‘Every Contact Leaves a Trace’ Director on Why She Hired a Detective: ‘I’m Trying to Reconstruct a Life Story’

Oct 27, 2026 7:03am PT ‘Every Contact Leaves a Trace’ Director on Why She Hired a Detective: ‘I’m Trying to Reconstruct a Life Story’

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U.S. artist and documentarian Lynne Sachs has often screened her past films at Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival, but she’s finally made it in person this year, serving on the First Lights jury, which evaluates docu debuts.

Sachs says she’s been impressed by Ji.hlava films that span the globe while showcasing the full range of filmmaking approaches and perspectives.

“There are about 24 movies to see. It’s kind of revelatory. Already I’ve seen two films here, one from Argentina and one from Congo and they really couldn’t be more different. They make you think about the documentary paradigm.”

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