After the Soviet invasion of Prague, Libuše Jarcovjáková sets out to break free from the limits of Czechoslovakian life, capturing her journey in thousands of photos. Now, at 70, she finally gets the chance to showcase her work after 50 years of being overlooked. Her story is one of rebellion and self-discovery, taking her from the gritty streets of Prague to Berlin and Tokyo. Along the way, she documents her life, identity, and emotions, leaving behind a huge collection of raw, honest photos that tell her story.

In late 2018, the war in Damascus ended, and life seemed to be going back to normal. We had hopes for a better future, but reality quickly hit – the economy collapsed, jobs disappeared, and survival became the focus. After years of war and loss, we stopped caring about the future and just lived day by day. This is the story of ordinary people trying to survive, love, have fun, and make the most of what little we have. We're all connected, sharing a dream of a better life with basic comforts like electricity, food, and safety.

With the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Romania // For four seasons, renowned Dutch war photographer Eddy van Wessel has traveled along the Ukrainian frontlines, still chasing the perfect shot that captures the essence of the conflict. Filmmaker Joost van der Valk follows him, documenting his experiences and the realities of war. Van der Valk, known for his award-winning documentaries, explores how a photographer copes in the surreal world of war.

Celebrated director Godfrey Reggio returns after ten years with a new experimental film unlike any other from his already daring career: a bardic fairy tale about the end of the world and the beginning of a new one, tinged with apocalyptic comedy, rapturous cinematography, unforgettable vistas, and the innocence and hopes of a new generation. Featuring an electrifying score composed by Reggio’s longtime collaborator Philip Glass, with additional vocals from Sussan Deyhim and co-directed by veteran editor and filmmaker Jon Kane, ONCE WITHIN A TIME is the indie revelation of the year.

The Sleeping Land (La Tierra Dormida) is an ode to daily routine, an evocative litany and at the same time a desperate attempt to update and clarify our perception of unknown everyday Siberian issues as well as those of these far and remote eastern regions. This land has always been part of the authors’ traveling imagery for as long as they can remember. A sleeping frozen land waiting for the icy sting to pass, breaking the glacial silence that accompanies it…

UNITE FOR BISSAU (Nô Kumpu Guiné): agroecology and feminism in Guinea Bissau d. Iara Lee, BR / BI | Film Screening In the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau, this thought-provoking film takes you on a journey that follows brave local women who challenge patriarchy by building institutions that promote self-sufficiency through agroecology. They also defy […]

Bucharest Photofest presents the official selection of short & medium format films for the 2024 edition.
Program:
Photoautomat (r. Gloria Regonesi), Where the Sun Disappears (d. Jeoffrey Guillemard), Catch (r. Shingyu Kang), Ani Dulci Amărui (r. Margaux Basch), The Melting Age (r. Alfons Rodríguez, José Bautista), Fotorevolte (r. Jule Körperich), As we cross to the other side of the garden (r. Ameen Abo Kaseem)