Category Archives: Film

PARA VIVIR, The Implacable Times of Pablo Milanés International Premiere at Sheffield DocFest

The international premiere of the film PARA VIVIR, The Implacable Times of Pablo Milanés – a Mexico–Spain–U.S.A. co production –will premiere at Sheffield DocFest.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director, Fabien Pisani. The producer Carlos Sosa and Director Fabien Pisani will be attending the festival from June 20 to 22, 2025.

People around the world revere the unmistakable voice and music of Pablo Milanés, yet few know the extraordinary story of how he became a symbol of an entire generation in Cuba and across Latin America. Through an intimate dialogue with his dying father, a son weaves a portrait of the man, the artist, and the complex era he both reflected and shaped with his songs.

“A deeply personal portrait of Cuban music icon Pablo Milanés, captured in self-imposed exile during his final years.” — Sheffield DocFest 2025

Screenings

Day 1

Date: Saturday, June 21.

Time: 17:45–19:51

Venue: The Light – Screen 6

Day 2

Date: Sunday, June 22

Time: 13:15–15:21

Venue: Showroom – Screen 1

For tickets and more information, please visit: http://sheffdocfest.com/film/para-vivir-implacable-times-pablo-milanes

World Premiere of Comparsa at Sheffield DocFest

If you are a lover of fast and future film, this is one you do not want to miss out on.

Directors, Vickie Curtis and Doug Anderson will be holding the world premiere of their documentary Comparsa, at Sheffield Documentary Festival.

Comparsa is an intimate portrait of sisters Lesli and Lupe, who ignite a luminous rebellion using a powerful mix of strategy, circus, and art to heal from violence and build a louder peace

Meet the creative team, including subject-collaborators, Lesli and Lupe at the world premiere and keep a lookout for some circus magic popping up around Sheffield this year.

Screenings

June 21 @ 8:45pm | June 22 @ 12:45pm

Grab Your Tickets https://www.sheffdocfest.com/film/comparsa

Visit http://www.comparsafilm.com/ for more details.

COLOSAL Showing at Sheffield Doc Fest,

A feature documentary directed by Nayibe Tavares-Abel and produced by Dominican producer, Lei González in the Dominican Republic, Colosal will be showing at Sheffield Documentary Festival.

It already had it’s world premiere at Berlinale’s FORUM 2025, and has continued its festival journey as an official selection in:

Hot Docs 2025 – Tipping Point (North American Premiere)

Cinéma du Réel – Front(s) Populaire(s) (Paris Premiere)

And is now nominated for the Tim Hetherington Award at Sheffield Doc/Fest

Don’t miss your chance of experiencing this deeply personal and political film exploring the Dominican Republic’s democratic history through the director’s eyes, Nayibe Tavares-Abel, whose family’s history has been intertwined with that of the country.

These themes are especially meaningful and important today, and we are more than glad to share this impactful story on the international stage.

SHEFFIELD DOCFEST SCREENINGS

Wednesday, June 18 — 16:00–17:36 | Showroom – Screen 1

Thursday, June 19 — 12:45–14:06 | Curzon – Screen 2

Friday, June 20 — 21:00–22:36 | Showroom – Screen 2

Info: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/film/colossal