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Tag: 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival: Doc@PÖFF

Never Too Late

Lizhu Yang
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 25-11-2024

Chinese octogenarian surprises everyone by announcing her intention to divorce in a documentary that balances old with new - from the brand new Doc@PÖFF section of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

Documentaries that deepen the views on humanity

 

Eoghan Lyng - 24-11-2024

Eoghan Lyng comments on the winners and his dirty favourites from the brand new Doc@PÖFF section of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

The Watchman (Le Veilleur)

Lou Du Pontavice, Victoire Bonin
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 22-11-2024

Chinese parents brace themselves for the next stage of their lives as their only child packs up for a solitary adventure - from the brand new Doc@PÖFF section of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

Trains

Maciej J. Drygas
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 21-11-2024

Sifting through an archive of past images, Maciej J. Drygas pieces together a work bolstered by scenes of locomotives in action - from the brand new Doc@PÖFF section of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

With My Open Lungs

Yana Sad
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 21-11-2024

A war survivor and a cancer patient battle their demons together, as they gradually open their lungs and their hearts to the outside world - from the brand new Doc@PÖFF section of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

Ice Aged

Alexandra Sell
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 19-11-2024

In this charming exploration of age and sport, six skaters take to the ring in order to prove that passion triumphs over ageism - from the brand new Doc@PÖFF Competition at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

Freight

Max Carlo Kohal
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 19-11-2024

Adolescents board a ship, traipsing on a long and demanding external journey, as well as a vital trip of self-discovery - from the brand new Doc@PÖFF section of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

Torn

Kullar Viimne
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 16-11-2024

Estonian tower builder uses his immediate surroundings in order to overcome a very personal tragedy, in this slow and holistic creation - from the brand new Doc@PÖFF at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

Black Gold (Ouro Negro)

Takashi Sugimoto
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 15-11-2024

Directed with attention to detail, Takashi Sugimoto allows his native Japanese stylings guide this beautiful depiction of rural India - from the brand new Doc@PÖFF section of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

Full Support

Michal Cohen
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 15-11-2024

In this mostly clean documentary, Israeli women reveal their breasts and their truths to an unsuspecting viewership - from the Doc@PÖFF Competition at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

Murmuring Hearts

Vytautas Puidokas
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 13-11-2024

Patients in a rehabilitation centre discover religion and farm life, in this Lithuanian documentary - from the brand new Doc@PÖFF section of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

Mrs President (Prezidentka)

Marek Šulík
2024

Eoghan Lyng - 09-11-2024

Cameras follow the Slovakian leader for the best part of two hours, and she remains a force of impressive honesty throughout - from the Doc@PÖFF Competition at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]

Documentaries that deepen the meaning of cinema

 

Eoghan Lyng - 18-10-2024

As the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival announces its brand new documentary strand, Eoghan Lyng discusses the foibles and the grandeur of a genre that can "easily escape the confines of budget" [Read More...]