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Join date: Apr 11, 2020
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I am the founder and EIC of the BFBs. I consider my specialty to be contemporary humanist films. Outside of movie writing, I dabble in learning languages and foodie-related endeavors.
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Nov 23, 2025 ∙ 21 min
An Interview with Alex Megaro, Producer of 'WTO/99'
Lydia speaks to the archival documentary producer and editor about the 1000 hours of footage that made their film possible.
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Oct 5, 2025 ∙ 6 min
Social Change in Indian Film Heritage: Lessons from ‘Manthan’ and ‘Maya Miriga’
Lydia caught two major Indian restorations last weekend, and she now bears the report.
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Aug 20, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Soft-launching Democracy in 'The Monk and the Gun'
Lydia reflects on Pawo Choyning Dorji's humorous reenactment of Bhutan's 2006 democratic transition.
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Jun 26, 2025 ∙ 3 min
DC/DOX 2025: 'Monk in Pieces' is a Work of Art About an Artist at Work
Björk and David Byrne testify to this performance artist's genius, and now Lydia has joined the club.
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Jun 19, 2025 ∙ 3 min
DC/DOX 2025: The Woman 'Cutting Through Rocks' for Progress in Rural Iran
A second day at DC/DOX introduced Sara Shahverdi, a pioneering politician in her local village.
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Jun 17, 2025 ∙ 5 min
DC/DOX 2025: 'Life After' Probes the Dangers of Right-to-Die Policy
Lydia first documentary fest screening explored the ethics of Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) for non-terminal illnesses.
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