More than three million tourists flock to Greece every year. But this mass tourism comes at a heavy price. On the island of Mykonos, where 40% of construction is believed to be illegal, a landowner was recently murdered in a suspected mafia killing,
More infoTo his detractors, Javier Milei is rude, ignorant and a danger to democracy. He’s also undoubtedly one of the most popular politicians in the world and the new face of populism. We profile Argentina’s chainsaw-wielding president and meet his closest supporters...
More infoIran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, has publicly acknowledged that several thousand people have been killed in the protest but the real number is believed to be much higher. As Iran's revolutionary guards strengthen their hold on the country and pressure grows on the EU to list them as a terror organisation, we profile Iran's Guardians of the Revolution.
More infoThey’re the criminal masterminds killing our planet. This season focuses particularly on wildlife trafficking. The trade in rare and endangered animals is now one of the main threats to the world’s biodiversity. An illegal animal market thriving on social networks.
More infoFollowing his capture by US forces, we profile the rise and fall of Nicolas Maduro.
More infoThe Russian-Ukrainian war provides a window into what future wars could be like. There, battles are decided by a combination of trench warfare straight out of the last century and swarms of killer drones worthy of a science-fiction film.
More infoOctober 7th, 1985. An Italian cruise ship, the Achille Lauro, carrying passengers from all over the world is hijacked off the coast of Egypt by a Palestinian commando. It’s the beginning of a three-day ordeal that culminates in the murder of an American hostage and an armed standoff between two NATO allies to capture his killers. For the first time, this film brings together the main protagonists to reveal what really happened.
More infoFor five years, Rob Moore was paid very well to infiltrate environmental activists on behalf of the asbestos industry. But according to him, all that time, he was secretly working as a double agent, trying to reveal the truth about the dodgy oligarchs and rich corporations employing him. When the truth is exposed, he makes one final attempt to redeem himself. Premiering at CPH Dox, this acclaimed film provides a rare insight into the shadowy corporate spy industry.
More infoHamas's surprise attack on 7 October 2023 was the greatest tragedy Israel has ever known. Since then, Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has claimed the lives of over 65,000 Palestinians. Yet this disaster could have been avoided. We investigate the story of what the Israeli army calls its “total failure”.
More infoWe delve into the hell that has become the daily lives of women in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. Several women across the country courageously agreed to film their daily lives on their cell phones, the last bastion of freedom.
More infoThe Caudillo continues to cast a long shadow on Spanish society. How is it that a country known for being a progressive beacon, a country which had the Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet arrested for crimes against humanity in 1998, is unable to come to terms with its own past?
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Following his capture by US forces, we profile the rise and fall of Nicolas Maduro.
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It's the largest island in the world and 80% of it is covered by an ice cap. This immense land of isolated ice fascinates. And more and more tourists are setting out to conquer it.
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We delve into the hell that has become the daily lives of women in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. Several women across the country courageously agreed to film their daily lives on their cell phones, the last bastion of freedom.
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Over the last 6 months, our documentaries have continued to receive well-deserved recognition and create a remarkable impact, bringing in an array of awards and nominations at various festivals across the globe.
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Spring 2025 has kicked off with an exciting wave of recognition for Java Films’ documentary catalogue, with numerous awards and official selections for our titles at film festivals across the world. Here are some of our Spring 2025 highlights: Prolonging […]
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In honour of the late founder and managing director of Java Films, the company is delighted to mark the second anniversary of the Roch Bozino Engagement Award at this year’s Sunnyside Festival.
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Two men, Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, are driving the radical right-wing agenda of Benyamin Netanyahu’s government. Who are they and what is their ultimate goal?
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In Port-au-Prince, nearly three million people are living in the grips of all-out gang war. Gangs now control more than 80% of the city. Murders, kidnappings, gang rapes and fires are common and no end to the crisis seems in sight.
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Since the start of Operation Iron Sword, provoked by Hamas’ attack on Israel, life in Gaza has become apocalyptic.
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