In this chilling and inventive documentary, produced by Errol Morris and Werner Herzog, the unrepentant former members of Indonesian death squads are challenged to re-enact some of their many murders in the style of the American movies they love.
In the 1960′s Anwar Congo was a leader in Indonesia’s pro-regime paramilitary the Pancasila Youth who, along with his band of dedicated followers, was amongst those who participated in the murder and torture of more than a million alleged Communists, ethnic Chinese and intellectuals. Proud of their deeds and completely unpunished, Anwar and his pals are delighted when the film’s director asks them to re-enact these murders for the documentary – in any genre they desire. Initially Anwar and his friends enthusiastically take up the challenge using hired actors, making elaborate sets and costumes and even using pyrotechnics, but eventually as the movies violence is played out and reconstructed, Anwar finally begins to feel unease and remorse.
Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer
Year: 2013
duration: 159′
Between the Lines was a three-day festival that took place at Rich Mix from 1 to 3 March. In a series of follow-up events we continue to explore the challenges facing documentary makers, investigative journalists and citizen reporters in the new media landscape.
This screening is in association with Picturehouse Docs and Tapol
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Heading to Sheffield Doc/Fest this year? Not only does the programme contain a fantastic selection of films, everyone with a full festival pass also has access to the diverse and inspiring conference programme. Join Frontline Club founder, Vaughan Smith on Friday 14 June at 2.30 PM at the Crucible Studio, for the panel Surviving Syria: Filmmaking in Extremis.
The Syrian conflict is in its third year, and it is largely freelancers who assume the great risks in covering the events. The Frontline Club has recently launched the report Newsgathering Safety and the Welfare of Freelancers to consider how these risks can be mitigated.
Independent filmmakers, Olly Lambert and Mani, both made award winning films in Syria receiving wide acclaim for their powerful storytelling and unprecedented access. Head of High Risk for the BBC Simon Marr will also join the panel, which will be chaired by veteran journalist and filmmaker Inigo Gilmore.
This session will address the extremely treacherous challenges of filmmaking and reporting in one of the world’s deadliest places. What does the Syrian war tell us about the future of freelance journalism and independent filmmaking? How do we take necessary safety precautions – whilst managing to produce a great film?
Watch last year’s session ‘Dying to tell the Story’ with Founding Director of the Frontline Club Vaughan Smith, photographer Giles Duley and Siobhan Sinnerton, Commissioning Editor at Channel 4. Last year journalist Inigo Gilmore also chaired the debate.
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The boundaries of documentary are shifting dramatically in a converging digital world.
Between the Lines will offer three days of powerful films and lively debate on the issues and opportunities raised by the internet, trans-media and merging documentary conventions. Speakers include Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald, director of the Centre of Investigative Journalism Gavin MacFayen, MIT Open Documentary Lab founder William Uricchio, filmmakers Penny Woolcock and Kim Longinitto.
Who owns the news? Why are some documentary makers becoming investigative reporters? How does corporate and charitable sponsorship influence filmmakers? Is citizen journalism the future? Has the contract with the viewer changed in recent years?
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Early Bird rate: £100 (£80 concessions)
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Eight of VII Photo’s 23 members will be available to review photography portfolios at the Royal Institution of Great Britain.
Budding photojournalists, experienced photographers and students of photography will all benefit from a review from VII Photo’s respected members.
To book a review, click book above and follow the instructions on screen. Once you have paid you will be emailed a slot between 15:00 and 17:00. Each slot is 30 minutes long.
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Join more than 15 photojournalists from the prestigious agency VII Photo for a half-day seminar on photojournalism at the Royal Institution of Great Britain.
The seminar will be split into three panel discussions with opportunities to ask questions and learn more about the work of VII and the state of modern photojournalism.
9:00 Keynote address
Director and Founder of the Frontline Club Vaughan Smith
9:30 The Creation of VII – The role of photojournalism in the 21st century
With Ron Haviv, Christopher Morris, Seamus Murphy and Franco Pagetti. Moderated by Max Houghton.
11:00 Photographic Education: Finding your way
With Ashley Gilbertson, Ron Haviv, Gary Knight and Anastasia Taylor-Lind. Moderated by Paul Lowe.
12:30 The New Economy: How to fund your projects
With Venetia Dearden, Ed Kashi, Tomas van Houtryve, Jon Jones (The Sunday Times), Gary Knight and Donald Weber. Moderated by Stephen Mayes.
14:00 Book signing of Questions Without Answers – The World in Pictures by the Photographers of VII and more.
The seminar will be followed by portfolio reviews with eight VII Photo photographers. More details on how to book a portfolio review are available here.
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