Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018
With 2018 marking its 25th year, Sheffield Doc/Fest is the UK’s premier documentary festival, screening compelling stories from around the world.
Taking place at a multitude of venues across Sheffield, here’s our look at a selection of films featured at the festival in 2018.
click on the film title to see our review
An instant classic which displays the authenticity of its title, A Northern Soul is a stunning piece of work that captures working class life and a musical passion.
A Northern Soul – interview with director
See our interview with A Northern Soul director Sean McAllister.
Bruce Lee & The Outlaw
+ interview with director
Filmed over 6 years, this story follows a young homeless boy and the “King of the Underworld”.
Too Beautiful: Our Right To Fight
Considered “too beautiful to fight”, the Cuban authorities ban women from boxing, but one is fighting back.
Too Beautiful: Our Right To Fight – interview with director
See our interview with director Maceo Frost and Namibia Flores Rodriguez on this stunning documentary.
Making the world safer for women, one boy at a time, Men Against Violence and Abuse (MAVA) is a boys’ club in India.
Boys Who Like Girls – interview with director
See our interview Inka Achte, director of Boys Who Like Girls and Liisa Karpo, the film’s producer.
A timely examination of our modern-day idea of democracy.
The Eyes of Orson Welles
+ interview with director
A look into the world of the legendary man to reveal a portrait of the artist as he’s never been seen – through Welles’ own eyes.
Doel
+ interview with director
With only 26 inhabitants, Doel is a ghost town in Belgium – surrounded by a nuclear power plant, a gigantic container dock, and the port of Antwerp.
Hale County This Morning, This Evening
Filmed over 5 years, an observational film following life through immersive cinematography.
A look at the relationship between a woman and her animals – 200 ducks, chickens, geese and turkeys – and the unwanted attention it can bring.
For The Birds – interview with director
See our interview with Richard Miron, director of For the Birds, on this unique story.
A deeply personal story exploring identity and acceptance.
A season in the life of a girl who has a chance to be saved by football.
A chilling observational film that follows a group preparing for their own personal war.
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