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Interview: Ragnhild Nøst Bergem and Ola Henningsen on their touching new documentary, Being Ola

Being Ola is a new documentary film coming to UK theatres – a Norwegian film that follows Ola Henningsen, a resident of a small village for people with learning disabilities. The film’s director, Ragnhild Nøst Bergem, and star Ola spoke to me all about it

Defiance: Fighting the Far Right review: Powerful lessons for a battle still being fought

On Screen, TV

Channel 4’s compelling documentary series revisits pivotal moments in Britain’s fight against racism and fascism, drawing parallels to today’s ongoing struggles

In Vogue: The 90s review: Compulsory viewing for fashion fanatics

On Screen, TV

For those of us that weren’t alive to witness this transformative decade in pop culture, In Vogue: The 90s is the next best thing

Drive to Survive season 6: Get strapped in for more F1 drama

On Screen, TV

The latest season of Drive to Survive is here, but how does it stack up against previous seasons after another spell of RedBull dominance in 2023?

Her world in her words: 5 experimental documentaries for International Women’s Day

Film

Stuck for something to watch this International Women’s Day? Why not delve into the world of experimental docs by female filmmakers.

SCALA!!! review: A cinema that “changed lives and blew minds” | FilmFear 2023

Film, On Screen

FilmFear in collaboration with Manchester’s HOME cinema presents SCALA!!!, a vibrant documentary centred around the legendary London cinema

Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker

Film

We talk to Manchester-based Cal Freeman about his experience as a Queer filmmaker, the projects he’s undertaken, and advice for aspiring filmmakers

“The most revolutionary thing to do is to show Black people having fun”: In conversation with Ana Serna

Film

In honour of LGBTQIA+ History Month, The Mancunion speaks to Ana Maria Jessie Serna about Pan-Africanism, Black and queer documentary filmmaking

Who is Olivier Rousteing? The designer making fashion history

Fashion & Beauty

We profile the acclaimed designer Olivier Rousteing, celebrating his life and work at Balmain across the years

MANIFF 2022: Hostile

Film

MANIFF 2022: This documentary feature foregrounds the testimonies of those who have been most affected by Britain’s hostile immigration policies

MANIFF 2022: I am Gen Z

Film

MANIFF 2022: Examining a generation raised on social media, this documentary takes a dive into some of the most troubling aspects of Gen Z’s technological addictions.