WATCH DOCS
2011 program includes among others:
1. Competition for feature-length, human rights – oriented documentaries from
all over the world, of outstanding cinematic quality
2. Permanent repertoire section „I Want to See”, including documentaries about
events, problems and people on whom the attention of human rights defenders is
currently focused
3. Permanent repertoire section „Discreet Charm of Propaganda” -sixth edition:
the war propaganda during the Balkans conflict
4. Permanent repertoire section „New Polish Films” presenting the most recent
Polish docs that are focused on social issues
5. Permanent repertoire section „Close Up”- the Arab World including films
depicting recent North African revolutions
6. Second part of the retrospective „The Shelved Gems” – documentaries and
feature films which were banned by the censorship for various reasons.,
7. Thematic retrospective focuses on racism, xenophobia, and various forms of
intolerance in contemporary world.
WATCH DOCS is not only about films. This year the Festival’s accompanying
events include among others: an international conference on human rights today
with theoreticians and hands on human rights defenders from all over the world;
master classes conducted by renowned filmmakers; panel debates, discussions and
meetings.
More details on http://www.watchdocs.pl/
