Venice Human Rights Film Festival 2024

The students of the Global Campus Europe are proud to present the 14th edition of the Venice Human Rights Film Festival. Sponsored by Right Livelihood, the festival is set to take place on 13 and 14 December in Teatrino Groggia, Cannaregio, 30121, Venice, Italy. United by our commitment to advancing human rights and democracy worldwide, the festival focuses on children's rights, especially highlighting the experiences of those growing up amid conflict. We invite you to explore powerful stories of children from across the globe who, despite facing conflict and adversity, embody resilience and hope.

>> This years festival will run on Friday 17:30-23:00 and Saturday 11:00-14:00 and 16:30-00:00 <<

 

This year’s theme captures the universal longing for a brighter future, while also giving voice to children’s perspectives in various contexts of struggle. In a world where many young lives are impacted by displacement, violence, and instability, Ma Quanto Manca? Stories of Conflict and Resilience in Childhood shines a light on the strength of children navigating these challenges. From personal narratives to community stories, join us as we amplify these voices and examine the global impact of conflict on childhood. Exploring children's rights through the eyes of children themselves, the festival will be divided into three questions commonly asked in childhood: Ma Perché?, Dove Andiamo?, and Siamo Arrivati?

‘Ma Perché?’ focuses on the theme of questioning, and will host movies that question the very essence of child rights issues by posing existential and contextual questions. Films about activism and stories of those who question the established rules will also be featured in this section. Friday 13th December offers a screening of Obaida, which focuses on childhood in armed conflict and intergenerational trauma. We are also delighted to be screening Caging Childhood: Palestinian Children in Israel's Military Detention System which focuses on children in detention and growing up amid conflict. These impactful films will be followed by a Q and A with Director of  the organisation Defence for Children International (DCI) Ayed Abu Eqtiash. Finally, Friday evening will close with a screening of 20,000 species of bees, focusing on LGBT+ rights in childhood, and the search for identity. 

 

‘Dove Andiamo?’ will feature films about movement, evolution and the future horizons that human rights envision. Throughout this section, topics such as climate, peace processes, refugees and migration, and post-conflict societies will be covered. Saturday 14th December, promises a morning dedicated to children and youth from 11:00-14:00, featuring films tailored for the younger audience. Following on from our child-centred activity sessions, we will be screening Iqbal. Bambini senza paura which focuses on children at the frontline of the economic and climate crisis.

 

Finally, and perhaps the most famous children’s question, ‘Siamo Arrivati?’ will reflect on challenges and possible changes: are we at the end of something? Is there a possibility to change? This section will focus on breaking the cycle of violence, exploitation and generational trauma. Saturday evening will feature two powerful films that focus on forced migration and detention during childhood. Mogoneba; Recuerdo de un viaje narrates the journey of a mother and daughter forced to leave their native country to travel across Europe by land until they reach Barcelona. Nothing About Us Without Us documents the fires that destroyed Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos, and follows with a Q and A involving members of the organisation Refocus Media Labs, focusing on filmmaking as a tool of advocacy for children in migration detention.  

 

We are also delighted to welcome Alef Zero, to perform on Saturday evening from 22:30, providing us with some incredible jazz fusion to close out the festival. 

The festival is free entry and open to all, and the venue will be fully accessible. Be sure to follow us on instagram and check out our website to keep up to date with announcements on films to come! 

 

For more information please visit the website: emafilmfestival2024.squarespace.com

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Email: emafilmfestival24@gmail.com

Media requests: pressoffice@gchumanrights.org - Isotta Esposito