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Introducing Huck’s new Film section, powered by our sister magazine Little White Lies. Spotlighting some of the best stories where film meets counterculture

A visual exploration of female neurosis in horror films

Through stills, anecdotes and film criticism, a new book examines the portrayal of women’s destructive emotions, reframing it as a challenge to patriarchal structures.

  • Film
  • Miss Rosen

The brothers rescuing Delhi’s birds falling from the sky

Shaunak Sen discusses his poetic documentary chronicling an ad hoc hospital’s efforts to save the city’s birds of prey.

  • Film
  • Molly Cavanagh

How one Australian teen changed trans rights for good

Dreamlife of Georgie Stone — A new documentary follows the story of a teen whose battle changed the law on access to treatment for trans youth.

  • Film
  • Molly Cavanagh

Stacy Peralta on instinct, inspiration and screwing up

Lessons Learned — To mark the premiere of his new documentary on surfing giant Gerry Lopez, the filmmaker and former pro skateboarder sits down to share his unique brand of creative wisdom.

  • Film
  • Liz Seabrook

The photographer shooting the devastation of wildfires

In partnership with Evia Film Project — In Burning World, Gideon Mendel shoots the aftermath of catastrophic fires. Speaking after visiting the Evia Film Project, a developmental programme that took place on the eponymous Greek island, he explains why he chose to explore the climate crisis in such a way.

  • Photography
  • Huck

The French anarchists who took on sinister tech giants

Machine in Flames — A new documentary delves into the mystery surrounding an anonymous activist group who carried out a series of arson attacks in Toulouse in the ‘80s.

  • Activism
  • Oliver Haynes

Why did the US military create fake towns in the ‘60s?

Riotsville, USA — A new documentary explores the government’s efforts to quash the protest movements of the late ‘60s by any means necessary, drawing unsettling parallels with policing today.

  • Activism
  • Daniel Dylan Wray

Inside Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’s creative partnership

Director Andrew Dominik discusses his new documentary exploring Cave’s relationship with fellow Bad Seed Ellis and the musician’s recovery from grief.

  • Music
  • Daniel Dylan Wray

Filmmaker Nabil Ayouch on hip hop’s unique poltical power

In partnership with Curzon — The director discusses new film Casablanca Beats, which centres on a real-life arts centre where young Moroccans use music as a tool for self-expression.

  • Film
  • Ella Williams

Thessaloniki 2022 is celebrating Greek filmmaking

In partnership with TDF — This year’s offering of the documentary festival is championing the work of Greek storytellers.

  • Film
  • Huck

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