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DOC NYC · 2016

DOC NYC 2016

International Perspectives

Programme

9 films · 3 reviews

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Bezness As Usual

The filmmaker, the product of a romance between a Dutch tourist and a Tunisian man, tries to reconnect with his father.

(Country: Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia; Year: 2016; Director: Alex Pitstra)

US premiere

Diving Into The Unknown

Review preview for Diving Into The Unknown

Despite the confusion there is a tremor of excitement that never goes away.

Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
The survivors of a cave accident risk their lives to bring the bodies of their friends to the surface.

(Country: Finland, Norway; Year: 2016; Director: Juan Reina; Writer: Juan Reina; Stars: Patrik Grönqvist, Kai Känkänen, Sami Paakkarinen, Vesa Rantanen)

Full review

US premiere

Finding Oscar

Review preview for Finding Oscar

Its rambling tale is skillfully unfolded.

Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5
The search for justice after the state-sponsored Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala.

(Country: US, Canada, Guatemala; Year: 2016; Director: Ryan Suffern; Writer: Mark Monroe, Ryan Suffern) , Official site

Full review

NYC premiere

Letters From Baghdad

Review preview for Letters From Baghdad

As the voice of Gertrude, Tilda Swinton seductively pulls us in, reading her letters sent from afar.

Anne-Katrin Titze · 4 out of 5
The story of Gertrude Bell, who shaped the destiny of Iraq after the First World War.

(Country: US, UK, France; Year: 2016; Director: Sabine Krayenbühl, Zeva Oelbaum; Stars: Ammar Haj Ahmad, Adam Astill, Tom Chadbon, Simon Chandler, Joanna David, Anthony Edridge, Michelle Eugene, Ahmed Hashimi, Andrew Havill, Michael Higgs, Jasper Jacob, Jürgen Kalwa, Hayat Kamille, Zaydum Khalad, Eric Loscheider)

Full review See: Sabine Krayenbühl and Zeva Oelbaum in conversation on Letters From Baghdad

North American premiere

The Peacemaker

A negotiator in crisis zones from Northern Ireland to Kosovo to Iraq struggles with his inner demons.

(Year: 2016; Director: James Demo)

NYC premiere

Please Remember Me

Octogenarians Feng and Lou have been inseparable for over 40 years, but aging and illness threaten their deep bond.

(Country: China; Year: 2015; Director: Qing Zhao; Writer: Violet Du Feng, Jean Tsien, Qing Zhao; Stars: Shuzheng Feng, Lou Weifang)

NYC premiere

Sacred

Shot around the globe by 40 different teams of filmmakers, Sacred explores spirituality across cultures and religions.

(Country: US; Year: 2016; Director: Thomas Lennon)

North American premiere

Those Who Jump

First-hand account of an African migrant trying to reach Europe.

(Country: Denmark; Year: 2016; Director: Abou Bakar Sidibé, Moritz Siebert, Estephan Wagner; Writer: Moritz Siebert, Estephan Wagner)

NYC premiere

Visitor's Day

Juan Carlos spent years on the streets of Mexico City before finding his way to a unique group home for runaway boys.

(Year: 2016; Director: Nicole Opper)

NYC premiere