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Sheffield DocFest

2008

Ma Bar is among the shorts in the Scottish Docs section.
Ma Bar is among the shorts in the Scottish Docs section.

2008 marks the 15th anniversary of Sheffield Doc/Fest, and this year's line-up will really give attendees something to celebrate. Along with a wide selection of feature-length and short factual films, there is also a celebration of acclaimed documentary makers Nick Broomfield and Shinshuke Ogawa

Running between the November 5 and 9 at Sheffield Showroom, it features diverse work from around the world tackling themes such as war, addiction, sport and family life.

Got a feature or short film screening at this year's fest and want us to review it? If you have a screener, please feel free to send it to us.

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  • Goleshovo
    Review preview for Goleshovo

    Metev isn't scared to hold a shot, letting silence unfold as often as conversation and though people occasionally seem to roll their eyes at the camera, this adds to the charm.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    A forgotten Bulgarian town struggles onwards in this observational documentary.
  • Afghan Star
    Review preview for Afghan Star

    Although not breaking new ground in terms of the way it is shot and edited, this is a compelling story and features some excellent archive footage.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Four hopefuls compete to become pop idols in post-Taliban Afghanistan.
  • Tyson
    Review preview for Tyson

    Like the heavyweight prize-fighter in his prime, this is documentary stripped back to its leanest form.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    Intimate portrait of the heavyweight boxer.
  • Chosen
    Review preview for Chosen

    The frank simplicity of the film's design is itself transgressive, and it hits harder as a result.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    Three men talk about the sexual abuse they suffered in private schools.
  • The End Of America
    Review preview for The End Of America

    Wolf argues her case with passion.

    Val Kermode · 3 out of 5
    Naomi Wolf explores political changes in the US.
  • Shadow Of The Holy Book
    Review preview for Shadow Of The Holy Book

    You couldn’t make it up!

    Val Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    A look at life under Saparmurat Niyazov's regime in Turkmenistan, where he encourages worship of his book.
  • Second Skin
    Review preview for Second Skin

    An excellent mix of real and virtual world visuals keeps all this highly entertaining.

    Val Kermode · 4.5 out of 5
    A journey into the world of MMPORGs.
  • Letter To Anna
    Review preview for Letter To Anna

    Despite the bravery of some of the interviewees, I would have liked more answers.

    Val Kermode · 3 out of 5
    Interviews with Russian activist and Putin critic Anna Politkovskaya, plus an examination of what happened after her assassination.
  • The Betrayal
    Review preview for The Betrayal

    This is a very moving story, and I wish I could give the film more praise.

    Val Kermode · 3 out of 5
    The epic story of a family forced to emigrate from Laos after the chaos of the secret air war waged by the US during the Vietnam War.
  • IOUSA
    Review preview for IOUSA

    Just as An Inconvenient Truth was able to reach a wide audience thanks to a strong message well presented, this film has the potential to do the same.

    Val Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    An examination of economic collapse in the US, and of the forces behind it.

A–Z of Sheffield DocFest 2008 reviews

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