HUMAN idff Oslo

  • The irony of power

    The irony of power

    AFGHANISTAN: Ibrahim Nash'at's Hollywoodgate navigates the complex narrative of conquest and control in Taliban-led Afghanistan. A film where the spoils of war meet the spectre of governance.

  • The art of moving

    The art of moving

    HUMAN IDFF: The Norwegian documentaries Ibelin and A New Kind of Wilderness, both of which have gained international acclaim, tell moving stories about distinctive individuals - but also provide enriching perspectives on our social life.

  • A question of balance

    A question of balance

    HEALTH: A deep dive into the dark side of the Norwegian mental health system.

  • Still life

    Still life

    UKRAINE: Filmmaker Maciek Hamela provides a singular and emotional snippet of the war as he drives Ukrainians over the border into Poland.

  • Reverberations through time and space

    Reverberations through time and space

    PALESTINE: Four generations of Palestinian women take us on a journey through family, war, memory and identity.

  • HUMAN IDFF announces 2024 Norwegian Competition titles

    HUMAN IDFF announces 2024 Norwegian Competition titles

    The HUMAN International Documentary Film Festival, Oslo’s premier event celebrating documentary filmmaking, is set to take place from 4th to 10th March, 2024. This year’s festival features two competitive programmes, including a special segment dedicated to ten new Norwegian documentaries. These films are in the running for the HUMAN Award 2024, accompanied by a cash…

  • The enduring darkness of Stalinism in Putin’s Russia

    The enduring darkness of Stalinism in Putin’s Russia

    RUSSIA: If you can bear to witness the quintessential continuity of aspects of Stalinist evil in Putin's Russia, Jessica Gorter's meticulous study of the trials of human rights activist and historian Yuri Dmitriev is obligatory viewing.

  • Raised by the rifle

    Raised by the rifle

    BELARUS:An insight into the militarisation of Belarusian society.

  • «Even if we can’t see the light in the tunnel, we still have to resist and fight for a better world»

    «Even if we can’t see the light in the tunnel, we still have to resist and fight for a better world»

    HUMAN idff Oslo: Festival Director Ketil Magnussen discusses the 2023 festival programme, the role of the festival director, the controversy around Two Kids a Day, and balanced presentations in the face of war in Europe.

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