Raoul Peck
Raoul Peck is a Haitian filmmaker, author, and political activist known for his thought-provoking documentaries and narrative films that address social issues and the human condition. He gained international acclaim for his documentary 'I Am Not Your Negro,' which explores the life and legacy of writer James Baldwin. Peck is also recognized for his film 'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found,' which delves into the life and work of South African photographer Ernest Cole, highlighting the significance of Cole's images in understanding the struggles against apartheid and racism.
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Orwell 2+2=5 is a deeply political documentary by Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck.
“No Escuro”: qual é o filme mais político“,” “Batalha atrás de Batalha” ou “Orwell 2+2=5”? | Podcast No Escuro
Portugal· 2026-01-23
Raoul Peck discusses the lessons of Orwell and the need for change from the top.
Raoul Peck e as lições de Orwell: “Não esperemos que alguém no topo conserte o mundo” | CinemaPortugal· 2026-01-23Raoul Peck discusses the importance of Orwell's work in understanding anti-democratic behavior.
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Norway· 2025-10-26Raoul Peck is an Oscar-nominated director who created the film about George Orwell.
Kino festivalio „Lokys, liūtas ir šakelė“ vadovė: šiemet kviesime į kelią, kuriame atsivers ir viltis | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-09-17
Documentarian Raoul Peck reflects on his remarkable Oscar-nominated film, I Am Not Your Negro.
Non-fiction works by James Baldwin to read on his 101st birthday
Canada· 2025-08-02
Raoul Peck is the director of the film 'Lumumba', which is featured in the festival's screenings.
Libreville célèbre le cinéma comme levier de liberté et de transformation | Gabonreview.com
Gabon· 2025-06-17
Haiti’s Raoul Peck is best known for the masterful I Am Not Your Negro.
15 unmissable movies at this year’s Sydney Film Festival
Australia· 2025-06-01
Raoul Peck directed Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5, which addresses totalitarianism warnings.
It’s the end of the world and Cannes Film Festival does not feel fine | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-05-20
Raoul Peck is a Haitian filmmaker who worked on a portrait of James Baldwin.
George Orwell não previu o futuro, George Orwell é nosso contemporâneo | CinemaPortugal· 2025-05-19Raoul Peck is known for his documentary about James Baldwin and is premiering a new documentary at Cannes.
Πρόσωπα, βραβεία, πάρτι | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Greece· 2025-04-26
Raoul Peck is a Haitian director presenting a film about George Orwell at Cannes.
Cannes Film Festival promises ‘seriousness’ in tackling #MeToo abuses as line-up unveiled - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-04-10
Raoul Peck is a Haitian filmmaker and the honorary guest at the Visions du Réel festival.
Cláudia Varejão é convidada de honra do Visions du Réel | CinemaPortugal· 2025-04-04
Raoul Peck is the renowned Haitian-American filmmaker who directed the documentary about Ernest Cole.
Lost and Found — A profound portrait of the artist in exile – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-03-13
Raoul Peck is the director of the documentary 'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found' that tells the story of Ernest Cole.
Ο φωτογράφος που έδειξε σε όλον τον κόσμο τι θα πει ΑπαρτχάιντGreece· 2025-02-27Raoul Peck is nominated for his documentary film about the life of Ernest Cole.
Raoul Peck nommé pour son film-documentaire sur la vie d'Ernest Cole
Haiti· 2025-02-27
Raoul Peck is a Haitian film-maker and political activist who created the documentary 'Ernest Cole: Lost & Found' about the photographer's life.
‘Ernest Cole’s photographs were the first that told the story from inside the beast’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-24
Raoul Peck is a Haitian filmmaker who created a documentary about Ernest Cole's life and work.
‘Politically, it’s important. It’s important for humanity’: the long-lost civil rights images of Ernest Cole | Art
United Kingdom· 2025-02-20