The line between feature cinema and documentary cinema has thinned in recent years, and this is a global trend. This confirms the popularity of true crimes, mockumentaries and biopics. Documentaries increasingly use the techniques of feature films, with the latter striving for maximum originality. And this is not just one person’s opinion, it is the voice of many industry representatives, including the opinion of experts, which was repeatedly heard at the “Bridge” film festival held in Sudak from December 13 to 15. While a rich program was offered to the guests attending the event for three days, documentary films also had a special place in this program.
We selected the most exciting and controversial documentary projects, according to The Fashion Vibes.
“Wireless: When a Scam Calls”, dir. Maxim Scriabin
The series “On the Hook: When a Cheater Calls” from the Okko online cinema was shown exclusively to the public for the first time at the “Most” film festival. A group of journalists conducted an extensive investigation to collect the maximum amount of data on phone scammers. One of the participants even infiltrated a similar company to collect more data. The authors describe how illegal business works, where the main focuses are, who is behind the crimes, the hierarchy within the fraud groups, and the victims themselves.
“The Rules of Art”, dir. Timur Molchansky
Neural networks are actively used in various areas of life, including classical art. Artists, exhibition curators and other representatives of the art industry explain how technology is changing our understanding of the art of the future.
In the meantime, you can learn more about trends in digital art in our interview with physical artist Kirill Rave.
“3D Technologies in the Modern World”, dir. Anastasia Tyurneva
The documentary consists of interviews with experts from large companies and university professors about the use of 3D technologies in various fields.
“And A Man Was Born”, dir. Christina Khegai
Kristina Khegai’s “And a Man Was Born” received an award in the “Best Short Documentary” category at the “Bridge” Film Festival. After 15 years, the director comes to Abkhazia to feel at home. Talking to local residents, he involuntarily compares his childhood memories with what is happening in his hometown now. It is the love for their native land that does not allow people to lose hope for a better future.
“Weddings where people play”, dir. Natalya Kadyrova
Why is salt served alongside a loaf of bread at a Russian wedding? What does marriage look like in Yamal and Omsk? What do you need to know about the rituals of the Adyghe Shapsugs? How do Udmurt brides try to please their mothers-in-law? Which peoples of Russia have preserved their wedding traditions? And why are more and more young couples returning to their roots and reviving forgotten rituals? Natalya Kadırova’s documentary film “Weddings Played by People” tells about this and much more.
Source: People Talk
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