The 33rd edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), offered a wide selection of titles exploring the crucial role of capitalism in today’s society, placing a special focus on the
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This year’s International Documentary Festival Amsterdam selection features a number of ground-breaking titles taking a clear stance against racism, authoritarianism and exploitation in films such as Aswang
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Why are villains so fascinating? Why are they often the most memorable characters of the movies we watch? Why do we like them so much? A retrospective at IDFA tries to find
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Keep ReadingThe Peter Wintonick Award was presented by Jan Rofekamp at IDFA 2013 in honour of the late filmmaker who loved the festival.
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Keep ReadingAn intimate portrait by POV international editor Wintonick of Ally Derks, IDFA (International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam) founder and Executive Director and the winner of the Doc Mogul Award this year.
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