This July, The Projector brings you Real to Reel, a carefully curated selection of documentaries that do more than tell stories. These films spark dialogue, inspire action, and challenge audiences to see the world with new eyes. From the frontlines of Palestine to concert halls in Japan, these films capture urgent global narratives while creating space for local dialogue and action.
This year's lineup includes:
No Other Land | 12, 16, 20, 26 July
2025 Oscar Winner for Best Documentary feature.
Witness the resilience of Palestinian communities facing displacement, with 55% of ticket sales supporting the Palestinian Scholarship Initiative.
Black Box Diaries | 27 July
Zurich Film Festival Golden Eye Award, Peabody Award 2024, Oscar Nominee.
Join investigative journalist Shiori Ito's courageous fight for justice in Japan, followed by an exclusive virtual Q&A with Shiori ito on 27 July.
Flee | 5 & 13 July
Triple Oscar nominee, Sundance Grand Jury Prize
Experience this groundbreaking animated documentary about an Afghan refugee's journey, nominated for three Academy Awards.
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus | 6, 12 & 22 July
Premiered at Venice Film Festival 2023 to critical acclaim.
The late maestro's final performance - a breathtaking black-and-white concert film directed by his son Neo Sora, capturing Sakamoto's farewell performances of his iconic compositions mere months before his passing.
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru | 20 July & 9 August
Golden Rooster Award for Best Documentary.
Uncover the forgotten World War II tragedy of a Japanese transport ship that was torpedoed by an American submarine, leading to a harrowing struggle for survival and a heroic rescue by Chinese fishermen.
Real to Reel is more than a film series. It is The Projector’s stand as a cultural space where cinema bridges story and action, inviting audiences to move from empathy to impact.
Tickets and the full screening schedule are now available at
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