Film
Filmmaker Nabil Ayouch on hip hop’s unique poltical power
In partnership with Curzon — The director discusses new film Casablanca Beats, which centres on a real-life arts centre where young Moroccans use music as a tool for self-expression.
Written by: Ella Williams
Thessaloniki 2022 is celebrating Greek filmmaking
In partnership with TDF — This year’s offering of the documentary festival is championing the work of Greek storytellers.
Written by: Huck
Julia Ducournau is challenging how we think about storytelling
The french filmmaker is only the second woman in history to win the Palme d’Or at Cannes. Titane, the film that secured the prize, is further evidence of her status as a unique voice within modern cinema: an artist capable of balancing visceral horror with profound empathy, driven by a desire to tell high-stakes, human stories.
Written by: Jack King
The underground filmographer capturing protest & punk
Meet Sunny Singh — The Philadelphia local also known as Hate5Six has made a name for himself capturing the hardcore scene – and over more recent years, he’s been ramping up his coverage of the fight for social justice.
Written by: Jon Coen
Can Netflix help in the fight for Palestinian liberation?
Cinema beyond checkpoints — Earlier this year, Netflix released a collection of 32 films dedicated to sharing Palestinian stories. While this is worth celebrating, the behemoth should go further in its support, writes James Greig.
Written by: James Greig
The documentary unearthing the truth about surveillance
All Light, Everywhere — Director Theo Anthony discusses his latest film, which investigates the shared history of cameras, weapons, policing and justice.
Written by: Jenna Mahale
A glimpse behind the scenes of Spike Lee films
Doing the right thing — A new book brings together David Lee’s photos captured on the set of films including Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X and Crooklyn, offering a look inside the mind of the pioneering filmmaker.
Written by: Miss Rosen
‘Flee’ is more than just a refugee story
Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen discusses his new almost entirely animated documentary film, which chronicles the remarkable story of a young, gay Afghan survivor.
Written by: Jack King
Rediscovered photos from the set of ‘Apocalypse Now’
Welcome to the jungle — Photographer Chas Gerretsen spent six months chronicling one of the most harrowing and poignant war films ever made. He recounts the turmoil that took place both on and off the set.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The Alpinist is a nail-biting & heartbreaking climbing doc
New heights — In 2018, the alpinist Marc-André Leclerc died after climbing an ascent in Alaska. Amid the release of a new film tracing his legacy, climber Brette Harrington looks back on what made Marc, her boyfriend of six years, such an extraordinary figure.
Written by: Rhys Thomas (interview)