BIFA Cinema of the Year
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Explore Documentary Making
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In Conversation With: Mohammed Ali Naqvi
Mon 24 Aug 2026
We caught up with director Mohammed Ali Naqvi to discuss his new film Hanging by a Wire.
Kurdish Women on the Frontline
Thu 30 Jul 2026
We've collated a list of four films that explore women's experiences of conflict, resistance and political struggle in Rojava and the Kurdish region more…
Filmmaker Focus: Maite Alberdi
Mon 3 Aug 2026
We look at the oeuvre of the twice Oscar-nominated Chilean filmmaker, known for her character-driven storytelling and empathetic approach to filmmaking.
Italian Doc Season: Roberto Rossellini – Living Without A Script: Q&A
Sun 5 Jul 2026
The screening on Sunday the 5th of July was followed by a Q&A with Ilaria de Laurentiis and Raffaele Brunetti and played as part…
Life Support: Q&A
Fri 10 Jul 2026
The screening on Friday the 10th of July was followed by a Q&A with director Daniele Rugo and consultant surgeon with Medical Aid for…
Situated Testimonies of Grenfell: Q&A
Wed 11 Feb 2026
The screening on Wednesday the 11th of February was followed by a filmmaker discussion.
DocHouse Conversations: Dan Reed
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Carol Nahra welcomes documentary filmmaker Dan Reed. Listen to their conversation and delve into Dan's filmography.
DocHouse Conversations: Victoria Mapplebeck
Mon 1 Nov 2021
Programme Associate Carol Nahra welcomes BAFTA award-winning filmmaker, writer and artist Victoria Mapplebeck to discuss how the pandemic is affecting her own work.
DocHouse Conversations: Vanessa Engle
Thu 11 Nov 2021
Programme Associate Carol Nahra is in conversation with veteran documentary maker Vanessa Engle.