True Story

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True Story

True Story: a documentary video and podcast interview series; almost everything you ever wanted to know about Central and Eastern European documentary film. In-depth interviews with your curious and enthusiastic hosts, Ivona Remundova and Nicole Jennifer Adelman. This series is brought to you by the Institute of Documentary Film (dokweb.net).

12/20/2024

Episode 60: The Post-Soviet Reality and Filmmaking with Olga Lucovnicova

In this episode Ivona Remundová sits down with award-winning Moldovan filmmaker Olga Lucovnícova live from East Doc Platform 2024. Together, they explore Olga's journey from her post-Soviet upbringing to her unexpected pivot from accounting to documentary filmmaking. Olga shares how her experiences shaped her storytelling and allowed her to investigate echoes of Soviet history through a fresh lens. They discuss Olga's critically acclaimed short film Object 817, a gripping portrayal of a nuclear accident site in the Russian Urals intertwined with myths of alien encounters. The conversation dives into the fascinating yet unsettling realities of nuclear waste, military secrecy, and the enduring impact on local communities. Olga also reflects on her international education, her path to settling in Belgium, and the inspiration behind her feature-length documentary, Last Letters from My Grandma, developed at Ex Oriente Film 2021 and now on the global festival circuit. Listen now to uncover Olga’s captivating stories of resilience, discovery, and creativity in the face of historical shadows.

36 min
11/27/2024

Episode 59: Exploring “The Other One” with Marie-Magdalena Kochová

Join host Nicole Edelman as she sits down with Czech director Marie-Magdalena Kochová to dive deep into her poignant new film, The Other One. Marie-Magdalena shares her personal journey and the challenges of depicting the life of an 18-year-old girl grappling with the complexities of having a sibling with atypical autism. Discover the heartfelt process behind casting Johana, the film’s protagonist, and the broader implications for siblings of individuals with disabilities. Marie-Magdalena opens up about the need for systemic support for these "glass children" and the importance of empathy and understanding through storytelling. Tune in to learn about the impact of her work and how it aims to shed light on this often-overlooked issue.

20 min
06/28/2024

Behind the Scenes: The Rise and Craft of Modern Docuseries

Join host Ivona Remundová on the True Story podcast, brought to you by the Institute of Documentary Film in Prague, as she delves into the fascinating world of docuseries with acclaimed filmmakers Justin Webster and Stefano Strocchi. Recorded during the East Doc Platform 2024, this episode explores the origins, rise, and narrative techniques that have shaped the booming docuseries genre. Discover the impact of groundbreaking works like "The Staircase" and "Making a Murderer," and learn about the evolving role of platforms and public broadcasters in documentary production. Tune in for an insightful discussion on storytelling, character development, and the future of documentary filmmaking.

40 min
05/20/2024

Speciální epizoda: Televize a dokument 2024

Pusťte si záznam z panelové diskuze zástupců českých televizí, která proběhla na East Doc Platform 2024. Dozvíte se co se chystá v českém dokumentu a televizích, o co má zájem ČT a co chtějí komerční televize, nebo jak může fikční tvorba podpořit tu dokumentární. Diskuze se zúčastnili Milan Fridrich (ČT), Michal Reitler (TV Nova/Voyo) a Erika Hníková (TV Nova/Voyo), moderoval Radim Procházka (Asociace producentů v audiovizi). Akce proběhla díky spolupráci s Asociací producentů v audiovizi - APA.

1h 5m
05/17/2024

Episode 57: Birdie with Aneta Ptak

During the East Doc Platform 2024, Ivona Remundová sat down with the director Aneta Ptak to discuss her project Birdie. Birdie is an Ex Oriente Film 2023 alumni and the winner of the East Doc Platform 2024 Award. An unexpected series of events throws Aneta off guard and in one sudden blast sweeps away from her life two most important men – her father and her husband. The unwanted breakup of her marriage triggered by the unforeseen death of her dad forced her to search for consolation through the relationship with her camera. As she turns the lens on herself she recognises how oblivious she was to the fact that her once beloved husband is in reality a sexual predator and brainwashing cult leader. Aneta uses her right as the filmmaker to claim the narrative and liberate herself from the influence of false personas of masters.

49 min
03/04/2024

Episode 56: Magic Mountain with Mariam Chachia and Nik Voigt

Ivona Remundová talks with Mariam Chachia and Nik Voigt directors of the documentary film Magic Mountain. After recovering from tuberculosis Mariam has a recurring nightmare about being kept high up in the mountains, in the middle of the forest in an old palace where outcasts live. One day, Mariam goes to meet the secret community to overcome her fear.In becoming friends with the tuberculosis patients of Abastumani and sharing joy and pain with them, Mariam finally overcomes her fear. But Abastumani shares a forgotten story that was never told, the ghosts of the past reveal something much more sinister than Mariam’s personal nightmare, they expose the nightmare of a whole country.

31 min
12/12/2023

Episode 55: Kumjana Novakova about her award-winning film Silence of Reason

Nicole Jennifer Adelman talks with Kumjana Novakova about her new powerful film - Silence of Reason. The film focuses on one case of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, known as the Foča Rape Camps trial. Silence of Reason celebrates the strength of the women survivors and amplifies their voices. Listen to the latest True Story episode and learn how significant was the court case in the fight against sexual slavery, violence against women and war crimes, and what led Kumjana to work on such a hard but important topic.

22 min
10/05/2023

Episode 54: 20 years of Ex Oriente Film with Ivana Pauerová Miloševičová and Mikael Opstrup

International expert in project development who left a considerable mark on the global documentary industry, tutor and visionary entrepreneur Mikael Opstrup and experienced director, Ex Oriente tutor and one of the founding members of the Institute of Documentary Film Ivana Pauerová Miloševičová set down with our host Ivona Remundová to talk about the two decades of documentary film training. What did they learn by teaching others? What are the issues of the industry they see over and over again? How did the Central and Eastern European documentary industry change?

44 min

True Story: a documentary video and podcast interview series; almost everything you ever wanted to know about Central and Eastern European documentary film. In-depth interviews with your curious and enthusiastic hosts, Ivona Remundova and Nicole Jennifer Adelman. This series is brought to you by the Institute of Documentary Film (dokweb.net).

Creator

Institute of Documentary Film
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

61
Rating

Clean
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