MeToo
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«People are struggling to process everything that is happening»
MOVIES THAT MATTER: Margje de Koning on the festival’s broader role, its commitment to fostering open conversation, why smaller films can have a big impact, and more.
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«You can come as you are, speak as you want, and discuss whatever is on your mind»
ONE WORLD: Festival Director Ondřej Kamenický on his role, the festival's programming approach, the challenges of addressing human rights topics in today's complex societal landscape, and more.
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«We continue to remain as accessible to our audiences as possible»
Verzió IHRDFF: Ahead of its 2024 edition, Modern Times Review speaks with Festival Director Enikő Gyureskó, who shares insights into the curation process and this year’s diverse and provocative lineup.
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Verzió Documentary Film Festival announces first details for 21st edition
The 21st edition of the Verzió Documentary Film Festival will take place in #Budapest from 6 to 13 November 2024. Known for its dedication to addressing pressing global and human rights issues, this year’s festival promises to uncover hidden realities and tackle narratives that challenge mainstream discourse. The 2024 program, Reality Uncovered, includes 60 films across…
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Real bodies, fake bodies: the dichotomy of female objectification
GENDER EQUALITY: From Kurdish villages to college campuses, gender-based abuse knows no boundaries.
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A chilling look into China’s surveillance state
SURVEILLANCE: The Chinese surveillance state in a tale of technology, censorship and abuse of power in the 21st century.
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«Human Rights also means creating a safe space where people can feel supported.»
MOVIES THAT MATTER: Exploring the role of artistic director, the advantages of being based in the city of peace, and how to present a well-balanced human rights-focused programme with Margje de Koning.
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We must activate our voices for Iran!
The Norwegian-Iranian filmmaker #Ali Parandian# is the man behind the petition «The Nordic Film Community stand with protesters in Iran». The petition has so far collected 417 (per 16.10.22) signatures. We have #Joachim Trier# from Norway, #Thomas Vinterberg# from Denmark and #Ali Abbasi# from Sweden on the list, just to mention a few. This is…
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Safe sex scenes
SEX: Exploring the female body in Hollywood by tracing the making of sex scenes, the toll it takes on those involved, and what it means for women in the real world.