CPH:DOX

On June 2, 2023, Susan Lorincz shot and killed her neighbor Ajike Owens in Ocala, Florida, following a series of escalating neighborhood disputes.

The Perfect Neighbor

2015 • Official selection

Human

2015•Official selection

More than 2,000 people were interviewed across 60 countries for a documentary that features their stories against a backdrop of aerial footage.

Human

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

A horse-riding accident in 1995 left Christopher Reeve paralyzed from the neck down, prompting his advocacy for disability rights and spinal cord injury research.

78/52

78 camera setups and 52 cuts comprise the infamous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, a moment that has shaped modern cinema.

78/52

Year unknown • Official selection

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

•Official selection

Over two years, a teacher in a poor mining town secretly films the Russian government's efforts to use schools for military recruitment amid the Ukraine war.

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Memory: The Origins of Alien

2019•Official selection

Twenty-nine pages of Dan O'Bannon's original script from 1971 provide insight into the creation of Ridley Scott's 1979 science fiction film.

Memory: The Origins of Alien

2019 • Official selection

Memory: The Origins of Alien

2019•Official selection

Twenty-nine pages of Dan O'Bannon's original script from 1971 provide insight into the creation of Ridley Scott's 1979 science fiction film.

Memory: The Origins of Alien

2019 • Official selection

Generation Wealth

Over 25 years, Lauren Greenfield documents how American culture increasingly equates personal worth with material possessions and appearance.

Generation Wealth

2012 • Official selection

Leviathan

2012•Official selection

Twenty-hour shifts are filmed using GoPro cameras on a fishing boat in the North Atlantic, capturing the daily life and work of the crew.

Leviathan

Black Box Diaries

Seven years of investigation culminate in Shiori Itō's landmark civil lawsuit against Noriyuki Yamaguchi for sexual assault, challenging Japan's legal system.

Black Box Diaries

Year unknown • Official selection

The Silence of Others

•Official selection

Over six years, survivors of Francisco Franco's dictatorship organize the Argentine Lawsuit to seek justice for crimes against humanity committed during his rule.

The Silence of Others

Into Eternity: A Film for the Future

2009•Official selection

100,000 years is the time frame for which Finland's Onkalo nuclear waste repository must remain undisturbed to ensure safety from radioactive materials.

Into Eternity: A Film for the Future

2009 • Official selection

Crazy, Not Insane

2020•Official selection

Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis interviews notorious murderers like Ted Bundy to question conventional beliefs about mental illness and violence.

Crazy, Not Insane

2020 • Official selection

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

Explore the evolution of sound in cinema through expert insights.

Whispers in the Woods

Vincent Munier captures the sounds and sights of the Vosges forests while accompanying his father on expeditions through this natural kingdom.

Whispers in the Woods

Milli Vanilli

8 million copies of Milli Vanilli's album were sold worldwide before a scandal led to the duo returning their Grammy Award.

Milli Vanilli

Apocalypse in the Tropics

Apocalypse in the Tropics

Silas Malafaia, a key televangelist and ally of Jair Bolsonaro, exemplifies the rise of evangelical Christianity in Brazilian politics amid the 2022 elections and subsequent coup attempt.

Hale County This Morning, This Evening

Hale County This Morning, This Evening

In Hale County, Alabama, Daniel Collins and Quincy Bryant balance college life and fatherhood while depicting their community's everyday realities.

The Man Who Saved the World

The Man Who Saved the World

2014•Official selection

On 26 September 1983, a computer error falsely reported that five U.S. missiles were heading toward the Soviet Union, prompting Stanislav Petrov to make a critical decision.

2014 • Official selection

Afternoons of Solitude

Explore the raw reality of bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey's intense day.

Afternoons of Solitude

The Contestant

17 million viewers watched as Tomoaki Hamatsu, known as Nasubi, spent 15 months naked and isolated in a room for a reality TV challenge in Japan.

The Contestant

A Child of My Own

A woman in a conservative community fakes a pregnancy to meet societal expectations, leading her into a web of deception and crime.

A Child of My Own

Ghost Elephants

Three KhoiSan master trackers search for a lost population of elephants in the highlands of Angola, believed to have vanished due to modern threats.

Ghost Elephants

2000 Meters to Andriivka

Ukrainian forces aim to advance through 2,000 meters of heavily fortified forest to capture the village of Andriivka from Russian control.

2000 Meters to Andriivka

2017 • Official selection

Unrest

2017•Official selection

A woman in Denmark is taken by police into a psychiatric hospital against her will, as authorities believe her illness is psychological.

Unrest

Frida

Kahlo's writings, interviews, and archival materials reveal her artistry, personal struggles, and tumultuous relationship with Diego Rivera.

Frida

Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

Over 20 years of personal footage tells the story of Sri Lankan artist M.I.A.'s life, music, and activism in a male-dominated industry.

Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

Predators

Millions of viewers tuned in weekly to watch men confront the consequences of their actions on Dateline NBC's reality series from 2004 to 2007.

Predators

It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

Mary Guibert reflects on her son Jeff Buckley's life and career through interviews with friends and musicians, alongside unseen footage and voice messages.

Writing with Fire

Khabar Lahariya, India's only newspaper run by Dalit women, reports on critical issues using smartphones after 14 years of print journalism.

Writing with Fire

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

Grace Jones combines concert performances and personal footage to showcase her influential career as a musician, actress, and model in the documentary directed by Sophie Fiennes.

It's Not Me

Leos Carax reflects on his 40-year career through personal insights and significant political events, featuring Denis Lavant and archival footage of Juliette Binoche.

It's Not Me

The Bibi Files

Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership is examined through interrogation footage that highlights corruption and vulnerabilities within his family's political influence in Israel.

The Bibi Files

Israelism

Two young American Jews join a movement redefining Judaism’s relationship with Israel, exposing a growing generational divide.

Israelism

Bye Bye Tiberias

Thirty years after leaving her Palestinian village, Hiam Abbass returns with her daughter to confront the choices that shaped their family.

Bye Bye Tiberias

2014 • Official selection

Beyond Clueless

2014•Official selection

Over 200 teen movies are featured in this documentary, focusing on films released between 1995 and 2004.

Beyond Clueless

Architecton

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in early 2023 caused significant destruction in Turkey, prompting reflections on architecture and societal values.

Architecton

Nuclear Now

Uranium atoms, found in the Earth's crust, contain concentrated energy that was first harnessed in the mid-20th century for bombs and submarine power.

Nuclear Now

Below the Clouds

Naples, with its rich history and the looming threats of Mount Vesuvius and the Campi Flegrei caldera, is explored through the lives of its residents over three years.

Below the Clouds

2019 • Official selection

Berlin Bouncer

2019•Official selection

Three bouncers with decades of experience reflect on the evolution of Berlin's nightlife since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Berlin Bouncer

Tehachapi

A collaboration with inmates at a Southern Californian supermax prison allows them to express their stories through art in a 92-minute social-art intervention.

Tehachapi

Look Into My Eyes

Seven psychics in New York City conduct intimate readings for clients, revealing personal stories and emotional connections in each session.

Look Into My Eyes