The London International Documentary Festival (or LIDF) is an annual documentary

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that takes place in March and April of every year. The event is presented in association with the London Review of Books. The festival first took place at the

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on 17 March 2007. The festival is subtitled 'A Conversation in Film', and claims to distinguish itself on the discussions it organises to accompany screenings. Such discussions often include

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s, and representatives from charities, NGO's, and

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Notable events

On 28 March 2009 the festival screened a retrospective of British documentary filmmaker John Samson. It was the first time his complete works were shown together.John Samson Retrospective
LIDF.

References

External links

''London International Documentary Festival'' website
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