World Cinema Documentary

From international masters to global breakthroughs, this extraordinary film section encompasses features ranging from award-winning festival favorites to one-of-a-kind discoveries, curated from around the world.

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Films featured in the World Cinema Documentary section have gone on to receive countless Academy Award® nominations, including Best Documentary Feature, Best International Feature, and more. Recent highlights include FOUR DAUGHTERS, ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED, INTRODUCING, SELMA BLAIR, AMERICAN SYMPHONY, and so many more.

What gems will you discover this year?