Movies That Matter

  • The Propagandist

    The Propagandist

    PROPAGANDA: The rise and fall of a filmmaker who reshaped Dutch cinema by serving Nazi propaganda during World War II.

  • Movies That Matter Festival announces full 2025 programme

    Movies That Matter Festival announces full 2025 programme

    The 2025 Movies that Matter Festival has unveiled its full selection, set to run from 21 to 29 March in The Hague. This year’s edition will feature 98 films, including 10 world premieres, highlighting urgent social and political issues through compelling storytelling. The festival opens with the world premiere of The Promise, directed by Daan…

  • Yalla Parkour

    Yalla Parkour

    PALESTINE: Creating an identity among the ruins of Gaza.

  • Mr Nobody Against Putin

    Mr Nobody Against Putin

    RUSSIA: How a small-town teaching assistant became an unlikely whistleblower on the grim reality of wartime propaganda.

  • The Bibi Files

    The Bibi Files

    CORRUPTION: Alexis Bloom's gripping exposé of the web of lies apparently woven by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid corruption charges shows how one man's fear of jail has led to war and instability in the Middle East.

  • Sunny Side of the Doc 2024: the complete winners

    Sunny Side of the Doc 2024: the complete winners

    From June 24-27, Sunny Side of the Doc welcomed over 2100 participants from 68 countries, including representatives from major broadcasters, streaming platforms, and cultural institutions. This year’s theme, «Mapping the Future,» underscored the event’s commitment to supporting international co-productions and exploring new distribution opportunities for immersive and XR content. The event featured a robust program…

  • From tragedy to will

    From tragedy to will

    CONFLICT: A Palestinian doctor's heartbreaking loss fuels his mission for peace, emphasizing the need for compassion and unity in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

  • Four daughters unveil the path of choice

    Four daughters unveil the path of choice

    FAMILY: An intimate look at the challenges and decisions facing four sisters in Tunisia, shaped by their environment.

  • Widowhood in India as farmers’ suicides soar

    Widowhood in India as farmers’ suicides soar

    GRIEF: Amidst India's farmer suicide crisis, a young woman navigates her grief as she joins a community of widows.

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