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Sheffield DocFest · 2008

Sheffield DocFest 2008

Scottish Docs

The organisers write: "This sample of excellent docs from some of the best filmmakers working in the region today give their southern kin a run for their money. Mark Cousins, Douglas Gordon, Darren Hercher - this list is extensive. Check out a couple and you will soon realise that this is just the tip of a very deep iceberg. "

Programme

7 films · 3 reviews

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Calling Home

A meeting with some of the people who use a long distance phone call facility.

(Country: UK; Year: 2008; Director: Maria Eduarda Andrade, Marcelo Starobinas)

Christmas With Dad

Review preview for Christmas With Dad

This could have been a hatchet job... but McCormack’s film digs a lot deeper than that.

Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
A family prepare for Christmas.

(Country: UK; Year: 2008; Director: Conor McCormack)

Ma Bar

Review preview for Ma Bar

An excellent documentary, putting you so close to the action you can almost feel the sweat and taste the chalk dust.

Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
What drives a 73-year-old powerlifting champion?

(Country: UK; Year: 2008; Director: Adrian McDowall, Finlay Pretsell; Stars: Bill McFadyen)

The New 10 Commandments

Celebration the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declarations of Human Rights interpreted through the prism of Scotland today.

(Country: UK; Year: 2008; Director: Nick Higgins, Kenny Glenaan, Douglas Gordon, Irvine Welsh, Mark Cousins, Tilda Swinton, Sana Bilgrami, Alice Nelson, Doug Aubrey, David Graham Scott, Anna Jones) , Official site

Red Oil

Venezuala's political crisis as seen through the eyes of an actress-turned-oil-company-executive.

(Country: UK, Venezuela; Year: 2008; Director: Lucinda Broadbent)

Sighthill Stories

Story of the demolition of a huge estate in Glasgow and the fears and hopes of the residents for the future.

(Country: UK; Year: 2008; Director: Darren Hercher)

Standing Start

Review preview for Standing Start

Like a complex jigsaw, each piece slots into place perfectly, completing a richly detailed picture of one man and his determination.

Amber Wilkinson · 5 out of 5
Documenting world champion Craig MacLean's preparation for a cycle race.

(Country: UK; Year: 2007; Director: Finlay Pretsell, Adrian McDowall; Writer: Des Dillon; Stars: Craig MacLean)