Films by Strand
Each night of Doc/Fest 2008, we showcased films from our curated Strands.
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Arts Docs
Films about art and the artists that bring an idea to life.
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Bent Docs
Films relating to gay, lesbian and transgender characters, themes and issues.
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Comedy Doc
Just because a story is real, doesn't mean it can't make us laugh! The Comedy Strand highlights some of life's characters and the truth behind them.
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Cross-Platform Doc
A collection of brand new documentaries that embrace multi-platorm modes of access to give you new perspectives on social and political narratives. This is the future of documentary.
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Doc Europe
Brings selected highlights of new documentary from the European frontier.
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Doc International
Take a tour of the current state of documentary around the world with the Doc International programme. Doc/Fest brings new films from over 20 countries around the world to the UK, many for the first time.
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Doc UK
Check out the tomorrow's documentary hits with the Doc UK selection. Showcasing dozens of feature-length British docs by established filmamkers like Kim Longinotto, Penny Woolcock, and Nick Broomfieldand and emerging UK directors like Mat Whitecross and Jawed Taiman.
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First Cut
Channel 4 has been recognised as a broadcaster that nurture4s emerging film-making talent. In 2007, Channel 4 launched First Cut, a critically acclaimed documentary strand that showcases the work of up-and-coming directors. This double bill is your chance to see two top picks from First Cut's most recent run.
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Japanese Strand
Filmmaker, writer and Curator, Mark Cousins selects the final chapter in our study of post-war Japanese documentary. Featuring Hara Kazuo, Naomi Kawase and Imamura Shohei, this collection is a fascinating insight into a nation's shift in consciousness.
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Music Docs
Music and film: the perfect marriage.
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Russian Focus
Its been 20 years since the fall of Communism. Here a collection of special Russian docs, made by insiders and outsides, focuses on characters that live, love and survive in the era of the new Soviet.
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Short Films
Sometimes short docs can pack as much punch as the feature films. Check out some of the smartest new talent working today bringing you stories from the edge of independent cinema.
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Special Screenings
This year Sheffield Doc/Fest host a series of special screenings of fiction and docs to compliment the main programme. 'The Fall Of A Shah' screens in honour of imprisoned filmmaker, Maziar Bahari, who was arrested during the recent Iranian election protests, while 'La Vida Loca' is showcased in memory of recently murdered director, Christian Poveda. Don't miss the special screening of Tarkovsky's 'Stalker' right after 'Rerberg and Tarkovsky. The Reverse Side Of Stalker'.