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Nick Holdsworth

Holdsworth is a writer, journalist and filmmaker.

"God counts the woman's tears"

Hanaa describes the lives and fates of four young women in different parts of the world, and shows how the patriarchal will is imposed on them through myths and superstitions.

Stories from the lesbian underground scene

Leilah Weinraub's Shakedown is a fascinating glimpse into the world of African-American lesbian clubs and strip shows.

Women raise their voice in Turkey 

The international women's film festival Filmmor in Turkey may be seen as a drop in a male-dominated sea, but it is part of a feminist stream that is growing in strength and scope.

The uninhibited celebration of Soviet nostalgia

Unbridled dancing and exchange of stories of the greatness of the past: The 'Pobedy portrays Soviet nostalgia and Prorussian sentiments among Russian nationalists and their like-minded.

War for peace 

War for Peace shows strong footage from the line of fire in a conflict without winners.

Atrocities grow into war

By linking old photographic references to Romania in the 1930 century with a diary from the same time, this documentary gives a shocking account of what awaited the Romanian Jews.

The sweet side of life

Lyubov – Love in Russian is a lyrical journey into the Russian soul.

Machine gun as a stick

This timely warning against the remilitarization of societies and teachings in Europe was recorded as a result of Russia's annexation of Crimea.