In the 1980s, a silent revolution took place in Italy; not through the ballot box or in the streets, but through television. From the rise of Fininvest to Silvio Berlusconi’s political debuts, The Revolution Will be Televised investigates how private televisions transformed the public’s relationship to information, power, and democracy.
More infoThe stabbing of a teacher by a 14-year-old student in France earlier this year was just the latest in a series of shocking school attacks. In just two months, 186 knives were confiscated during bag checks at schools. We follow the police, parents and educators trying to stop the stabbings and speak to the teenagers who feel the need to be so heavily armed.
More infoSince October 2024 Dominican President Luis Abinader has launched a policy of mass expulsions of Haitians. Even those who arrived decades ago legally have had their permits revoked and children born of Haitian parents in the Dominican Republic have been stripped of their nationality.
More infoFor the past three decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a shadow war. Israel is determined to prevent Iran developing atomic weapons by whatever means necessary. Iran insists on its ‘inalienable right’ to enrich uranium and sees its nuclear programme as essential to its identity and the only way of maintaining regional hegemony.
More infoTo his detractors, Javier Milei is rude, ignorant and a danger to democracy. He’s also undoubtedly one of the most popular politicians in the world and the new face of populism. We profile Argentina’s chainsaw-wielding president and meet his closest supporters...
More infoFor five years, Rob Moore was paid very well to infiltrate environmental activists on behalf of the asbestos industry. But according to him, all that time, he was secretly working as a double agent, trying to reveal the truth about the dodgy oligarchs and rich corporations employing him. When the truth is exposed, he makes one final attempt to redeem himself. Premiering at CPH Dox, this acclaimed film provides a rare insight into the shadowy corporate spy industry.
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For the past three decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a shadow war. Israel is determined to prevent Iran developing atomic weapons by whatever means necessary. Iran insists on its ‘inalienable right’ to enrich uranium and sees its nuclear programme as essential to its identity and the only way of maintaining regional hegemony.
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'Atomic Hope' follows a tiny global movement of unpopular pro-nuclear activists, who strongly believe we need nuclear power in order to decarbonize our energy systems, before catastrophic climate change occurs.
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Iran's revolutionary guards are once again in the spotlight as the war in the Middle East escalates.
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Over the last 6 months, our documentaries have continued to receive well-deserved recognition and create a remarkable impact, bringing in an array of awards and nominations at various festivals across the globe.
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Spring 2025 has kicked off with an exciting wave of recognition for Java Films’ documentary catalogue, with numerous awards and official selections for our titles at film festivals across the world. Here are some of our Spring 2025 highlights: Prolonging […]
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In honour of the late founder and managing director of Java Films, the company is delighted to mark the second anniversary of the Roch Bozino Engagement Award at this year’s Sunnyside Festival.
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Since October 2024 Dominican President Luis Abinader has launched a policy of mass expulsions of Haitians. Even those who arrived decades ago legally have had their permits revoked and children born of Haitian parents in the Dominican Republic have been stripped of their nationality.
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After the 9/11 attacks, once the smoke cleared and the rubble was removed, New Yorkers had a city to rebuild. There was one fundamental question: no one could agree on the future of Ground Zero. Some wanted the towers back, while others believed the site should remain a memorial. Then, a single event changed everything...
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For the past three decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a shadow war. Israel is determined to prevent Iran developing atomic weapons by whatever means necessary. Iran insists on its ‘inalienable right’ to enrich uranium and sees its nuclear programme as essential to its identity and the only way of maintaining regional hegemony.
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