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Sheffield DocFest · 2025

Sheffield DocFest 2025

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4 films · 3 reviews

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Come See Me In The Good Light

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Gibson’s modesty about language is among the film’s most moving qualities

Edin Custo · 4.5 out of 5
Two poets, one incurable cancer diagnosis. Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley go on an unexpectedly funny and poignant journey through love, life, and mortality.

(Country: US; Year: 2025; Director: Ryan White; Stars: Andrea Gibson, Megan Falley)

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At Milan’s Niguarda public hospital, the unconventional Dr Bini leads a bold mission overseeing aspiring parents undergoing in vitro fertilization and the journeys of individuals reconciling their bodies with their gender identities. He navigates the constraints set by a conservative government and an aggressive market eager to commodify bodies.

(Country: France, Switzerland, Italy; Year: 2025; Director: Gianluca Matarrese; Writer: Gianluca Matarrese, Donatella Della Ratta)

Niñxs

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Mexican director Kani Lapuerta invites both viewers and star to change their frames of reference in a documentary as bold as it is charming.

Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
A documentary following a teenager's transition.

(Country: Mexico, Germany; Year: 2025; Director: Kani Lapuerta)

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The Perfect Neighbor

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The film is a triumph of editing by Viridiana Lieberman, in terms of storytelling

Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
A seemingly minor neighbourhood dispute in Florida escalates into deadly violence. Police bodycam footage and investigative interviews expose the consequences of Florida’s 'stand your ground' laws.

(Country: US; Year: 2024; Director: Geeta Gandbhir)

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