– S21 by Rithy Pan
The S21 was the “Security Centre” under the “Red Khmer”. In this detention centre, which was located right in the centre of Phnom Penh, nearly 17,000 prisoners were tortured and then executed. This film is aimed at providing an understanding of how Angkor, the Communist Party of Kampuchea, had enforced its policy of ruthless extermination.
”A film experience with staggering results, tearing a chunk of light out of such great darkness by dint of patience and perseverance.” (French TV Weekly TÉLÉRAMA)
– DARWIN’s NIGHTMARE by Hubert Sauper
An equally breath-taking as well as human and fascinating insight into the tragedy of Africa and the problems posed by globalisation. Darwin’s Nightmare is a film not to be missed, which has received several awards, such as the Grand Prix of Documentaries at the Paris Environment Film Festival in 2004.
“Captivating (...), a fascinating documentary.” LE FIGARO
– MEMORIA DEL SAQUEO (Social Genocide) by Fernando Solanas
Shameless ultra-liberalism, despoilment of public property, sky-high foreign debt, wide-spread political and financial corruption... Argentina has suffered one of the most severe economic and social crises that any country could have experienced in times of peace. This film exposes the mechanisms which have led to a true “social genocide”.
“As much as this is a striking documentary, it is also a true opera (…). A corrosive lyricism, staggering, amazing…!” (French daily LIBERATION)
– NO MAN’S LAND by Danis Tanovic
Two enemy soldiers are trapped in a “no man’s land”, between the frontlines. One of them is Serbian, the other Bosnian. A third man, who is injured, is lying stretched out on a landmine. The media have truly managed to transform this diverse documentary into a real international show. A both ferocious and amusing activist film against the absurdity of war.
“...One likes these characters (...) Their humanity is magnificent. It causes us to laugh and cry…” (French weekly LE NOUVEL OBSERVATEUR)
– LA CONTROVERSE DE VALLADOLID by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe
“7 d’Or” for best fiction in 1991
Do the Red Indians of the New World have a soul? This was the subject of a controversy, in 1550, opposing the Chanoin philosopher Sepulveda and the Dominican Las Casas. A superbly heated, profound, baroque and premonitory debate.
”The superb trio of Marielle-Carmet-Trintignant is a fascinating trio.” (LE MONDE)
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