The countdown to the upcoming 20th TDF begins with a selection of powerful documentaries that will be screened in Thessaloniki:
This is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous & A Murder in Mansfield by Barbara Kopple: The Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker returns with two engaging films about personal stories; the life of transgender model and internet super star Gigi Lazzarato, as well as a family tragedy centred on domestic homicide.
Ex Libris: New York Public Library by Frederick Wiseman: Documentary veteran Frederick Wiseman masterfully guides us in the lively New York Public Library and pays a wonderful tribute to the city and its people.
Cuba and the Cameraman by Jon Alpert: More than four turbulent decades of Cuba’s history, politics and society are captured through the ever-curious gaze of director Jon Alpert, with focus on the lives of three Cuban families.
Intent to Destroy by Joe Berlinger: Tackling a delicate subject, the Academy Award nominated filmmaker reflects on the denial and censorship concerning the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Of Fathers and Sons by Talal Derki: The Syrian filmmaker returns to his homeland and delivers the riveting portrait of a radical Islamist family whose young sons are trained to become Jihadi fighters.
Cyborgs among Us by Rafel Duran Torrent: Science fiction already becomes reality, according to the documentary that points to the place where man meets machine in the form of cyborgs.
The End of Meat by Marc Pierschel: Offering a glimpse of a post-meat world, the film explores the hidden impact of meat consumption as well as the vegan lifestyle, raising critical questions about the future of both humans and animals.
Filmworker by Tony Zierra: Former actor Leon Vitali, Stanley Kubrick’s loyal right-hand man, chronicles their relationship and introduces us to the ingenious yet challenging personality of the acclaimed director.
Faithfull by Sandrine Bonnaire: The extraordinary life journey of Marianne Faithfull unfolds through her times with Mick Jagger, as well as the scandals, addictions, fall and rebirth, exposing a larger-than-life artist.
