The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) opens this year with a selection of short documentaries, including "As I Lay Dying" by Mohammadreza Farzad and Pegah Ahangarani, "Intersecting Memory" by Shayma' Awawdeh, and "Happiness" by Firat Yücel. These films address themes of sociopolitical unrest and the impact of war and displacement. Artistic director Isabel Arrate Fernandez emphasizes that this selection introduces new perspectives and formats that explore important contemporary issues. The filmmakers appreciate IDFA's choice to present short documentaries, which they believe offer powerful narratives and artistic value regardless of length.

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