New to DocPlay in January

One of the movies shortlisted for best documentary feature in the 98th Academy Awards, Mistress Dispeller, streams from January 26 on DocPlay.

This “candid love triangle doc” concerns a woman in China who, desperate to save her marriage, hires a professional to go undercover and break up her husband’s affair.

Four other Oscar contenders will premiere on March 2:

Cutting Through Rocks

As the first elected councilwoman of her deeply conservative Iranian village, Sara Shahverdi — a divorced, motorcycle riding, former midwife — stands out. Tenacious and not easily intimidated, Sara is determined to uplift her community and put an end to the empty promises and laziness perpetuated by local councilmen over the years.

Folktales

A heartwarming account of three teens on a journey of self-discovery at a remote folk school in Norway’s far north.

Mr Nobody Against Putin

A Russian teacher secretly documents his small town school’s transformation into a war recruitment centre during the Ukraine invasion, revealing the ethical dilemmas educators face amid propaganda and militarisation.

2000 Meters to Andriivka 

From the Oscar-winning team behind 20 Days in Mariupol, 2000 Meters to Andriivka documents the toll of the Russia-Ukraine war from a personal and devastating vantage point.

The rest of January’s premieres include:

Doubters to Believers: Liverpool FC – Klopp’s Era (January 5)

Midway through the 23/24 season, Jürgen Klopp stuns Liverpool fans by announcing his departure. This series charts his final season and nine year tenure, showing how he turned doubters into believers, and led the club to Premier and Champions League glory.

Revenge – Our Dad the Nazi Killer (January 8)

Three Australian brothers investigate whether their father and uncle, both Holocaust survivors, may have been involved in the deaths of former Nazis after the war.

Wilding (January 12)

Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book and a box office smash in the UK, Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate.

I Am Martin Parr (January 19)

Known for his sharp wit, playful irony, and unflinching eye, Martin Parr has spent decades capturing the humour, absurdity, and humanity of everyday life. This documentary takes viewers beyond the iconic images, revealing the man behind the camera, his inspirations, quirks, and relentless curiosity about the modern world.