Despite its many laurels, the film has yet to land a U.S. distributor.

It earned IDA nominations for Best Documentary Feature, Best Diretor, and Best Writing.

[Scroll for full list of nominees in 18 categories].

‘Apolonia, Apolonia,’ ‘The Mother of All Lies,’ and ‘Milisuthando’

‘Apolonia, Apolonia,’ ‘The Mother of All Lies,’ and ‘Milisuthando’IDA

Ten films compete for the marquee category of Best Documentary Feature.

In a typical year, theIDA Documentary Awardsare held in a glittering ceremony in Los Angeles.

We know that stories have the power to encourage compassion, understanding, and peace.

New IDA board members (L-R) Inti Cordera, Joel Simon, Luis Gonzáles Zaffaroni, and Nathalie Seaver

‘The Mother of All Lies’Courtesy of Cannes Film Festival

We are committed to preserving space for stories to be shared.

Our wish is to recognize and celebrate the nominees and winners together, as a global documentary community.

A vote of IDA members will determine the winners in the Best Feature and Best Short categories.

IDA Member Voting Ends: Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

Virtual Awards Ceremony: December 12, 2023.

IDA Member Viewing Platform Closes: December 31, 2023.