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Filmmaker Laura Poitras: Special Guest at VdR-Industry Opening
5 Feb
Summary
- Filmmaker Laura Poitras, Oscar winner for "Citizenfour," is the special guest.
- Poitras will participate in an on-stage conversation on April 19.
- Her latest film, "Cover-Up," will screen at the festival.
Acclaimed filmmaker Laura Poitras has been announced as the special guest for the opening of the 24th VdR-Industry program, a key segment of the Visions du Réel documentary festival for industry professionals. Poitras, an Oscar winner for "Citizenfour," which documented Edward Snowden's revelations, and an Oscar nominee for "My Country, My Country," will be featured prominently.
Poitras is scheduled to participate in an on-stage conversation on April 19. Additionally, her most recent film, "Cover-Up," a profile of American journalist Seymour Hersh, will be presented within the festival's official selection. This honor highlights her significant contributions to documentary filmmaking and her ability to tackle timely, impactful subjects.
The VdR-Industry program itself is set to run from April 19 to 22, offering a platform for project presentations, conferences, and valuable networking opportunities. Further details regarding the full program are expected to be released on March 25.
