DOCNZ: The New Zealand International Documentary Film Festival

 
 

Films by topic Personal/POV

Displaying 11-20 of 29 films.

  • Fight or Flight

    Ireland/Thailand This film explores a man’s physical and psychological journey through the art and culture of Muay Thai boxing resulting in self-discovery and spiritual healing.

  • Fish & Ships

    New Zealand Fish and Ships investigates the fishing industry set in Island Bay with its rich marine history, and told from the POV of fishermen descended from the original pioneers.

  • The Hands of Che Guevara

    The Netherlands When the body of Che Guevara was found in 1997, the last mystery about Guevara’s life seemed resolved — until it became apparent his hands were missing.

  • Hear and Now

    USA The story of filmmaker Irene Brodsky’s deaf parents and their decision at the age of 65 to undergo risky cochlear implant surgery, which could allow them to hear.

  • Hearts

    Norway This love story follows Kare and Maybritt, both have Down Syndrome, as they go on dates, fall in love and get engaged. But the course of true love is never easy!

  • In Memoriam: Alexander Litvinenko

    The Netherlands The mystery behind the poisoning of former Russian Secret Service officer, Alexander Litvinenko, acquired sensitive political dimensions in the search for his murderers.

  • Just Punishment

    Australia Australian Van Nguyen was executed for drug smuggling in 2005 by the Singaporean government, amid media frenzy and diplomatic tension between the two governments.

  • Losers and Winners

    Germany Losers and Winners follows the painstaking disassembly of a German smelting plant, its shipment to and reassembly in China’s industrial heartland.

  • Main Trunk Country Road Song

    New Zealand Main Trunk Country Road Song tells the story of the threatened closure of the iconic and historic passenger rail service that winds its way over the North Island of NZ.

  • My Country, My Country

    USA Dr. Riyadh, a Sunni political candidate in Iraq’s January 2005 elections, faced the agonizing predicament of one man caught in the tragic conditions of war.