11/08/2024

ORKESTRA SHKODRA - THE PURE JOY OF THE ALBANIAN LIFE AT THE FOREFRONT

The poetry in these songs is soft, pure and inviting either in companionship, or in dance, or in love.

11/08/2024

THE XXIII EDITION OF DOKUFEST COMES TO AN END

Even though going through the finish line of the festival there is a bittersweet feeling, we do recognize the magic these days have brought into our lives…

10/08/2024

THEN IS NOW IS THEN IS NOW

DokuFest has curated a selection of 11 non-fiction films that vividly illustrate the social turmoil that has unfolded over the past 50 years.

10/08/2024

A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN: IN CONVERSATION WITH DIRECTOR-EDITOR DUOS

When a director and editor are working together in tandem and harmony, magic happens.

10/08/2024

SOUNDWALK COLLECTIVE X PATTI SMITH CORRESPONDENCES

Elaborating Alternative Co-Existing Spaces for Image and Sound

10/08/2024

NOTES ON SHORTS: SOME HOPE IN THE MIDST OF DARKNESS

Not every dark tunnel has a light of hope, but with these films, we feel some.

10/08/2024

DOKUKIDS FULL OF CREATIVE SPIRIT

When you get over 100 kids together in room, you will have all the energy you need, and maybe a little more.

09/08/2024

RETURN TO KOSOVO - SPECIAL SCREENING IN DOKUFEST

There are many themes revealed in the documentary such as the trauma processing of the survivors, the power of the media, the reconnections and the ways we do not want people to not disappoint us in peace.

09/08/2024

WHO’S AFRAID OF PERFORMANCE IN OBSERVATIONAL FILMMAKING?

In observational filmmaking, the ambiguity of truth is significant because art imitates life.

09/08/2024

FUTURE x NEW WAVE: HERE, THERE, EVERYWHERE

DokuFest’s mission to empower young, new voices in Kosovo’s filmmaking landscape has always been a core element both inside and outside the festival.

09/08/2024

PRESERVING TRUTH: THE ROLE OF ARCHIVES IN WAR DOCUMENTATION

These archives will be useful in the future…

09/08/2024

NOTES ON FILM: THE GROUND WHERE WE STAND

While seclusion can be good and needful at times, should a life be lived in seclusion?

09/08/2024

IPKO IS COMMITTED TO STAYING CLOSE TO THE COMMUNITY

IPKO aims to be a positive force in the lives of every community member by supporting cultural and educational activities.

08/08/2024

EFTERKLANG AND GEZEGEN: A SOULFUL TRIP INTO THE NIGHT

DokuNights keeps on bringing new ways of musical expression…

08/08/2024

MASTERCLASS BY SYLVAIN GEORGE

Exhibition, Underexposure, Overexposure

08/08/2024

TALKING SHORTS: A CONVERSATION ON SHORT FILMS

The ways to make visible a short film are not traditional and often there are certain paths that make them successful…

08/08/2024

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS

For DokuFest 2024, there are over 110 volunteers, and most are between the ages of 15 to 18, representing Gen Alpha.

08/08/2024

NOTES ON FILM: A BIT OF A STRANGER

The themes and subject of this movie are very deep, very thought provoking.

08/08/2024

NOTES ON FILM: WHAT DID YOU DREAM LAST NIGHT, PARAJANOV?

Each spot on the earth offers its own benefits, but there is no place like home

07/08/2024

DOKUFEST’S VERY OWN LEART RAMA ON DOKUNIGHTS

Leart’s sound is powerful, cunning, and bright.

07/08/2024

TAIWAN PRESENTS AFTER THE SNOWMELT AT DOKUFEST

This film screening brings an opportunity to elevate cultural ties between Kosovo and Taiwan.

07/08/2024

WRESTLERS: RESOUNDED

A new soundtrack for Besim Sahatçiu’s 1975 documentary.

07/08/2024

ARCHIPELAGO PROJECT: A NEW WAY TO INTERACT WITH PERSONAL ARCHIVES

ARchipelago brings this combination of historical and personal materials to build new forms between which we can easily access information

07/08/2024

TRIANGLE PROGRAM: THE POWER OF COLLABORATION

The Triangle Program is a collaboration between three festivals: DokuFest, BIEFF and Vienna Shorts.

07/08/2024

NOTES ON FILM: WORKERS WINGS

The director has harmonized the colors of the film with the fatal reality of working conditions in Kosovo.

07/08/2024

NOTES ON FILM: REMEMBER2.HUMAN

The filmmaker has been inspired by the history of his country…

06/08/2024

DOKUNIGHTS WITH ALEKSI PERÄLA AND ELJESA BEKA

It was a truly wonderful night…

06/08/2024

AFTERWAR BY BIRGITTE STÆRMOSE BRINGS A STORY FROM PRIZREN, TO PRIZREN

We follow the stories of Xhevahire, Shpresim, Gëzim and Besnik in the past, present and future…

06/08/2024

NEW ORDER: FESTIVALS IN THE EYE OF THE STORM

This Dokutalk was dedicated to the ongoing challenges that film festivals face…

06/08/2024

BEFORE NEW ORDER, THERE IS CRISIS. FOCUS UKRAINE

DokuFest’s, New Order edition, focuses not only on one but on two countries where humanitarian crises are more than just media events.

06/08/2024

LIFE IN THE EYE OF THE CAMERA-HOLDER

The four films share the same penchant for coming alive in front of the camera through the act of looking.

06/08/2024

NOTES ON FILM: FRAN AND VERKA: OR A USUAL DAY IN AN ABANDONED VILLAGE

Perhaps the desire to live in your home is greater than the isolation outside.

06/08/2024

NOTES ON FILM: THE DEATH OF A HERO

This short film manages to ironize today’s confused human relations…

05/08/2024

AGONA SHPORTA AT DOKUNIGHTS: SOUNDS OF LOVE AND LONGING

Traditional Albanian music is outlined in Shporta’s new album.

05/08/2024

A VISIT TO THE EXHIBITION “CONNECTING THE DOTS” AT SHANI EFENDI

The exhibition comes as a result of the collaboration between Kosovar and Serbian researchers.

05/08/2024

NATIONAL CATEGORY FILMS START THE COMPETITION TONIGHT

The audience must be prepared to sit and see authentic performances, personal and intimate.

05/08/2024

THE POWER OF FILM

This film is a beautiful, heartfelt creation and homage to film itself, and the power of storytelling.

05/08/2024

DECONSTRUCTING IMAGES OF MASCULINITY IN BALKAN DOX

Another part of the inner life as we know it slowly takes on a different light while being unveiled on the cinema screen.

05/08/2024

FILM ARCHIVES AND THE BALKANS: WHAT’S THE STORY, MORNING GLORY?

The question of remembering and forgetting is crucial nowadays, especially with the current oversaturated visual landscape that further suffocates the possibility of building images of the future.

05/08/2024

ENTRAPPED BY TIME: TWO DOCUMENTARIES ON THE RESTRICTIONS AND TRANSFORMATION OF HUMAN LIBERTIES

Both Poljak’s and Ilić’s documentaries employ personal and subjective approaches to tell their stories.

05/08/2024

NOTES ON FILM: THE QUALITY OF IMAGE

The film The Quality of Image by director Sezer Salihu is an experiment with the use of Google Maps images of roads in Greece.

05/08/2024

NOTES ON FILM: LIKE A SICK YELLOW

The film is a reconstruction of family memories extracted from the cassettes…

04/08/2024

47SOUL’S IMPACTFUL DOKUNIGHTS PERFORMANCE

They played their own unique eclectic style of music to an energetic crowd of listeners, who soon became fans.

04/08/2024

DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES SHINE AT SHORT FILMS SCREENINGS

Four films, one trip around the world.

04/08/2024

ODE TO CELLULOID AND THE LUNAR LIGHT

“Ode to Celluloid: Films about Films” is one of DokuFest’s special programs, which baptizes the opening of the Lunar Cinema on Saturday evening.

04/08/2024

A POETIC DOCUMENTARY ON BLISS AND LONELINESS

At the Door of the House, Who Will Come Knocking by Maja Novaković, is a lengthy and suspenseful narration on solitude and self-discovery.

04/08/2024

23 MILE DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE RISKS OF ASSUMPTIONS AND THEIR AFTERMATH

In the aftermath of realizing what is right and wrong, there lies a fine line of considering assumptions as perceived and felt truths.

04/08/2024

DOKUTALKS #1: IN THE FACE OF URGENCY, WE HOLD HANDS

The conversation that took place tackled the particularities of each filmmaker’s films in the face of the ecology crisis, the importance of communities and collaboration.

03/08/2024

A FRIENDLY AMERICAN AT DOKUFEST

DokuFest is a success story, a testament to the power of a dream, and what a small group of people can accomplish, if they only keep going and do not quit.

03/08/2024

AÏSHA DEVI OPENS DOKUNIGHTS WITH UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE

From the moment Aïsha Devi took the stage, it was clear that this would be a special performance.

03/08/2024

NEW ORDER: DOKUFEST IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

The opening ceremony brought together cinephiles and audiences to witness a reflection and a strong statement on the condition of humanity.

02/08/2024

DOKUFEST IS ABOUT TO START: NEW ORDER, SET, GO!

This year’s theme is New Order: a reflection and reaction to the complex fabric of global events affecting life, the future, and our responses to these adversities.

16/08/2023

DokuFest: Endless Love Until The End

From the resistance of Prizren to keep Lumbardhi a cinema, to creating new spaces for the younger generation and collaborations with many prestigious festivals from all around the world, we grasp the importance of DokuFest as a bridge to communicate and connect.

13/08/2023

DokuNights: Rage Against the Dying of the Light

A last goodbye to an unforgettable edition of DokuFest

13/08/2023

Awards and Congratulations, Until Next Year in Prizren

The 22nd edition of DokuFest was closed with the awarding ceremony for the best films. On the final night, the importance of this festival was highlighted once again. Therefore, from today, the anticipation for the next edition begins.

12/08/2023

The Death of a City - A Letter to a City That Will Never Be The Same

The film lays bare the working conditions within Lisbon’s Bairro Alto, where the demolition of a building that once housed an aged printing workshop symbolizes the giving way of tradition to the erection of opulent apartments.

12/08/2023

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A DokuNight After Midnight

This Friday was another night in which Andrra Stage was filled with the beautiful faces of those who joined the party with HERRENSAUNA SHOWCASE +010010*.

12/08/2023

Logical Revolts: The Works of Louis Henderson

A visual voyage exploring the creative force

12/08/2023

Documentaries at the Time of Consumption

Producer Steven Lake in a master class shared with the attendees the pleasures and challenges of making documentary films in a world that thinks commercially.

12/08/2023

One Last Conversation, Which Left a Good Taste

All those present shared among themselves and with the public their experiences in building a film festival.

12/08/2023

“Q”: A Multi-Generational Tale in Search of Meaning

The director, Jude Chehab takes a camera and starts asking questions to her grandmother and her mother…

12/08/2023

National Films that Travel in Time

Screenings of four films from the National Competition in DokuFest on Wednesday and Friday have taken the audience on a journey to explore several issues.

11/08/2023

New Wave of Kosovo Filmmakers - As Predicted: Future is a Girl!

While the audience awaited the screenings at Kino Lumi, one could feel the excitement of something new coming and the two films reflected that there are compelling narratives that the audience deserves to listen to.

11/08/2023

DokuNights: The Hype Is Real

We go once again to Andrra Stage while bringing together generations to share in an unforgettable experience, celebrating an unparalleled essence of hip-hop culture.

11/08/2023

Not a Single Applause for “20 Days in Mariupol”

Mstyslav Chernov’s film follows the chronological course of the atrocities that occur in the 20 days of the war, as Russian forces want to take the city.

11/08/2023

The Special Screening Brings the Suffering of Kosovars During ‘90s

This screening in Kino Lumi showcased two films: Blood in the Blackbirds’ Field. A story of war, justice, and resilience; and Women of Liberty. 

11/08/2023

Yes, I Have a Real Job! I am a Short Film Maker

The challenges faced by the industry and filmmakers are not small at all, so much so that they sometimes turn into existential questions, about whether or not to pursue a career in short filmmaking.

11/08/2023

A Conversation with Naomi Uman, The Director of “Three Sparks”

The film “Three Sparks” is in the Balkan Dox category. Director Naomi Uman connects a personal story to an old legend with the role of women in society in rural Albania.

11/08/2023

In Search of Gold for a Better Future

“A Golden Life” compares the world of cinematography with the painful reality of young people, who enter a difficult path with nothing to lose.

11/08/2023

We the Victim. We the Guilty.

Many films in the DokuFest’s diverse programme bring to light the very systems in which we are held, and in which we all become both victim and perpetrator.

11/08/2023

Nuclear Nomads: Exploring the Lonely Working Conditions in the Nuclear Industry

We follow the protagonists of this documentary: Marie-Lou, Florian, Jerome, and Vincent who work as subcontractors with the French industry of nuclear power.

11/08/2023

My Father’s Prison: Film About Injustice

Iván Simonovis was unjustly sentenced to 30 years in prison for the death of 19 people, killed in demonstrations while 27 others were injured.

10/08/2023

DokuNights: A Time To Share Truths Through Music

We relish our nightly visits to the Andrra Stage because it offers something for everyone…

10/08/2023

Fragments of Humanity, of an Inhuman Story

It is very difficult, almost impossible, to write in a few paragraphs the emotional, human, and inhuman weight of the 56 minutes that “Fragments of Humanity” contains.

10/08/2023

The Planned, The Unplanned, and Everything in Between

Eyes on Kamza and Tirana: on memory, the center, and periphery

10/08/2023

About Women, Love, Revolt, And Much More Than That

An extraordinary panel of women who, not only in their work but also in everyday life, share the value of caring for each other.

10/08/2023

Film Review - ‘Total Trust’: ‘One Moment Of Darkness Will Not Blind You Forever’

‘Total Trust,’ is a documentary that investigates the effects of mass surveillance on Chinese society today.

10/08/2023

The Taste Of Mango - A Close-Up of Intergenerational Relationship Through Trauma and Love

The film tells an intimate story of three women: a grandmother, a mother, and a daughter trying to navigate and understand the family dynamics in the aftermath of violence and obedience to traditions.

10/08/2023

My Name is Happy: Between Happiness and Survival

The film reveals the dark reality of systematic patriarchal violence in Turkey.

10/08/2023

Film Review: Stuntwomen, An Empowering Documentary

Watching Stuntwomen made me consider sides to film production I have never even thought about before.

09/08/2023

Another Night, Another Spectacular DokuNight

JOSH CAFFE, JOHNY AUX, and GEMZA performances electrified the DokuNights stage.

09/08/2023

The Digital Exhibition “How Do I See You – Kosovo?” Explores the Inter-Community Relations

This initiative is the result of a fruitful collaboration between DokuFest and the OSCE Mission in Kosovo.

09/08/2023

Future is Here Forever

There are many ways to tell a story, but nothing beats having a generation of talented directors on stage ready to start their careers.

09/08/2023

Same, but Different: An Evening Well Spent on DokuPlato

Tuesday night at DokuPlato was reserved for the category of National films.

09/08/2023

“117 Resounded” a True Treat for the Eyes and Ears

In this special screening, Besim Sahatciu’s ant(hrop)ological documentary was revisited with a musical score composed and performed live by the Lumbardhi Experimental Ensemble, led by Ilir Bajri.

09/08/2023

What’s Better Than a Filmmaker? Two Filmmakers

This Tuesday’s DokuTalk was dedicated to a wide-ranging discussion about filmmaker duos.

09/08/2023

Hey Mamoushka, I Attended a Fantastic Master Class

The outstanding Armenian-French filmmaker and photographer, Valérie Massadian, held a Master Class on Tuesday afternoon at the KinoKlubi.

09/08/2023

Breaking Social: ‘One Dollar, One Vote’ The Film That Talks About Kleptocracy’ 

“Breaking Social” is a documentary exposing the facts of corruption.

08/08/2023

Queendom: About Being Yourself Even if Your Knees Shake

“Queendom” is nothing more, nothing less than a cry, silent and strong to accept yourself, the reality, the individuality of the other even if he is completely different from the one the world is used to serve.

08/08/2023

Challenging Realities and Overcoming Pain

A selection of films in the category of International Shorts explores just that.

08/08/2023

DokuKids, Between Fun and Learning

DokuKids is dedicated to children of different age groups, where through activities they learn to advance their knowledge, especially in the creation of animations.

08/08/2023

Dancing the Rain Away in Prizren with Lyra Pamuk, Space Afrika, Islandman, and Ujpagaz -DokuNights

There is nothing that beats a night full of diverse performances and welcomes everyone to explore new sounds and ways to enjoy the festival at its best.

08/08/2023

Please No Excuses: The Sky Is The Limit!

How far can the creative process go and how much impact does it have on the surrounding environment?

08/08/2023

Truth Dox: Phantom Parrot

Can someone be punished just for a password?

08/08/2023

Film Review: Seven Winters in Tehran but an Enduring Symbol of Protest

At the end of the screening of Seven Winters in Tehran, the audience was left silent, teary-eyed, and paralyzed by the power of the film.

07/08/2023

Balkan Dox: Stories on Stories on Stories

The Balkan Dox film category is a mirror, a river of lives and memories: we just need to take a step in and feel the water.

07/08/2023

“The Other Profile” - A Film About Illogical Logic

Faced with the impossibility of closing a fake account, the filmmaker Armel Hostiou decides to go looking for his double and makes a film.

07/08/2023

A Digital Quest // Engaging Telepathically

Ryoichi Kurokawa//Willikens and Ivkovic in DokuNights

07/08/2023

How Can I Be The Character Of My Film?

DokuTalks on Sunday afternoon managed to bring to the audience another perspective, that of the three filmmakers who in their films had to document themselves

07/08/2023

Kassel Dokfest Short Films at DokuFest Create New Cultural Bridges

The Documentary and Video Film Festival in Kassel this year has brought a program of short films to Dokufest, specially curated for Prizren’s audience.