Documentary
The hidden lives and dreams behind the 2022 World Cup
Real-life fantasy football — Every year, Qatar's migrant workers get to play in a football tournament of their own. For some, it's a much-needed form of escape. For others, it's a chance to be discovered. Acclaimed documentary The Workers Cup offers a glimpse into the shocking reality behind sport's greatest stage.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The movie star who doubled as a groundbreaking inventor
Bombshell — Once known as ‘the world’s most beautiful woman’, Hedy Lamarr was an icon of Hollywood’s golden era. But she also lived a secret life as a groundbreaking inventor. Now a new documentary uncovers her extraordinary career, from escaping Nazi Germany to pioneering wireless technology.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
The film exposing the reality of Thailand’s ‘human zoos’
Beyond the rings — The Kayan community – known for its controversial promotion of neck rings – is facing an ‘ethical boycott’ in the mainstream media. But what do the locals actually think? In his new short, Marko Randelovic hears their side of the story.
Written by: Marko Randelovic
What it’s like to live as a black person in Japan
Lost in Tokyo — A new, short documentary from Amarachi Nwosu – titled Black in Tokyo – reveals what it’s really like to live as a black foreigner in a racially homogenous society.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Watch the trailer for Ai Weiwei’s new refugee documentary
Human Flow — The artist's first full-length film addresses the worldwide refugee crisis, urging the world to remember the humanity behind headlines.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Magnum’s most iconic travel photography is going on sale
Great journeys — From today and Friday, the legendary photo cooperative will be joining forces with Aperture for a special ‘Great Journeys’-themed print sale.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
A new festival wants equality for women in extreme sports
This is Shextreme — Shextreme, the first film festival highlighting the experience of women in the extreme sports community, heads to Bristol in October.
Written by: Biju Belinky
I worked in the government for years – now I’m an anarchist
‘The system isn’t working’ — After a long and successful career as a British diplomat, Carne Ross suffered a crisis of faith. Here, he discusses the dangers of our current political order.
Written by: Carne Ross
The bizarre story behind North Korea's first ever rock concert
Liberation Day — Liberation Day documents the surreal week leading up to the performance of controversial Slovenian art-rock band Laibach in Pyongyang – the first concert ever played by outsiders in North Korea.
Written by: Biju Belinky
The surf photographer living life in the impact zone
Pushing the limit — Russell Ord started putting himself between the waves to find his own space in the world of surf photography. Now, his fearless approach to life is being captured in a documentary.
Written by: Biju Belinky
