TALK #2: THE PEOPLE WE MEET, THE STORIES WE TELL

Interaction Docs Hub
Saturday, 22 August 2026
13:00 

Free Entrance

Drawing on examples from across her rich filmography, director Corina Schwingruber Ilić explores the process of working with both individual and collective characters. She will discuss finding the right protagonists, building trust, preserving authenticity, and balancing inspiration and compelling storytelling with ethical responsibility. Through practical examples and self-critical reflections, the session offers insights into one of documentary cinema’s most intriguing questions: how to create a powerful film while remaining true to your idea and responsible towards the people whose stories make it possible.

Speaker: Corina Schwingruber Ilić, director (Switzerland)