I’ve been aware of Kamera Akcja Film Festival for a while now but I’ve never attended it. Mainly because of my complete lack of organization. I’ve never had a problem with traveling or balancing films and my work but… I always had an excuse. This year however it’s different.
I don’t watch many documentaries. The main reason is that art and culture are my getaways from this world, to forget about the shitty aspects of it. Documentaries are the opposite.
This year was a really hard choice. From over 20 pickups, I made a hard selection, where some titles were tossed out with a breaking heart. But then… This list couldn’t be any different. I only wish every year was so generous in quality pictures.
In the era of blockbusters, reboots and recurring ideas, film festivals such as New Horizons is something fresh and liberating. You can stop looking at film business through the money race and breathe in pure creativity.
I cannot say I’ve been the biggest fan of Elton John, but I did love his music my whole life. Knowing his full story was never a thing to be bothered with. I knew the music, some basic facts. Usually, this is enough. I try to enjoy the creativity of people instead of judging them.…
