{"id":75657,"date":"2026-05-05T11:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/?page_id=75657"},"modified":"2026-05-08T13:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:37:15","slug":"master-class-kim-linginotto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/en\/industry\/kff-industry-programme-2026\/case-studies-workshops-master-classes\/master-class-kim-linginotto\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Class: Kim Longinotto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>3.06, 14.30-15.45 <\/strong>&#8211; PP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can one film reality without oversimplifying it or exploiting other people\u2019s stories? <strong>Kim Longinotto<\/strong>, one of the most outstanding contemporary documentary filmmakers, will discuss her approach to documentary filmmaking, which for nearly five decades has been built on empathy, trust, and careful observation. During the meeting, the director will discuss how to work with subjects from diverse cultures and backgrounds, who often experience exclusion or systemic oppression. Using examples from her films, she will explain why she chooses the method of discreet presence behind the camera and minimal interference with reality. She will also reflect on the ethics of documentary filmmaking and on how to address difficult topics without sensationalism, with respect for the subjects and concern for their well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted by Alexandra Colta \/ <strong>Scottish Documentary Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Project is supported by the <strong>British Council<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 27%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/british-council-logo_preview-sredni.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75762 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:37% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kim-longinotto-1-sredni.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75695 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kim-longinotto-1-sredni.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kim-longinotto-1-sredni-492x277.jpeg 492w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Kim Longinotto<\/strong> is a graduate of the National Film and Television School in London and a recipient of numerous awards, including honours from Cannes, Sundance, the Berlinale, and the Krak\u00f3w Film Festival. She began her career with <em>Pride of Place<\/em>, a critical portrait of her former boarding school, followed by <em>Theatre Girls<\/em>, documenting life in a hostel for homeless women. Since then, she has consistently explored women\u2019s experiences across cultures and social systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 19%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1588\" height=\"1204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sdi-logotyp.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76048 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sdi-logotyp.png 1588w, https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sdi-logotyp-729x553.png 729w, https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sdi-logotyp-320x244.png 320w, https:\/\/www.krakowfilmfestival.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sdi-logotyp-1536x1165.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1588px) 100vw, 1588px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\">Supported by <strong>Scottish Documentary Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3.06, 14.30-15.45 &#8211; PP How can one film reality without oversimplifying it or exploiting other people\u2019s stories? 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