Posts by author Jana Sepehr en https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/authors/author/jana-sepehr/blog.author.xml Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:05:24 +0200 https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/doxumentale-2026-winnersFri, 05 Jun 2026 13:26:37 +0200Jana Sepehrhttps://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/doxumentale-2026-winners"Redlight to Limelight" wins this year’s Doxumentale Award for Best Documentary Film, "Trade Secret" and "Miss Jobson" got a special mention – and you can still watch all of the films in Berlin till Sunday. https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/dance-is-universal-and-yet-so-personalSun, 31 May 2026 15:25:31 +0200Jana Sepehrhttps://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/dance-is-universal-and-yet-so-personalThe documentary "Omega wants to Dance" follows people across Asia, Europe, North and Latin America and showing how movement reveals identity, belonging, and social change within different cultural contexts – and asks: what truly moves us? https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/girl-climber-essayThu, 16 Apr 2026 12:28:01 +0200Jana Sepehrhttps://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/girl-climber-essayWhat drives people to go where fear is inevitable? "Girl Climber" follows Emily Harrington to the limits of what’s possible—and reveals why risk itself can hold a moment of radical aliveness. https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/another-storyWed, 15 Apr 2026 15:13:06 +0200Jana Sepehrhttps://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/another-storyFilm history will no longer be the same. The curated programs and activities developed by partners of Another Story impulse a new reading of curation and film history, flagging on forgotten titles and rediscoveries. https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/xy-chelsea-screeningThu, 05 Mar 2026 14:13:19 +0100Jana Sepehrhttps://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/xy-chelsea-screeningXY Chelsea is a documentary about the US-whistleblower Chelsea Manning, who sacrificed her freedom by leaking over 750,000 classified government documents in a controversial 16 years ago. https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/what-remains-when-work-disappearsMon, 09 Feb 2026 16:13:09 +0100Jana Sepehrhttps://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/what-remains-when-work-disappearsThe documentary After Work by Erik Gandini explores performance pressure, identity, and the search for meaning in a future where work is no longer a given. The film offers a thought-provoking look at the changing role of work in modern society and asks what remains when work no longer defines our daily lives. https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/guardians-of-natureWed, 25 Sep 2024 14:48:02 +0200Jana Sepehrhttps://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/guardians-of-natureIndigenous peoples around the world have rich cultures and unique rituals. They live in the Arctic, South America, Norway, Finland, and Sweden—traditionally in regions where nature remains relatively untouched. However, Indigenous territories are increasingly shrinking, with many Indigenous people now also living in cities after being displaced from their ancestral lands. https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/we-need-to-be-vigilantWed, 25 Sep 2024 09:28:32 +0200Jana Sepehrhttps://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/we-need-to-be-vigilantProfessional journalism is required to distinguish fakes from facts, categorize information, and uncover the roots of disinformation. This is why we have to defend press freedom and independent media. https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/sisterqueenswhat-would-jamila-sayMon, 23 Sep 2024 14:52:47 +0200Jana Sepehrhttps://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/sisterqueenswhat-would-jamila-sayOver the course of three years, Jamila (9), Rachel (11), and Faseeha (12) from the rap crew Sisterqueens challenge societal norms and fight against gender expectations. The three friends are concerned with questions of self-determination, identity, and equality— despite their young age. They discuss how insulting it is to call girls ‘girls’, how they experience racism, and how to apologize when someone has been hurt. https://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/storytelling-that-touches-people-emotionally-and-factuallyWed, 08 May 2024 09:00:00 +0200Jana Sepehrhttps://www.doxumentale.de/magazine/storytelling-that-touches-people-emotionally-and-factuallyExplore Doxumentale, not just a documentary and media festival but also a vital industry platform. Impact Director Vivian delves into the unique vision of the festival, the role of D'Hub as a central focal point, and the overarching goals of this dynamic event.