Sharing more of my personal picks and recommendations of films screening at this year’s Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival.

This instalment includes picks from the Canadian Spectrum, International Spectrum, World Showcase, The Changing Face of Europe, and Made in Ukraine programs.

Volume 2 Picks

Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun
Director Bachi Hanuse | Canada | 89min

Cynara
Director Sherien Barsoum | Canada | 88min

Undertake for Life!
Director Georges Hannan | Canada | 52min
*screens with three short films

Revir – Everything You Hold Dear
Director Peter Hammner | Denmark | 83min

A Wolfpack Named Ernesto
Director Everardo González | Mexico, France | 81min

The Castle
Director Martín Benchimol | Argentina | 78min

The Echo
Director Tatiana Huezo | Mexico, Germany | 102min

The Eternal Memory
Director Maite Alberdi | Chile | 85min

Vicky
Director Sasha King | Ireland | 88min

20 Days in Mariupol
Director Mstyslav Chernov | USA | 94min

For full details on the Hot Docs Festival, please go to hotdocs.ca.