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Documentary Features

These nonfiction features offer powerful perspectives on the world around us—intimate portraits, urgent investigations, and unexpected stories that resonate. All films in this section are part of our Official Competition and eligible for jury and audience recognition.

Documentary Features

THAW

Film THAW Directed by Robin Hauser Egg freezing is now a global phenomenon, used by women all over the world. But its outcomes can’t…

Documentary Features

The Kids Are Not Alright

Film The Kids Are Not Alright Directed by Mikaela Shwer What does it mean to be a survivor? Generations of children have been left with this question in…

Documentary Features

The Opener

Film The Opener Directed by Jeff Toye After a struggling street musician goes viral playing songs from his bedroom, he’s invited on tour by one…

Documentary Features

VIKTOR

Film VIKTOR Directed by Olivier Sarbil Elegantly fusing rigorous reportage with cinematic subjectivity, VIKTOR offers a deeply personal perspective on the Russian invasion of…