PRESIDENT
Directed by Camilla Nielsson
Press Coverage, new yoRk, AUG 8tH, 2022
SELECTED PRESS LINKS
VARIETY
Sundance Prize Winner 'President' Banned in Zimbabwe for ‘Potential to Incite Violence’ (EXCLUSIVE), by Christopher Vourlias, Aug 8, 2022
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Zimbabwe Government Upholds Ban on Sundance-Winning Political Doc 'President', by Scott Roxborough, Aug 8, 2022
WOMEN AND HOLLYWOOD
Camilla Nielsson’s Political Doc 'President' Banned in Zimbabwe, by Rachel Montpelier, Aug 8, 2022
NEW ZIMBABWE
Govt bans award-winning Chamisa documentary for ‘potential to incite violence’; producers launch Constitutional Court fight, by Christopher Vourlias, Aug 8, 2022
AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY
'POV' Hears Zimbabwe’s Collective Cry for Democracy and Freedom In the Riveting Documentary 'President,' June 22, 2022
THE BOSTON GLOBE
Doc Talk: The ends of the earth, the end of democracy, a never-ending coverup, by Peter Keough, Feb 24, 2022
FRANCE 24
'President': An intimate look at Zimbabwe's struggle for democracy, by Eve Jackson, Feb 8, 2022
VARIETY
Smaller Budget Docs Make Big Splash on Oscar Shortlist, by Addie Morfoot, Jan 20, 2022
THE UPCOMING
'President' Review, by Oliver Johnston, Jan 14, 2022
VERVE TIMES
'President' Review – An Intimate Look At Zimbabwe’s Collective Cry For Democracy Freedom | Film, by Craig Fedirighi, Jan 11, 2022
THE GUARDIAN
'President' review – an intimate look at Zimbabwe’s collective cry for democracy freedom, by Phuong Le, Jan 11, 2022
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Oscar Hopefuls for Best Documentary Feature Offer Powerful Stories of Humanity, by Staff, Jan 7, 2022
HOLLYWOOD SOAPBOX
REVIEW: 'President' depicts the changing political scene after Mugabe, by John Soltes, Dec 31, 2021
SCREEN RANT
Best Documentaries Of 2021, by Jordan Williams, Dec 30, 2021
SCREEN DAILY
Screen’s guide to the 2022 documentary Oscar shortlist, by Charles Gant, Dec 23, 2021
ZIMEYE.NET
Chamisa’s President Shortlisted For An Oscar Award, Dec 23, 2021
CNN AMANPOUR
Thandiwe Newton on Zimbabwe's turbulent quest for democracy, Dec 23, 2021
DOCUMENTARY MAGAZINE
Doc Star of the Month: Nelson Chamisa, 'President', by Lauren Wissot, Dec 20, 2021
THE WRAP
10 Best Documentaries of 2021, From 'Summer of Soul' to 'Procession', by Robert Abele, Dec 20, 2021
SPECTRUM CULTURE
'President' Review, by Joel Copling, Dec 18, 2021
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
The best movies of 2021 — and where to find them, by Justin Chang, Dec 17, 2021
ROGER EBERT
Review: 'President', by Matt Fagerholm, Dec 17, 2021
DEADLINE
'The Lost Daughter,' 'The Novice,' 'The Tender Bar' Open Into 'Spider-Man' Maelstrom, Covid Jitters – Specialty Preview, by Jill Goldsmith, Dec 17, 2021
THE WRAP
Oscar Shortlists Are Coming: Here’s What to Expect, Especially in International Film and Doc Categories, by Steve Pond, Dec 17, 2021
DISAPPOINTMENT MEDIA
'President' - An Insightful Documentary About Zimbabwe's Presidential Election, by Camden Ferrell, Dec 17, 2021
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
Review: Lessons for U.S. abound in the outstanding Zimbabwe democracy doc 'President,' by Robert Abele, Dec 16, 2021
THE NEW YORK TIMES
'President' Review: Zimbabwe’s Struggle for Democracy, by Concepción de León, Dec 16, 2021
THE MOVEABLE FEST
Camilla Nielsson on Capturing the Fragility of the Democratic Process in 'President,' by Stephen Saito, Dec 15, 2021
THE WRAP
Docs to Watch: Journeys With Jacques Cousteau and the Sparks Brothers, by Joe McGovern, Dec 13, 2021
NEWZIMBABWE.COM
Nielsson, Thandiwe Newton Reflect On Chamisa’s 'President' Film, by Staff, Dec 11, 2021
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
'President' Director Camilla Nielsson and EP Thandiwe Newton Reflect on State of Zimbabwe Democracy, by Naveen Kumar, Dec 10, 2021
THE BRAZILIAN PRESS
Exploring the Fall of Democracy, Romantic Affairs and Shameful History, by Staff, Dec 10, 2021
MUSÉE MAGAZINE
Film Review: 'President' (2021) Dir. Camilla Nielsson, by Belle McIntyre, Dec 10, 2021
DEADLINE
National Geo Plants Flag In Middle Of Oscar Documentary Race, by Matthew Carey, Dec 9, 2021
RANKER FILM
The Best Black Documentary Films, Dec 9, 2021
LETTERBOXED
President: 2021 Review, by Ken Rudolph, Dec 6, 2021
VULTURE
'Squid Game' Wins Its First Major Award at the Gothams, by Rebecca Alter, Nov 30, 2021
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
'The Lost Daughter' Tops Gotham Awards, by Hilary Lewis, Sydney Odman, Nov 29, 2021
VARIETY
Gotham Awards Predictions: Will Netflix Rule Both Sides of Film and TV With 'The Lost Daughter' and 'Squid Game'?, by Clayton Davis, Michael Schneider, Nov 28, 2021
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
True Stories of Trials, Triumph and Trailblazers Lead the Best Documentary Feature Race, by Tyler Coates, Scott Huver, Beatrice Verhoeven, Nov 15, 2021
VARIETY
A Different Ballgame: Streamers Shake Up the Oscar Documentary Race, by Addie Morfoot, Nov 11, 2021
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
Virtually every movie coming to theaters and major streamers this holiday season, by Times Staff, Nov 10, 2021
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Winter Movies 2021: Here’s What’s Coming Soon to Streaming and Theaters, by Ben Kenigsberg, Nov 4, 2021
VARIETY
'Passing,' 'The Lost Daughter,' Lead 2021 Gotham Awards Nominations (Full List), by Brent Lang, Jazz Tangcay, Oct 21, 2021
DEADLINE
Gotham Awards Nominations: 'The Lost Daughter,' 'Passing' Lead Way - Complete List, by Jill Goldsmith, Oct 21, 2021
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Gotham Awards: 'The Lost Daughter,' 'Passing' Lead Nominations, by Hilary Lewis, Oct 21, 2021
INDIEWIRE
Gotham Awards 2021 Nominations: 'Pig,' 'Green Knight,' 'Passing' Compete for Best Feature, by Zack Sharf, Oct 21, 2021
THE WRAP
'The Lost Daughter,' 'Passing' Lead Gotham Awards Nominations, by Steve Pond, Oct 21, 2021
THE FILM STAGE
2021 Gotham Awards Nominations Announced, by Leonard Pearce, Oct 21, 2021
AWARDS DAILY
Nominees Announced for 31st Annual Gotham Awards, by Clarence Moye, Oct 21, 2021
AWARDS WATCH
'The Lost Daughter' & 'Passing' lead 2021 Gotham Award nominations, by Erik Anderson, Oct 21, 2021
LADIMA AFRICA
Award-winning film, 'President,' selected to open Encounters 2021, June 1, 2021
FILMMAKER MAGAZINE
"Decolonization Has to Work in Both Directions; Both the Colonized and Colonizer Have to be Decolonized": Camilla Nielsson on 'President,' by Lauren Wissot, April 21, 2021
SCREEN DAILY
CPH:DOX unveils 2021 competition line-ups, by Michael Rosser, March 18, 2021
THE FILM STAGE
The Best Films of 2021 Sundance Film Festival, by John Fink, Feb 8, 2021
FILM THREAT
'President' Review, by Sabina Dana Plasse, Feb 5, 2021
FILMMAKER MAGAZINE
Sundance Film Festival Dispatch, by Steve Dollar, Feb 4, 2021
POV MAGAZINE
Sundance Documentary Report: Part 6, by Jason Gorber, Feb 4, 2021
INDIEWIRE
Memo to Distributors: Buy These 2021 Sundance Movies, by Eric Kohn, Feb 4, 2021
THE FILM STAGE
Sundance Review: 'President' is a Disturbing and Essential Look at Democracy in Inaction, by John Fink, Feb 4, 2021
INDIEWIRE
'President' Review: This Infuriating Look at Zimbabwe’s Corrupt Election Will Bring You Up to Speed, by Eric Kohn, Feb 3, 2021
DEADLINE
Sundance Film Festival Awards Ceremony Underway With Patton Oswalt Hosting – Watch, by Anthony D’Alessandro, Feb 2, 2021
INDIEWIRE
Sundance 2021 Winners (Updating Live) — Watch the Awards Ceremony, by Chris Lindahl, Feb 2, 2021
VARIETY
Sundance 2021 Awards Winners (Updating Live), by Adam B. Vary, Feb 2, 2021
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
'President': Film Review | Sundance 2021, by Deborah Young, Feb 2, 2021
CINEUROPA
Review: 'President', by Marta Balaga, Feb 2, 2021
INDIEWIRE
How I Shot That: The Cameras and Cinematography Behind Sundance’s Documentary Films, by Chris O’Falt, Feb 1, 2021
ALTERNATE ENDING
'President' Review, by Tim Brayton, Jan 31, 2021
FILMMAKER MAGAZINE
"On the First Film We Had Been Arrested, so We Knew This Danger Was Real": DP Henrik Bohn Ipsen on 'President', by Staff, Jan 31, 2021
FILMMAKER MAGAZINE
"There Were so Many Parallels and Contrasts": Editor Jeppe Bødskov on 'President', by Staff, Jan 31, 2021
THAT SHELF
Sundance 2021: 'President' Review, by Shane Slater, Jan 31, 2021
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Sundance Diary, Part 3: Documentaries That Don’t Despair, by A.O. Scott, Jan 30, 2021
BACKSEAT MAFIA
Sundance Review: 'President', by Rob Aldam, Jan 30, 2021
CINEVUE
Sundance 2021: 'President' Review, by Matthew Anderson, Jan 30, 2021
CINEMALOGUE
'President', Review, by Rubin Safaya, Jan 30, 2021
SLASH FILM
'President' Review: An Eye-Opening Chronicle of Zimbabwe’s Harrowing Struggle for True Democracy [Sundance 2021], by Ethan Anderton, 2021
BUSINESS DOC EUROPE
Sundance interview: Camilla Nielsson on 'President', by Geoffrey Macnab, Jan 30, 2021
SIGHT & SOUND
Sundance Film Festival 2021 blog, by Caitlin Quinlan, Jan 30, 2021
GOOMBA STOMP
Sundance 2021: 'President' Thoroughly Documents Zimbabwe’s 2018 Election, by Christopher Cross, Jan 29, 2021
ROGER EBERT
Sundance 2021: 'President', 'The Most Beautiful Boy in the World', 'Flee', by Robert Daniels, Jan 29, 2021
CBS News
2021 Sundance Film Festival: Day 2 highlights, Jan 29, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY WEEKLY
Sundance 2021: Capsule Reviews, by Scott Renshaw and Victor Morton, Jan 29, 2021
VARIETY
'President' Review: Camilla Nielsson’s Extraordinary Documentary Traces the Alleged Theft of an Election, by Guy Lodge, Jan 29, 2021
SCREEN INTERNATIONAL
'President': Sundance Review, by Fionnuala Halligan, Jan 29, 2021
THE FILM STAGE
Sundance Film Festival 2021 Trailer Round-Up, by Jordan Raup, Jan 28, 2021
NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS
A look at Black Sundance 2021, by Lapacazo Sandoval, Jan 28, 2021
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Ten Sundance Film Festival titles worth streaming, by Jeremy Hallock, Jan 28, 2021
CINEVUE
Sundance 2021: Programme Preview, by Matthew Anderson, Jan 28, 2021
LOS ANGELES TIMES (PRINT)
All eyes on these noteworthy films, by Justin Chang, Jan 28, 2021
LOS ANGELES TIMES
24 must see movies from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, by Justin Chang, Jan 28, 2021
DEADLINE
'President' Trailer: Sundance Competition Doc Chronicles Political Power Struggle In Zimbabwe, by Tom Grater, Jan 27, 2021
SCREEN INTERNATIONAL
15 acquisition titles to look out for at Sundance 2021, by Jeremy Kay, Jan 27, 2021
BUSINESS DOC EUROPE
EFP and Sundance enjoy warm alliance, by Nick Cunningham, Jan 25, 2021
VARIETY
European Film Promotion and Sundance Team for First Time on Europe! Hub, by Leo Barraclough, Jan 25 2021
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
European Film Spotlight at Sundance Festival, by Scott Roxborough, Jan 25, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY WEEKLY
Sundance Cheat Sheet, by Scott Renshaw, Jan 20, 2021
WHAT (NOT) TO DOC
2021 Sundance Docs in Focus: PRESIDENT, by Basil Tsiokos, Jan 18, 2021
BLACK GIRL NERDS
Need To Know What Black Films Are Playing at Sundance 2021? We Got You Covered!, by Catalina Combs, Jan 8, 2021
PASTE MAGAZINE
Our Ten Most Anticipated Sundance 2021 Films, by Jacob Oller, Dec 16, 2020
INDIEWIRE
Hidden Gems and Big Surprises from the Sundance 2021 Lineup, from Tearjerkers to ‘WTF Movies’, by Eric Kohn, Dec 15, 2020
BUSINESS DOC EUROPE
European docs at Sundance 2021, by Nick Cunningham, Dec 15, 2020
THE A.V. CLUB
Feature debuts from Rebecca Hall, Jerrod Carmichael, and Questlove lead Sundance 2021, by Katie Rife, Dec 15, 2020
AWARDS RADAR
Sundance Film Festival Debuts 2021 Lineup Full of Debuts, by Grace Carbone, Dec 15, 2020
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Sundance Film Festival announces lineup for 2021 digital fest, including starry directorial debuts, by Mary Sollosi, Dec 15, 2020
FILM PULSE
Sundance 2021: Full Lineup Announced, by Adam Patterson, Dec 15, 2020
VANITY FAIR
Sundance 2021 Reveals Its Lineup, Pandemic Plans, by Christopher Rosen, Dec 15, 2020
DEADLINE
Sundance 2021 Full Lineup: Pandemic, Politics, Rita Moreno, Octavia Butler, ‘Passing’ & ‘Sesame Street’ Pack Semi-Virtual Festival, by Dominic Patten and Anthony D'Alessandro, Dec 15, 2020
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Sundance Adds First Features by Robin Wright, Rebecca Hall to 2021 Edition, by Etan Vlessing, Dec 15, 2020
INDIEWIRE
Sundance 2021 Reveals Full Slate for Hybrid Festival, Including 72 New Features and Much More, by Kate Erbland, Dec 15, 2020
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Here’s what’s screening at the Sundance Film Festival 2021, by Staff, Dec 15, 2020
THE PLAYLIST
Sundance 2021 Film Festival Line-Up Includes New Films By Edgar Wright, Rebecca Hall, Robin Wright, Ben Wheatley & More, by Charles Barfield, Dec 15, 2020
SCREEN INTERNATIONAL
Questlove, Rebecca Hall, Sean Ellis films among 2021 Sundance line-up, by Jeremy Kay, Dec 15, 2020
VARIETY
Sundance Film Festival Lineup Features 38 First-Time Directors, Including Rebecca Hall and Robin Wright, by Peter Debruge, Dec 15, 2020
THE WRAP
Sundance Film Festival’s 2021 Lineup Includes Films From Robin Wright, Questlove and Edgar Wright, by Steve Pond, Dec 15, 2020