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Lee Chang-dong on ‘Possible Love’: class conflict and the fight for dignity

Lee Chang-dong’s new film ‘Possible Love’ follows a laid-off worker, a documentarian and the power of capital. The film won Venice’s grand jury prize and is South Korea’s submission for the Oscar for best international feature.

  • ‘Possible Love’ won the grand jury prize at the Venice Film Festival.
  • The film is South Korea’s submission for the Oscar for best international feature.
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Doc Talk Podcast Goes Live at Hot Springs With Four Oscar Contenders

The Doc Talk Podcast recorded a live episode at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival with filmmakers behind four documentaries gaining momentum in the Oscar race. The films are American Doctor, To Hold a Mountain, Closure and Once Upon a Time in Harlem.

  • Filmmakers behind four documentaries joined a live Doc Talk episode at the Hot Springs festival.
  • The films are American Doctor, To Hold a Mountain, Closure and Once Upon a Time in Harlem.
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‘Tenzing,’ starring Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe, premieres on Apple TV

Apple Original Films’ new feature ‘Tenzing’ is now available to Apple TV subscribers. The film tells the true story of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, the first climbers to summit Mount Everest.

  • ‘Tenzing’ is now available to Apple TV subscribers.
  • The film depicts Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary’s first ascent of Mount Everest.
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Jessie Buckley urges film industry to back grassroots talent over Oscar campaigns

Jessie Buckley said the film industry may place too much emphasis on Oscar marketing campaigns instead of nurturing emerging filmmakers. She spoke in London at the BFI and Chanel awards, where four recipients each received £20,000.

  • Jessie Buckley said nurturing emerging filmmakers may offer more potential than large Oscar marketing campaigns.
  • Four BFI and Chanel award recipients each received £20,000 to develop their work.
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MUBI Releases ‘Nuisance Bear’ Trailer Ahead of Documentary’s Theatrical Release

MUBI has released the trailer for “Nuisance Bear,” directed and filmed by Jack Weisman and Gabriela Osio Vanden. The documentary about encounters between polar bears and humans was awarded at Sundance and received five Critics Choice Documentary Awards nominations.

  • MUBI released the “Nuisance Bear” trailer and announced a theatrical release plan.
  • Jack Weisman and Gabriela Osio Vanden directed and filmed the documentary.
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‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ Earns Five Critics Choice Documentary Award Nominations

‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ received five nominations for the Critics Choice Documentary Awards. The film also premiered at Sundance and screened at the Cannes, Telluride, Toronto and New York film festivals.

  • ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ received five Critics Choice Documentary Award nominations.
  • The film premiered at Sundance.
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New York Times Op-Docs Acquires Joshua Oppenheimer Film on the Quest for Immortality

The New York Times’ Op-Docs platform has acquired «The Revolution Against Death», a short documentary directed by Joshua Oppenheimer. New York Op-Docs and MUBI will co-release the film globally in early December.

  • Op-Docs has acquired Joshua Oppenheimer’s short film «The Revolution Against Death».
  • The documentary was directed by two-time Oscar nominee Joshua Oppenheimer.
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Netanyahu seeks probe into Israeli whistleblowers in Gaza war documentary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an investigation into 24 Israeli military and intelligence personnel. They testify anonymously in the award-winning documentary NAZA about the army’s use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza and the toll on civilians.

  • Netanyahu called for an investigation into 24 Israeli military and intelligence personnel.
  • All 24 personnel testify anonymously in NAZA.
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UK Selects ‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ as Its Oscar Entry

The UK has selected Pegah Ahangarani’s documentary ‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ as its entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards. The film follows Ahangarani’s experience of exile and revisits more than 40 years of Iran’s history.

  • The UK has submitted ‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ for the international category at the 99th Oscars.
  • The film follows Iranian filmmaker Pegah Ahangarani’s exile and her life in London.
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Geeta Gandbhir, Sam Pollard and Alisa Payne Join Oscar-Contending ‘Water Cooler’ as EPs

Oscar nominees Geeta Gandbhir, Sam Pollard and Alisa Payne have joined the Oscar-contending short documentary “Water Cooler” as executive producers. Emma V.F. directed and filmed the project in the corridors of immigration court at Federal Plaza in New York City.

  • Geeta Gandbhir, Sam Pollard and Alisa Payne joined “Water Cooler” as executive producers.
  • Emma V.F. directed and filmed the short documentary.
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Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th’ to Submit New Song for Oscar Consideration

Netflix will submit Ava DuVernay’s documentary «14th» for Oscar consideration with the new song «Makings of Tomorrow» in the documentary feature category. The track was created by Brittany Howard and Robert Glasper.

  • Netflix will submit «14th» with «Makings of Tomorrow» in the documentary feature category.
  • Brittany Howard and Robert Glasper wrote the new track.
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Pakistan selects ‘Hanging by a Wire’ for 2027 Oscars international feature race

Pakistan has selected Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s documentary ‘Hanging by a Wire’ as its entry for the 2027 Oscars’ best international feature film category. The film focuses on a cable car emergency that took place in August 2023.

  • Pakistan has submitted ‘Hanging by a Wire’ for the 2027 Oscars.
  • Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s documentary examines a cable car emergency.
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Oscars: Pakistan Submits Mo Naqvi’s ‘Hanging By a Wire’ for Best International Feature

Pakistan has selected Mo Naqvi’s nonfiction action thriller «Hanging By a Wire» as its submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature. It is the first time the country has chosen a documentary for the category.

  • Pakistan selected «Hanging By a Wire» for the Best International Feature Oscar category.
  • It is the country’s first documentary submission for the distinction.
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Pakistan selects documentary thriller ‘Hanging by a Wire’ for international feature Oscar

Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s documentary thriller “Hanging by a Wire” will represent Pakistan in the international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards. It is the first documentary selected to represent the country in the category.

  • “Hanging by a Wire” will represent Pakistan in the international feature film category.
  • It is the first documentary selected to represent Pakistan in the category.
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Gaza documentary NAZA tops Italy’s box office ahead of Avengers Endgame: Encore

The Gaza documentary NAZA has opened at No. 1 at the Italian box office, ahead of Avengers Endgame: Encore. It grossed about €1.1m by the end of Tuesday, prompting more than 150 Italian cinemas to extend its run.

  • NAZA has taken the top spot at Italy’s box office ahead of Avengers Endgame: Encore.
  • The documentary had grossed about €1.1m by the end of Tuesday.
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Netflix Releases Trailer for Documentary Series About Matthew Perry

Netflix has released a trailer for The One About Matthew Perry, a documentary series about the actor’s life and career. All three episodes will be released simultaneously on October 27, with Perry’s sister Mia Perry Bouvier serving as the project’s central voice.

  • Netflix has released a trailer for The One About Matthew Perry.
  • The three-part series will premiere simultaneously on October 27.
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IDFA Adds More Than 100 Films to Its 2026 Lineup

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam has announced more than 100 additional titles for its 2026 program. The lineup includes “14th,” “Closure” and “Once Upon A Time In Harlem,” along with the first projects in the festival’s new media section.

  • IDFA has added more than 100 titles to its 2026 program.
  • The announcement includes “14th,” “Closure” and “Once Upon A Time In Harlem.”
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Zoë McIntosh to Direct Documentary on Rugby Star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe

Seven Bucks Productions and New Zealand’s Pango Productions have tapped filmmaker Zoë McIntosh to direct a documentary about rugby star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. The feature is titled “Undeniable: Portia Woodman.”

  • Seven Bucks Productions and Pango Productions are developing a feature documentary about Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.
  • Zoë McIntosh has been tapped to direct “Undeniable: Portia Woodman.”
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