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themes AND FOCUS AREASFeast of DocciesFidaiIn addition to the best fiction features from around the world, DIFF 2013 has a wealth ofdocumentaries to satisfy a broad spectrum of tastes and interests. And of course, there’sa strong selection from South Africa, where the documentary form is growing in statureand volume. Riaan Hendricks' The Devil’s Lair transports us deep into a claustrophobic drugden on the Cape Flats, while celebrated local documentary-maker Damon Foster gives us awindow into the life of a very special crocodile with Touching The Dragon. Angels in Exile is amoving documentary about two proud yet impoverished children who live on the streetsof Durban and The Creators pays tribute to the creative power of South Africa’s youth,including acclaimed graffiti artist Faith47. From further afield, Drama Consult tells the cannilydirected story of Nigerian entrepreneurs heading to Europe to explore the possibilitiesof economic co-operation. The Spirit of '45, from British feature director Ken Loach, looksat the contemporary relevance of the movement for social equality during the war years,while More Than Honey looks at the importance of maintaining the earth’s bee population.Algorithms presents the riveting story of blind chess players in India and Fidai is a verypersonal story set against the Algerian battle for independence.12 34th Durban International Film Festival