep ReadingFlames (USA, 86 min.) Dir. Zefrey Throwell, Josephine Decker Programme: Artscapes (International Premiere) Just what in blazes is Flames? Is it a drama? A mockumentary? A doc? Or is it just
Keep ReadingStill Tomorrow (China, 88 min.) Dir. Jian Fan Programme: Artscapes (Canadian Premiere) In half of China, things are happening: volcanoes erupt, rivers run dry, political prisoners and displaced workers are abandoned,
Keep ReadingBobbi Jene (Denmark/Sweden, 95 min.) Dir. Elvira Lind Programme: Artscapes (Canadian Premiere) Attendees at last year’s Hot Docs festival might have encountered the rhythmic visual babble of Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin’s
Keep ReadingYou’re Soaking In It (Canada, 75 min.) Dir. Scott Harper Programme: Democrazy (World Premiere) Don’t be confused by the opening reel of You’re Soaking In It. A trailer advertising the documentary
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