Kajo Roscher

Kajo Roscher was born in Berlin and is currently studying political science at the Free University of Berlin. In 2023 they did an internship at the taz and published articles in the Berlin and culture section of the taz. Before studying, Kajo Roscher took part in the journalism programme at the School of The New York Times and completed a voluntary social year at the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin.

Interview

"There’s always a bigger story"

Paul Radu has spent his life uncovering the hidden networks of power and profit. We sat down with the OCCRP co-founder to talk about transnational corruption—and where journalism ends and activism begins.

Festival

Festival Highlights: Breaking the Silence

Whether it’s big names on stage or quiet, touching in-between moments – Doxumentale is all about those unforgettable experiences. In our highlight series, we’re capturing exactly those moments: performances, quotes, encounters, and impressions that shape the spirit of the festival. Relive them here with us – or discover what you might have missed!

Festival

Award Winning Films of Doxumentale 2025

In a world that’s always shifting, it’s the stories that hold us, move us, and transform us. The award-winning films of Doxumentale 2025 open doors to new perspectives, touch our souls, and challenge us to stay awake — to remember, to awaken, and to change together.

Film

Moving cinema, wherever you are

As the Doxumentale festival draws to a close, the journey of extraordinary documentary storytelling continues. Until June 30th, immerse yourself in a curated collection of our powerful, moving festival films. Bring these stories home, and let their impact linger long after the screen goes dark.

Interview

In Defense of Democracy: "The Dialogue Police"

As protests grow louder and more polarized around the world, one Swedish police unit quietly takes a different approach: they talk. In this interview director Susanna Edwards and protagonist Calle Ahlström provide insights into the making of "The Dialogue Police".

Festival

Festival Highlights: Glitter, Glamour and an X

Whether it’s big names on stage or quiet, touching in-between moments – Doxumentale is all about those unforgettable experiences. In our highlight series, we’re capturing exactly those moments: performances, quotes, encounters, and impressions that shape the spirit of the festival. Relive them here with us – or discover what you might have missed!

Film

'God is optional'

Rabbi Amichai Lau Lavie is the heir to a rabbinic lineage that spans thirty-eight generations. He is also a drag queen and queer father. The protagonist of 'Sabbath Queen' reimagines religious traditions through art and community.

Interview

'Impact Was Always At The Very Heart Of This Film'

The winners of the Doxumentale documentary Prize 2024 Nicole Gormley and Debra Aroko on how to navigate filming with a grieving family, the challenges they encountered while making their documentary "Searching for Amani" and why caring about something means falling in love with someone.

Interview

'A Bizarre Form Of Normality'

An interview with Hendrik Bolz, host of the "Springerstiefel Podcast" about right-winged extremism in the 90s and today. What changed, what didn't change and why we should have hope.

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