Documentary
Behind the scenes on Steve Bannon’s campaign trail
Through the looking glass — Filmmaker Alison Klayman followed the controversial strategist for over a year in her new film, The Brink: ‘It was genuinely very difficult. Everything is incredibly last minute, his organisation is not professional at all.’
Written by: Thomas Curry
Marianne Ihlen: the woman and muse behind Leonard Cohen
Words of Love — Filmmaker Nick Broomfield discusses his new documentary, Marianne and Leonard, which follows one of the most enduring love affairs in music history.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Is the age of monogamy finally over?
Talking about adultery — In her new documentary, filmmaker Bara Jichova Tyson probes the ever-changing relationship between infidelity, sex and marriage.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
How this Syrian filmmaker captured war first-hand
For Sama — When civil war broke out in Syria, Waad Al-Kateab picked up the camera – and didn’t put it down. The resulting documentary, co-directed with Edward Watts, humanises a conflict most of us only know through statistics.
Written by: Katie Goh
A deep dive into the northern voguing scene
Lost in music — Vogue was synonymous with the gay clubs of ’80s New York, but it’s now in the midst of an unlikely renaissance in the North of England. A new documentary explores why.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
R. Stevie Moore is the greatest musician you’ve never heard of
A second youth — The ‘hermit’ musician, who has long been admired among industry insiders, has produced and released over 400 albums from inside his bedroom. Now, thanks to a new documentary, the 67-year-old’s star is finally on the rise.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Why opera’s ultimate outsider is out for revenge
Shunned by the industry — Siv Wennberg was applauded for her spectacular vocals – but her outspoken nature clashed with the ‘highbrow’ ideals of the industry, and she was shunned. Now a new film is finally spotlighting her story.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Behind the scenes of PJ Harvey’s new documentary
A dog called money — Photographer Seamus Murphy talks through his new film, A Dog Called Money – an intimate portrait of the artist and her creative process.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Johnny & Jehnny on scoring the life of Chelsea Manning
‘We were living with her’ — Savages frontwoman Jehnny Beth and collaborator Johnny Hostile talk loneliness, anxiety and their latest project, XY Chelsea.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
The pioneering therapist who taught America about sex
Ask Dr Ruth — A new film uncovers the fascinating story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer: a Holocaust survivor who ended up spearheading America’s sexual revolution.
Written by: Thomas Curry