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WATCHING THE PAIN OF OTHERS
Chloé Galibert-Lainé - 31 mins | France , 2019
In this deeply personal video diary, a young researcher tries to make sense of her fascination for the film "The Pain of Others" by Penny Lane. A deep dive into the discomforting world of YouTube and online conspiracies, that challenges traditional notions of what documentary cinema is, or should be.
"One of the best films ever made about watching a documentary" (David Schwartz, Chief Curator at the Museum of the Moving Image, New York)
Available in all territories

PROGRAMME Sunday 20th May
Your tickets can be used to claim 20% discount on Raindance Documentary Foundation Course and £25 off your first rental at Fat Lama.
11:00 - 12:30 MY HOBBIES ARE... + Q&A
Venue: Hackney Attic
A hobby can be more than just a way to pass away the time. For many their hobby is their passion, their life’s work or the very thing that gives meaning to their existence. In this lighthearted selection of docs, take a break from reality and have a look at what drives others around us. Grab a morning coffee and enjoy this strand with us at the attic.
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14:00 - 15:30 HYBRIDS & UNCONVENTIONAL STORYTELLING + Q&A
Venue: Rio Cinema
A stunning selection of films that take everything we thought a documentary was and turn it on its head. Blurring the lines of fiction and fact and toying with reality, these films push the boundaries of filmmaking and leave us with more questions than we started with.
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16:00 - 18:00 DIRECTED BY WOMEN + Q&A
Venue: Rio Cinema
Cheap Cuts are proud to screen a variety of strong films from women directors. This year over 60% of the programme is made up of documentaries by women. Tackling issues head on by dealing with sexual assault, domestic violence and our own identity; this strand features some of the highlights from this years submissions of films by and about women.
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19:00 until late CLOSING EVENT (Award winners + Meet the judges)
Venue: Hackney Attic
It’s closing time and we’re screening the winner of each category (International, Unconventional and British). Catch the best of the fest followed by an informal discussion with the judges and programmers for Cheap Cuts Doc Film Fest 2018. Stick around for a drink in the cinema bar and meet professionals actively working in documentary and aspiring filmmakers alike.
There will be music!!