Long Day Tomorrow is director Paweł Wysoczański’s humane documentary about a Polish doctor, who has dedicated her life to helping other people. Helena Pyz moved to India 30 years ago to care for the patients at Jeevodaya centre suffering from leprosy. Pyz’s tough attitude and temperament are apparent both when she tries to persuade the […]

A 21-day meditative journey into the soul of Hasankeyf, an ancientcity with a unique ecosystem soon to be lost to man-made annihilation. “Tekeş and her crew took a 21-day trip around the area, visiting the settlements, the historical and natural sites that will soon be gone under water. The result of it is this film, […]

The film works well on an emotional level, however, thanks to the frankness of those contributing. Moments including when Helene is faced with a complimentary robe that is far too small for her or when a stylist, who was previously told her size, still brings clothing to a photo shoot that doesn’t fit, speak volumes. […]

This documentary about the transgender whistleblower and former army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning takes its title from her Twitter handle, @xychelsea. “Where would you start the story – your story?” director Tim Travers Hawkins asks his subject. The lens keeps refocusing on Manning’s face, as though it can’t quite get a clear visual. Though she […]