The Artistic Director of MDAG, Karol Piekarczyk, traditionally shares his recommendations and introduces the 12 films in the Main Competition: “This selection represents the very best of documentary cinema—and cinema as a whole.”

To support emerging talents, the Millennium Docs Against Gravity festival will once again present the First Appearance Award. A new addition to this year’s festival program is the Contrasting American section, which explores what has become of the American dream in recent years.