DokuBaku IDFF

DokuBaku is the first independent International Documentary Film Festival in Azerbaijan. Since the establishment of the festival 2017, its aim is to present a showcase of handpicked - specially selected documentary films from all over the world in the international program as well as the local competition which aims to support the local filmmakers and non-fiction production. DokuBaku IDFF supports the screening of the films by the Azerbaijani documentary film directors along with a unique, unrepeatable as-life international documentary film program intended for the general public. The festival includes debates and discussions of local and foreign filmmakers within various fields and film screenings. The objectives of DokuBaku consist of: - promoting the development of an independent documentary film industry in Azerbaijan, encouraging local young-amateur and professional filmmakers and cinema lovers; - creating a platform for documentary films screening and exchange of experience on local and international professionals; - supporting for the making of new local documentary films; - encouraging the creation of potential international products. We believe that DokuBaku has been removing the gap in the cultural life and the cinema community of Azerbaijan. It gives an invaluable result with its individual film program and events for five years. The fifth edition of DokuBaku IDFF takes place on November 3 - 7, 2021 in Baku. The main topic of this year’s festival is «Senses±». Such a choice was made because in the modern world, people's feelings are subjected to serious tests, such as social development and political environment, financial well-being, and a global pandemic. All these imprints on the person’s perception of the world, including individual’s personal experiences and physical condition. This year, the jury will be especially interested in films devoted to the people’s inner and outer metamorphoses, their search for themselves, and the meaning of their existence on earth. This year, the out-of-competition films will also be screened. In addition, a retrospective of the Azerbaijani documentary films will be arranged. It will be dedicated to the memory of the late Azerbaijani screenwriter and director Chingiz Rasulzade.