"Flowers of Ukraine" by Adelina Borets (Poland, Ukraine) and "The Other One" by Marie-Magdalena Kochová (Czechia, Slovakia) delve into the lives of individuals facing extraordinary physical and emotional challenges. These films highlight incredible resilience in the face of daily adversity, encouraging us to appreciate aspects of life we might otherwise take for granted. They will
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DOK Leipzig 2024 promises a rich array of stories, art, and innovation, featuring 209 films and XR works from 55 countries. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone. This year's festival is particularly focused on inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that as many people as possible can partake in the
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DOK 2023 Preview: The International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film returns from 8 October to 15 October 2023.
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“The way you hug people in Kyiv is different,” Ukrainian film director Nadia Parfan tells me, her words speaking volumes about the fragility of life there at the moment. Rather than write volumes, this year Nadia has produced a documentary film about the war in Ukraine.
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You can say hi to the folks at interaction Leipzig at their winter party. Finally the pandemic has let up and is allowing the community to meet again. I hope you can also find kindred spirits and stimulating activities from among their offers.
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The DOK Leipzig Film Festival completely lived up to its great potential as the oldest and one of the largest documentary film festivals in Europe. It boasted 246 films in the program and over 41,000 visitors, either digitally or in person. After a number of smaller DOKs, under more acute pandemic circumstances, DOK 2022 brought
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