Key Issues

We are thrilled to present this year's film programme! 40 documentaries from all over the world - on many different topics. Here is an overview of the most important focal points.

Key Issues HRFFB 2021

Retrospective - Benjamin Ferencz

Because we are aware of what history has the potential to teach us, we have decided to show three documentaries about the life’s workof iconic advocate for global justice and former Nuremberg…

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Fighting Injustice

Whether in matters of power, pop culture or news coverage – BIPOC are still discriminated in various aspects of life today. The Fighting Injustice series highlights their history, their perspectives…

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Climate Crisis & Environment

If you stand up for human rights, sooner or later you cannot avoid the climate crisis. This year, we are therefore once again showing films about the status quo of our planet, the unjust distribution…

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Gender Equality

"With our film selection, we want to show that women as activists play a leading role in the struggle for justice and against corruption, injustice and hunger. Nevertheless, they are still…

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Freedom of Expression

Freedom of Expression, Freedom of the Press, Democracy Freedom of expression and freedom of the press are fundamental elements of democracy. This is precisely why we have included a large…

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24. AUGUST 2021