Nominations
Argentina, 1985
The true story of public prosecutors Julio Strassera and Luis Moreno Ocampo, taking the top brass of Argentina’s diatctorship to trial. However, the junta’s supporters still hold much power, making it an extremely difficult – and dangerous – job. Superbly acted testament to the power of truth and justice. ‘History isn...
Aurora’s Sunrise
Epic reconstruction of the story of Aurora Mardiganian and the Armenian genocide. A beautiful animation shows Mardiganian’s odyssey from surviving the genocide to having her story made into a Hollywood production in 1919. Interspersed with archival interviews with her and scenes from the original movie, which for decad...
Butterfly Vision
After two months as a prisoner of war, Ukrainian military Lilia returns home to her husband and family. But she cannot escape her trauma, and on top of that turns out to be pregnant from one of her captivators. Yet, Lilia refuses to be a victim. Raw drama, impressively acted. Ukrainian drone expert Lilia – nickname ‘B...
El Equipo
Fascinating documentary about the unlikely meeting of legendary forensic scientist Clyde Snow and a group of Argentinean students. Starting with the examination of the desaparecidos during Argentina’s dictatorship, they grow into a groundbreaking force in the global movement for truth and justice. Told almost entirely ...
The Hostage Takers
Journalist Sean Langan confronts two of the British IS members known as ‘The Beatles’. They were the brutal guards of many hostages, including the executed war correspondent James Foley, a close friend of Langan. Also with honest, emotional and nail-biting interviews with other first hand witnesses. When English journ...
Iron Butterflies
Remarkable, impressionistic deep dive into the many facets comprising the downing of flight MH17. Creatively constructed, using everything from historical footage to time-lapsed satellite images, and from Russian state TV to dance performances. A fascinating experience, inviting the viewers to form their own picture of...
Theatre of Violence
Sharp and flamboyant lawyer Krispus Ayena leading the way in a fascinating, complex examination of the essence of justice. Ayena defends Dominic Ongwen before the International Criminal Court. Ongwen is a former commander in Joseph Kony's Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army. But Ongwen was himself kidnapped and brainwashed ...
Total Trust
Total Trust takes a visceral look at digital control in China where unprecedented levels of state surveillance prevail through trust, fear, obedience and resistance. It aims to explore the changes of social behaviors caused by an all-seeing society and finds its lasting power in the people who are fighting against the ab...
Twice Colonized
Renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter has led a lifelong fight for the rights of her people. When her son dies to suicide, Aaju embarks on a highly personal journey to bring her colonizers in both Canada and Denmark to justice. She channels her pain into writing an autobiography and takes on the difficult task of creating a...
