Documentary Film Spring Collection 2023
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In CPH:DOX & Hot Docs
Lynx Man
By Juha Suonpää
Produced by Wacky Tie Films
Lynx Man is a documentary about pensioner Hannu’s entrancing journey towards finding a connection with the Eurasian lynx hiding in the forests. With his trail cameras, Hannu opens a gateway into the Finnish nature and towards a genuine connection with environment.
Can Hannu save the Eurasian lynx, or is it in fact nature who ultimately saves the man?
Special Mention / CPH:DOX Nordic:Dox Competition
In Hot Docs
Blush – An Extraordinary Voyage
A short documentary by Iiti Yli-Harja
Produced by Side Stories
For 18-year-old Finnish–Kosovan Fatu, a simple visit to the grocery store feels as nerve-racking as a lunar expedition: for the first time in his life, he’s wearing makeup in public. Luckily his best friend Rai, a young woman on the spectrum of autism, is there to ferociously support him through the voyage.
In Thessaloniki & CPH:DOX
The Last Seagull
By Tonislav Hristov
Produced by Making Movies
Bulgarian “seagull” Ivan, 58, has been escorting wealthy foreign ladies at Sunny Beach resort for 40 years. He’s getting old and tired. The pandemic does not make the work any easier. Ivan would like to settle down and reconnect with his son in Ukraine who does not answer his calls – until spring 2022 arrives.
In CPH:DOX / Nordic:Dox Competition
The Gamer
By Jesse Jokinen & Petri Luukkainen
Produced by napafilms
A young gamer called Bona has been trying to find his way in the harsh world of esports. He is very talented in CS:GO, but his mental side fails him every time on the verge of success, always resulting in second place. Bona seeks help from the world’s best esports psychologist Mia. The sessions with her set him on a path to self discovery to become a better player – and a person.
In CPH:DOX Change Makers
Ruthless Times – Songs of Care
By Susanna Helke
Produced by Road Movies
Previous festivals: Locarno, Nordisk Panorama, IDFA Frontlight
Projects in CPH:DOX Forum
Once Upon a Time in a Forest
By Virpi Suutari
Production company: Euphoria Film
Truth.com
By Tonislav Hristov
Production company: Making Movies
More fresh documentaries
Monica in the South Seas
By Sami van Ingen & Mika Taanila
Festivals: Rotterdam, Göteborg, DocPoint Helsinki
