Films
Bajo Juárez: La ciudad devorando a sus hijas – Bajo Juárez: The City Devouring its Daughters (Mexiko 2007, Alejandra Sánchez und José Antonio Cordero, Competition (2002-2009)). Ten years of rape and murder, and still no justice: with the finger firmly pointed at high-reaching corruption, we can but bear witness to the women of Bajo Juarez’s fear and grief.
Citizen Havel (Obcan Havel) – Citizen Havel (Tschechische Republik 2008, Pavel Koutecky, Competition (2002-2009)). The Outstanding Documentary Film Award, DOK.FEST 2008!
Playwright, poet, essayist and Rolling Stones fan, civil rights defender, politician and revolutionary - a faithful portrait of a multifaceted icon.
Description of a Memory (Tza'ad Revi'i La'matbe'a) – Description of a Memory (Israel 2006, Dan Geva, Competition (2002-2009)). Israel reviewed: a revealing dance of images, mirrors and symbols, a dialogue between Chris Marker's filmic prophecy and the present – a terrific peace of cinematic art!
Flipping Out (Flip) – Flipping Out (Israel 2007, Yoav Shamir, Competition (2002-2009)). Insane in India: the "flipping-out" horror trip of young Israeli ex-soldiers as they head to ‘Little Israel’ in India to unwind.
How We Celebrate Freedom (Jashn-e-Azadi) – How We Celebrate Freedom (Indien 2007, Sanjay Kak, Competition (2002-2009)). Kashmir and the neverending war. Oppression, „martyrdom“, poverty and trauma. Here comes a sophisticated, critical and poetic picture of the region, which goes beyond the slogans and official news.
L'Avocat de la terreur – Terror's Advocate (Frankreich 2007, Barbet Schroeder, Competition (2002-2009)). A study of morality and compelling investigation of the life of an enigmatic man. The story of the "devil's advocate" Jacques Vergès, France's most famous and most hated lawyer.
La Mère – The Mother (Schweiz / Frankreich / Russland 2007, Antoine Cattin, Competition (2002-2009)). Alone with nine children in the Russian province, working hard day in, day out, men are absent or drunk. And yet, a film full of happiness, love and magical moments.
Le Papier ne peut pas envelopper la braise (außer Konkurrenz) – Paper Cannot Wrap Up Embers (non-competitive) (Frankreich 2006, Rithy Panh, Competition (2002-2009)). DOK.FEST 2008, BEST.DOKS! A vivid, urgent film that reveals the frustration, inevitable destruction, searing anger and almost perverse beauty in the lives of Phnom Penh prostitutes.
Life After The Fall – Life After The Fall (Großbritannien / Irak 2008, Kasim Abid, Competition (2002-2009)). DOK.FEST 2008 Documentary:Filmaward of Bayerischer Rundfunk and Telepool!
From jubilance and hope to fear and violence - A chronicle of one Iraqi family's experiences over 4 years after the fall of Saddam Hussein.
Mafrouza - Oh la nuit! – Mafrouza - Oh night! (Frankreich 2007, Emmanuelle Demoris, Competition (2002-2009)). Against the background of a crumbling necropolis, the song of a young boy brings us bare-footed into life in an Egyptian shantytown.
Memory Books – Memory Books (Deutschland / Schweiz 2007, Christa Graf, Competition (2002-2009)). A precious legacy: In Uganda mothers dying of AIDS write Memory Books for their soon-to-be orphaned children.
Recycle (Ea' Adat Khalk) – Recycle (Jordanien / Deutschland / Niederlande / USA / Frankreich / Schweiz 2007, Mahmoud Al-Massad, Competition (2002-2009)). The roots of Jihad. An ex-Mujahid now fights for his family’s survival.
Shake the Devil Off (Schweiz 2007, Peter Entell, Competition (2002-2009)). She survived Hurricane Katrina, but might fall under the axe of catholic bureaucracy: St. AugustineChurch, birthplace of jazz and gospel. The parishioners join forces with local musicians in resistance.
Stranded (Frankreich 2007, Gonzalo Arijon, Competition (2002-2009)). A remarkable tale of human resilience – 72 days stranded in the snowy Andean mountains without food or supplies. What 16 men had to do to survive and how it affected their lives.
VSPRS Show and Tell – VSPRS Show and Tell (Belgien / Großbritannien 2007, Sophie Fiennes, Competition (2002-2009)). The extremes of psychiatric anguish unleashed in a provocative and emotive dance performance. An outrageous piece of physical expression masterfully brought to the big screen.
With Gilbert & George (Großbritannien 2007, Julian Cole, Competition (2002-2009)). Stomping on conventions and ram raiding taboos: take a trip with the world’s most enduring art double act, Gilbert & George.
