Doc Edge Festival

Doc Edge Festival 2025 – 20th Anniversary
25 June – 13 July in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
Doc Edge celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a rich and ambitious programme: 78 documentary films, 12 immersive projects, four days
of industry events, and an Oscar-qualifying awards ceremony.
Recognised as the Asia-Pacific hub for documentary, the festival is dedicated to showcasing powerful storytelling that informs, inspires,
and challenges perspectives.
This year’s selection includes four French documentary films, offering a chance to discover new voices and perspectives
from the French-speaking world.
We encourage all our members to explore this exceptional event and take part in the celebration of twenty years of bold, innovative, and
meaningful documentary cinema.
Carrousel (2025)
Director: Pascal Messaoudi
In a small industrial town by the sea, the people of southern France balance hardship with hope, finding moments of joy amid the
shadows of smoke and steel.
A Sister's Tale (2024)
Director: Leila Amini
The story of two empowered women who fight for a lifelong dream and the right to independence in a system that oppresses women.
Os Barcos (2025)
Director: Vincent Boujon
In a former Brazilian fishing village, the restaurant terrace of Mônica’s eatery has become a trendy spot thanks to influencers. But behind
this perfect image, the residents struggle to survive amidst...
Chaplin: Spirit of the Tramp (2024)
Director:
Carmen Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin's family reveals a side of him the world has never seen that inspired the creation of his infamous and beloved character The
Tramp.
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