This week sees the release of several intriguing new documentaries from Europe, observing the nations of Austria, Italy and Hungary. Angry Buddha (dir. Stefan Ludwig, Hungary) János Orsós is of Romani descent, a teacher, and a Buddhist. Inspired by the history of […]
Austrian films
This week we bring you a bonkers new film from Japan, a raunchy relationship comedy from Germany and a revelatory documentary from Egypt. Haruko’s Paranormal Laboratory (dir. Lisa Takeba, Japan) Haruko is a girl who prefers […]
By Jessica Duncanson Director: Clara Trischler Watch The First Sea on FilmDoo This documentary shows the impact of the Israel/Palestine conflict on children in a village within the Westbank Palestinian territories. In Nabi Salih, a town […]
By Jessica Duncanson Director: Mirjam Unger Watch Oh Yeah, She Performs! on FilmDoo Oh Yeah, She Performs! follows four female musicians through the seasons as they create, perform, and recount the struggles and triumphs of their […]
By Jessica Duncanson Director: Judith Benedikt Watch China Reverse on FilmDoo China Reverse documents the lives of Chinese immigrants in Vienna. Through accounts of their struggles and successes, the documentary allows its audience to better understand […]
Director: Katharina Mückstein Watch on FilmDoo Katharina Mückstein’s tonally astute, quietly transfixing Talea is a mother-daughter drama that makes no assumptions of any inherent and intuitive bond between two biological kin. Though not a wholly […]