Films + Conversations

The conversation after the screening of Yintah will look at the intersection of capitalism, climate crisis and Indigenous rights, and how it connects with other films in the programme.

After the screening of Witnesses. Captivity that kills, a group of experts, including the team of the Ukraine War Archive project will discuss the reliance on eyewitness testimonies, the ethical considerations of archival storage, and the potential of AI in authenticating history.

Director Toby L will join us to discuss his definitive documentary portrait of one of the UK’s most beloved bands.

A conversation about the transformative power of co-resistance and how co-creation can ensure dialogue over polemic after the screening of No Other Land.

Filmmaker Marian Mohamed will discuss the challenges of shining new light on this story of the infamous cult’s tragic history.

We’re delighted to welcome digital artist Brendan Dawes, who worked closely with director Gary Hustwit to produce this innovative portrait of Brian Eno and who will talk about why this screening is a unique event immediately after it.

Legendary boxer Frank Bruno and the directors of this series will join us on stage straight after the screening of this ringside documentary about four British boxing greats.

The realities of the Mexican journalists, as well as those featured in other films in the selection, will be at the centre of the ensuing conversation around the delicate state of journalism worldwide.

Hak Baker, the subject of DEADHORSES' (James Topley and Ivo Becket) film, will perform on stage after the screening of Hakeem, and will discuss the documentary portrait with its directors.

Members of The Cimarons and director Mark Warmington will be in discussion with filmmaker, DJ and musician Don Letts straight after a screening of this lyrical musical history.

We're delighted to welcome Munya Chawawa back to DocFest for the second part of his series on the world's most authoritarian leaders, this time focussing on Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea.

The acclaimed playwright, novelist and director will join us remotely to discuss this portrait of him and his career in both the arts and public sphere.

After this screening, director Antony Crook will be present, to discuss how the film captures the essence of the Scottish post-rock band.

Ex-miners present at the events depicted in this powerful documentary, alongside director Daniel Gordon, journalist Morag Livingstone and musician Jon McClure will join us for a post-screening discussion.

We are delighted to welcome director Bartek Dziadosz in conversation with Walter Murch about the film, a celebration of the process of learning.