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Advertise on Cineuropa Logos and Banners JIHLAVA 2024 Jihlava Industry by Martin Kudláč 18/10/2024 - The Czech gathering’s industry strand includes work-in-progress documentaries from emerging filmmakers The 28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival (25 October-3 November) once again offers a special platform to the new generation of producers and their works in progress through its Ji.hlava New Visions Forum (30-31 October) With a focus on exploring critical societal this year’s selection is both diverse and impactful bringing attention to stories that span intimate personal journeys and broader geopolitical landscapes creating a surrealist journey that questions the boundaries between fantasy and reality Green Is the Fire’s Tint by Cristina Hanes follows the struggle of an indigenous community in India against land eviction tied to the devastation wrought by mining activities The project Homefire by Neus Pagès captures the personal story of a family living off-grid in the Catalan Pyrenees whose dream of eco-tourism is threatened by industrial beekeeping offering a poignant reflection on the intersection of nature an Italian project by Danny Biancardi that follows a group of children in Palermo as they navigate the ruins of an abandoned kindergarten discovering solace and freedom in a secret world amidst the rubble Wasteland Chronicles offers an exploration of Slovakia's three most dangerous toxic-dump sites using a hybrid documentary approach to reflect on environmental devastation bureaucratic dysfunction and the human relationship with nature as viewed through the lens of a trio of Slovak directors from the young generation – Viera Čákanyová the forum includes a selection of works in progress from East and Southeast Asia and the USA cultural heritage and sociopolitical struggles Many projects explore the effects of colonisation while others focus on intimate narratives of personal transformation these works frequently blend documentary with hybrid and experimental elements offering innovative approaches to storytelling that challenge conventional forms and invite deeper reflection on both individual and collective experiences The Ji.hlava New Visions Forum will be accompanied by the Ji.hlava New Visions Market (JNV) All participants in the JNV Market also have the opportunity to take part in the Matchmaking Accelerator during the industry days Here are all 15 European projects set to be presented in the third Ji.hlava New Visions Forum: 368 ASL – Michael Jiřinec (Czech Republic)Producer: Matěj Paclík (Breathless Films) Fantasma – Tomáš Klein (Czech Republic/Slovakia)Producers: Tomáš Michálek, Martina Netíková (Cinémotif Films) Green Is the Fire’s Tint – Cristina Hanes, Arya Rothe, Isabella Rinaldi (Romania/India/Italy)Producer: Cristina Hanes (NoCut Film Collective) Homefire – Neus Pagès (Spain)Producer: Laura Alvarez (Nanouk Films) Rebellion of Memory – Joël Jent (Switzerland/France/Peru)Producers: Sophia Rubischung, Charlotte Uzu, Claudia Chávez Lévano (Aaron Film/Les Films d'Ici/Amazona Producciones) Semicolon – Ella Ramon Ferrer, Gala Diaz (Spain)Producer: Anna Boneta (Benecé Produccions SL) The Spaces We Inhabit – Bruno Cerpa Moreno (Italy/Spain/Peru)Producer: Bruno Cerpa Moreno Sugarland – Julia Groszek (Poland)Producer: Alicja Gancarz (Autograf) Projects in production and post-production Books Are Our Weapons – Maté Konkol (Hungary)Producers: Maté Konkol Divia – Dmytro Hreshko (Ukraine/Poland/Netherlands)Producers: Polina Herman, Glib Lukianets, Richard Valk (UP UA STUDIO/Gogol Film/Valk Productions) Homemade Mulberry Vodka – Anzhela Frangyan (Armenia/France/Sweden)Producers: Anzhela Frangyan, Stephane Jourdain, Mirjam Gelhorn (Dokino/La Huit/Mantaray) The Castle [+see also: interview: Danny Biancardi, Virginia N…film profile] – Danny Biancardi, Virginia Nardelli, Stefano La Rosa (Italy/France)Producer: Giulia Campagna (Zalab Film/La Société du Sensible) Soumaya Djahdou (Spain/Algeria)Producer: Matheus Mello The Violent Skin – André Robert (Sweden/Costa Rica/Spain)Producers: Mario Adamson, André Robert (Sisyfos Film Production) Wasteland Chronicles – Viera Čákanyová, Barbora Sliepková, Lucia Kašová (Slovakia/Czech Republic)Producers: Anna Mach Rumanová, Martina Netíková (filmsomnia/Cinémotif Films) Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive more stories like this directly in your inbox 04/11/2024Jihlava 2024 – Jihlava Industry/Awards Slovak project Wasteland Chronicles takes the top honour at Ji.hlava’s New Visions Forum 31/10/2024Jihlava 2024 – Jihlava Industry REPORT: New Visions Forum Europe @ Ji.hlava 2024 06/05/2025Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film The Party’s Over! leads France TV Distribution’s Cannes slate 06/05/2025CPH:DOX 2025 – CPH:DOX Industry Europa Distribution explores the release of documentaries at CPH:DOX 05/05/2025Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film AFCI runs its second annual Global Film Commission Network Summit at Marché du Film 05/05/2025Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film Indie Sales presents a three-star line-up at Cannes 02/05/2025Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film Be For Films to sell Love Me Tender in Cannes 02/05/2025Cannes 2025/Sponsored Latvia set to shine bright at Cannes, led by Sergei Loznitsa’s competition entry Two Prosecutors Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the most important daily or weekly news on European cinema Cannes 2025 Marché du Film CPH:DOX 2025 CPH:DOX Industry Cannes 2025 Marché du Film Festivals / Awards Czech Republic Czech Republic’s Anifilm goes sci-fi Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors Europe European Arthouse Cinema Day set to return on 23 November Cannes 2025 Marché du Film HOFF 2025 The Shadow and U Are the Universe win at Estonia’s Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival Crossing Europe 2025 Awards The New Year That Never Came and The Flats crowned at Crossing Europe Cannes 2025 Marché du Film Cannes 2025/Sponsored Las Palmas 2025 MECAS/Awards Manuel Muñoz Rivas and Joana Carro win awards at the eighth MECAS Cannes 2025 Marché du Film Playtime to present some high-impact and entrancing trump cards at Cannes Market TrendsFOCUSA busy spring festival season awaits the European film industry. Cineuropa will continue to keep its readers up to date with the latest news and market insights, covering the buzziest events, including Cannes, Kraków, Karlovy Vary, Tribeca, Hot Docs, Annecy, Brussels, Munich and many others Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 06/05/2025Europa Distribution explores the release of documentaries at CPH:DOXThe network has held a case study workshop as part of its brand-new partnership with the Copenhagen-based festival Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 02/05/2025Slovak crime-thriller Černák becomes the highest-grossing film in domestic cinemasThe second film in the saga about a local mafia boss, directed by Jakub Króner, outgrossed its first part, which dominated Slovak cinemas last year Jaśmina Wójcik • Director of King Matt the First The Polish director discusses her approach to taking on a 1920s children’s literary classic in an unexpected way Želimir Žilnik • Director of Eighty Plus The Serbian director discusses his deep suspicion of ideologies in relation to his irresistibly charming latest feature, which follows a man whose life spans three political systems Paulina Jaroszewicz • Distribution and marketing manager, New Horizons Association Cineuropa sat down with the Polish distributor to discuss her company’s strategy as well as the connection between its distribution line-up and BNP Paribas New Horizons Festival’s programme Lorcan Finnegan • Director of The Surfer The Irish filmmaker discusses his mystery-thriller, how he created the character with Nicolas Cage and his approach to the use of colours in the film Privacy Policy The images used on this website have been provided by journalists and are believed to be free of rights if you are the owner of an image used on this website and believe that its use infringes on your copyright We will remove the image in question as soon as possible We have made reasonable efforts to ensure that all images used on this website are used legally and in accordance with copyright laws About us | Contact us | Logos and Banners Mission | Partners | Team | Donations | Terms and conditions will be better prepared for dealing with risks and disasters thanks to a new training centre constructed with the help of the European Regional Development Fund We believe that this project will help the preparedness of our paramedics and the Integrated Rescue System to successfully deal with emergencies such as natural disasters traffic and industrial accidents and other threats to life The project aimed to increase the ability of the region’s Medical Rescue Service to deal with emergencies by providing them with a modern training centre police officers and even soldiers from the region and surrounds can use the facility has a dedicated computer room for simulating interventions An important section of the building is used for training teams that respond to biohazard emergencies including situations involving highly contagious diseases It has a built-in decontamination pool and shower Another important addition to the centre is a helicopter fuselage This allows rescue teams to carry out simulations and train for scenarios in which emergency or medical assistance is required from the air the training available to staff of the Medical Rescue Service in Vysočina and to those who are part of the country’s Integrated Rescue System The project obtained funding through the country’s Integrated Regional Operational Programme Total investment for the project “Education and Training Center of the Emergency Medical Services of the Vysočina Region” is EUR 3 201 856 with the EU’s European Regional Development Fund contributing EUR 2 721 577 through the “Integrated Regional” Operational Programme for the 2014-2020 programming period This project falls under the priority “Jobs MMR ČR – odbor řídicího orgánu Integrovaného regionálního operačního programu The industry awards of the 28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival were announced during a ceremony held in the evening of 31 October 2024 Click HERE for the press release Click Here for Statements from European Film Organisations The Film New Europe (FNE) Association is the networking platform for film professionals in the CEE/SEE/Baltics region The webportal and FNE newswire was chosen as the MAIN TOOL to achieve the network’s objectives of the sharing of know how visibility of regional cultural diversity and finally the VOICE of the region FNE’s objectives include VISIBILITY for the region and AUDIENCES for films by providing a special focus on the region Conceived by a group of high school students in 1997, the Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival (Ji.hlava IDFF) marks its 25th anniversary this year having emerged as Czech Republic’s most important documentary film festival and one of the largest such events in Central and Eastern Europe "Thinking through Film," Jihlava has been championing creative documentary cinema bringing to audiences some of the best artistic and socially relevant films that both question and reflect on the current state of the world which has been added to the festival’s industry strand to connect US and European documentary film professionals and encourage co-productions and cooperation between the two continents Prior to launching its 25th jubilee edition Documentary spoke with longtime Festival Director Marek Hovorka about Jihlava’s impact in the documentary space as well as the festival’s role in supporting the works of documentarians in Europe and beyond This interview has been edited for length and clarity DOCUMENTARY: The Ji.hlava festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year Can you speak about the festival’s impact in the documentary space over the past two decades MAREK HOVORKA: I have to say it’s a privilege to witness this huge change in documentary cinema in the past 25 years I am happy that Ji.hlava could be part of this change When I think about the first years—when we had VHS tapes and fax machines—the change has been huge the pioneer of direct cinema and digital cinema and it was really interesting to see how his passion for the digital camera and the possibility of shooting anytime and anywhere was a very provocative idea for most of the filmmakers at the time And there were very intense discussions between Leacock and other filmmakers during the festival. His position was that he wanted to have a camera as a tool for everybody just as a pen is; and that there are no other limits to becoming a Shakespeare We couldn't imagine how quickly this would happen Now it has become natural for us to think and reflect on ourselves through audio-visual traces What has also changed is how films are distributed and how diverse documentary cinema has become this is related to the fact there is no Cannes Film Festival for documentary films there is one place where you want to bring your film but this is not true for documentary; there is a big diversity We [at Ji.hlava] are very much focused on experimental cinema and films that are dealing with the diversity of the material; DOK Leipzig is much more connected to the European industry; CPH:DOX to trends in documentary cinema in terms of new technologies; FIDMarseille crosses the border between documentary and fiction But all these festivals are equal partners creating space for different types of filmmakers Now we can see there is a real infrastructure for documentary films; there are festivals like Jihlava there are human rights festivals and festivals with special programs That is something that has created many new ways documentary makers can distribute their films D: How has Ji.hlava distinguished itself as a documentary film festival and also as one of the key instigators in forming Doc Alliance it has always been important to think about our identity in the international context And this is also the reason we were one of key co-founders of Doc Alliance: we thought that it is important not to compete but to share It is important to create our own identities but respect others as well Part of this innovative mindset—Jihlava has this in its DNA—is also the founding of a VOD portal which was founded the same year as YouTube when nobody was thinking about distributing documentaries online all of us agreed that it made sense to work on this project together because it would help distribute and promote films worldwide and program selections from diverse perspectives and regions It is now the key documentary VOD [platform] not only in Europe but also worldwide other services were created and the community of documentary makers became more flexible with having their films on the internet—European documentary film festivals could easily switch last year from physical to online editions; the documentary community had experiences with it before and was more open to doing it but documentary institutions in general—maybe because they are much younger than fiction film institutions—are more innovative as they need to develop their identity in the film industry and film space D: The primary objective of Doc Alliance and DAFilms is to advance the documentary genre and promote its diversity What steps were you able to take as one of the co-founders of the network to achieve that There were only three film festivals out of these 14 that screened more films [in 2020] than in 2019 If we read these numbers through the perspective of regional balance those regions that [generally] have less visibility because when the festivals screened fewer films the ratio between these regions remained more or less the same We think that these discussions are crucial There is no more East and West; there is one Europe and we need to connect European countries as much as possible to make a step outside of the regions we can see that many festivals are locked in their regional borders the pandemic has influenced it in a way that regions became more important as festivals went online which meant they had different types of audiences [to cater to]: not only audiences that attend screenings in cinemas but also audiences nationwide And bringing films to audiences nationwide means you need films that are close to the viewers And that is something to think about because festivals should not be regional gatekeepers I think this is something DAFilms is doing It brings films from different parts of Europe and of the world and are not limited by the number of cinemas or screenings you can see different types of retrospectives the festival returns to cinemas after the pandemic hiatus Ji.hlava is not giving up the “online potential,” as the festival’s press release says Can you comment on your decision to keep the online part of the festival What does a post-pandemic Jihlava look like MH: We definitely want to develop the hybrid identity of the festival in terms of the distribution of films but also in terms of the industry program Our experience in the 2020 edition showed that there are different audiences out there: there is an audience that wants to attend the festival it is usually a younger audience in our case; most of the visitors are around 25 to 30 years old our visitors travel to Jihlava to attend the festival They want to spend a couple of days in Jihlava to concentrate on cinema because these festivals are for locals who go watch films after work or school That’s why some call it “the Woodstock of Documentary.” But through the pandemic and our online edition cannot travel to the festival but are interested in watching films that we select This is why we decided to split the festival It will play a selection of the festival films and won’t just mirror the festival selection one third of the films that we are screening during the physical event and make them accessible to viewers online but we believe there is a new community that we want to work with We definitely see this online space as a new territory that has the potential to connect filmmakers and their films with different Ji.hlava’s international communication specialist we have had around 40-45,000 viewers at the physical editions and during the online [edition] we had almost 80,000 viewers D: So the online space is not just something you resort to because of the pandemic situation but you see a lot of potential and opportunity there to expand and find new audiences And I guess it can also be beneficial to filmmakers who cannot travel to Europe due to various reasons visa denials or an inability to leave their country of origin to still connect with their audiences and be part of the industry For those filmmakers who cannot attend screenings of their films [in person] For film professionals who cannot attend Ji.hlava industry events we create a digital bridge that will connect them with those who are at the festival We want to be inclusive and work with all filmmakers and other professionals; that’s the spirit of Ji.hlava and the spirit of documentary filmmaking in general—to be inclusive That is also the reason we have decided to keep Ji.hlava Academy our workshop for emerging nonfiction filmmakers will hold it for participants coming from different parts of the world They cannot travel to Jihlava but they can meet in this online space and create films together during the workshop D: What role has Ji.hlava played in nurturing the careers of documentary filmmakers MH: We see our position as something that creates a safe space for debut directors I got a survey that showed a very depressing number: up to 70 percent of European directors do not pursue filmmaking after their debut film This is something we really should work with We never know what their second or third films will be We really want to create a safe space for these kinds of filmmakers and support them in their vision In this year’s main competition Opus Bonum [for documentaries from all around the world] half of the films are debuts and one third are directors’ second films [Our mission has also been reflected] in the changes we have made in the competition sections and award categories to not only award films but draw attention to film professionals sound designers are nominated for national film awards or they receive recognition at fiction film festivals this is not the case in the documentary world So we decided to create one competition out of three and award film professionals for best cinematography And it is one of Jihlava's missions this year to support these film professionals you are introducing a new initiative: putting a spotlight on US documentaries Could you elaborate on the initiative and its goals MH: We have been thinking about the initiative for a couple of years I am happy that it is happening this year for the first time because I really feel the European and US documentary communities are disconnected We could see it in the number of admissions but also in the quality of projects that were submitted to the program There is a huge potential for cooperation between US and European directors There are documentary films coming from the US that are made for the US market and these films are also usually distributed internationally there are also many films that are more fragile; they don't have a space to be linked to We want to create a working platform to bring film professionals together And I really see a huge potential in it because I think it is very tough for US filmmakers to create something that is not related to the US market if they secure European financing for their films It would be much easier for these films to be part of European festival programs Sevara Pan is a Berlin-based journalist and film critic © 2024 International Documentary Association Privacy Policy JIHLAVA 2024 10/10/2024 - The largest Czech documentary gathering will showcase over 340 films and is bracing to welcome renowned filmmakers like Kirsten Johnson The 28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival (25 October-3 November) will be extended to run for a full ten days 23 international and 11 European premieres “The Ji.hlava programme shows the extraordinary power of documentary film Documentary filmmakers replace the literalness of reality with playfulness and originality of thought They show us the world as we could hardly see it ourselves – unless we would like to spend long years with a camera in those places,” says Marek Hovorka Other titles in First Lights are Grey Zone by Daniela Meressa Rusnoková (Slovakia) Miriam Bajtala’s Becoming Outline (Austria) and Comrades by Joanna Janikowska (Italy/Poland) dedicated to the latest in Czech documentary cinema about restorative justice; Tomáš Merta’s portrait of his father Jan Merta Echt – The Art of Jan Merta; and Pit Stop Reporter by Zora Čápová which follows an investigative journalist’s struggles dealing with disinformation and the people who create it Other domestic titles premiering at the festival are Alice Růžičková’s Jungle/Placht Scent Evidence by Zuzana Piussi (Czech Republic/Slovakia) and War Correspondent by Benjamin Tuček and David Čálek (Czech Republic/Slovakia/Ukraine) environmental activism and the effects of conflict The festival’s full line-up is available to peruse here 24/10/2024“Our goal is to place films from Central and Eastern Europe within the broader context of global cinema” Marek Hovorka • Director, Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival 05/05/2025Festivals / Awards – Czech Republic 05/05/2025HOFF 2025 05/05/2025Crossing Europe 2025 – Awards 30/04/2025Cannes 2025 16 works to be presented in the Immersive Selection at Cannes 30/04/2025Festivals / Awards – Romania The New Year That Never Came sweeps the Romanian Gopos 30/04/2025goEast 2025 – Awards Holy Electricity comes out on top at goEast 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Vysocina Jihlava won 3–1 over Sigma Olomouc B on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are Vysocina Jihlava 2 win(s) Have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Vysocina Jihlava and Sigma Olomouc B on Fri 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT?Vysocina Jihlava won 3–1 over Sigma Olomouc B on Fri 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Vysocina Jihlava is playing home against Sigma Olomouc B on Fri CHYBIK + KRISTOF ARCHITECTS & URBAN DESIGNERS have been selected as the winners of the public competition to design and build the Jihlava Multipurpose Arena. One of the largest sports and leisure complexes in the Czech Republic built on the city’s existing hockey stadium Bringing together sports, culture, and social venues, the project reimagines the existing site as an urban sociocultural campus. In fact, once completed, the structure will act as a “public platform open to a variety of audiences for a diverse range of activities, in an effort to revitalize this long-neglected area of the city”. © MonolotErected on the city’s existing hockey stadium, a deteriorating indoor sporting arena built in 1956, the project revisits the structure and expands into a four-building multifunctional center, with a capacity of 5,600 spectators. Integrating the neglected space to Jihlava’s city center, and reviving the notion of public space, the scheme puts in place an adaptable ice rink, a rooftop running track and a gym as well as a sports academy, hospitality establishments, and shops. © MonolotLocated on the border of Jihlava’s historical center, the versatile space, adjacent to a park and university, blends within its surrounding urban landscape through the introduction of several public spaces nested throughout the buildings. A transparent and fluid transition between spaces, the arena encourages new initiatives and lays the foundations for free movement and interaction. Laura Druktenyté Project completion: 2023 Structure: Ice rink; an oval running track; gym; 24 locker rooms; 36 skyboxes; restaurant; bar; 8 small gastronomic establishments; hostel; hall of fame; fan shop; academy/university; 8 offices You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email The Slovak film Grey Zone directed by Daniela Meressa Rusnoková received the Main Award and the Best Sound Design in the First Lights Competition (dedicated to first and second films) The Czech production Dajori directed by Martin Páv and Nicolas Kourek won the Audience Award The winners of the industry segment of the festival of the industry segment of the festival were announced at a ceremony held on 31 October 2024 The festival screened 340 films in both competition and non-competition sections 23 as international premiere and 11 as European premiere 30/10/2024 - Marek Šulík's time-lapse documentary provides a measured portrait of Zuzana Čaputová's historic and turbulent tenure as Slovakia’s first female head of state Šulík’s film follows Čaputová from her euphoric election victory through the complexities of her tenure concluding as she faces a new government composed of politicians who gained support by openly criticising her A figure of liberal reform in a divided nation Čaputová has navigated a politically volatile landscape marked by populist adversaries Her presidency has seen extraordinary challenges These pressures have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic The time-lapse documentary is less a strict account of Čaputová’s tenure than a glimpse behind the scenes of presidential life revealing her perspectives on key issues and the thought process guiding her decisions captures dynamics at play in a political office Known for his methodical craftsmanship and focus on socio-political themes Šulík often probes the tensions between individual lives and broader historical forces President portrays Čaputová facing an array of challenges under mounting pressure exacerbated by unpublicised personal struggles and escalating attacks from political opponents and a radicalised public Čaputová’s historic role as Slovakia’s first female president along with her responsibilities as a mother of two young daughters The story opens with a startling disclosure: shortly before her inauguration doctors discovered a tumour in her daughter’s brain Personal hardships continue to intersect with her presidency as she manages the demands of her role maintaining her position as one of the country’s most trusted figures Šulík’s focus extends beyond Čaputová’s political life capturing her personal transformation under the weight of public office avoiding sensationalism to authentically convey the rhythms and realities of political life Given the breadth of Čaputová’s eventful five-year tenure Šulík chooses to focus primarily on domestic events with exclusion of the presidential trip to war-torn Ukraine Though the film follows a chronological structure resulting in a narrative that feels both diluted and fragmented The film relies heavily on contextual references assuming familiarity with Slovak political figures—those who instigated government crises and those who sought to exploit the ensuing instability As Čaputová faces criticism from both sides an understanding of these events and political relationships is essential to grasp her responses and decisions For viewers unfamiliar with Slovakia’s political landscape the chosen scenes may seem disjointed and fail to create a sense of continuity or translate the weight of the situation the documentary only briefly touches on the extreme situations Čaputová encountered as a female president including the pervasive misogyny and regular death threats directed at her and her children This gendered aspect adds a universal dimension to her story reflecting the broader challenges of balancing motherhood and high public office—a topic of increasing relevance globally Šulík bookends the film with scenes involving her children underscoring the personal costs of her role the film reveals Čaputová's Buddhist personal philosophy in maintaining composure and integrity despite multiplying attacks and rising political pressure throughout her hectic tenure Yet the documentary presents her time as president as less contentious than it truly was often sidestepping confrontational moments This restrained depiction may reflect Čaputová’s say over the final cut Ms. President is produced by Hitchhiker Cinema (Slovakia) and co-produced by Aerofilms (Czech Republic), Radio and Television Slovakia, Czech Television, and filmotras (Slovakia) “People can hate women in power because they’ve been told to hate them” We talked to the Slovak filmmaker, whose documentary has already triumphed in Ji.hlava, about the challenges of filming the former leader of his country   14/11/2024 Jiří Mádl’s Czech-Slovak co-production has nabbed nine national awards, while another period drama, The Hungarian Dressmaker, netted five   17/04/2025 | Festivals | Awards | Slovakia Ten projects have been selected for the former strand, while Agora Boost will offer expert guidance to four Greek documentary projects at various stages of development   03/02/2025 | Thessaloniki Documentary 2025 | Agora The 28th edition highlighted a range of European documentaries, with a particular focus on women’s issues, systemic injustices and environmental challenges   04/11/2024 | Jihlava 2024 | Awards Marek Šulík's time-lapse documentary provides a measured portrait of Zuzana Čaputová's historic and turbulent tenure as Slovakia’s first female head of state   30/10/2024 | Jihlava 2024 The largest Czech documentary gathering will showcase over 340 films and is bracing to welcome renowned filmmakers like Kirsten Johnson, Tsai Ming-liang and Roberto Minervini   10/10/2024 | Jihlava 2024 The Estonian gathering’s non-fiction strand will be made up of 11 titles, including six world and five international premieres   08/10/2024 | Black Nights 2024 | Doc@PÖFF The industry event dedicated to documentaries from Central and Eastern Europe shed light on five almost-finished projects, covering topics from politics to environmentalism   09/04/2024 | East Doc Platform 2024 We home in on the feature-length projects showcased at the ninth edition of Slovakia's premier industry event   25/03/2024 | Febiofest Bratislava 2024 | Bratislava Industry Days The upcoming documentary from the Slovak filmmaker will examine the nexus between politics and humanity, exploring the historic presidency of Zuzana Čaputová   07/03/2024 | Production | Funding | Slovakia/Czech Republic 06/05/2025Crossing Europe 2025 Review: Callas, Darling 02/05/2025goEast 2025 Review: My Magical World 30/04/2025Films / Reviews – Italy Review: San Damiano 30/04/2025Hot Docs 2025 Review: King Matt the First 29/04/2025Films / Reviews – Italy Review: Storia di una notte 29/04/2025Films / Reviews – Peru/Spain Review: Kayara. La guerrera del Imperio Inca JIHLAVA 2024 Awards 04/11/2024 - The 28th edition highlighted a range of European documentaries systemic injustices and environmental challenges The jury described it as “a provocative examination of nationalism delving into the societal roots of Putin’s populism through an unsettling observational study of a discontented individual on the fringes of society” The jury commended its “raw depiction and cinematic quality skilfully combining personal narrative with archival footage” to explore “the traumatic reality of premature birth the care for a premature new-born and later life with a child with special needs” Grey Zone also received the Visegrad Award for its “brave and aesthetically refined storytelling” in addition to the Best Sound Design Award was honoured with the APA World Excellence Award for her extraordinary contribution to producing Best FilmMs. President [+see also: film reviewinterview: Marek Šulíkfilm profile] – Marek Šulík (Slovakia/Czech Republic) Best Central and Eastern European DocumentaryHappiness to All [+see also: film reviewinterview: Filip Remundafilm profile] – Filip Remunda (Czech Republic/Netherlands/France) Award for Original ApproachCleaning & Cleansing [+see also: film reviewfilm profile] – Thomas Fürhapter (Austria) Best Editing Gustavo Galuppo - The Goodbye (Argentina) Best CinematographyCatherine Martin - In Praise of Shadows (Canada) Students Jury AwardThe Goodbye – Toia Bonino Best FilmThe Impossibility [+see also: film reviewfilm profile] – Tomáš Hlaváček (Czech Republic)Special MentionHappiness to All – Filip Remunda Tomáš Merta – Echt – The Art of Jan Merta (Czech Republic) Best Sound DesignJan Mesany - once i got in Best CinematographyMichaela Hošková – Fakir (Slovakia/Czech Republic) Award for Original ApproachDajori – Martin Páv Students Jury AwardWorld Between Us [+see also: film reviewfilm profile] – Marie Dvořáková (Czech Republic/Slovakia) Best FilmGrey Zone [+see also: film reviewtrailerfilm profile] – Daniela Meressa Rusnoková (Slovakia)Special MentionBecoming Outline – Miriam Bajtala (Austria) Best Sound DesignRichard Fűlek – Grey Zone Best CinematographyMarie Dvořáková – World Between Us Award for Original ApproachMe + You – Zohra Benhammou (Belgium) Best FilmThe Sky Above Zenica [+see also: film reviewtrailerfilm profile] – Zlatko Pranjic Nanna Frank Møller (Bosnia and Herzegovina/Denmark) Special Mention for Best Film on PoliticsThe Day Iceland Stood Still – Pamela Hogan (Iceland/USA) Special Mention for Best Film on KnowledgePistachio Wars – Yasha Levine Special Mention for Best Film on NatureEvery Little Thing – Sally Aitken (Australia) Special MentionsDinosaur's Egg – Sruthil Mathew (India)space_invaders.exe – Malaz Usta (Netherlands/Syria) Best FilmHopeful Visitors and Grieving Guides: Notes from the Travel Notebook of a Dark Tourist – Jiří Žák Special MentionsRuvja and Morena – Julie Slovenčíková (Czech Republic)Pyramid – Matěj Smetana (Czech Republic) Best FilmGrey Zone – Daniela Meressa RusnokováSpecial MentionComrades – Joanna Janikowska (Poland/Italy) Best Short Documentary FilmOnly if the Baby Cries… - Shadab Farooq (India) Best VR ProjectDreaming of Lebanon – Cynthia Sawma Contribution to World Cinema AwardTsai Ming Liang 04/11/2024“The story encapsulates the rise of Putinism and populism, and the false hopes of the 21st century” Filip Remunda • Director of Happiness to All 05/11/2024Jihlava 2024 Review: Grey Zone EMERGING PRODUCERS 2025 Jihlava 2024 31/10/2024 - The 13th edition of the promotional and educational training programme has showcased its new cohort of documentary producers from Europe The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival continues its tradition of championing new documentary talent through the Emerging Producers training programme The initiative is a launchpad for budding producers offering them networking opportunities with industry professionals The class of 2025 showcases a compelling mix of voices engaging with global and personal themes a documentary in post-production about displacement in Georgia which follows the protagonist from 8 to 18 years in a coming-of-age family saga about an unwanted child from the Vietnam War who finally meets his newly found father in the U.S Here is the full list of 2025 Emerging Producers, and their projects can be found here: Vahagn Khachatryan (Armenia)Production company: Oolik Productions Michal Sikora (Czech Republic)Production company: Lonely Production Danai Anagnostou (Finland)Production company: Kenno Filmi Elise Hug (France)Production company: Alter Ego Production Michael Kalb (Germany)Production company: Michael Kalb Filmproduktion Loránd Balázs Imre (Hungary)Production company: filmDOUGH Productions Zofia Kujawska (Poland)Production company: Telemark sp. z o.o. Daniel Pereira (Portugal)Production company: The Stone and the Plot Elena Martín (Romania)Production company: Manifest Film Danilo Lazovic (Serbia)Production company: DOK33 Production Monika Lošťáková (Slovakia)Production company: Super Film Zoran Dževerdanović (Slovenia)Production company: Blade Production Miguel Eek Quesada (Spain)Production company: Mosaic Producciones Ashley Smith (Sweden)Production company: Sisyfos Film Irene Muñoz Martin (Switzerland)Production company: Autre Terre Luiza Paiva (UK)Production company: Mairare LTD Audrey-Ann Dupuis-Pierre (Canada – guest country)Production company: Portage Films 02/05/2025Production / Funding – Italy Shooting begins on Walter Fasano’s Nino, a portrait of scoring maestro Nino Rota 02/05/2025Production / Funding – Belgium Wallimage is backing Michaël R Roskam's Le Faux Soir 30/04/2025Production / Funding – Italy The final clapperboard slams on Il falsario, starring Pietro Castellitto 30/04/2025Production / Funding – UK/France/Germany Sally Potter’s Alma to star Pamela Anderson and Dakota Fanning 29/04/2025Production / Funding – Spain Claudia Pinto finishes filming Morir no siempre sale bien 29/04/2025Production / Funding – Latvia The National Film Centre of Latvia unveils the recipients of its latest round of funding 05/11/2024 - Belarusian filmmaker Nikita Lavretski crafts an experimental "motion picture novel" that captures the raw Belarusian filmmaker Nikita Lavretski's Ulysses [+see also: trailerinterview: Nikita Lavretskifilm profile], the longest entry in the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival's Opus Bonum competition Taking cues from James Joyce's iconic modernist novel Lavretski’s experimental documentary takes place in the embattled alleys and institutions of Minsk exposing the fluid and often harsh realities of Belarusian life under authoritarian rule Known for his prolific output and low-budget productions weaving together scenes that reflect Belarusian life At the film’s centre is Belarusian director Ruslan Zgolich hyperactive person who introduces himself as the personal filmmaker of Alexander Lukashenko public personalities and civil servants in encounters that oscillate between the mundane provokes and occasionally enrages his interlocutors creating scenes that are both unsettling and revealing aesthetics stem from Lavretski’s reediting of vast amounts of actual found footage shot by Zgolich What at first resembles a Borat-style prank mockumentary is a quasi-diaristic chronicle offering an extensive digital portrait of Zgolich’s life and his obsessive way of documenting it The director embraces a character-driven story arc to render the protagonist’s unravelling unfiltered takes of him navigating psychiatric hospitals and government offices punctuate vignettes of his interactions with strangers on the streets of Minsk unfolding as a prolonged exploration of alienation Lavretski edited the found footage with non-linear jumps between scenes merged years and reassembled memories in order to create a story which became that of an individual caught in a socio-political quagmire It has turned into a broader reflection on the Belarusian experience and the city emerges as just another protagonist joking with passers-by across generations and referencing a rich tapestry of cinema Yet Lavretski’s character-driven editing soon traces a darker descent The jovial protagonist gradually assumes the role of a provocateur labelled as such during political protests The film’s verité style becomes increasingly unrestrained as Zgolich records himself in less flattering circumstances including an incident involving a potential rape charge exposing the moral and ethical ambiguities of his activities While Lavretski's Ulysses balances personal introspection with a socio-political dimension there are moments when the personal side takes precedence edging into a form of para-autobiography – an unvarnished (self-)portrait Lavretski's latest work fully embraces a punk ethos showcasing internet-age storytelling within a desktop film Ulysses is a totally independent production by Nikita Lavretski “I spent a year watching nearly 1,000 hours of this footage and ultimately only used about 1% for the final film” The Belarusian director talks about transforming video diaries into a structured narrative and drawing up a psychological map of Minsk   05/11/2024 Want to know how our Top 2024 came to be? Here is a breakdown of the individual votes of our journalists who took part   19/12/2024 | Cineuropa Belarusian filmmaker Nikita Lavretski crafts an experimental "motion picture novel" that captures the raw, conflicted essence of modern-day Minsk   05/11/2024 | Jihlava 2024 Czech architecture and urban design studio CHYBIK + KRISTOF has emerged as the winners of a public competition to complete the construction of the upcoming Jihlava Multipurpose Arena - one of the largest sports and leisure complexes in the Czech Republic will revisit the existing structure of the building originally built as a sports arena hosting regional hockey clubs The rebuild will focus on the expansion of the deteriorating stadium into a four-storey mixed-use sports facility the Jihlava Multipurpose Arena is conceived to be a versatile space bringing together legion of activities including an ice rink sports academy as well as hospitality establishments and shops Programmatically planned to entertain both regional sporting and cultural events the architects reimagine the space as a sociocultural “urban campus” capable of accommodating over 5000 spectators Located on the periphery of Jihlava’s historical core the four building multipurpose stadium accommodates public spaces throughout intended to facilitate integration within the constructed landscape Rather than disrupting the existing structure the arena serves to function as a transparent interlocutor facilitating dialogue and fluidity between seemingly distinct spaces Designing an architecture that is fluid and permeable by virtue of design CHYBIK+KRISTOF hopes to promote interaction among the users thereby revitalising this long neglected area of the city The design of the new structure uses open air walkways and verdant spaces to link the four distinct building volumes While the current condition of the rectangular stadium has necessitated a complete remodelling the sports academy remains as is – being pivotal to the history of the site undergo restoration to ensure better assimilation within the overall building organisation and aesthetic the architects intend to adopt The four complementary buildings are consistent with a red metal grid façade formed by patterns of apposed triangles referencing the city’s Baltic origins The spacious new oval arena stands out in the centre of the complex exhibiting CHYBIK+KRISTOF’s vision of a truly versatile building - both in terms of flexibility and programme and concert venue complimented by an indoor gym Its roof functions as an outdoor athletic track and viewing point allowing users to appreciate the surrounding cityscape Adjacent to it is the hospitality building that brings together a number of services including a restaurant Strategically placed at an intersection adjacent to the oval arena the building provides visitors with an overview into the environment from the street itself thereby allowing easy navigation to the desired locations “Talking about the significance of the project founding architects Ondřej Chybík and Michal Krištof say “The arena is a social campus for the city – used by the people From vernacular knowledge to modern sustainability Middle Eastern pavilions serve as living archives of architectural thought offering fresh frameworks for global adoption STIR engages with the curators of the Togo Oman and Qatar pavilions—debuting at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025—on representation the book presents a fictional story depicting algorithms exercising control over humans and how this affects the built environment Tipnis shares how the toolbox democratises the practice of restoration via DIY resources to repair tangible urban heritage made of common building materials Exclusive preview for subscribers. 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Learn More © Copyright 2019-2025 STIR Design Private Limited Please confirm your email address and we’ll send you a link to reset your password All your bookmarks will be available across all your devices Password must be 8 characters long including one capital letter By creating an account, you acknowledge and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy by STIR Select the Conversation Category you would like to watch Please enter your details and click submit Single account access for STIRworld.com,STIRpad.com and exclusive STIRfri content Verification link sent to check your inbox or spam folder to complete sign up process by STIRworld | Published on : Jul 08 25/10/2016 - The director of the Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival sat down with Cineuropa to discuss the anniversary edition of the festival and its myriad different initiatives Marek Hovorka graduated from the department of Documentary Film Studies at FAMU and founded the Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival along with his four classmates from secondary school in 1997; he has helmed the festival ever since Cineuropa sat down with him to talk about the 20th edition of the gathering Cineuropa: The Jihlava Film Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Why did you decide to mark the occasion with the Jihlava Manifesto (read the news) Marek Hovorka: We live in peculiarly tame times Can you imagine filmmakers bringing the Cannes Film Festival to an end prematurely Or mapping out cutting manifestos against previous filmmaking generations and that they are important for self-determination That’s why we chose the “Jihlava Manifesto” label Documentary films still have one foot in television and can make the most of its good will whether it is accommodating towards filmmakers or not That’s why we chose the film essay as being key to the selection as it is a category that is difficult from the auteur’s point of view imposing demands on viewers and co-producers We want to show how exceptional films come together in this collection and how diverse film essays can be Have you been working on any other changes for the upcoming edition we have tweaked the open part of the industry programme in order to consider film professionals as personalities devoted to film we are focusing on questions pertaining to the development of documentary film and how film crews work – how do they influence each other The main theme this year is also a futurological poll asking whether in 20 years’ time The questions and answers will be published in a special issue of our publication Khavn De La Cruz and Luciano Barisone have contributed to We are readying big changes for the 21st edition as well looking at all the details and pondering what to retain and what to change Jihlava also showcases less traditional documentary formats and the incorporation of interactive narration in the form of video games is also progressive and ties in with prevailing trends we will also offer video games that include documentary or educational aspects to our visitors this year Similarly to the world of video games today cinema was also considered as entertainment at the beginning We are convinced that the world of video games will soon enable the creation of artistic and distinctive worlds similar to those that Michelangelo Antonioni or Federico Fellini brought to the cinema Besides the festival itself, the Jihlava IDFF also runs educational and industry activities throughout the year. One new feature is Doc.stream: what is the thinking behind this platform Doc.stream is a format for creating a meeting platform based on professional discussions between film professionals from the Czech Republic and the host country Jihlava’s whole industry programme is built in such a way that it enables different types of professionals to meet up introducing the up-and-coming generation of European producers of documentary films; the Inspirational Forum connecting directors with luminaries outside of film; the traditional meeting of festival representatives Festival Identity; and other specific discussions and professional meetings Among the other reputable guests are British co-producer Rebecca O’Brien and Icelandic director Fridrik Thor Fridriksson The Jihlava Film Festival also supports filmmakers from the Visegrad region through the Visegrad Accelerator platform we envisaged Jihlava as a space to bridge Eastern Europe with Western Europe That’s why we focus on this region in various ways we will introduce key national film institutions and we will offer a reflection on contemporary Eastern European cinema through the eyes of film critics which is rather overlooked in the rest of Europe and draw attention to the fact that strong cinema arises from a quality background with well-functioning institutions and an open approach Documentary film is a sort of artistic antivirus for society 06/05/2025 Lionel Massol • Producer, Films Grand Huit“We want to produce films that tell the story of society, with a strong artistic bias” 02/05/2025 Annegret Richter • Artistic director, Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film“There’s no definition of which target group it has to be for; you can tell any story with stop motion” 02/05/2025 Sanja Božić-Ljubičić • CEO, Pickbox, Mediatranslations, Mediavision and NEM“We will always stay focused on the CEE region, a region that’s unique – it can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding” 30/04/2025 Mirko Goran Marijanac • Media sales executive, DeAPlaneta Entertainment“It’s all about using AI ethically, and making the most of its tools to boost efficiency in animation and distribution” 29/04/2025 Anne Pouliquen • Founder and Director, Futura Cinema“Futura Cinema acts as a bridge between cinemas, cultural innovation and technological solutions” all interviews by Ola Salwa 05/04/2024 - The Czech international documentary festival with the support of local entrepreneur Jan Barta is setting up a new support scheme and has set 30 April as the deadline for applications There are never enough ways to financially support the documentary film industry, and the renowned Ji.hlava IDFF in the Czech Republic has just added a new one to the mix With the support of Czech entrepreneur Jan Barta a new fund offers €110,000 to applicants from Central and Eastern Europe “The aim of this new initiative is to support distinctive auteur projects with distribution potential The profits that the films make will then be used to support other documentaries in the making.” There are a few specific conditions to be met before applying: a production company may only submit one application, and the cap per project is €40,000. The project needs to be an international co-production and have at least half of the total budget secured. The main production house needs to be registered in one of the 29 countries listed here the scheme is available to projects from Belarus and Russia as long as they are not supported by the state institutions of their respective countries “A share of the future profit will be assigned to Ji.hlava/JB Films and will subsequently be allocated in full to film projects selected in later calls The aim is to create a tool that will enable repeated support for new films in the region,” the press release continues The 28th Ji.hlava IDFF will unspool from 25 October-3 November 2024 extending the duration of the event from six to ten days Crossing Europe 2025 a group of exhibitions entitled Through the Landscape of Communities opened at the  Regional Gallery in Jihlava It includes the following exhibitions: Outside the gallery! a project taking place as part of the Landscape Festival in Jihlava; NOTGALERIE an original  artistic and curating project by the Austrian artist Reinhold Zisser which presents his work with a community of artists on the border of artistic and curatorial practice; Make friends an exhibition presenting work with artistic communities in a regional context; a sound map of the Jihlava river by the Portuguese artist Rodrigo Paglieri; and an intervention in the gallery space by the internationally acclaimed artist Jiří Příhoda which is refering to his early works in the region Through the Landscape of Communities exhibition block  brings joint exhibitions in the entire gallery building in Komenského street visitors can look forward to exhibition dedicated to art in public space Outside the gallery thematically and personally linked to the Landscape Festival which will be held in public space in collaboration with the city Jihlava The exhibition indicates the possibilities of working with public space and how it has been worked with over the last 30 years The theme of the upper named exhibition  is followed by other exhibition projects that look at the topic of art in public space more broadly from the perspective of communities that are active in public space in one way or another: Reinhold Zisser presents the way in which a group of artists that he has gathered around the Viennese project Notgalerie Dreamestate think about art in public space and will also offer a way to think about curating as a natural part of one’s own artistic practice not art project focus thematically on community topic and as an project is mapping the community-oriented activities of artists from the Highlands although they often studied classically oriented  art disciplines after returning to the Highlands they felt the need to engage in the creation and support of (artistic) community in the local area In addition to cataloguing these activities the exhibition will thus attempt to answer the questions of where artistic practice begins and where curatorial or community practice begins and whether there is a need to separate them it will try to create a platform for discussion on the topic The last of the exhibitions of Through the Landscape of Communities block is a project by Portuguese artist of Chilean origin Rodrigo Paglieri at the IGLOO sound gallery named Landscape – radio map of Jihlava Paglieri will create a sound map of the Jihlava river based on his wanderings around the river The imaginary icing on the cake is the participation of Jiří Příhoda who has prepared an architecturally conceived intervention in the covered Renaissance courtyard of the gallery looking back at a convolution of performances and interventions covered by the theme of the Roštejn Sculpture Park from the early days of his work Origins of Jiří Příhoda are connected to the region but today he is one of the most successful international artists His participation thus completes an imaginary circle of reflection on art in public space within the Highlands Oct 29 (ČTK) - The 26th Ji.hlava IDFF has announced its winners The festival presented awards on Saturday night The award for the most notable international documentary film as well as best cinematography went to "07:15 – Blackbird" by French director and producer Judith Auffray and the best Czech documentary is "Kapr Code" by Lucie Králová Jurors of the "Testimonies" section also gave a nod to "Into the Weeds: Dewayne 'Lee' Johnson vs Monsanto Company" by Canadian director Jennifer Baichwal The award for original approach went to Spanish director Javier Codesal for his film "Greater Gospel." The Contribution to World Cinema award was given to director Dušan Hanák Králová's film succeeded among 21 films in the "Czech Joy" category and the French film in the "Opus Bonum" category in which 16 documentaries from all over the world competed the festival award was created by Czech-Argentinian artist Federico Diaz who rendered 3D sculpture by materializing sound recordings a significant name in the Czechoslovak New Film Wave genre of the 1960s received the award for his lifelong contribution to world cinematography calling for people to really listen to it and ponder the magic hidden in this simple sound The awarded film is part of a research project she intends to continue She said the award will offer great support for her future path "Kapr Code" is dedicated to Czech music composer Jan Kapr (1914–1988) The film utilizes his compositions as well as amateur film shots The film has been in production for five years adding that she hoped she would manage to release it in cinemas Králová was awarded at the festival twice in the past: in 2003 for her "Ill-fated Child," and two years later for her film "Sold." offered 376 films in ten non-competition sections and seven competition ones viewers could vote for their favorite film This year Jana Poctova's "Happily Ever After" took home the viewer's choice After the festival ends, organizers said that 140 of its documentaries will be available to stream online until Nov. 13. 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Velis Real Estate Tech is officially changing its name to Singu adopting the title of its property management product the construction of the Panattoni Park Unterfranken has officially started SURREALISM / LIVING LEGEND / PREPARATION FOR UFO / CZECH FUNERAL / STEVE JOBS / OUT OF NORWAY MIGRANTS / INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EXPERIMENTAL FILM / JULIAN ASSANGE AND PUSSY RIOT / RADIODOCUMENTARY / SHAMPOO BOY The 19th Jihlava IDFF 2013 reveals the highlights of its festival programme Each visitor will have the opportunity to meet the documentary film legend whose contribution to the art of film montage is almost as crucial as that of the film editing pioneer Peleshyan will arrive to Prague several days before the festival where he will be the Czech audience will  have the rare opportunity to see a retrospective of French filmmaker and avant-gardist Eugene Deslaw whose masterful work with film footage and images raises the following question: “How come that I haven’t heard of him yet?” The answer is simple – because it took us almost a year of investigating twenty film archives all across Europe to find his films Czech festival visitors will now enjoy the great privilege to watch a collection of Deslaw’s films Similar difficulties also occur during the search for exceptional experimental films and we have therefore decided to organise the first edition of the unique Conference Fascinations that brings together Czech experimental filmmakers with the leading international distributors of this film genre within the very framework of this year’s Jihlava IDFF This year’s edition of the festival again opens up a space for discussing topical issues Since we are well aware of the world’s burning issues our film selection features titles that will help the audience see the refugee crisis from different perspectives – for example an immigrant who returns back to his native Africa Our efforts are also supported by Czech Radio – in the form of their Radiodocumentary series that captures the atmosphere A Danish documentary will take us even further beyond our everyday reality – offering possible scenarios of what would happen if aliens decided to pay us a visit the Special Events section will feature a documentary portrait of one of the greatest figures of our time – Steve Jobs taking an often critical look at the achievements of the founder of Apple This year’s programme highlights will include a section focusing on surrealism spotlighting names such as Švankmajer and Hackenschmied and exploring the relationship between avant-garde surrealism and documentary filmmaking we have prepared a series documenting funerals of prominent Czech thinkers through the lens of a TV camera - section referring to this year's festival theme festival visitors will have a unique opportunity to talk directly to the prominent and the founder of WikiLeaks and Masha Alyokhina The accompanying music programme will offer Soundwalks with Eliška Cílková and the Czech premiere of the Viennese trio Shampoo Boy – with complimentary ear plugs Barbara graduated with a Master's degree in Film Theory and Criticism from the Academy of Performing Arts In the following years she focused on film journalism and screenwriting and PR She is a co-founder of CHARACTER–Film Development Association co-organising international training projects aimed at the issues of film industry where she develops and produces creative films with focus on female filmmakers and topics FNE: What was the deciding factor in your choice to become a doumentary film producer Barbara Janišová Feglová: It wasn't one single factor but rather a combination of several impulses when Slovak film was recovering from a deep crisis it went through in the 90’s things started to look a little more promising new standards in the audiovisual environment were being created but the making of films was still very difficult My personal mission at that time was to become a part of the revitalisation process I decided to contribute with a documentary series on the most significant phenomena in Slovak film history I realised that documentaries are an effective way to deal with important topics FNE: What has been your most rewarding moment as a documentary film producer Completing the first film encouraged me to keep following my instincts Another moment was the first cinema screening after a five years effort of producing a feature-length documentary In that moment I knew it was worth the struggle and all my worries finally disappeared a highly rewarding moment for me was when I found the courage to quit working on a project with a director who was a constant pain in the neck Being able to cope with the fact that a project you’d been developing has led to nowhere is also crucial but it’s an essential experience for every producer FNE: What one mistake would you advise beginning documentary film producers to avoid Barbara Janišová Feglová: No matter how many films I’ve produced so I don't feel like giving advice to anybody All I can do is share my experience and offer what works for me I'd say it’s important to simply start producing films and not be afraid of making mistakes But it’s necessary to be careful about picking the right subject of your film If it's not personally significant for you it will make the film not as impactful as it could be “We have seen the migrants’ strength and their beauty” by Vladan Petković 28/11/2016 - Cineuropa sat down with Maria Kourkouta and Niki Giannari which won the Best World Documentary Award at Jihlava this year in order to encourage and help these people during their long wait.. Niki Giannari: When you are faced with the violent nature of borders you realise that their symbolic dimension serves a very realistic purpose: in front of the border What brought us to Idomeni was the feeling that we were all living as if we were prisoners like a people forced out by the barriers imposed on us as well as those that we impose on ourselves MK: In a place where the only thing you see are thousands of people waiting in lines for 24 hours a day there was nothing to do but record the wait itself We are aware that this part of the film might be difficult for the viewer All of these details are images that tell thousands of little stories about the people and populations of today be it in Idomeni or in other corners of the world The black-and-white shoot with the 16 mm Bolex camera was a completely different experience Their relationship with the camera was both more direct and more intimate a far cry from any kind of journalistic rapport How did you decide on this bold approach and the triptych form MK: The general structure of the film does take the form of a triptych – perhaps because we wanted to avoid a linear narrative that would have been deceptive There was no perceivable progress in events: people were not achieving their goal of crossing the border which actually they have still not managed to do the film's editing was guided by our own experience of time and space in this monotonous We wanted to convey this feeling of enclosure and lack of progress by using long shots filmed on a tripod as well as through the fades to black scattered throughout the film but not necessarily denoting any noticeable development We tried to create long loops intercut with the passing of the train the only thing that would cross the border where reality is reversed: the refugees block the train tracks and now it's the train that cannot get past and the refugees begin to raise their voices and demonstrate their opinions collectively section of the film has a dialectic relationship with the two parts that were filmed digitally It’s a juxtaposition of two different visions of the same reality: one very open-ended for the viewer in terms of meaning in which we adopt a necessary and urgent position with regard to this situation It is also a dialectic between video and film which speaks of cinema itself and raises the burning question of the fate of celluloid in today's film production How did you strike a balance between the political and the humanistic NG: Our perspective doesn't stem from humanitarian sentiments or ideals We don't feel compassion or pity for the refugees which is the reason for the absence of interviews about personal stories and dramas in the film We do not consider the migrants to be victims.. We have seen their strength and their beauty Their movement is therefore a significant political act which also acts on a political level by creating new walls and barbed wires The question of hospitality is not a humanitarian question; it is a political issue as crucial in our times as the fight against discrimination Niki's text in the final part is also very balanced – this time How did you decide on the line that speaks of history reinventing itself Do the fleeting mentions of Greek refugees in Aleppo and of Walter Benjamin require research NG: The black-and-white images and the accompanying text which is read by musican and poet Lena Platonos are there in order to show something that is born of our own history and which leaves deep impressions on us Walter Benjamin committed suicide at Portbou one day after the closing of the border If he had arrived one day before or one day after the Syrian that we see on the occupied train tracks and who calls to mind the government-sent mediator of the Greek refugees in Aleppo in 1922 – this refugee who conveys the knowledge of the history of other refugees – holds up a mirror to us The poetry is there to suggest what doesn't come across in the narration from the Warsaw ghetto to the Turkish prisons from the closed borders at Portbou in 1940 to the closed borders at Calais or Idomeni dok.incubator contributed to 150 films and led many of them to awards at the world's top festivals including 12 films at Sundance 29 at IDFA and even a nomination for Academy Awards The retrospective held in the Small stage of DKO Jihlava will present the most successful films which have participated in dok.incubator Click HERE to see the programme “I am very well familiar with issues that directors and producers of documentary films are faced with today I find the Industry Programme organised by the Jihlava IDFF innovative and practical and I am happy to be able to further develop the programme so it can continue helping with the creation and distribution of notable creative documentary films not only from Central and Eastern Europe.” Vysočině má pomoci z posledního místa první ligy Hybš se do prvního týmu Sparty dostal už v ročníku 2011/12 Jeho kariéru však přibrzdilo zranění po němž se do sestavy přes levého beka Costu téměř nedostával a v této sezoně odehrál jediný soutěžní zápas Celkem si jednadvacetiletý hráč připsal v první lize 19 startů "I s ohledem na blížící se mistrovství Evropy hráčů do 21 let jsme se rozhodli Matějovi umožnit odejít na hostování aby pravidelně nastupoval v nejvyšší soutěži," uvedl na webu Sparty člen představenstva Jakub Otava Hybš je v tomto týdnu už čtvrtou posilou Jihlavy která v úvodních pěti ligových kolech nebodovala Na hostování přišel jablonecký útočník Marián Kovář na Vysočinu zamířil i beninský záložník Bello Babatounde ze Žiliny a univerzál Peter Šulek z Myjavy V mužstvu trenéra Petra Rady už druhým rokem hostuje sparťan Adam Jánoš.