Movies That Matter
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MARIINKA
UKRAINE A rare glimpse across the lines of Russia’s war in Ukraine, where brother has been set against brother, and families brutalised by conflict.
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Cutting Through Rocks
IRAN: Set in rural Iran yet reaching far beyond it, this is a quietly incendiary portrait of female autonomy under pressure.
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Traces
UKRAINE: Winner of the Panorama Audience Award at this year's Berlinale, Traces, details the powerful story of women seeking to survive and thrive after being raped and tortured by Russian forces during the war in Ukraine.
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Movies that Matter sets a politically charged course for 2026 festival; unveils complete programme
Movies that Matter has unveiled the full program for its 2026 edition. Running from 20 to 28 March, the festival will present 95 films, including 10 world premieres, alongside an expanded slate of industry events designed to support filmmakers working at the sharp end of documentary and human rights storytelling. This year’s opening film, American…
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Inside Gaza
GAZA: Rare AFP videos anchor this documentary about Gaza’s vanishing visibility, accusations against reporters, and the breaking of a newsroom under siege.
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Melt
CLIMATE: Geyrhalter’s latest observes global snowscapes and people amid tourism and research, documenting vanishing ice, extreme weather, and urgent climate-policy questions.
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The Voice of Hind Rajab
GAZA: Silver Lion - Grand Jury Prize at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, Kaouther Ben Hania’s film follows Hind Rajab’s calls, Red Crescent coordination, and an ambulance denied until it’s shot.
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The Dialogue Police
HUMAN RIGHTS: An experiment in protecting democracy and free speech, while maintaining public order, Sweden's Dialogue Police mediate between protestors and regular police to reduce tension in public gatherings.
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Coexistence, My Ass!
PEACE: Noam Shuster Eliassi’s path from UN hopeful to fearless comedian, testing taboos and hope between Jews and Palestinians in Israel.