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The Story of Documentary Film

Nannika, representing the alhukwala (medicine person), stands during the sputc ceremony in Bella Coola Valley. The ceremony marks a return to ancestral practice after the collapse of the ooligan run.

The Documentary Side of VIFF 2026: Some Highlights

by Pat Mullen
September 30, 2026
Festivals

Documentary highlights at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) include Ceremony, Nuisance Bear, and The Story of Documentary Film.

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VIFF Announces Massive Documentary Line-up for 2026 Festival

by Pat Mullen
August 27, 2026
Festivals/News

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) announces over 50 documentaries among the line-up for its 2026 edition.

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The Story of Documentary Film (The 1970s) Review: Cousins’ Non-Fiction Chronicle Continues

by Jason Gorber
May 16, 2026
Festivals/Reviews

Mark Cousins' expansive The Story of Documentary Film looks at influential films of the 1970s that pushed non-fiction cinema forward.

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The Story of Documentary Film Review: The Art of Documenting Documentaries

by Jason Gorber
February 2, 2026
Reviews/Sundance

The Story of Documentary Film sees Mark Cousins chronicle the history of cinema in his signature fashion with this look at the art of non-fiction film.

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🏆Matthew Rankin accepts the WIFF Prize in Canadian 🏆Matthew Rankin accepts the WIFF Prize in Canadian Film at @windsorfilmfest for LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BRIAN MULRONEY. The @onf_nfb film is the first documentary to win the $25,000 prize. 🔗 story link in bio #film #cdnfilm #windsor #ladiesandgentlemenbrianmulroney #filmfestivals
At @windsorfilmfest all the way from Bosnia, filmm At @windsorfilmfest all the way from Bosnia, filmmaker Sladana Lucic talks about her documentary #Indentity and the children born of wartime violence who are now fighting for change. 🇧🇦 #wiff26 #Bosnia #movies #humanrights
Forget the patronizing title and the fact that it' Forget the patronizing title and the fact that it's the fourth doc about this crew in a year, Netflix’s #SCTV film is good times with old friends. 🔗 Review link in bio 📽 Now streaming #netflix #movies #moviereview #comedy
Montreal's turn! Festival announcement train conti Montreal's turn! Festival announcement train continues with @ridm_festival's 2026 lineup. 🚂 This year's fest includes 7 features in the National Competition, 8 titles in the International Competition. Plus, we'll be on hand for the New Visions @fipresci jury! 🔗 Get the lineup at POV (Link in bio) 📷 Itilli Gathering #Montreal #RIDM #documentary #film #festivals
Festober continues with a huge documentary slate a Festober continues with a huge documentary slate at @windsorfilmfest! The lineup includes #Goodfellas doc 'As Far Back as I Can Remember' with @braccoabroad on hand as an honouree, while docs have a 40% share in the Canadian competition. 📽 Fest runs Oct. 29 - Nov. 8. 🔗 Get a rundown of the doc lineup at POV! (Link in bio) 📖 Pick up a copy of our current issue at the WIFF box office while quantities last! #festivals #documentary #movies #windsor 📷 Goodfellas photo courtesy of The Everett Collection
A family story that crosses continents -- and genr A family story that crosses continents -- and genres! @ash.da.le tells Alice Shih about making @basbookfilm and sharing her father's story in hybrid fashion. 📕 📖: in POV 126, on stands now 🔗: link in bio 📽: screens at @windsorfilmfest, @reelasian & @ridm_festival next! #basbook #documentary #movies #family #vietnam
Director Sandro Silva (and son!) at the @reelworld Director Sandro Silva (and son!) at the @reelworld screening of #ThePerfectMatch, telling a story of hope and encouraging people to join the stem cell registry. 🩸 🔗 Visit Swab4Ezra.com to learn more about the importance of joining the registry, especially if you are between the ages of 17-35! #reelworld #documentary #stemcell #donate
#TheWindsThirst at @planetinfocus with director Al #TheWindsThirst at @planetinfocus with director Alejandro Valbuena Zooming in. Powerful! 💨 📽 #PIF2026 runs all weekend. #Toronto #filmfestivals #environment
So go, Canada. Whoo! Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppe So go, Canada. Whoo! Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim in Toronto for a wild screening of @youcanseeeverything 👀 Lots of talk in the Q&A (no recording allowed in that part) about great Canadian influences, like Allan King, Sarah Polley, and Guy Maddin, plus what happens when you go into a film thinking it won't work out. Turns out, it did! 📽 You Can See Everything is now in theatres 🔗 Review link in bio 👍👍 #documentary #youcanseeeverything #movies #NathanFielder #lanceoppenheim
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Il Paese: The Village Review – The Tomatoes Are Always Redder

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Prime Minster Brian Mulroney appears in a fantastical image. He is pictured from the waist up wearing a flamboyant Liberace-style coat. There is a dazzling background behind him with campaign signs. He looks pale and a bit like a vampire.

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