Image by Jakob Owens Parts Unknown Words by George Gourlay From sailing the Congo River to spiritual rituals in Bhutan to hunting deer in the Scottish Highlands, there were few parts of the world left unknown to Anthony Bourdain before his untimely death in 2018. The culinary aficionado takes us on a tour of the most wild and fascinating cuisines, cultures and people. It wouldnÔÇÖt … Continue reading Our Favourite Travel Documentaries
“A few years ago a bunch of friends sat in a bar and discussed the possibility of screening some films from around in the world in Wales. A few of us had been fortunate to attend film festivals around the world, in Amsterdam, in Berlin, but also in Prizren and Jihlava – smaller places, difficult to reach but with a special atmosphere that was hard … Continue reading Wales International Documentary Film Festival 2019 is ready for action!
The UK has gone from having only four documentary feature films released in cinemas in 2001 to 89 by 2013. With screenings of feature-length documentaries in mainstream cinemas rising in popularity, Sadia Pineda Hameed asks what attracts us to the dramas of reality. Why is it so exciting, humorous and mildly tragic to watch Hands on a Hard Body, a documentary about an endurance competition … Continue reading Reel Life
