Sheffield Doc/Fest
Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: The Sound is Innocent
There seems to be a intrinsic need within the human psyche for music. Whether that is creating or listening depends very much on your talent. As Plato is often misquoted as saying, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Whilst electronic music is …
Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: Hail Satan?
One of the most amusing documentaries you’re liable to see this year.
Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: Kabul, City in the Wind
It’s a beautifully made and extremely thoughtful portrait of a city trying to move on.
Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: Dark Suns
Despite its geographical closeness to the United States, Mexico is a country far removed from its rich neighbour. Decades of struggles between different cartels, police, the military, local militias and the American war on drugs has left much of the country in a state of lawless poverty. In many places, society, as we know it, …
Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: The Fortress
In this modern connected world, football is possibly the closest thing we have to tribalism. Football is not just a game for some. It’s a way of life. Supporting your team can be the be all and end all. Ties and bonds can compete with those of family and friends. It’s hard to explain if …
Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: Romantic Comedy
I must admit, of all the film genres in the world, romantic comedy is the one I struggle with the most. Love them or loathe them, it’s fair to say that rom coms are often critically denigrated regardless of how good or bad they are. Whilst they may not be up there with the Citizen …
Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: MOTHER
If you’ve known someone who has suffered from Alzheimers or dementia, you’ll understand what a difficult, debilitating and demoralising disease it can be. Personally, it’s watching a loved one slowly lose their sense of identity which I find the hardest. With life expectancy continually rising, more and more people will fall prey to this condition. …
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019 Preview
Firmly established as one of the most important documentary film festivals in the global calendar, Sheffield Doc/Fest returns for another six days of world class films, alternative reality programming, talks, exhibitions, events and parties. Taking place in Sheffield between 6-11 June, the festival brings together film-makers and films from around the world to celebrate documentaries …
Film Review: Freedom Fields
Whilst it’s a laudable notion that sport and politics should never mix, in reality it’s almost impossible to separate one from another. How a nation views their athletes and sportspeople often reflects the prevailing socio-political views. For example, the way women are treated in highly religious societies tends to reflect their ability to participate in …
Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: When the War Comes
Over the past decade, there has been a steep rise in nationalism and right-wing factions and parties across Europe. Fuelled largely by the refugee crisis and government austerity measures, we’ve seen a marked rise in populism and the popularity of xenophobic groups. This has been exacerbated by politicians putting their own careers ahead of personal …