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CPH:DOX Announces Competition Lineup Packed With World Premieres


CPH:DOX has announced that films that will compete for prizes across six categories at the prestigious documentary film festival in Copenhagen

“We’re thrilled to present this year’s competition films, which span from global geopolitics to intimate, existential queries,” noted Niklas Engstrøm, CPH:DOX artistic director. This year’s competition sharpens its focus on the most urgent issues of our time, from the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to gang violence in Sweden, exploring themes of identity politics, colonialism, and the foundational struggles for democracy and the fight against climate change. Mads K. Mikkelsen, CPH:DOX head programmer, added, “In an era that demands solidarity with courageous filmmakers who champion equality and justice worldwide, we’ve established the HUMAN:RIGHTS AWARD.

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