The world of politics is one of the classic subjects in documentaries. In our 24/7 mediacracy the relation between filmmaker, the politicians and the politician’s communication advisors has changed. This Pathway brings us filmmakers that persist and go beyond the daily headlines of politics and dig deeper into the soul of the politicians in search for some authentic moments. Read film journalist Nocolas Rapold's essay on this Pathway here.
Titles in this Pathway
This unsettling, associative film poem uses material that includes shocking archive footage to expose the links between the current Brazilian government and bloody incidents in Haiti involving the UN peace mission in 2005 and 2006.
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In long takes that compel us to listen patiently and observe, Wiseman immerses viewers in the local government of his hometown of Boston. His portrayal of how the city is run shows what it means to live together as a society.
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The granddaughter of Argentinian lawyer and politician Juan Labaké makes subtle use of old and new home videos to shed light on the subordinate role of women in politics and society, against the backdrop of the politician’s rise in the 1990s.
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A fascinating interview with former Russian president Mikhail Gorbachev, one of the most influential figures of the last century, whose rule heralded the end of the Soviet Union. In an intimate setting, he gives his view of Russia then and now.
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People living in the coastal village of Wukan, South China, spend years combating corruption among local administrators. But even after a new village council is elected, democracy remains a fragile process.
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Emmy winner David Osit follows the likeable mayor of Ramallah through dryly humorous meetings, school visits and everyday local politics, as he tries to hold his own in a geopolitical minefield.
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A revealing documentary drawing on declassified documents released by the American government and the FBI that uncovers the steps taken by the intelligence service to bug Martin Luther King and discredit him.
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A multilayered quest to fathom the workings of the capitalist system. Financial sector insiders grapple with simple questions such as “Where does profit come from?” and “How is money created?” Some of the staged scenes are quite telling.
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Ghofrane Binous is a charismatic figure who became politically active during the Tunisian national elections. In a class-based society with mostly men at the helm, this young, Black, working-class woman has plenty of obstacles to overcome.
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Even in the poorest parts of the U.S., the Christian faithful collect donations for Israel. The controversial connection between evangelical Christians and Jews is partly about belief, and partly about money, power, and politics.
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A glimpse into the extreme right-wing world of alt-right activist Richard Spencer, influencer Lauren Southern and anti-feminist Mike Cernovich. Even they had little idea of what effect their “white noise” would have.
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