CREATIVE FORCE

DokuMondays

DokuMondays is a space for conversation, reflection, and understanding through documentary cinema.

Through 'Creative Force' program financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Swedish Embassy in Prishtina and in partnership with Anibar and Armata, DokuFest brings a powerful selection of films that explore urgent social issues. From the struggle for democracy and human rights to the impact of climate change and surveillance, each film presents a unique perspective on the challenges shaping our world today.

Some films highlight personal stories of resilience, following individuals who fight for justice, freedom, and dignity in difficult circumstances. Others take us inside global movements, showing how ordinary people come together to demand change. Labor rights, environmental activism, and the effects of new technology on society are also key themes in this season’s screenings.

Through these screenings, we aim to spark meaningful discussions and promote inclusivity within our community.

DOKUMONDAYS, PROGRAM SCHEDULE

3 MARCH

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren and Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë

APOLONIA, APOLONIA - A 13-year film journey follows Apolonia Sokol, a talented artist navigating challenges, ambition, and resilience in the ever-demanding art world.

Trailer

10 MARCH

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren and Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë

THE GIG IS UP - Gig workers from Uber, Amazon, and Lyft reveal the harsh realities behind app-driven labor, exposing the true human cost of flexibility.

Trailer

17 MARCH

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren and Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë

TOTAL TRUST - A gripping look at China’s Big Data dictatorship, following activists and citizens resisting extreme surveillance, control, and a dystopian social scoring system.

Trailer

24 MARCH

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren and Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë

I AM GRETA - The film follows Greta Thunberg’s global fight to make the world listen to scientists and take action against the climate crisis.

Trailer

31 MARCH - Senior Citizen Social Cinema

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren, Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë and Kino Armata Prishtina

THE ETERNAL MEMORY - A moving portrait of love and resilience as Augusto, battling Alzheimer’s, and Paulina navigate memory, identity, and devotion with humor and grace.

 

 

7 APRIL

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren and Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë

THE REASON I JUMP - Marking World Autism Awareness Day (2 April), we present a film based on Naoki Higashida’s book, offering an immersive look into the experiences of non-speaking autistic individuals worldwide, fostering understanding and empathy.

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14 APRIL

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren and Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë

HOLLYWOODGATE - A gripping inside look at the Taliban’s rise post-U.S. withdrawal, as they seize American weapons and reshape their image through propaganda.

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21 APRIL

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren and Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë

FINITE: THE CLIMATE OF CHANGE - Marking International Mother Earth Day (22 April), this film follows climate activists in Germany and England risking everything to stop new coal mines, highlighting the urgent fight to protect our planet from environmental destruction.

Trailer

28 APRIL

Senior Citizen Social Cinema

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren, Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë and Kino Armata Prishtina

ANOTHER SPRING - Marking World Immunization Week (April 24–30), we highlight the historic eradication of smallpox—the deadliest disease ever—through global vaccination. The 1972 Yugoslav outbreak remains a terrifying yet inspiring chapter in this global victory.

 

 

5 MAY

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren and Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë

20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL - Marking World Press Freedom Day (May 3), the film honors journalists risking their lives to document war. This harrowing film captures the siege’s defining moments, showcasing journalism’s vital role in exposing truth.

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12 MAY

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren and Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë

TOTO AND HIS SISTERS - Marking International Day of Families (May 15), this poignant film follows Totonel and his sisters as they navigate childhood alone, longing for their mother’s return from prison and the hope of reuniting their fractured family.

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19 MAY

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren and Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë

THE OTHER PROFILE - Director Armel Hostiou hunts his Facebook double in Congo, unraveling identity, authenticity, and digital illusions in this thrilling investigative documentary.

Trailer

26 MAY

Senior Citizen Social Cinema

Screenings at DokuKino Prizren, Jusuf Gërvalla Pejë and Kino Armata Prishtina

THE JUMP - In 1970, Simas Kudirka’s daring defection failed, sparking a Cold War crisis and exposing a shocking U.S. mishandling of his fate.

 

"Në zemrën e sfidave shoqërore dhe ndryshimeve globale, arti dhe edukimi bashkohen për të ndriçuar rrugën drejt kuptimit të ndërsjellë dhe bashkëpunimit. Përmes filmave dhe programeve arsimore, të rinjtë marrin fuqinë të ndërtojnë një të ardhme të përbashkët në harmoni dhe paqe."