The Artdoc&Proart program at IDFF Artdocfest/Riga is a unique platform that brings together the worlds of documentary cinema and contemporary art, creating a space for experimentation, bold explorations, and new forms of expression. The films in this program challenge traditional documentary formats and seek innovative ways to depict reality, transcending the boundaries between cinema, performance, visual art, and philosophy.

The film 'Avant-Drag!' (Greece) is an energetic and provocative journey into the world of Athenian drag performers who use performance to deconstruct concepts of gender, belonging, and national identity. The Velvet House (Slovakia) explores the world of ballroom culture. Combining authentic moments with staged scenes, the film shows how ballroom culture becomes a space for freedom, creativity, and community-building.

'Cleaning & Cleansing' (Austria) examines the concept of cleanliness and purification in various contexts—from personal hygiene to political and social cleansing campaigns. Meanwhile, 'Somber Tides' (Canada) is a visually poetic film that portrays human survival in the face of nature’s forces.

The program also includes films that focus on the role of artists and the creative process, which often unfolds at the intersection of reality and imagination. For example, 'I, Rosinski' (Poland) documents the artistic journey of renowned comic book creator Grzegorz Rosiński as he bids farewell to the legendary Thorgal saga. On the other hand, 'Tempest : Peter Roche and the Nuclear Uncanny' (New Zealand) explores the relationship between art and technology, examining how the threat of nuclear weapons and the militaryindustrial complex have influenced the work of artist Peter Roche.

This program invites viewers to reconsider their perspectives on identity, the environment, and the significance of art, offering captivating and thought-provoking cinematic experiences.